Learning through journeying is a book written by Dr.Manju Thakur.This is not just collection of a travel stories but full of nuggets of wisdom and life lessons, learned while travelling .Dr.Thakur is popularly known as Mann and shares her stories,with a sense of humour and wit to make this more than a travelogue.It’s a self help and adventure series, all in one.It’s an India Travel book,with the authors own experiences colouring the pages.Its not a checklist of facts and maps,but is more of an appetizer to plan your next adventure in India.
My favourite Life lessons from the book
- Climbing mountains with your friends helps you know who are friends.
- Your strengths will help you fo amazing things.There’s always a rainbow at the end of the thundershower.
- God helps those who help themselves
- Some crazy stories make your life well lived.
I have traveled to Shimla twice ,but the adventures she talked about,needs another visit.Avoiding spoilers ,I just have to tell you that, the author talks about little known travel destinations, which will entice the nature lover in you.If Himachal tourism is in your plans,then this book will be a treasure map.
Travel the Mann way!
Giri Ganga was a revelation. Despite all the complexities of urbanization, the natives have managed to live a peaceful, happy and prosperous life. What I like is she mentions how the region has prevention hands of poverty by hard and smart work. I was pleasantly surprised to know that the Kinnauris, are one of the wealthiest people of the Himachal, due to many cash crops. ‘Apple of Kinnaur’ is world-famous for its scrumptiousness and shelf- life.
Dry fruits, beans, peas, add to their prosperity. Kinnaur is also famous for the production of the local grape ‘Angoori’. This is a collector’s item book, to find those less-traveled places, close to nature. Even if you don’t have adventure plans, this book will keep you dreaming. The author does an excellent job of taking the reader with her on her journeys.
When she jumped into the snow at Giri Ganga with frostbitten feet, I did too. Do you want to know what happened? Get the book now and read the adventures.
My favorite parts
- What she felt seeing Har ki Pourri. Strong forces do call us.
- When she realized that drunken, New year celebrations at the campsite, are not her thing.
- A quick visit to the Somnath temple and Gujrat kept me hooked.
- Rann of Kutch has always fascinated me and the author didn’t disappoint.
Why you must, read this book:
The author twines history, experience, storytelling, and wisdom keeping you hooked to her travel tales. What this book helps you with is planning and itinerary avoiding pitfalls while on adventures. The author is a traveler at heart and loves exploring. I am an avid reader of a travel book on blogs and this one is one of the best India travel books I have come across.If you are not afraid of adventures, this is a must-read!
Her tales give you a chance to dream of escapes, even while you read it, sitting in a busy city
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Book Blurb
Through her travel tales, I’ll try to acquaint you with diverse places, people and their traditions. Also, be ready to experience some jitters mixed with moments full of joy and awe. I am hoping that this book will inspire some of you to travel, to learn, and to make your own stories.
Author Bio
Dr. Manju Thakur aka Mann is a Doctorate in Animal Physiology. She is currently serving as Assistant Professor at College level in Himachal Pradesh. Having spent about eight years in this profession, to her, storytelling comes naturally.