Biswa Ranjan Basu (4 results)

Condition: New. pp. vi + 112 Maps (Col.).

Condition: New. pp. vi + 112, Maps (Col.) 1st Edition.

Condition: New. pp. vi + 112.

Hardbound. Condition: As New. New. Contents Introduction. 1. Central Asia an overview. 2. History from Alexander to the new millennium. 3. Introduction to Uzbekistan. 4. The historic silk road. 5. Arrival in Central Asia. 6. Tashkent city of stone. 7. Samarkand and Timurid architecture. 8. Bukhara religion and history. 9. Khorezm Viloyati and Historic Khiva. 10. Karakalpakstan Aral sea or Aral Kum. 11. Thirteenth day of September. 12. Mountain country Kyrgyzstan. 13. Bishkek city of peace and quiet. 14. Lake Issyk Kul. 15. Kochkor Naryn and Torugart Pass. 16. Lake Songkol and living in a Yurt. 17. Bishkek again. 18. Manas Sri Ram of Kyrgyzstan. 19. Ferghana. 20. Homeward bound. 21. Some thoughts on Central Asia. 22. Tips for visitors. 23. Revival of silk road. References. Addresses and contacts for intending visitors to Central Asia. Indians are fond of travelling within the country and in foreign lands depending on resources. The number of Indian tourists going abroad is going up by 20 25% every year and the outgoing traffic is already much larger than foreign tourists visiting this country. A large majority of Indian tourists like to visit places of historical and cultural interests and of scenic beauty rather than for pure entertainment adventure sports etc. And on a limited budget Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan fill the bill admirably. But there is almost a total lack of awareness among Indians about these interesting and not so expensive destinations so near home. Land of Timur Land of Manas introduces Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia to the travelling Indians looking for new and interesting destinations. The book contains a brief account of the historical and cultural relations between India and Central Asia over the centuries and a note on the historic Silk Road as well. There is a chapter each to introduce Central Asia Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan to the readers. There is detailed information about the places to visit means of travel accommodation available and food and prices of all these services local customs and practices etc. It will be very useful for budget tourists. 226 pp.…