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Sherpa: People of the Mountain – Guardians of the Himalayas and Their Unique Way of Life

Sherpa: People of the Mountain – Guardians of the Himalayas and Their Unique Way of Life

Introduction: The Guardians of the Himalayas Bordering Nepal and Tibet lies one of the most awe-inspiring regions of the world: the Himalayas, home to the highest peaks on Earth, including the majestic Mount Everest. At the heart of these towering mountains live the Sherpa people, a small ethnic group known worldwide for their incredible mountaineering […]

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Flying Tigers and the Hump Route: The Dangerous Aerial Resupply Over the Himalayas During WW2

Flying Tigers and the Hump Route: The Dangerous Aerial Resupply Over the Himalayas During WW2

During World War II, the Himalayan Mountains were not just a picturesque landscape, but a treacherous and deadly airspace known as the Hump Route. The Hump Route was a vital supply line between India and China, and the only way to provide essential supplies to the Chinese armies fighting the Japanese in the Pacific. This […]