Parimal Bhattacharya is an acclaimed bilingual writer, translator, and associate professor in the West Bengal Education Service. Writing in both English and Bengali, he has authored celebrated non-fiction works including No Path in Darjeeling Is Straight and Field Notes from a Waterborne Land. Known for blending human narratives with historical precision and environmental sensitivity, his writing frequently explores the Himalayan region. In Bells of Shangri-La, he combines archival research with his personal experiences trekking across mountain trails to present an illuminating chronicle of Tibetan exploration.
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