Visual Notes from the Kumaon Himalayas… Welcome to a space for quiet contemplation and self-discovery. This journal invites you on a visual journey to the heart of the Kumaon Himalayas, where the natural world becomes a canvas for your innermost thoughts.
Through evocative photography, inspiring quotes, and an open-ended format, it urges you to slow down, connect with the wild, and cultivate a deeper sense of well-being. Journaling here is a transformative practice: by recording moments of quiet observation, you gain clarity and create a sanctuary for your most authentic self. This journal is more than a book; it is a tool for uncovering the extraordinary in the everyday.
JOURNAL FEATURES
● Seasonal Captures: Evocative photography of the Kumaon landscape through the changing year.
● Diverse Wisdom: Inspiring quotes from authors, poets, and spiritual teachers.
● Cultural Spreads: Illustrated pages celebrating Himalayan flora, fauna, and local hill traditions.
● Guided Reflection: Gentle prompts and generous space for your own notes, sketches, and insights.
VOICES ON NATURE AND MINDFULNESS
“The whisper of the pines, the smell of the damp earth, the silence of the snow – these are the heartwood of the hills.” — Ruskin Bond
“The Himalaya is as much about the spirit as about landscapes... it is a reflection of something inside us.” — Bill Aitken, Footloose in the Himalaya
“The mountain air was rife with damp wood-smoke... A ritual that goes on timelessly, to herald a day of newness.” — Namita Gokhale, Never Never Land
"To find a book that captures the simple, honest beauty of the hills and gives you a space to reflect on it is a rare gift… like a walk in a deodar forest—quiet, profound, and full of peace." — Walks with Nature
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Pradeep Malhotra
Pradeep Malhotra divides his time between the bustle of Delhi and the quietude of his home in the Kumaon Himalayas. A passionate advocate for living in harmony with the earth, his work is shaped by a background in mass communications and deep-rooted studies in ecology and spirituality at Schumacher College, U.K. He finds inspiration in the simple rhythms of hill life: the call of the whistling thrush, the scent of morning woodsmoke, and the enduring spirit of the mountain community. He is also the author of Open Windows: Connecting Nature, Spirit & Society and Sunshine is Everywhere: One Moment at a Time.
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