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From the lamas of Ladakh in the Himalaya to the Sikhs of Amritsar, the Jains of Jodhpur, the Muslims of Mahasthangarh, the Christians of Kerala, the clowning Atsaras of Bhutan and monks and holy men just about everywhere. And from staring up at the highest point on earth to wandering along the seashore on a crowded Sri Lankan beach. The book presents an eclectic mix of sadhus, saints, Sunnis, sinners, spirituality and scams; and tales of bureaucracy, baksheesh and the Buddha. It pulls no punches with plenty of sarcasm and politically incorrect sentiments. Reviewers have commented on my dry humour, fascinating insights, factual narrative, environmental concerns, eye opening and reflective views, raw honesty, substance and research, making my work an intriguing and compelling read from start to finish. This is a sardonic look at humanity and the world with no Pollyanna gloss and may well be the most controversial book you will ever read - certainly the most controversial travel book. Now time to get some Delhi Belly. Enjoy the journey.
Contents
List of photographs 13
Preface 15
Chapter 1 - Delhi Belly 17
Chapter 2 - The Golden Triangle 31
Chapter 3 - Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Jains 43
Chapter 4 - Sikhs and Lamas 62
Chapter 5 - Bombings in Bombay 104
Chapter 6 - Goodbye to Goa 112
Chapter 7 - Crashed Out in Kerala 117
Chapter 8 - Going Mad in Madurai 126
Chapter 9 - Tears of the Buddha 131
Chapter 10 - A Pizza in Pondicherry 147
Chapter 11 - A Scam in the Ashram 151
Chapter 12 - Learning and Burning 160
Chapter 13 - Dhaka to Rangpur 167
Chapter 14 - Taking the Toy Train 176
Chapter 15 - Sikkim: Land of Peace and Tranquillity? 182
Chapter 16 - 'Incredible India' - or so they say! 200
Chapter 17 - The Thunder Dragon 212
Chapter 18 - Dzongs and Dongs 217
Chapter 19 - A Calamity in Kathmandu 226
Chapter 20 - Table Man at the Annapurna Sanctuary 237
Chapter 21 - Chinese Conquistadors 243
Chapter 22 - Abode of the Gods 251
Epilogue - Prison Planet: Nirvana is Nothingness (A Nihilistic Take on Buddhism and Everything) 267
About the Author 273
