The number of schools has increased drastically [159], and it has been reported that the number of Islamic schools in Delhi, India has reached a thousand [160].Another remarkable feature is that commercial caravans, either by land or sea, remained a safe option for students, writers, and sc...
Letters enclosed in envelopes were wrapped in textiles and leather to protect them when they were sent off to Kaneš using caravans of donkeys; it took about six weeks to reach the town. When a merchant received a letter, he first had to break the envelope to read the text. Envelopes ...
organizing our packs and loads, we are embark on our adventure. It is an easy gradual 3 hours descent to Phakding where we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we continue in an easy pace through cluster of stone houses, past caravans of Dzos until we reach the sleepy settlement of Monjo...
After lunch, we continue in an easy pace through cluster of stone houses, past caravans of Dzos until we reach the sleepy settlement of Monjo. DAY 2: Trek to Namche Bazaar (11,317 ft / 3,440 m) -- approx 3 hours The trail climbs quite dramatically today. As the path snakes upwards...