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In this engaging audiobook, authors Nandini Purandare and Deepa Balsavar uncover the vital yet often overlooked contributions of the Sherpa and Bhutia communities in mountain exploration and climbing in the Himalayas. Set against the backdrop of colonial Darjeeling, famed for its tea gardens, the narrative reveals how these communities became essential high-altitude porters during early Himalayan expeditions. Through a decade of interviews with Sherpas and their families, the authors illuminate their remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice, offering them the recognition they rightfully deserve in mountaineering literature.