My Journey to Lhasa

This travelogue recounts Madame Alexandra David-Neel's daring 1923 expedition to Tibet, highlighting her perseverance and resourcefulness as she navigated treacherous terrain and overcame numerous challenges to reach the forbidden city of Lhasa. Disguised and using her fluency in Tibetan culture, she, along with her young companion Yongden, endured harsh conditions, disease, and border threats in pursuit of her goal. Renowned as the first Western woman to meet a Dalai Lama, her remarkable journey is a testament to determination and exploration.