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The Last Shangri-la
Our ongoing Siang Expedition Project focuses on bridging the gap between science and storytelling. The first phase of the expedition culminated in a spell-binding documentary of one of Earth’s last frontiers! A hidden expanse of mountain realms and forested valleys, untouched by time. Buddhists hold these places, known as Beyuls, in reverence as realms where the spiritual and physical worlds intertwine. Beyuls harbour many mysteries: new species, ancient cultures, and the promise of miraculous cures for humanity. One such Beyul straddles the border between India and Tibet.
A century ago, the British embarked on an expedition to explore this Beyul along the Siang River in the Northeastern Frontier. Their endeavours were met with resistance from the Adi tribe. With a highly armed battalion, they powered their way through the Siang Gorge – one of the deepest gorges in the world, three times deeper than the Grand Canyon. This expedition between 1912-1915, though troubled, helped create one of the most comprehensive floral and faunal inventories for a region in India.
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Findings from the 1st Phase of the Siang Expedition
