Sarat Chandra Das

Journey to Lhasa and Central Tibet

"Journey to Lhasa and Central Tibet" by Sarat Chandra Das is a travelogue published in 1902. The book chronicles Das's second expedition to Tibet in 1881, undertaken under British colonial orders. Das ventures into the forbidden Tibetan capital and central regions, documenting his observations as both explorer and covert agent. Contemporary reviews praised it as the most authentic account of Tibet available, highlighting Das's courage and keen insight into this mysterious land.