Overview

A memoir of a road less traveled and a true story of self-discovery at 18,000 feet. After being threatened by a Bangalore mob boss, retired Indian businessman Mohan Ranga Rao makes a vow: if he somehow gets out of the situation, he will thank the gods by going on Kailash Mansarovar-a holy mountain pilgrimage in Tibet. What starts out as merely a challenging high-altitude trek soon becomes a life-changing adventure. With a blend of humor, honesty, and keen insight, Mohan journeys toward a deeper understanding of himself and the world around him. Awards and Accolades - Grand Prize Winner for the CIBA 2022 HEARTEN Awards - 2023 Best Indie Book Award Non-Fiction: Travel/Pilgrimage Winner - 2024 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite - Blue Ink ""Starred"" Review - 5-Star Chanticleer Book Review

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""Mo is a terrific storyteller, whether describing his fear of being at a gangster's mercy or taking the last few, death-defying steps on the trek around Mount Kailash. He's self-deprecating, earthy, and skilled at describing his fellow travelers and the rigors of travelling in Communist China. He brings to life ancient Hindu myths about this lake and mountain with color and awe. Photos reinforce the astonishing nature of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether readers are armchair travelers interested in Hindu culture and the Tibetan landscape or contemplating a similar trip, they will find Rao's tale irresistible."" - Blue Ink Starred Review ""Every line in this travelogue runs truer than any ornate prose could, creating a well-layered and tightly braided portrait. Some illustrations invite the reader to laugh, apprise, and reflect, while others spur the urge to travel. Far more than an adventure tale, Inner Trek by Mohan Ranga Rao deftly balances escapist entertainment with wisdom as it morphs into a spiritual lesson about human life and the importance of staying true to one's faith."" - 5-Star Chanticleer Book Review ""A modern Canterbury Tales, telling of a fascinating real-life adventure."" - Dr. C Naganna, University of Mysore ""A heartwarming read; a spiritual adventure."" - Anuradha Goyal, The Mouse Charmers ""I think where Rao shines is in his vivid descriptions and his creation of a strong sense of place, evoking the atmosphere everywhere he visits. The writing is simple and straightforward and, overall, this memoir will be enjoyed by readers interested in experiences in 20th-century mountaineering."" - 5-Star Readers' Favorite Review

Author Information

Mohan Rango Rao is an accomplished businessman, an avid traveler, and a generous philanthropist. He has visited over thirty different countries and is drawn to places of natural beauty and physically challenging trails. He plays tennis daily, takes frequent hikes, and reads anything from scotch labels to quantum physics to Vedanta.

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