Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet

"Diary of a Pedestrian in Cashmere and Thibet" by W. H. Knight is a mid-19th century travel story about the author's journey through Cashmere and Tibet, recording the loveliness and problems of traveling before modern times. Acting as a journal and a record of visited places, it includes scene descriptions, cultures, and uncommon travel events, during a period when Westerners had mostly not explored the area. The story begins with the escape from India's strong heat to Cashmere's cool mountains. The reader meets the expedition team, including the funny and helpful Hindoo bearer, Mr. Rajoo, who is important for travel arrangements. Initial experiences on their travels include local transport issues and detailed landscape views giving a view into the difficulties and happiness of exploration during British India's social and political change.