“…Some people told us that when we reach Central Tibet, we will be amazed at the change in nature. But others only grin, saying that we will travel through a cemetery of collapsed mountains up to the Himalayas. (…)
Only the ruins of old Tibet are interesting. These ancient towers and walls were built by some other people. Their builders knew about Geser-Khan and the Lord of Shambhala. There were also Ashrams of the Great Mahatmas. But now, there is nothing left of this.”
(N.K. Roerich. Altai – Himalayas)