Squadron Leader (Dr) Toolika Rani is an ex-Indian Air Force Officer, Mountaineer (EverestClimber), International Motivational Speaker (TEDx), Author, Poet, Assistant Professor ofHistory, and was the G-20 Brand Ambassador of Higher Education Department, U. P.

Government (2023). Her book Beyond That Wall: Redemption on Everest was published fromDelhi in 2021, and has received ‘Sahitya Shree’ and ‘Young Writer Award’.

Based on her Ph. D.

research work her book ‘Sherpas of Solukhumbu: History and Evolution’ (2023) delves into thefascinating lives of the Sherpas living at the base of Mt. Everest.

A bilingual poet, she haspublished two Hindi Poetry books titled, Dayron ke Bahar and Hasratein and one English poetrybook, ‘The Song of the Sky’. She is the co-author of the book, ‘Healing and Growth: InspiringStories for Massive Transformation’ published from USA.

Contact her on tulich83@gmail. com,or Insta ID toolika_14.

Himalaya has enchanted the humanity ever since it rose heavenwards from the depths of theocean. Reverence, awe, an irresistible pull, a daring invite, a dread, a warning; emotionsgenerated by the majestic range are myriad; as diverse as the life in its lap.

The Himalayaanthology, ‘The Mountain was Abuzz’ brings together the feelings expressed by the poetsworldwide, on the fabled mountains. From warm memories of their captivating beauty, to theircalming effect, the spiritual sanctuary, the people who call the Himalaya their home, to glimpsesof fascinating hill culture, and the symbolism the image of Himalaya so strongly evokes- of theindomitable human will, the anthology beautifully weaves the poetic voices together in a chorus;sonorous, mellifluous, an urgent call emanating from the Himalaya, and echoing in the hearts ofevery living being.

Behold the stunning grandeur of the snow-capped peaks, breathe the freshbreeze, inhale the fragrance of the Himalayan flowers, bounce with the fast-flowing rivers, anddance holding hands with the simple, hill folks. Read aloud the Himalayan poems, and feel thespirit of the Himalaya seeping into you!.