The Valley Knows Her Name
A Woman’s Reflections From Tsum Valley
High in Nepal’s Himalaya lies Tsum Valley — a place shaped by faith, tradition, and long-standing ways of life.
If you want to feel what life is actually like inside a remote Himalayan valley — not the romantic version, but the truth — this book gives you that through the deeply personal voice of Chadani Lama, a woman rooted in the mountains and shaped by the world beyond them.
Her stories, brought to life through photographs by Steve Fagan, draw you into lives rarely seen, offering a level of honesty and human connection that is difficult to access.
This book is part of the Tsum Valley Project. Further information about the project is available here.
Profits from the sale of this book will be directed to the Fagan Foundation to support education-related initiatives in Tsum Valley.
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Language: English
Publication Year: 2026
Edition: First printing, 2000 copies
Trim Size: 12 x 10 inches
Cover: Full-color printed hardcover, gloss laminated
Paper type: 100 lb silk-coated art paper
Binding: Smythe-sewn casebound (hardcover) with headbands
Printing method: offset
Pages: 176
ISBN: 978-1-0673853-0-9
Publisher: Steve Fagan Photography (printed in Canada)
Pricing Options:
Standard Edition — $125 CAD
Includes a copy of The Valley Knows Her Name.
Companion Edition — $150 CAD
Includes the book, along with additional support for education initiatives in Tsum Valley.
Patron Edition — $250 CAD
Includes a signed copy of The Valley Knows Her Name, a 5×7 archival print from Tsum Valley, and additional support for education initiatives in Tsum Valley.
Shipping and taxes are added at checkout.
Shipping cost per order:
Canada: $30 for one book; $10 for each additional book.
United States: $40 for one book; $15 for each additional book.
Local pickup/delivery in Calgary, Canada: Free
For orders outside of Canada and the United States, please contact us before ordering so we can provide a shipping quote.
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High in Nepal’s Himalaya lies Tsum Valley — a place shaped by faith, tradition, and long-standing ways of life.
The Valley Knows Her Name offers a reflection on the people, culture, and daily life of this Himalayan community, told through the words of Chadani Lama and the photographs of Steve Fagan.
This book is part of the Tsum Valley Project. Further information is available here.
Profits from the sale of this book will be directed to the Fagan Foundation (currently being established in Canada) to support education-related initiatives benefiting children in Tsum Valley.