--- product_id: 60773519 title: "Shambala Junction Paperback – April 11, 2017" brand: "dipika mukherjee" price: "COP 145029" currency: COP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/60773519-shambala-junction-paperback-april-11-2017 store_origin: CO region: Colombia --- # Shambala Junction Paperback – April 11, 2017 **Brand:** dipika mukherjee **Price:** COP 145029 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shambala Junction Paperback – April 11, 2017 by dipika mukherjee - **How much does it cost?** COP 145029 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/60773519-shambala-junction-paperback-april-11-2017) ## Best For - dipika mukherjee enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dipika mukherjee brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Shambala Junction Paperback – April 11, 2017 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518NHY+MnsL.jpg) ![Shambala Junction Paperback – April 11, 2017 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510Dpe7VaxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful girl finds identity in two worlds *by J***Z on Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023* This story, SHAMBALA JUNCTION, is a FIND. Our protag, Indian-born Iris, has been raised in the States and thoroughly Americanized. The story opens when spoiled Iris is touring India with her controlling fiance when she steps off their train for a quick refreshment when a mishap causes her delay and she’s left behind at the Shambala Junction train station. Although Indian, she feels like a stranger. It’s a clever character portrayal for through Iris’ eyes we see India first as a chaotic strange place, gradually becoming familiar as the people and places turn from first-impression to full-bodied people. Penniless and unable to speak the language she finds herself embroiled in a stranger’s family emergency. She’s initially pressured and then wants to help them. Politics, poverty, family, crime comes through Iris’ eyes and it’s all relatable. Author Mukherjee casts light on the underbelly crime of infant kidnapping/trafficking. At times sobering, often warm – as the story progresses IIris finds an identity embracing both cultures, learning to become a better version of herself along the way. Repost of review on goodreads. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Culturally Rich, Wonderfully written, A Must Read! *by L***. on Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021* "Shambala Junction" by Dipika Mukherjee"Shambala Junction" was the first book I read in 2021. As soon as I finished reading, I wanted to tell the world how much I enjoyed it. I was on the edge of my seat until the last page. The story deals with many real-world issues, big and small, narrated in a simple, elegant style with deep insight into Indian culture.The novel begins with an Indo-American girl, Iris from Ohio, traveling with her fiancé Danesh in India. She wanted to experience the real India by traveling on an ordinary train, not the rich would travel. As they were traveling, she steps out to the railway platform in Shambala junction for a cup-of-tea. The train leaves without her, and from that point onwards, her life changes drastically.Even though the novel is based on child trafficking and international adoption, several subplots are weaved into the main plot to make the story captivating—the problems general to Indians or unique to Indians who live in the USA. The author cleverly shines lights on them in a subtle manner. In the end, Iris learns a valuable, life-changing lesson which she would not have gained even from any Ivy League schools. Characters like Lilavati, Maitri, Lakshmy, and the little Laila teach us that beneath the layers of poverty, there are people who value kindness, respect, and humanity rather than affluency.I highly recommend this book for the beautiful writing and cultural adventures. I also believe that Iris's experience will be great for the children who grow up in the US or other affluent countries to go to India and experience first hand. It will make them humble, and who knows, they may become future human rights activists, wholeheartedly dedicating their lives for the betterness of humans. It will be a culturally rich and metamorphic experience. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars International adoption pro and con. *by M***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2021* For once, an Indian novel not about immigration adjustment. On the contrary, the heroine goes goes back to India and becomes deeply involved with a local family. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co/products/60773519-shambala-junction-paperback-april-11-2017](https://www.desertcart.co/products/60773519-shambala-junction-paperback-april-11-2017) --- *Product available on Desertcart Colombia* *Store origin: CO* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*