Some Indian sects believe that there is a region north of the Himalayas called Kapapa, where \¡±perfect men\¡± reside. Shambhala itself is supposed to be a land in or just north of Tibet, where many travelers have heard of the tradition from holy men:
\¡±In the midst of high mountains there are unsuspected enclosed valleys. Many hot springs nourish the rich vegetation. Many rare plants and medicinal herbs are able to flourish on this unusual volcanic soil.