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==Backstory==
[[Image:Anandapur.jpg|400px|thumb|A map of Anandapur. Photo by Jeremy Thompson]]
According to the land's backstory, Anandapur was founded ages ago by Anata, a wise ruler who knew the importance of living in harmony with animals <ref name= "Jack"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/10/does_this_couple_look_familiar_1.html </ref>. In 1544 however, King Bhima Disampati decreed that the forest near Anandapur was to be home to a royal hunting preserve <ref name= "Jack"/> . In order to make hunting easier, King Disampati built a hunting lodge and enclosed much of the area, in an attempt to trap his prey. Ironically, King Disampati was killed by a tiger, and his successors (remembering Anata's teachings) transformed the enclosure into a nature preserve <ref name= "Jack"/>.
For many years, Anandapur (and much of Southeast Asia) was under British colonial rule. In 1948 however, Anandapur was granted their independence and the forest preserve was given to the people <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/10/maharajah_jungle_trek_1.html </ref>.
With the addition of Expedition Everest in 2006, Disney expanded Asia to include the village of Serka Zong. According to the attraction's backstory, Serka Zong was originally a thriving tea plantation, equipped with steam trains used to transport the crops to Anandapur <ref name= "everst"> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2010/04/expedition_everest_legend_of_t.html </ref>. For unknown reasons however, the plantation was shut down and the trains ceased to run <ref name= "everst"/>. Due to rumors that the mythical yeti was responsible for the plantation's demise, a number of yeti shrines were constructed in order to appease the creature<ref name= "everst"/>.
Many years later, Norbu and Bob came to the area and repurposed the plantation buildings and trains for use in their new business, "Himalayan Escapes- Tours and Expeditions<ref name= "everst"/>. This expedition service sets the stage for guest's adventure on [[Expedition Everest]].
