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Travelling to
Northern India, arriving in Amritsar, (
Punjab), (
India) via
Singapore... then travelling to/through Amritsar, (
Punjab), Chandigarh, (
Plains), Shimla, Sainj, Sarahan, Rakchham, Pooh, Nako, Dhankar, Kaza, Tabo, Pooh, Kalpa, Theog, Shimla, Manali, Darcha, (
Himachal Pradesh), Leh, (
Ladakh), Chandigarh, (
Plains), Amritsar, (
Punjab), (
India) and back home via
Singapore...
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North Clock Tower Facade
The colourful Clock Tower under refurbishment, on the north entrance to the Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Sikh Devotees
Walking around the famous Golden Temple lake, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Golden Temple
Finding your inner calm, inside the impressive Sikh Golden Temple, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Alley Maze
Exploring the lively maze of alleys, that run through the old town, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Aqua Alcove
A rare quiet corner, in the busy alleys of the old town, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Himachal Pradesh Route
Shimla Stairs
The old English hill-town has multi-levels built into the side of the hill, these levels are connected by a warren of narrow stair-ways, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Shimla Mall
Victorian architecture, surrounding the famous pedestrian-only Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
The Hills are Alive
Rampant and rapacious development, in the surrounding hills, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Bhimakali Temple
Carved portal in the significant, maternal, 800 year old, Bhimakali Temple, Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Mystic Mountains
The mystical mountain gate-way, to the Kinnaur region, Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Harbinger of a Landslide
Landslide is an ever-present risk, while traveling through the Himalaya, this one on the NH5 taking many hours to clear, Bhabhangar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Rakchham Village
The small picturesque town of nomadic villagers, in the Sangla Valley, Rakchham, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Cliff Road
The notorious, but exciting to ride 'Cliff Road', one of the most dangerous in the region, Sangla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Village of Pooh
This small Tibetan mountain village, sits above the Sutlej river, in the Sutlej valley, Pooh, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Shaman Door
Ornately carved door of the local Shaman, in the last Tibetean town of the Kinnaur Valley, Nako, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Dhankar View
The convergence of the Pin and Spiti Rivers, at the base of the small 3894m Tibetan town, with a 1000 year old Gompa perched above, Dhankar, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Golden Prayer Wheels
Prayer wheels at the the Tabo Buddhist Monastery, considered the second most important... in the World, Tabo, Himachal Pradesh, India.
High Mountain Riding
Riding through the dramatic high mountain roads, in the Spiti Valley, Nako, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Spiti River Road
The treacherous NH505 carved out of rock, along the Spiti River, between Nako and Pooh, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Monastery Doors
Ornate temple doors, at the entrance of the small monastery, in the centre of the village, Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Kinnaur Kailash View
Stunning views of the Kinnaur Kailash mountains, during the warmer months, Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Anshu Dhaba
Punjabi Dhaba, at the local bus station, Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Vashisht Temple
Local temple, in the clan and alternative lifestyle town, Vashisht, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Ski Village
Local and popular ski village, during the warmer months, Solang, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Rotang Pass
View from the road after the monsoon season, Rotang Pass, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Breakfast at Sarchu
Trucks stop for breakfast at first light, in the small frozen, 4290m tent village, on the 'Manali to Leh' road, Sarchu, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Taglang La Pass
At 5860m, India's second highest Indian road pass, on the 'Manali to Leh' road, Taglang La Pass, Ladakh, India.
Old Town
Cafe in the Old Town, at the base of the Palace, Leh, Ladakh, India.
Kings View
View of the town of Leh, from the impressive and omnipresent Palace, Leh, Ladakh, India.
Shey Buddha
Palace Shrine Buddha, founded by the King Deldan Namgyal, in the 15th century, Shey, Ladakh, India.
Thiksey Monastery
The spectacular 15th century Buddhist Gompa, Thiksey, Ladakh, India.
Phyang Village
The picturesque rural Tibetan village of Phyang,, also houses a reknowned Gompa, Phyang, Ladakh, India.
Prayer Wheel
Prayer wheel, at the gates to the famous Likir Monastery, Likir, Ladakh, India.
Indian Coffee House
Branch of the famous 'Coffee Worker's Co-op', Indian Coffee House, established in the 1930's, Chandigargh, Plains, India.
Corbusier's Chandigarh
A friendly local, riding his shiny black 'Royal Enfield', on the uncongested 'Le Corbusier' streets, Chandigargh, Plains, India.
Border Celebrations
Cheering Indian fans, at the evening India/Pakistan border ceremonies, Wagah, Punjab, India.
Golden Temple
The spectacular Golden Temple complex, Amritsar, Punjab, India.
Other travels to India include;
North India 2004 - Traveling through mountainous Himachal Pradesh.
Sikkim 2001 - Traveling into the mountains of West Bengal and Sikkim.
West India 1999 - Traveling up the west coast of India and Rajasthan.
Subcontinent Adventures 1990 - Traveling through Nepal and India.
Other Indian photos from my travels;
Indian photos
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