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October 21st 2008

Published: October 22nd 2008

Dharamasala is steeped in history and blesses by nature. Nestling in the Dhauladhar ranges of the Himachal Pradesh, its one of the most important centres of Buddhism. For those in quest of a place for a peaceful time. Dharamasala can be a perfect retreat. Since it is the seat of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government-in-exile, the very presence of so many monks can have a calming effect on the ... Read Full Entry

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Picture inside the Buddhist Temple

Not meant to take pictures, so a quick one just inside the window

Views over McLeodganj

McLeodganj

Sunset over McLeodganj

The Prayer Wheels at the McLeodganj Temple

Prayer Lights

Tibetan Goverment House and the home of the Dalai Lama

Suzannah with a real Cup of coffee

Dalai Lama

All dressed up ready to go to a Tibetan Restaurant

Prayer Flags

22nd October 2008

Chris
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Wow
Another amazing blog! Glad to see your fondness for taking photos of sunsets has not deminished! Keep having a great time Chris xx

23rd October 2008

angela king
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Love the outfits you wore to a tibetan restaurant,the sunsets are so beautiful.I also imagine that Tibet is full of very calm people going by your photos it looks happy I know they have troubles but they do rise above it . K eep on sending these photos they are amazing,thank you Love Angela.

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