Trans-Himalayan Road Journey, Indian Style

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May 28th 2008

Published: May 29th 2008

The Indian Himalayas are a spectacular network of steep mountains and big valleys that are hemmed in by Pakistan and China on either side. The Indian military runs the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) which maintains a road network along their northern borders, right through the heart of the Himalayas. It is one serious feat of road building to carve these roads out of the colossal scale of the... Read Full Entry

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at the fair grounds

holding mass after the parade

paper recycling

goats, donkey and cows all love to recycle cardboard and newspaper...!

winterscape

just like going to coal lake in the Yukon!

from our hotel

first time ever on snow!

Traditional Ladakhi Kitchen

Reserved for parties and celebrations during the long winter months

dogs life

catching some shut eye in a prime sleeping spot, Leh

Prayer Flags

when they flap in the wind, they are sending off the prayers written on them.

High altitude cricket

played at 11300'

World Highest

29th May 2008

sampson
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bark bark
dope pics guys.

13th June 2008

Alex Telka
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Yukon!
Andrew, the Intrepid Indian Sidekick... its great to read about your adventures and to see your brother's sweet, sweet, pics. Keep having fun, be well and thanks so much to you and your brother for sharing tales from your travels.

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