Hills around Rumbak

June 22nd 2013
To escape from Siliguri required Tatkal (last minute, held-in-check) train tickets that can only be purchased the day before departure. These always go on sale at 10 a.m., although the wise (desperate) start queuing well before 7 a.m. We arrived at a little after six and were still not the first in line. At around 8.30 a.m. officials began compiling lists for order-of-service at each of the three ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more

9th June 2015

Weggs
Judy and Rags

Colours
Love the colours in this one. Is it an early morning or evening shot?

9th June 2015

Yeti
Andy and Ali Bell

A good question...
Unfortunately I really don't know for sure... Judging by the light i'd say early morning, but i'd be guessing. We spent so much time trekking/busing at both times that it could have been either. That said Ladakh is blessed with a multitude of such rock-scapes; seriously they are everywhere. There are also snow leopards in those parts. We're considering returning for a "lock-in" (as determined by the snow) for three months as then they are an everyday sight... Truly spectacular country and extremely nice people too.

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