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The Himalayas are a rich tapestry of cultures and landscapes, spanning six diverse countries. The 1,500 mile stretch of majestic mountain ranges are home to some of the most inspiring sites in the world, starting in Afghanistan, before descending upon Pakistan, Indian, Nepal and China, before ending in secretive Bhutan.

Near Chandra Taal or Moon lake at an altitude of around 14000 above sea level in Lahaul valley ,Himachal Pradesh,India.

I will be off for a few days my friends.See you all next week.:-)

A pair of Mandarin Duck Drakes were easily photographed at Lynx Lake. Also spotted at a distance were two Mandarin Duck hens.

These Ducks are probably escapees from a private collection. They are native to the East Palearctic ("a zoogeographical region comprising Eurasia north of the Himalayas, together with North Africa and the temperate part of the Arabian peninsula").

A view of the snow-covered Himalayas from Kufri ,some 20 kms from Shimla.It is only during the months of December-January that we get such clear views of the snow-covered ranges from Shimla.

Walking on for three days...still quite a long way to trek....I could see smiling faces of Trisuli and Hardeol peaks inviting me to come closer...

Taken on trek to Bagini Advance BC in Garhwal Himalayas, India

The ascent was steady through virgin highland having numerous wild plants and flowers.....they make the air intoxicating and pause for a longer time affects and generates drowsiness....so enjoy the beauty only with steady walk...

Taken above Pandosera highland on trek to Nandikund lake in Garhwal Himalayas, India

Sagnam, a small Himalayan hamlet, by the river of Pin in Spiti valley, Himachal Pradesh, India

On trek to Nandadevi East Basecamp in Kumaun Himalayas, India

P1460772 - 2 - Scaly Thrush - Size 27 cm

# 182 - 30 Dec '2017 - 00:10 (18:40 GMT)

Scaly Thrush - Pangot, Uttarakhand, Western Himalayas ~1900m (6300 ft) Altitude.

Also Know as - (Zoothera dauma), Common Scaly Thrush, Scaly Ground Thrush, Scaly Ground-Thrush, Ground Thrush, Scaly Mountain Thrush.

Happy birding 🔥

Taken in Valley of Flowers Trek, Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India.

Nepal B/N 2015

Napal

Managed to see the glory beauty of Annapurna, Himalayas

The central rocky spire is Mt Shirgantungu and a trek to its base is very popular.

Aerial view of the green vegetation covered great Himalayas from the plane. Visible are the treacherous roads and the floating cumulus clouds.

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Somewhere in the air East of Kathmandu, Nepal. Mount Everest is on the right side of this photo.

Another one in the series