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Shimla railway station is a small railway station in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The station lies on UNESCO World Heritage Site Kalka–Shimla Railway. Shimla railway station is located at an altitude of 1,552 metres (5,092 ft) above mean sea level.
The Kalka–Shimla Railway is a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge railway in North India travelling along a mostly mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for dramatic views of the hills and surrounding villages. The Kalka–Shimla Railway was built in 1898. to connect Shimla, the summer capital of India during the British Raj, with the rest of the Indian rail system. At the time of construction 107 tunnels and 864 bridges, were built throughout the course of the track. The Chief Engineer of the project was H.S. Herlington.
The locomotives used during the earlier period were manufactured by Sharp, Stewart and Company, and larger locomotives were introduced which were manufactured by Hunslet Engine Company. The diesel and diesel-hydraulic locomotives were started operation in 1955 and 1970 respectively. The railway was declared a heritage by the Himachal Pradesh government in 2007, and in 2008 it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongwith the other Mountain Railways of India.
Have finally started getting out and doing some proper walking into the the hills above Mcleodganj. This set of shots are just a few of the many shepherds huts spread throughout the hills in this area. All the ones pictured are located within a couple of hundred metres of each other along one of the trails that leads to the Triund lookout and campsite. They are very close to where I stay in Bhagsubut it seems 100 miles away. It is only about 3km along the trail from upper Bhagsu, but you go up the equivalent of 100 floors to get there. Being an unfit smoker carrying a backpack with camera, lenses, tripod, water, food and wet weather gear, it felt like a lot more than 100 floors in 3km. No roads just a narrow rocky trail and some wet feet as you cross the stream at the top of Bhagsu waterfall. I am so unfit, lol. I will do some proper long walks in the next week though.
These dwellings are still inhabited during the warmer months but apparently you rarely see people once the snows set in. The bottom floor is for the cows and goats while the humans take the upper floor. No electricity or running water, but the peace and quiet and the stunning views (when the clouds aren't closed in around you), make it a great spot.
Lovely people up here too. Always time to say Namaste and greet you with a warm smile. They are used to passing trekkers on their way to Triund, and you can get a hot cup of chai and noodles if you want, and one or two even offer you a room if needed.
Shimla railway station is a small railway station in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The station lies on UNESCO World Heritage Site Kalka–Shimla Railway. Shimla railway station is located at an altitude of 1,552 metres (5,092 ft) above mean sea level.
The Kalka–Shimla Railway is a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge railway in North India travelling along a mostly mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for dramatic views of the hills and surrounding villages. The Kalka–Shimla Railway was built in 1898. to connect Shimla, the summer capital of India during the British Raj, with the rest of the Indian rail system. At the time of construction 107 tunnels and 864 bridges, were built throughout the course of the track. The Chief Engineer of the project was H.S. Herlington.
The locomotives used during the earlier period were manufactured by Sharp, Stewart and Company, and larger locomotives were introduced which were manufactured by Hunslet Engine Company. The diesel and diesel-hydraulic locomotives were started operation in 1955 and 1970 respectively. The railway was declared a heritage by the Himachal Pradesh government in 2007, and in 2008 it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongwith the other Mountain Railways of India.
Rriver Parvathi (Himachal) : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parvati_Valley
The picture was taken from Kasol, on the way to Manikaran.
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The Viceregal Lodge, is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India. It houses some of the most ancient articles and photographs going back to the times of the British rule in India.
The Viceregal Lodge was designed by British architect Henry Irwin and built in the Jacobethan style during the regime of Lord Dufferin. Its construction started in 1880 and was completed in 1888. Lord Dufferin occupied the lodge on July 23, 1888.
Shot at Khajjiar, Himachal Pradesh, India during an incredible hailstorm which lasted intermittently for several hours. The hail turned the balmy green meadow, the small lake and the dense forest into an icy fairy-tale landscape. It was the most intense and satisfying photo shoot I have ever done. I shot continuously right through the storm. I crossed the meadow and went into the forest. I waded into the semi frozen lake with my tripod mounted D700. I slipped and fell several times. I got hurt and bled a little. Mercifully my D700+ Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AI-s+Fisheye 16mm 2.8 proved to be storm-resistant! D700 is supposed to be a reasonably weatherproof camera. The old legacy Nikkors are probably sturdier than the new water and dust resistant G series pro glass! I was confident that they would be able to handle the ice and water. Whenever the storm got really bad, I took shelter under the giant deodar trees. I put the camera back into my Domke F2 Original ( which by the way is a stupendously rugged and sturdy camera bag). The front elements of the lenses were constantly speckled with droplets of ice and water. I kept wiping them with a micro fibre cloth. The droplets formed interesting patterns on many photographs!
The Kalka–Shimla Railway is a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge railway in North India travelling along a mostly mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for dramatic views of the hills and surrounding villages. The Kalka–Shimla Railway was built in 1898. to connect Shimla, the summer capital of India during the British Raj, with the rest of the Indian rail system. At the time of construction 107 tunnels and 864 bridges, were built throughout the course of the track. The Chief Engineer of the project was H.S. Herlington.
The locomotives used during the earlier period were manufactured by Sharp, Stewart and Company, and larger locomotives were introduced which were manufactured by Hunslet Engine Company. The diesel and diesel-hydraulic locomotives were started operation in 1955 and 1970 respectively. The railway was declared a heritage by the Himachal Pradesh government in 2007, and in 2008 it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongwith the other Mountain Railways of India.
2019 - Travelled 2 destinations ( Uttarakhand & Sikkim)
2020 - No Travel thanks to Covid
2021 - Started with Shimla, Capital of Himachal Pradesh and experienced UNESCO Heritage train journey
2022 - Nainital ( coming up )
Gears :
Nikon D850
Nikkor 24.0-120.0 mm f/4.0
ƒ/9.0
100.0 mm
1/100
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Taken on November 6, 2021
Mashobra
A place of unique beauty is the oak and pine retreat of Mashobra, 9.6km from gaiety at an altitude of 2,149 metres (7,700 ft.), it is unbeatable for an ideal interlude beneath oak and pine. To dream the night away and enjoy the sylvan surroundings, is the equally beautiful rest house of Craignano and the Circuit House of Fair Lawns. On the top of the hill, for the naturalists, it is considered to be among the most beautiful rest houses in Shimla Hills.
Just 3km from Mashobra, Craignano is at an height of 2,279 metres (7,800 ft.). A winding path leads through the forest of pines up a gentle incline to the breath taking beautiful gardens filled with an abundance of flowers, amidst clumps of trees, in the spacious lawns, are stone benches and lovely secluded picnic spots. The area adjoining to Mashobra is famous for apples orchards.