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Khajuraho, grupo occidental. Madhya Pradesh, India. Lakshmana temple, western group. Khajuraho (930-950 A.D.)
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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.
Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh, India
Chitkul is a village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. During winters, the place mostly remains covered with the snow and the inhabitants move to lower regions of Himachal.
According to a recent study by Centre of Atmospheric Sciences at IIT Delhi, Chitkul has the cleanest air in India.
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.
A 1954 model Hindustan Car (petrol version), originally bought for Rs.18,000/- by then Charminar MLA - Mr.Ahmed Hussain. His third generation, Mr.Muqthar Hussain is proud to own this antique, excellent running vintage vehical now. Mr.Muqthar has modified minor interiors, repainted from its original black and converted to Diesel in early 2010.
Mr.Muqthar has successfully been running Pariwar Dhaba enroute to Airport for nearly 30 years.
This HDR picture was shot with 3 multi-exposures using LR3.2
I've been in Bir, Himachal Pradesh for a week now, but today was the first time I had the opportunity to explore to the east of the town by air. We already flew to the west, so by the time we started soaring the ridge to Mandi the sun was low enough to highlight every contour of this pre-Himalayan landscape.
Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903. It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts.
Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903. It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts.
Punjab Summit in the Himalayas - Kalatop, Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary is a 30.69 km² animal sanctuary at Kalatop and Khajjiar in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The sanctuary area is well laid out for trekking trails both at Kalatop and Khajjiar. There is a dense deodar and fir forest covering 19.63 km² of the sanctuary, which is about 6 km from Dalhousie. Pheasants, serow and black bear are some of the common animals found here. The sanctuary lies in the path of the Ravi River, and is surrounded by coniferous and oak forests.
The vegetation consists of blue pine and deodhar forest, with oak. Undergrowth in the forest area is well developed.
Mammals- bear, Himalayan Black Marten, leopard, deer, Barking Goral, squirrel, serow, jackal, langur.
Birds- Blackbird.
Birds in this sanctuary many Birds are found some of them are listed below:- 1. Eurasian Jay 2. Whitewinged Black Bird 3. Black Headed Jay 4. Chesnut Billed Rock Thrush 5. Blackheaded Jay. 6. Grey Headed Cannery Flycatcher.
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.
Place I Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
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...first the walking, then the pumping, then the lifting, then the carrying it back home: everyday life for a young girl in a village in rural Madhya Pradesh, India (new from the archive)
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Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh, India
Chitkul is a village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. During winters, the place mostly remains covered with the snow and the inhabitants move to lower regions of Himachal.
According to a recent study by Centre of Atmospheric Sciences at IIT Delhi, Chitkul has the cleanest air in India.
Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903. It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts.
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.
Place | Tungabadra River, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
How beautiful it is to excel, and the goodness of giving from your heart
Early morning shot of the Bhagsu Nag waterfall in Himachal Pradesh. I've been fortunate enough to spend more than 18 months in this town over several visits, and if there is one thing I have learnt, it is that if you want to get a clear shot at any of the popular tourist spots, then you need to get there early in the day. Thankfully I am staying in one the closest guesthouses to the falls and I can walk there in 15 minutes.
This area gets a LOT of rain throughout most of the year, but in November and December the rainfall diminshes considerably. The dropping temperatures in the mountains above also mean the amount of meltwater is reducing. For these reasons the flow over the falls are currently quite low.
I would have preferred to wait a bit longer until there was a bit more light, but there were groups of people arriving to bathe in the water.