Tagged With "Himalaya"

Your pictures remind me very much of the Shimla Airport, same end of runway in space, same commitment required by pilot and passengers alike. The plane was tiny, I sat immediately behind the pilot, a Sikh with headphones perched atop his turban rather than over his ears, unique in my experience. The view was a bit too immediate for my liking but we made it off just fine and bounced in the heat all the way to Delhi. Thanks for the memory, DrF.

I try not to let any aspect of travel faze me, but I'm perfectly happy to have watched the video and call it a day on that one!

Intriguing photo ! Makes me want to see more of what's going on. Any more photos of the time you spent there ?

I was surprised to find the teachings of Buddha in my hotel bedroom bedside draw.. During a tropical rainstorm I was stuck in my room for a few hours. What a fascinating read it was ! Never had time to finish it. Had to buy a copy when I got home. My favourite quote was: "Man who commits adultery likes licking jam off a sharp knife"

Love your photos MAD! I keep noticing more details in your third shot.

Great photos, MAD! And a nice story. The Himalayas are a challenge to navigate, but as you say, it is so very worth the effort.

Just great!

Originally Posted by GarryRF: I was surprised to find the teachings of Buddha in my hotel bedroom bedside draw.. During a tropical rainstorm I was stuck in my room for a few hours. What a fascinating read it was ! Never had time to finish it. Had to buy a copy when I got home. My favourite quote was: "Man who commits adultery likes licking jam off a sharp knife" Lol, I love that quote, I'm going to have to use it.

  The Yamunotri region of India is up north in the Himalayas.  This place is the source of Holy Yamuna River which has great significance in Hinduism.  I made this photo on the way to Yamunotri.  A Hindu saint is roaming around the...

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Namche Bazaar is the main town of the Sherpa people, in the Khumbu region of Nepal.  It's located at 3400 m (11,300') above sea level, built on the steep slopes of the hill you see in this photo.  The town is a popular place for hikers and...

Situated in the Khumbu region of Nepal, surrounded by the beautiful Himalayan mountains, this Buddhist monastery is half way point to the Everest Base Camp.

Bob Cranwell shares yet another delightful travel tale well worth reading, if only for its final punchline!

 I've had some gut-wrenching plane landings (and take-offs) in my days.  The first as a young medical student flying with a bush pilot to remote First Nation (American Indian) villages in Western Ontario.  The plane was outfitted with...

Thanks for sharing Rishikesh Yogkulam is a well established Yoga Institution, affiliated to the Yoga Alliance, USA. Situated in the holy town of Rishikesh, India we are a school that is known for its authentic education of yoga and meditation. We have a residential campus with a peaceful environment equipped with modern day facilities to ensure the comfort of learners coming from around the world. Whether you are a beginner or a regular practitioner, our courses are created to give you a...

DrFumblefinger shares photos of one of the most beautiful peaks in the Himalayas.

One of the highlights of trekking in Nepal is seeing the abundance of wild rhododendrons.

DrFumblefinger visits the Tengboche Monastery in Khumbu region of Eastern Nepal. The monastery itself is interesting, and its views of the major Himalayan peaks is breath-taking.

Located at the northern end of Thimpu Valley in Bhutan, Tango Goemba has held religious significance since the 12th century when it was home of the Lama who brought the Drukpa Kagyupa school of Buddhism to Bhutan.