In the Himalayas!
This little Checker-like taxi may not look like much, but it can sure take a beating and keep going - they probably can outdo many of our tame jeeps and SUVs. Chopta here is at 9000 feet above sea level, so the air is thin for walking, as I soon found out. The brick archway is the beginning of the path to the Tsungnath Shiva temple lying at 12000 feet. The trees above have that windwept and beaten look that ou see on many a mountain top.
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We arrived in late afternoon in clear weather, which was perfect for taking picture, but it was already a touch cool. Nonetheless, the views in all directions were breathtaking, and this, as well as the next few pages, are but a few examples of the beauty of the Indian Himalayas. Click on the photo to see it greater detail. |
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