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Home Introduction Bhutan Travelogue '98 India Slide Show |
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Paro Thimphu Dochu La Pass Punakha Trongsa Bumthang Back to Thimphu Wangdue Phodrang Thimphu Again Tiger's Nest |
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Scenes from Darjeeling, India
Looking north, we see the high peaks of the Nepalese Himalayas. It is a fairly rare occasion when the ubiqitous fog and haze of West Bengal lifts to allows for views of the magnificent peaks to the north. We were lucky both mornings we were in Darjeeling, but by late morning, the views were gone. |
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In the center of the picture lies Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain. At 28,000 feet, Kanchenjunga was first climbed by the south-west face in 1955 by Charles Evans and has only been open to group trekkers since 1988. Recently this beautiful unspoilt region has been designated a conservation area. |
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