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Photo Essay – Beyond Manali – III

Travelling in Himachal in June – 2007
Shimla >> Manali >> Rohtang >> Chandratal >> Ki/Kibber/Tabo >> Kalpa >> Shimla
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We walked over snow, crossed Solang stream and walked up the mountain on the other side.

Solang Nala, Manali

We spotted sheep grazing and a few shepherds on mountain.

Solang Nala, Manali

The mountain was covered in green grass interspersed with tall alpine trees.

Solang Nala, Manali

As we walked further, we saw many flowers littering the landscape.

Solang Nala near Manali

A little ahead was a small waterfall coming down from a rocky incline.

Solang Nala near Manali

Walking further up and above the waterfall, we found many more colorful flowers spread on the ground.

Solang Nala, Manali

The shepherds were already leaving when we reached near the place where they were. The last man left behind was dousing the fire they had made for preparing tea and was herding out the last remaining sheep.

Solang Nala, Manali

The forest ahead was thick but few trees grew in places where the incline was steep, leaving green open spaces covered with grass and white flowers.

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