Himalayas Wildlife: Marmot below SirSir La pass, Ladakh

The SirSir La is one of the seven passes to cross on the trail from Phanjila to Padum. I was descended from the pass on a September evening in 2009  heading for the village of Photoksur when I spotted this marmot peering out it's burrow. It vanished inside again, only to resurface after a few minutes and gave me a chance to take a few photographs.

Sikkim Tourism: Entrance of Lachung Monastery, North Sikkim

Annapurna and Machapuchare from Dhampus

Autumn is here and it is the start of the trekking season in Nepal. Dhampus lies on the trail to the Annapurna Base Camp and as you can see has a marvellous view!

Himalayas Images : Tso Kar Lake Rupshu Ladakh



Ponies at Tso Kar on an autumn evening

Tso Kar is one of the smaller lakes in Ladakh. It is a refuge for the Black-necked crane and the kiang (Tibetan Wild Ass)





Indian Wildlife: Hawk Eagle at Kanha

A hawk eagle at Kanha watches it's mate circling overhead.

Landscapes Himalayas: Annapurna South and Huinchuli

It was a very clear winter night at Landrung on the trail to the Annapurna Base Camp when I shot this photograph of Annapurna South and Huinchuli.

Images Himalayas: Everest Trek

This photograph was taken at around 11.30 am in the morning at Chukung in the Imja valley below the peak of Ama Dablam in the month of October. It gives an idea of how cold it can be in the bright sunshine! More than the cold I think it is the wind  and my friend Sitha is well protected against the chilling gales blowing off the Lhotse face!

Nikon 70-300 VR: The Common Flameback Woodpecker

I just got the Nikon 70-300 VR and was happily testing it when a Common Flameback Woodpecker perched itself on a tree behind our house. Instinctively I set the lens to 300 mm and took two shots before it flew away again! It is surprising that in the heart of Kolkata you can still see woodpeckers! The lens seems to be a good one!