The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the DHR or the Toy Train, is a 2 ft (610 mm) gauge railway that runs between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling in the Indian state of West Bengal. Built between 1879 and 1881, it is about 88 km (55 mi) long. It climbs from about 100 m (328 ft) above sea level at New Jalpaiguri to about 2,200 m (7,218 ft) at Darjeeling, using six zig zags and five loops to gain altitude. Six diesel locomotives handle most of the scheduled service, with daily tourist trains from Darjeeling to Ghum β India's highest railway station β and the steam-hauled Red Panda service from Darjeeling to Kurseong. Steam-enthusiast specials are hauled by vintage British-built B-Class steam locomotives. The railway's headquarters are at Kurseong.
The Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh has many dark, narrow holes and cliff-hanging drives which are astounding and give a stunning look to the roads. At the same time, these are one of the most dangerous roads of the country. βTaranda Dhankβ is one such cliff which is located near Nigulsari in Kinnaur.
Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Garhwa fort is a temple complex in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, belonging to the Gupta Period. The ruins of the temple were fortified in 18th century by Raja Baghel Raja Vikramaditya. The fortification consisted of square enclosure and parapets, giving a fortress kind of look. The temple has many relics belonging to the Gupta period, which date back to as old as 5th and 6th century. The most notable item in the fort is a figure representing all 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu, belonging to 11th or 12th century.
A black panther roaming in the jungles of Kabini, India.
Sri Vidyashankara Temple : A marvel of Vedic architecture.
12 pillars surrounds the mandapa (eastern half of the structure) with 12 figures of the zodiac sign.
They are constructed in such an ingenious way that the rays of the sun fall on each pillar in the chronological order of the 12 months of the calendar!ππ
The Vidyashankara temple is located in the holy town of Sringeri, in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.
Built in the year 1338 A.D.
12 pillars surrounds the mandapa (eastern half of the structure) with 12 figures of the zodiac sign.
They are constructed in such an ingenious way that the rays of the sun fall on each pillar in the chronological order of the 12 months of the calendar!ππ
The Vidyashankara temple is located in the holy town of Sringeri, in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka.
Built in the year 1338 A.D.
Tarkeshwar Mahadev is a village 36 km from Lansdowne and at a height of 1,800 m. The place is known for its temple dedicated to Shiva. Surrounded by thick forests of cedar and pine.
Uttarakhand, India.
Uttarakhand, India.
As the sun rises up from the east, warming up the surroundings, the palace of love shines equally bright. The river flowing adjacent to the palace takes a lazy turn, sharing the morning charm through the colors it absorbed from the sky.
A bird in the sky flys across the river while all of this happens.
A bird in the sky flys across the river while all of this happens.
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