Playgrounds

The taxi driver said me that when there is no snow and water in the land, this is used as a playground.

I wonder what they play there? I guess football or cricket! :) 

Keep the faith

...in tough times.

Reaching out with Prayer Flags

..at the Tsango lake in Sikkim.

Bless our souls

His holiness Dalai Lama at a monastery in Gangtok.

Where all are welcome ...

... to feel at peace.
I loved this monastery as they allowed everyone to enter and also shoot inside.

Everytime I visit a Buddhist monastery, I feel at peace, which is unlike any other religious abode that I visit.

Time to enjoy some Pickels

Take your pick!

So did you visit your ATM today?

:) Have to appreciate Axis Bank for having one up there at 13200 ft!
This was close to the Nathula Village.

A respect for the Jawans...

It's only when you visit the harsh conditions in which the Indian army is doing duty, to protect us, that you realize the amount of risk and hard work they put in each day. The respect level goes to an all time high, only to never question again.

This was taken in the Nathulla Village, close to the Indo-China border in Sikkim. 

A toast to the Chai

Always ready for a chai.
Anytime.
Anywhere.

Keep the prayers rolling...

...this new year and the years to come.

A trip to Sikkim is incomplete without making a visit to and spending time at the monasteries that exist there since a long time and some across centuries.

A lifeline

It always fascinates me when I come across a natural entity that is the lifeline of a community. The river Teesta in Sikkim is one such thing.

It's such a beautiful river, and the drive on the NH31A from Siliguri to Gangtok, takes you alongside this river for a major part of the journey. The river adds to the beauty of the drive and any photographer would love the ride.