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  • Roadside Shop
    Roadside Shop
    Flying from New Delhi to Kolkata to Bagdogra and spending a night we head from Singalila National Park.
    Siliguri, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1512
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bicycle Rickshaw
    Bicycle Rickshaw
    Siliguri, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1513
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hillside Homes
    Hillside Homes
    Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1527
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Engine
    Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Engine
    Coal Engine with another behind in the shed.
    Kurseong, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1528
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shop
    Shop
    Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1534
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Engine
    Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Engine
    Diesel-Electric Engine.
    Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1537
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Coach
    Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Coach
    The 24 inch gauge railroad runs from Ghoom to Siliguri with nearly 7,000 feet of elevation change.
    Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1542
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shops
    Shops
    Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1545
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Houses
    Houses
    Steep hillside type of construction.
    Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1554
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Station
    Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Station
    The high altitude terminus of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
    Ghoom, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1558
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Entrance
    Entrance
    All the spelling I see is Singalila National Park.
    Tumling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1562
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 1956 Land Rover
    1956 Land Rover
    Our ride to Kaiakata, Nepal and Habre's Nest along the India-Nepal border.
    Tumling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1563
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Habre's Nest
    Habre's Nest
    Entry to our lodge just off the Indian road putting us into Nepal.
    Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1564
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
    Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
    Garrulax erythrocephalus - photographed from the bird hide at ISO 22,800 in fog.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#2063
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spotted Laughingthrush
    Spotted Laughingthrush
    Garrulax ocellatus - ISO 20,000
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#2127
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-faced Laughingthrush
    Black-faced Laughingthrush
    Garrulax affinis - ISO 32,000
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#2136
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-browed Fulvetta
    White-browed Fulvetta
    Fulvetta vinipectus - small, fast-moving bird photographed at ISO 36,000.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#2152
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow-billed Blue Magpie
    Yellow-billed Blue Magpie
    Urocissa flavirostris - ISO 28,800
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#2163
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow-billed Blue Magpie
    Yellow-billed Blue Magpie
    Urocissa flavirostris - large & long-tailed photographed at ISO 8,000.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1566
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-browed Fulvetta
    White-browed Fulvetta
    Fulvetta vinipectus - ISO 25,600
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#2171
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cloudy View
    Cloudy View
    Debbie pointed out this photo opportunity.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
    2018-11-19#1588
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Habre's Nest
    Habre's Nest
    A four room lodge at roughly 9,000 feet on the border of Nepal and India.
    Kaiakata, Nepal, November 20, 2018
    2018-11-20#1591
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens - our first sighting - on the Indian side of the road, thus in the park.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
    2018-11-20#2201
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens - eating Rhododendron seed pods.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
    2018-11-20#2215
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
    2018-11-20#2227
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Panorama
    Panorama
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
    2018-11-20#5848
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
    2018-11-20#2249
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
    2018-11-20#2322
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pack Horse
    Pack Horse
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
    2018-11-20#2262
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens - record photo due to great distance.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#2359
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 1st Room
    1st Room
    Cozy, but awfully cold this time of year.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 20, 2018
    2018-11-20#4409
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 1st Room
    1st Room
    We moved across the hall to a slightly warmer room which faced the sun after one night.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 20, 2018
    2018-11-20#4454
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malemchi
    Malemchi
    Anaphalis triplinervis - Nepal because of the side of the road we were on.
    Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#5421
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trackers, Drivers & Guide
    Trackers, Drivers & Guide
    Taking it easy after locating a Red Panda.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#5830
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dead Rhododendron Leaf
    Dead Rhododendron Leaf
    I like the detail in the leaf.
    Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#0707
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wild Strawberry
    Wild Strawberry
    Produces a very small fruit.
    Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#1125
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indrajit
    Indrajit
    Our excellent guide who has shown us around India 5 times.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#2933
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pack Horses
    Pack Horses
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#5938
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Himalayan Vulture
    Himalayan Vulture
    Gyps himalayensis
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#2367
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Shrub
    Unknown Shrub
    Seen at the bird hide.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#2395
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bird Hide
    Bird Hide
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#4939
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
    Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
    Garrulax erythrocephalus - ISO 7,200.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#2399
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spotted Laughingthrush
    Spotted Laughingthrush
    Garrulax ocellatus - ISO 8,000.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#2404
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-browed Fulvetta
    White-browed Fulvetta
    Fulvetta vinipectus - ISO 8,000.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-21#2429
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-browed Fulvetta
    White-browed Fulvetta
    Fulvetta vinipectus
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
    2018-11-22#2442
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens - ISO 3,600.
    Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
    2018-11-22#2467
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tinchule Forest
    Tinchule Forest
    A view of the typical habitat of the Red Panda.
    Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
    2018-11-22#1594
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens - the animal easily moves around in the tree. ISO 2,500.
    Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
    2018-11-22#2469
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Debbie
    Debbie
    Debbie photographing a Red Panda.
    Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
    2018-11-22#1596
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens - ISO 3,600.
    Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
    2018-11-22#2508
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens
    Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
    2018-11-22#2531
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens
    Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
    2018-11-22#2538
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    At 9,000 feet we had clouds in the valley below the lodge.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
    2018-11-22#1597
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 8% Storm Beer
    8% Storm Beer
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
    2018-11-22#3310
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Beers
    Beers
    Kingfisher is the most commonly available beer in India.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
    2018-11-22#3539
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 8% HIT Beer
    8% HIT Beer
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
    2018-11-22#3540
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Himalaya Sunrise Panorama
    Himalaya Sunrise Panorama
    Sandakphu, Ilam, Nepal, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#5759
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hostel
    Hostel
    A great place to see the Himalayas at the top of the border road popular with hikers. Dawn - ISO 22,800.
    Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1609
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 28,169 foot Kanchenjunga
    28,169 foot Kanchenjunga
    The third tallest mountain in the world photographed from a 11,929 foot peak - ISO 3,600.
    Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1610
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Prayer Flags
    Prayer Flags
    Prayer flags and lines of mountains at dawn. ISO 8,000.
    Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1612
    Larry L. Jackson
  • LJax
    LJax
    I was talked into having my photo taken here.
    Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1622
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 27,825 foot Makalu
    27,825 foot Makalu
    The fifth tallest mountain in the world, some sites saying 27, 838 feet.  Mt. Everest is behind on the left not looking as tall due to distance.
    Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1626
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 11,929 foot, Sandakphu
    11,929 foot, Sandakphu
    The small, steep peak where I photographed sunrise on the Himalayas.
    Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1629
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    The view from the hostel parking lot.
    Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1632
    Larry L. Jackson
  • 28,169 foot Kanchenjunga
    28,169 foot Kanchenjunga
    Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1637
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Switchbacks
    Switchbacks
    With many switchbacks this is the steepest, roughest, scariest road I have ever been on, photographed through the windshield.
    Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1638
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kalpokhari
    Kalpokhari
    Most villages along the route have fewer than 6 homes.
    West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1643
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shrine
    Shrine
    Kalpokhari, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1645
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Singalila National Park
    Singalila National Park
    The clearest view we had from the lodge.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1651
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1652
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Road
    Road
    The road switchbacks up the mountain side.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1654
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malemchi
    Malemchi
    Anaphalis triplinervis - seeds ready to disperse.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1659
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda sighting
    Red Panda sighting
    A distant sighting.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1662
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens - photographed at 750 mm as a record photo.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#2553
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda sighting
    Red Panda sighting
    Another distant sighting.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#1665
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda
    Red Panda
    Ailurus fulgens fulgens - photographed at 750 mm as a record photo.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
    2018-11-23#2555
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Road
    Road
    Our departure morning watching a few vehicles climbing the mountain.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1669
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chocolate Boy & Amardeep
    Chocolate Boy & Amardeep
    One of our terrific drivers and the sturdy 1956 Land Rover.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1670
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ashish & Chocolate Boy
    Ashish & Chocolate Boy
    Amardeep's brother and another of our excellent drivers.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1671
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Farewell Photo
    Farewell Photo
    Debbie, myself, our guide and one other guest and his guide were the last visitors for the season.
    Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1672
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Road, Kaiakata to Gairibas
    Road, Kaiakata to Gairibas
    Much of the road is formed by big rocks that don't stay in place.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1679
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Road, Gairibas to Tumling
    Road, Gairibas to Tumling
    The better part of the road, though narrow and steep with many curves and switchbacks.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1690
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shrine, Gairibas to Tumling
    Shrine, Gairibas to Tumling
    Photographed through the windshield.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1692
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Road, Gairibas to Tumling
    Road, Gairibas to Tumling
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1701
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Land Rover, Gairibas to Tumling
    Land Rover, Gairibas to Tumling
    The road is barely wide enough for two vehicles to pass.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1704
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bikers, Gairibas to Tumling
    Bikers, Gairibas to Tumling
    Hard to believe anyone would ride this steep road.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1705
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Road, Gairibas to Tumling
    Road, Gairibas to Tumling
    Steep switchback.
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1707
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Prayer Flags, Gairibas to Tumling
    Prayer Flags, Gairibas to Tumling
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1712
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shrine, Gairibas to Tumling
    Shrine, Gairibas to Tumling
    Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1715
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Road Marker
    Road Marker
    Tumling to Sandakphu is just over 19 miles, but takes over 3 hours to drive.
    Tumling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1716
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Map, Singalila National Park Headquarters
    Map, Singalila National Park Headquarters
    Located in the 'chicken neck' of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Bangladesh are all very close.
    Tumling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1724
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Panda Information, Singalila National Park Headquarters
    Red Panda Information, Singalila National Park Headquarters
    Tumling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1725
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street
    Street
    Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1729
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Traffic
    Traffic
    Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1733
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shop
    Shop
    Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1734
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shop
    Shop
    Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1737
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Street
    Street
    Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1738
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Prayer Flags, Tumling to Sukhiapokhri
    Prayer Flags, Tumling to Sukhiapokhri
    Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1743
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hillside Homes, Tumling to Sukhiapokhri
    Hillside Homes, Tumling to Sukhiapokhri
    Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1745
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trees, Sukhiapokhri to Mirik
    Trees, Sukhiapokhri to Mirik
    Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
    2018-11-24#1749
    Larry L. Jackson