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  • 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