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  • 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