Singalila National Park, West Bengal
			
			
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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 
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Bicycle Rickshaw Siliguri, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018 2018-11-19#1513 Larry L. Jackson 
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Hillside Homes Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018 2018-11-19#1527 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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Shop Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018 2018-11-19#1534 Larry L. Jackson 
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Engine Diesel-Electric Engine. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018 2018-11-19#1537 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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Shops Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018 2018-11-19#1545 Larry L. Jackson 
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Houses Steep hillside type of construction. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018 2018-11-19#1554 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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Entrance All the spelling I see is Singalila National Park. Tumling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018 2018-11-19#1562 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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Spotted Laughingthrush Garrulax ocellatus - ISO 20,000 Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018 2018-11-19#2127 Larry L. Jackson 
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Black-faced Laughingthrush Garrulax affinis - ISO 32,000 Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018 2018-11-19#2136 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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Yellow-billed Blue Magpie Urocissa flavirostris - ISO 28,800 Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018 2018-11-19#2163 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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White-browed Fulvetta Fulvetta vinipectus - ISO 25,600 Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018 2018-11-19#2171 Larry L. Jackson 
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Cloudy View Debbie pointed out this photo opportunity. Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018 2018-11-19#1588 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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Red Panda Ailurus fulgens fulgens Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018 2018-11-20#2227 Larry L. Jackson 
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Panorama Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018 2018-11-20#5848 Larry L. Jackson 
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Red Panda Ailurus fulgens fulgens Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018 2018-11-20#2249 Larry L. Jackson 
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Red Panda Ailurus fulgens fulgens Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018 2018-11-20#2322 Larry L. Jackson 
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Pack Horse Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018 2018-11-20#2262 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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Dead Rhododendron Leaf I like the detail in the leaf. Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018 2018-11-21#0707 Larry L. Jackson 
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Wild Strawberry Produces a very small fruit. Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018 2018-11-21#1125 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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Pack Horses Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 21, 2018 2018-11-21#5938 Larry L. Jackson 
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Himalayan Vulture Gyps himalayensis Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 21, 2018 2018-11-21#2367 Larry L. Jackson 
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Unknown Shrub Seen at the bird hide. Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018 2018-11-21#2395 Larry L. Jackson 
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Bird Hide Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018 2018-11-21#4939 Larry L. Jackson 
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Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush Garrulax erythrocephalus - ISO 7,200. Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018 2018-11-21#2399 Larry L. Jackson 
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Spotted Laughingthrush Garrulax ocellatus - ISO 8,000. Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018 2018-11-21#2404 Larry L. Jackson 
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White-browed Fulvetta Fulvetta vinipectus - ISO 8,000. Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018 2018-11-21#2429 Larry L. Jackson 
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White-browed Fulvetta Fulvetta vinipectus Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018 2018-11-22#2442 Larry L. Jackson 
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Red Panda Ailurus fulgens fulgens - ISO 3,600. Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018 2018-11-22#2467 Larry L. Jackson 
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Tinchule Forest A view of the typical habitat of the Red Panda. Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018 2018-11-22#1594 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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Debbie Debbie photographing a Red Panda. Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018 2018-11-22#1596 Larry L. Jackson 
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Red Panda Ailurus fulgens fulgens - ISO 3,600. Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018 2018-11-22#2508 Larry L. Jackson 
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Red Panda Ailurus fulgens fulgens Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018 2018-11-22#2531 Larry L. Jackson 
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Red Panda Ailurus fulgens fulgens Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018 2018-11-22#2538 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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8% Storm Beer Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018 2018-11-22#3310 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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8% HIT Beer Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018 2018-11-22#3540 Larry L. Jackson 
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Himalaya Sunrise Panorama Sandakphu, Ilam, Nepal, November 23, 2018 2018-11-23#5759 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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LJax I was talked into having my photo taken here. Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018 2018-11-23#1622 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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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 
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View The view from the hostel parking lot. Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018 2018-11-23#1632 Larry L. Jackson 
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28,169 foot Kanchenjunga Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018 2018-11-23#1637 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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Kalpokhari Most villages along the route have fewer than 6 homes. West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018 2018-11-23#1643 Larry L. Jackson 
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Shrine Kalpokhari, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018 2018-11-23#1645 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018 2018-11-23#1652 Larry L. Jackson 
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Road The road switchbacks up the mountain side. Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018 2018-11-23#1654 Larry L. Jackson 
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Malemchi Anaphalis triplinervis - seeds ready to disperse. Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018 2018-11-23#1659 Larry L. Jackson 
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Red Panda sighting A distant sighting. Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018 2018-11-23#1662 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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Red Panda sighting Another distant sighting. Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018 2018-11-23#1665 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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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 
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Shrine, Gairibas to Tumling Photographed through the windshield. Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1692 Larry L. Jackson 
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Road, Gairibas to Tumling Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1701 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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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 
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Road, Gairibas to Tumling Steep switchback. Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1707 Larry L. Jackson 
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Prayer Flags, Gairibas to Tumling Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1712 Larry L. Jackson 
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Shrine, Gairibas to Tumling Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1715 Larry L. Jackson 
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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 
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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 
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Red Panda Information, Singalila National Park Headquarters Tumling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1725 Larry L. Jackson 
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Street Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1729 Larry L. Jackson 
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Traffic Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1733 Larry L. Jackson 
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Shop Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1734 Larry L. Jackson 
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Shop Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1737 Larry L. Jackson 
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Street Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1738 Larry L. Jackson 
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Prayer Flags, Tumling to Sukhiapokhri Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1743 Larry L. Jackson 
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Hillside Homes, Tumling to Sukhiapokhri Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1745 Larry L. Jackson 
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Trees, Sukhiapokhri to Mirik Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1749 Larry L. Jackson 
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Colorful Home, Sukhiapokhri to Mirik Bright colored homes are common. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1752 Larry L. Jackson 
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Tea, Sukhiapokhri to Mirik Many hillsides are covered with tea plants. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1757 Larry L. Jackson 
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Tea, Sukhiapokhri to Mirik Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1759 Larry L. Jackson 
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Colorful Houses, Mirik Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1762 Larry L. Jackson 
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Colorful Houses, Mirik Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1764 Larry L. Jackson 
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Street, Mirik Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1765 Larry L. Jackson 
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Street, Mirik We had a very nice lunch in Mirik. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1767 Larry L. Jackson 
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Sign, Mirik There seems to be some progress in this campaign. Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1768 Larry L. Jackson 
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Man We stood out as non-Indian tourists. Mirik, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1770 Larry L. Jackson 
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Shop Mirik, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1771 Larry L. Jackson 
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Balason River Bridge Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1779 Larry L. Jackson 
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Balason River Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1781 Larry L. Jackson 
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Balason River Floodplain Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1785 Larry L. Jackson 
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Shrine, Mirik to Siliguri Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1787 Larry L. Jackson 
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Tea Plantation, Mirik to Siliguri Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1792 Larry L. Jackson 
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Great Hornbill, male Buceros bicornis - eating Ficus tree fruit. Siliguri, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018 2018-11-24#1795 Larry L. Jackson