DAILY PHOTO: After the Harvest

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Taken in July of 2015 in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh

Taken in July of 2015 in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh

DAILY PHOTO: Sign of Our Times

Taken in Great Himalaya National Park in July of 2015

Taken in Great Himalayan National Park in July of 2015

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Back in my day, we had the “Scenic Overlook.” Now when you’re trekking they have the “Mobile Phone Access Point.” Thoreau would cry.

DAILY PHOTO: Tibetan Murals in McLeod Ganj

Taken in June of 2015 in McLeod Ganj

Taken in June of 2015 in McLeod Ganj

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DAILY PHOTO: Thangka Painting in McLeod Ganj

Taken in July of 2015 in McLeod Ganj

Taken in July of 2015 in McLeod Ganj

DAILY PHOTO: Inside the India Coffee House of Shimla

Taken in July of 2015 in Shimla

Taken in July of 2015 in Shimla

 

I love India Coffee House(s.) They’re inexpensive, they’re retro, and they’re consistent. With the uniforms and the decor, it’s often like stepping into the 1950’s–and the prices seem that way a little bit too.

DAILY PHOTO: Scenes from the Dalai Lama’s Temple

Taken in July of 2015 in McLeod Ganj

Taken in July of 2015 in McLeod Ganj

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DAILY PHOTO: Mountain Shrine in the Himalayas

Taken in July of 2015 in Great Himalayan National Park

Taken in July of 2015 in Great Himalayan National Park

 

These cairn-centered shrines are common along the trails in Himachal Pradesh. They often have unique little items left by travelers making puja. This one happens to be located on a ridge that offers a spectacular panoramic view.

 

The same ridge line, further on.

The same ridge line, further on.

A couple of guides at the same shrine

A couple of guides at the same shrine

 

DAILY PHOTO: Mountain Shrines

Taken in July of 2015 in Great Himalayan National Park

Taken in July of 2015 in Great Himalayan National Park

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DAILY PHOTO: Rocky Ridgeline

Taken in July of 2015 in Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) in Kullu District

Taken in July of 2015 in Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) in Kullu District

DAILY PHOTO: A Corner House in Shimla

Taken in July of 2015 in Shimla

Taken in July of 2015 in Shimla