Himachal Heights

August 8, 2010

Watchtower at the old Dhankar monastery - Dhankar, Himachal Pradesh, India - Daily Travel Photos
(Dhankar, Himachal Pradesh, India)
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Watchtower at the old Dhankar monastery surrounded by the Himalayas and Spiti Valley below (archived photos, on the weekends).

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2 Comments - Himachal Heights

1) foxy -

Another stunning photo!

August 9, 2010
2) TravelGuy -

Thanks @foxy! I like this photo a lot also... very "lord of the rings" ish.

January 23, 2011

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