A young adolescent tiger taking an afternoon siesta at the Ranthambore National park.

Cycling on the grassy Sarchu Plains.

The Sarchu Plains, is a high altitude (4300m) grassy plain forming the valley system between the Great Himalaya and Zanskar ranges. The Yunam river cuts through the Sarchu plains forming a deep, wide canyon in the middle of the grasslands.At the far end of these plains lie the Sarchu camp, consisting of numerous tented camps providing hot food and accommodation to weary travelers. Most people driving along the Leh-Manali highway take a break here at Sarchu as it provides the widest range of accommodation options.I stayed here while cycling the Manali-Leh highway in 2010. I loved these grasslands so much so that i took a extra day off to camp in the grasslands and explore its surroundings. The place was a little dry and brown when i visited (30'th Sept). The best time, i was told, to visit is during early september when the rains would've stopped and the grass would be at its greenest.

fresh faces..

everyone looking nice and fresh at the start of the hike..

Setting a fire under the fuel tanks of their trucks..

Beads of different varieties.

Photo taken at the Har-ki-pauri ghats in Haridwar.

Battle scars

roasted leg of lamb..

tastes as good as it looks..

Black necked cranes (Thrung Thrungs) at the Phobjikha valley in central Bhutan.

Black necked cranes (Thrung Thrungs) at the Phobjikha valley in central Bhutan.

With the Lama's daughter.

Opposing team aiming at our targets.

The approach to Tsomoriri lake.. in fading light.

The Tiger print mountains of Ladakh

Closeup of a Thai lady vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

A hat vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok.

I love how this picture has a washed out movie posted look. The reason probably is because the focus is on the hats instead of the boy's face giving him a soft blurry look.

Picking out the best..

A vendor picking out the best fruits for her customer. At the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok.

A couple of climbers heading home..

Penciled trail along the steep cliffs.

After the Gata Loops the road climbs up a steady slope towards the Nakeela pass. On this stretch keep a look out for the mountains on the far (right) side of the road, they'll have steep cliffs with a trail precariously penciled across it. Even from far it looks a scary proposition to tackle that path.

Monastery in the Phobjikha valley in Bhutan

Mural paintings on the walls of the Gantey Gompa in central Bhutan.

Mural paintings on the walls of the Gantey Gompa in central Bhutan.

Closeup of a vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok.

Delicious kulfi milk on offer at the stalls near Har-ki-pauri ghats in Haridwar.

Har-ki-pauri ghats in Haridwar.

A Chital deer at the Ranthambore National Park

A wild boar at the Ranthambore National Park

The lush grassland pastures of the Ranthambore National Park

The forest tracks at the Ranthambore National Park

Stok Palace sitting in the shadow of Stok Kangri.

Sipping chang with the archers..

I tried the bow. You'll have to be really really strong in order to get the right tension. Its hard work.

The purple mountains of Kiara

Overhead view of a fruit vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

Moving into place.

A lady rowing a boat carrying fresh produce to the market. She looks like she means business.

A young adolescent tiger taking an afternoon siesta at the Ranthambore National park.

A majestic adult tiger taking a stroll through the Ranthambore National park.

picture time..

Flock of Black necked cranes (Thrung Thrungs) at the Phobjikha valley in central Bhutan.

Black necked cranes (Thrung Thrungs) at the Phobjikha valley in central Bhutan.

Locks for Luck..