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Punakha Dzong
Built in the 17th century, this great monastery and was the seat of Bhutan\'s capital until 1955 when they moved the capital to Thimpu. Exploring the monastery can take anywhere between one to three hours and walking thru its dark, narrow corridors with Buddhist mantras chanting in the background is a feeling I can\'t quite describe...
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Back from the mountains

I’m back to the material world. Here is the travelogue and photo gallery of the holiday i described below.
Bicycle expedition
Jalori pass and North India

Mountain cycling right up to the snow clad peaks was amazing and the cold winds with occasional rain refreshed my turbulent soul. A heat treatment followed later at Amritsar and Delhi, which burnt my skin and left me dehydrated. It was fun though.

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  • off to Himalayas ! (1)
  • Garhwal Himalayas (1)
  • Celebrations at 10,500 ft (10)
  • The Golden Temple (4)

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  1. Hari Ravikumar on May 23rd, 2006 said:

    Amazing stuff man! Lovely way to spend a vacation! :)
    I’m still drowned in my porject work and exam preparations. Will be done by June mid.
    Check out my new updated blog page with pictures and all… haha
    Take Care,
    Hari

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