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Some of my favourite images from the various themed galleries. These have been taken since 2003.
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Bihar village - from where we began our hike for Chehni Kothi.
Badi Lake, Udaipur
Chehni Kothi (on the right) and Dev Bhandar (left). The place dazzles in a riot of colours in the soft evening light. Chehni Kothi, a tower temple cum fort, is believed to be 1500 years old and is built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Himachali Kath-Kuni architectural style. It was originally 15 storeys tall. An earthquake in 1905, however, destroyed its top five floors. Chehni Kothi is considered the tallest heritage structure in Himachal Pradesh. According to locals, the twin towers are residences of Gods and are stocked with ancient treasure. Consequently, they don't permit entry of outsiders inside either of the two towers.
