Mass Audubon Natural History Travel - India Expedition
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Flowers in CalcuttaFriendly "taxi" driver in CalcuttaEnter SikkimRiver and border of SikkimWater shrines in Sikkim
Terraced landscape I SikkimMass Audubon group birding in SikkimRoadside birdingDecorated buses in IndiaPrayer flags at the mountain pass in Sikkim
Red Panda in SikkimSnow Leopard in SikkimRumtek Monastery outside of Gangtok, SikkimRumtek MonasteryRainbow and prayer wheels
Orchids in Gangtok, SikkimMonks in SikkimMonks enjoying digital camera with Mass Audubon travelerEndless sweeping in IndiaMarketplace in Kalimpong
Marketplace in KalimpongMarketplace in KalimpongOne happy shopperBuddhist monasteryMonastery ceiling
Town near Lava birding sitesDarjeelingEarly morning mist on Tiger HillMass Audubon group waiting for a view of Mt. EverestFrom Tiger Hill, Darjeeling
Sunrise on EverestMt. Kanchenjunga - 3rd highest peakOur hotel in DarjeelingPicking tea leaves outside of DarjeelingCity of Gawahati, Assam
Greater Adjutant flying in AssamHappy holi holiday in AssamHappy holi holiday in AssamHappy holi holiday in AssamMass Audubon traveler decorated for the holiday
Riverboat used in AssamTop deck of our riverboatBrahmaputra RiverThe "country boat" used for shore excursionsOur guards (for protection from wildlife) for our hike
Our first hike through elephant grassWhy the call it "elephant grass"A close-up of a local "tusker"Mass Audubon travelers boating in AssamMass Audubon travelers boating in Assam
Playing bubbles with Assamese childrenBubble gamesAssamese woman weavingVillagers in Assam Assam forest
Looking at birds and butterflies in AssamButterflies and moths in AssamButterflies in AssamFlora and fauna in AssamAssamese women
Tour Leaders and daily planningCrossing the river in Orang National ParkCrossing the river in Orang National ParkBirding in tiger territoryFishing in the Brahmaputra
Frog found in AssamKaziranga "drivers" for morning safariTravelers enjoy their safari on elephant backMass Audubon safari in KazirangaWhite Rhino in Kaziranga
River crossing in Kazinranga National ParkYoung elephant joins the safariKaziranga rhinosTravelers enjoy their safari on elephant backOn safari with elephants
Young elephants tries to find snacksAfter the safariKaziranga National ParkKaziranga National ParkKaziranga National Park
Farewell to Assam and India