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In the slopes it is amazing the tea plants grow well

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 18 May

There is no harm in the undulating sloping heights for tea growth. I have seen from Nathula Pass that connects part of North Sikkim to Chumbey valley of Tibet, the tea is grown in the heights. Around 14000 feet the slopes are...

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In the himalayas just because height is above 10000 feet cirrus clouds look closer

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 24 Nov

The himalayas are huge range of mountains in northern India that go to China Tibet Nepal Bhutan.They are above 10000 feet. From such a height the cirrus clouds look closer. Generally hills get snow and...

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The blanket of fog and mist looks lovely in hills

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 21 Sep

The himalayas created big extension of mountains at height of above 13000 feet in India Nepal Bhutan Tibet China. There is a big blanket of fog and mist around the mountains. It is a treat for the...

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I feel the air is more chilly before lakes freeze at height

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 14 Sep

In the China Tibet India border the himalaya mountains are amazing. At more than 13000 feet the air is chilly. I find the air more chilly and cold when the lake still has water at zero degree. Once it freezes and frost acts as...

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Earthquake in Tibet

Jo Ann @akalinus (44366) • United States 7 Jan 25

A powerful 7.1 earthquake struck Tibet near the border of Nepal on January 7, 2025. Hundreds were killed or injured and many homes were destroyed. I feel for the people there. They lost everything in a few minutes and have to...

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The tea plantations grow well in slopes also

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 19 Sep 24

Major part of the 3 countries that is India Nepal Bhutan and Tibet are situated around the slopes. There are hills and valleys. It is very interesting that the tea plants grow well in the slopes as well. Darjeeling tea, Assam Tea,...

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In Tibet and China in the winter lakes are frozen

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 9 Dec 23

The major peaks of Tibet, China and India and Nepal are snow clad in winter. All the lakes in the Himalayas are frozen. The fishes and frogs adjust themselves and some of them go for hibernation. The places look lovely.

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From the skywalk the highest peaks of Himalayas are visible.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 8 Dec 23

There are skywalks in the Nepal Tibet border. There is fun walking on top of them at a height of around 13000 feet. There are the highest peaks of Himalayas like Mount Kanchenjungha. All these mountains are visible on a sunny...

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I loved the manner in which yaks were decorated

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 20 Nov 23

In Nepal and Tibet I found the horns of yaks were painted with colours. They were decorated. They are used for riding and also reared at home. Animals whenever are decorated feel good. They are harmless animals very helpful in...

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At great heights open air swimming pools become cold.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 17 Nov 23

I found in Nepal and Tibet and great heights the resorts maintain swimming pools in open air. It means the water temperature is not regulated. There are huge alpine forests in vicinity at heights of 13000 feet. I and my family...

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From the Himalayas the valleys look so beautiful.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 4 Nov 23

Nepal, Bhutan, China, India and Tibet are situated above 8000 feet. The great Himalayan mountains pass across all these countries. Eminent peaks like Everest and Kanchenjungha are situated there. It is lovely experience to see the...

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The fur oriented dress in Nepal and Tibet stop the cold winds.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 30 Oct 23

In Chiya Benziang in Nepal at a height of 13000 feet native people wear fur oriented dress. The dresses create an insulating effect in the body. There are chilly gusts of wind at that height with temperature 0 degree celsius. I...

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From the skywalk the Himalayan range looks fascinating.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 29 Oct 23

The great Himalayan mountains separate the countries China, India, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar. It is fascinating to ride on the skywalk and look at the himalayan range. There are some of the highest peaks like Everest and...

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There was fun wearing the native dresses of Nepal and Tibet

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 29 Oct 23

The native dresses of Nepal and Tibet are fascinating. I had lovely experience with the local people. But there was freezing cold weather. The height of 13000 feet was the sole cause. But there was fresh air all along the...

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It is good that in winter animals also feel sleepy.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 28 Jun 23

The alpine animals live in the heights in the Himalayas. I went to Nepal, Tibet and China. All these countries are connected with India due to the Himalayan mountains. I found many wild animals like Himalayan wolves sleeping...

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It is amazing that the tea plantations grow so well in the hilly slopes.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 22 Jun 23

Tibet, Nepal, India, China share the Himalayan mountains. On two sides of the slopes lovely tea plantations are grown. It is amazing that at height above 8000 feet above sea level, the tea plantations grow so well. The tea bring a...

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We saw the bear in reality and driver drove off as if he saw a ghost.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 20 May 23

In the forest in Tibet there was dense fog. All of a sudden the weather became clear. We saw the big black bear in the wild. I took a snap. Then I jumped into the jeep. The driver just drove off and went on driving for 1hour...

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In the forests of Tibet it is not safe to travel in open jeeps.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 19 May 23

In the forests of Tibet it is a common feature that there is strong fog and mist. The fog and the mist looks like a strong blanket. In the forests there are rhododendron and pine trees which are very tall. At such a height of...

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In the high altitude rubber plants are cultivated.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 14 May 23

On the border of Tibet and Nepal above 8000 feet in the foothills rubber is cultivated. Rubber has huge requirement in the industries. They are grown on terraces. There are artificial sheds also created for growth of rubber. Once...

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In the alpine forests in Tibet the fog reduces down in spring.

Dr Souvik Chatterji @sathviksouvik (23241) 16 Feb 23

The top spell of winter in the alpine forests in Tibet had gone. From there on spring will set in. The large spell of fog and mist minimize at this time. So there is better view of the forests and the Himalayas. There is huge...

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