Saturday, October 18, 2008

A Manali native

The Himalayan Yak
Means of saving fuel! - at Rohtang Pass, Manali
Manali is a getaway in Himachal Pradesh, India


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21 comments:

  1. Now there's a critter I don't see very often...hardly at all in fact. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. Love Yaks! Although I never get to see them, thanks for sharing yours!

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  3. I love the yak - so srong yet gorgeous sandy

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  4. A very special one for c-c. Thanks for joining this with us!

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  5. Something you don't see normally except in toddlers ABC books for the letter Y!
    Great image!
    It looks like the rope through the nose would hurt.

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  6. Hi!
    Wonderful Photos! Have never seen a Yak up close and personal. They are very handsome critters! Take Care!!

    Sherrie

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  7. Interesting animal. We have Tebetan yaks at a local game preservation park but this is the first time I've seen this kind.

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  8. Swarna: What a neat capture of an unusual animal.

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  9. Wow I have never seen those before thanks for sharing them with us.

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  10. One of the most unusual critters.Beautiful images too.

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  11. Wow! I've never seen anything like that. Thxs for sharing!

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  12. Wow Fantastic photos!!! Awesome!

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  13. I'd like to ride one! Must be very nice experience!~Mine is posted HERE. Happy CC!~

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  14. Hi Swarna, very nice shots of the Yaks. They look like an interesting animal.

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  15. good one!
    have you ever ridden one?

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  16. Thanks all
    Carletta, hopefully not.
    FG, I agree - looks like he didn't mind posing.
    Magiceye, I'd prefer to watch, and walk by their side!

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  17. This is definitely a first for Camera-Critters! How AWESOME! What a gorgeous and unique critter.

    LOVE this!!! REALLY LOVE this!

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  18. I have been to Manali but unfortunately my camera couldn't locate any such creature.

    Cuckoo

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  19. Misty Dawn, now you know what to look out for when you visit Himachal in India.
    Cuckoo, apart from on-the-spot hiring options, a yak ride is part of most packages. Here is a sample Manali tour package. Reason enough to visit again!

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