Sunday, August 15, 2021

REMINISCING JALUKBARI


Just as we landed at Jalukbari, I had my first photo of the first trip, 1996
As a football star with a junior colleague,, Mr. Mir from Jammu & Kashmir, 1998.
The trees of Jangakhuli forests did not know that they were being measured, in 1998.
At the Central Forest Rangers' College, Chandrapur, Maharastra, 1997.
This fig tree is supposed to be the world's largest tree, in 1997. Standing under it means being enlightened.
Tirupati-Tirumala Temple, 1997. Baring your feet is a must. I was told everything inside is gold-plated.
It is too hot. Summers are terrible. Inside the Hostel in Jalukbari College, 1998.
Memorable people, remembering the bygone days and 😢. Field trip to cherish, 1996
The Maharajas of India and the British created beautiful Pinjor Gardens, Haryana, 1997
All Bhutanese Volley Ball Team, 1996. That Bhutanese were stars here is a sure fact. 
In front of the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, 1998. There are vital offices in this place.
South India tour 1998. Only the Duty Officer gets to carry the Principal's cash bag. Memory to cherish.
Inside a hotel in Darjeeling, east India tour, 1998. I remember some water shortage in the Hotel.
When Indians tried Bhutanese dress, 1998. We had wonderful coursemates from 24YOs to 50YOs.
Road Engineering. Part of the course was to carry those stuff and sleep amongst mosquitoes, 1998
Shola forests down south are used for film scenes. With an Indian Film Actor at Ooty shola forests in 1997
They call her Monica, but I really forgot her but we did chance to see her in 1998.
On a beach in Goa with my silent-est friend from Panbhang, 1997. Something we still relish.
With our seniors who ragged us😂as tradition, although picking bad tradition was not necessary, 1997.
With my colleagues during the North Bengal Tour, 1998. We moved everywhere unlike trainees.
Hot yet enjoyable, Pinjor Gardens, Haryana, 1997.
Everything must be formal at times. Ooty, 1998.
With loads of egos then, the energy is directly proportional to young blood. Ooty, 1998.
Scotland of the east in the background. Meghalaya, 1996.
Remembering our first month in Guwahati on Force 10 shoes! We made the round of the city. 1996.
Choe (Stream and irrigation) management trip, Haryana, 1997.
Victoria Memorial, Calcutta, 1997
Last but not the least, star power, 1998!

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