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The Chosar caves in Upper Mustang in Nepal, near the Tibetan border.

The walled city of Lo Manthang

On the treacherous high-altitude trail to Lo Manthang, the walled city that is the capital of Upper Mustang province in Nepal and whose denizens are t
Text & photographs by SUDHA Mahalingam
THE SERENE SPITI valley.-

Seductive Spiti

A Himalayan sojourn in the postcard-perfect Spiti valley in Himachal Pradesh.
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The gateway to Petra Terrace, high on the rocky slopes.-

Poetry in stone

Petra, the dazzling ancient city painstakingly carved out of sandstone, is Jordan's single most important tourist site.
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The bright desert light casts chiaroscuro patterns on the surface of the rocks at the Grand Canyon.-

Ultimate theatre

At the Grand Canyon, watching nature's own virtuoso performance which is unrivalled by any of the other rock formations on the earth.
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY SUDHA MAHALINGAM

Ultimate theatre

At the Grand Canyon, watching nature's own virtuoso performance which is unrivalled by any of the other rock formations on the earth.
TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY SUDHA MAHALINGAM
Centre Pompidou-Metz by night. This avant-garde museum of eclectic art is a striking piece of modern architecture. A translucent white membrane stretched over extensive wickerwork of wooden beams crowns an impressive hexagonal base to form a unique structure that in itself is a piece of art.-

Art finds new expression

Metz and Nancy, towns in France's Lorraine province, are the toast of the art ..world for their contrasting achievements.
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A VIEW OF the city. Picture postcards and pages of history books come alive in the earthy hues of brick and sandstone.-

Rome and ruins

VISITING Rome can be a schizophrenic experience. The city is a modern metropolis striving to establish its contemporary identity over a largely antiqu
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Turkish delight

Istanbul is a city rich in architectural wonders that bridges two continents - Europe and Asia.
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Seductive Sydney

The bustling Australian city, the first European settlement in the country, is enchanting.
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Domes of grandeur

Russia's churches are some of the finest examples of religious architecture.
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Abode of mist and mysticism

Bhutan is a veritable Himalayan oasis, where religion and mysticism play a vital role in defining life.
TEXT & PHOTOGRAPHS BY SUDHA MAHALINGAM
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