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Some photos from my Feb.-March 2009 trip to India. The trip started with a few days in northern Punjab (near Jallandar, Beas and Amritsar), then a week in Dharmsala in Himachal Pradesh state and finally a few days of relaxation at the Dosanj farm in Sangrur, Punjab.

Snack shack at pit stop from Delhi to Jallandhar

Snack shack at pit stop from Delhi to Jallandhar

Wheat is the main crop in Punjab in the winter months

Wheat is the main crop in Punjab in the winter months

What's left of our family farm just outside Salempur

What's left of our family farm just outside Salempur

Farm and koti of Gian S. Johal family

Farm and koti of Gian S. Johal family

Painted sign on the wall that states and encases "Salempur Masanda".

Painted sign on the wall that states and encases "Salempur Masanda".

Salempur has no roads inside the village wall - just narrow lanes like this

Salempur has no roads inside the village wall - just narrow lanes like this

House Number 106 is where I was born. We sold this house to our neighbours on this trip

House Number 106 is where I was born.  We sold this house to our neighbours on this trip

Blacksmith who lived across the street from our house

Blacksmith who lived across the street from our house

Street scene just outside famous gurdwara near Beas

Street scene just outside famous gurdwara near Beas

Sweets for sale

Sweets for sale

Category:Travel and Places
Subcategory:Asia
Subcategory Detail:India
Keywords:Amritsar, Beas, Dharmsala, Dosanj, Golden Temple, India, Punjab, Sal, Sal Johal, Salempur, Sangrur