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Horse mounted President's Bodyguard

Horse mounted President's Bodyguard Horse mounted unit of President's Bodyguard - Tall members of this unit riding their beautiful and majestic horses with neatly polished gear and flags in their hands - it was a spectacular sight. ( New Delhi, January 2017 )

CO and Dy CO of President's Guard waiting to ride

CO & Dy. CO of President's BodyGuards (PBG) mounted on their horses, ready to ride The CO (Commanding Officer) and Dy. CO (Deputy Commanding Officer) of President's Bodyguard (PBG) are ready and waiting with their shining swords and polished gear on their horses.  Mounted on their beautiful horses, they will soon start riding to take their pride of place in the ceremonial parade at Raisina Hill , New Delhi. (January 2017) 

President's Bodyguards

President's Bodyguards at New Delhi President's Bodyguard (PBG) is an elite cavalry regiment of the Indian Army. I was passing by in the area of Shanti Path in New Delhi and happened to spot the rehearsals. Here the unit is getting ready for their ceremonial parade mounted on their majestic horses. (January 2017)

Taktsang ( Tiger's Nest), Paro

Taktsang (Tiger's Nest), Paro Like everything in Bhutan, there are several tales associated with Taktsang also known as Tiger's Nest, which is a wonderful monastery. Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) who brought Buddhism to Bhutan is said to have meditated here. He is also supposed to have flown here on the back of a tigress. It is a beautiful climb and reminded me of the climb to Kedarnath, although the climb to Kedarnath is much longer and harder and even more beautiful. It was extremely irritating to pushed aside by the constant stream of horses who were carrying those who were not fit as well as many who seemed fit but preferred not to walk this beautiful path. The green cover all around with liberal doses of red rhododendron flowers could not be missed.