Hiking In The Himalayas Photo-Essay
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Following the Himalayan river valleys by road, there are many reminders of development changing the face of the traditional Himalayas.
In this case, the huge Tehri Dam blocks the Ganges river for flood control and Hydroelectric development.
The cost of development included flooding thousands of cubic kilometers of mountain valleys, including historic Tehri City and many villages. (see google:Tehri) |
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"Construction of the Tehri Dam" |
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