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English: Aerial view of the Shivaliks and the Middle Himalayas, looking east from near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. Some haze reduction gives a Roerich-like scene.
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This is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. Modifications: Haze reduction to bring out details in the foreground and the bluish cast of winter. The original can be viewed here: Shivaliks Himalayas Aerial Himachal Feb20 R16 02827.jpg: .
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31° 07′ 20.28″ N, 77° 04′ 03.72″ E
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31.122300; 77.067700
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