From Earth To Firmament #ThursdayTreeLove

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A majestic tree spotted at FRI, Dehradun

The scene looks so serene, so foreign that it's hard to believe it is in India. FRI - A beautiful place to be. Want to visit the place again, for yet another evening walk.


Linking the post with Parul for #ThursdayTreeLove

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  1. Shirley CorderAugust 16, 2018 at 6:32 PM

    Wow! What an amazingly GREEN photo . . . says she from drought-stricken Port Elizabeth in S.Africa! Thankful Thursdays returns

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  2. JayanthyAugust 17, 2018 at 6:27 PM

    Serene atmosphere.. Such a beautiful tree it is.

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  3. Corinne RodriguesAugust 18, 2018 at 9:43 PM

    Beautiful. It's the kind of place I'd love to read in the whole day long!

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  4. ParulAugust 20, 2018 at 9:46 PM

    What a lovely one. I can live here. Thank you so much for joining!

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  5. AlanaAugust 23, 2018 at 4:25 AM

    Such a beautiful, majestic tree. Just thinking of all the shade that tree produces, and how appreciated it is!

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  6. ArchanaAugust 23, 2018 at 8:07 AM

    FRI is on the top of my places-to-visit-list... I hope I can make it there sooner than later. Your photograph has just reinforced this wish! :-)

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  7. bellybytesAugust 23, 2018 at 11:14 AM

    This does seem like a peaceful place..... like you said quite rare in India. And this tree is magnificent. Even without the people below, I'm sure it is imposing and grand

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  8. arvAugust 23, 2018 at 3:33 PM

    I have been to FRI and there are many towering trees in the complex. I have to say these are impressive.

    https://jaipurthrumylens.com/

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  9. Shilpa NairyAugust 23, 2018 at 5:24 PM

    Lovely place. So neatly maintained!! Your post made me to understand more on FRI.

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  10. Genevive AngelaAugust 29, 2018 at 3:02 PM

    Calm and relaxing , feel like lying down on the grass:)

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  11. Neha GuptaSeptember 3, 2018 at 8:00 PM

    Such a serene photo. Never visited Dehradun.If i see such a beautiful big green tree,i will go and hug that tree tightly.

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