Dogs of Kalimpong

Lina Krishnan is a poet and abstract artist based in…

Walking through this Himalayan town, the Dogs of Kalimpong are a delightful surprise, making every street corner feel like a James Herriot book. A photo essay by Lina Krishnan

As I walk through this small Himalayan town, I’m reminded of its history; how it was once on the trade route to Tibet. It’s lovely to feel the mountain breeze, and orchids are everywhere. As are the dogs. Every house or shop front has a dog lying in the sunshine or sitting up at knee level. Bhutias, pekingese, frisky terriers, stately retrievers, pugs with melting eyes, eager waggers of all kinds at every turn. It’s like walking into the pages of a James Herriot.

Black Dog — This fellow began to recognise me after a couple of days and would begin barking as I rounded the corner.

Dog between bars — Frail and blind dogs are family too.

White dog with black eye — Sentinel of a small home.

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Dog in basket — Not a care in the world!

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Lina Krishnan

Lina Krishnan is a poet and abstract artist based in Auroville. She has a chapbook of nature verse with the Blank Rune Press, Melbourne. Her work has been included in literary journals, arts magazines and in eight diverse collections of poetry.