Rirkhmar village, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Half way down a steep hill one fine summer day, I was invited by the pradhan (village head) for a cuppa. The family believed - as a geologist - I was checking their land for bounties underneath. I knew more... the firewood - smoke infused tea would be too good to resist. As they bustled about to entertain me, I caught the action first hand.