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" Himalaya " , the word itself sends chillness across the body and brings a new sense of feeling which reverberates in the mind always. The whole stretch of the Himalayas is a spiritual and an adventure capital.
The fascinating beauty of Himalayas is unparalleled. It attracts three groups of people - Saints , Poets and Nature Lovers. If you are game, you can trek , climb and explore the splendid valleys. There are thousands of spots in the mountains which make you spellbound. One such place is Roopkund, which is situated in the state of Uttarakhand in India.
During my several sojourns in Himalayas till date, I have heard repeatedly about the beauty of this mysterious lake and it was a dream come true when we made it possible.
Introduction to Himalayas :
Himalaya, great mountain system of Asia forming a barrier between the Plateau of Tibet to the north and the alluvial plains of the Indian subcontinent to the south. The Himalayas include the highest mountains in the world, with more than 110 peaks rising to elevations of 24,000 feet (7,300 metres) or more above sea level. One of these peaks is Mount Everest (Tibetan: Chomolungma; Chinese: Qomolangma Feng; Nepali: Sagarmatha), the world’s highest, with an elevation of 29,035 feet (8,850 metres; see Researcher’s Note: Height of Mount Everest. The mountains’ high peaks rise into the zone of perpetual snow.
For thousands of years the Himalayas have held a profound significance for the peoples of South Asia, as their literature, mythologies, and religions reflect. Since ancient times the vast glaciated heights have attracted the attention of the pilgrim mountaineers of India, who coined the Sanskrit name Himalaya—from hima (“snow”) and alaya (“abode”)—for this great mountain system. In contemporary times the Himalayas have offered the greatest attraction and the greatest challenge to mountaineers throughout the world.
Very beautiful description and pictures. Inspired by your blog it looks like I must visit north India once with your blog list as my itinerary ;)
ReplyDeleteExcellent, awesome, superb... i am short of all adjectives . I can only say HATS OFF !!! I saw and read all your blogs and some of the ward winning images also. they are inspiration for photographers and nature lovers to go to Roopkund and challenge for trekkers to complete the trip. I don't think we need any book to read about Roop kund expedition, if we just follow your blog, that is sufficient. It has given more insight to the ABC of trekking and it shows how keen you are to tell your stories through your lovely images. You are a rare species of this genre, and i can proudly tell everyone that " I am closely connected to you" !!! Thanks for the visual treat and best wishes to you and your ever adventurous sister - my pet - Ambika.
ReplyDeleteIts always a treat to see your super Photography blogs ..... Your each pic is a complete story in itself .....
ReplyDeleteI like the modular approached you've used ! Marvelous pictures and content is very well framed. Roopkund is been on my list! And your blog has just made it easier for me to plan! :)
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!!.. Very well written Arjun.. Fantastic writing.. That gave me chills!!.. I never knew that you are sucha good writer.. And need not mention you are fabulous photographer.. So proud of you.. Hoping to see many more wonderful pictures and stories from you.. You rock \m/.. Great going:)
ReplyDeleteThis is the trek I am going to do end if this year, probably ion October and this blog makes me even more excited for it! Loved the introduction and the various stories around the lake! Fab piece of writing! I did the Deoria Taal - Chandrashilla trek in peak winters last year! You check it out here - http://rougepouts.com/trek-to-chopta-tungnath-and-chandrashilla-peak-travelogue-rougepouts/
ReplyDeleteSurely I will have a look. I read your Hampta pass blog, and even saw the video. It was amazing !!
DeleteHope you saw all the four parts in this blogpost about Roopkund !!