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Readers' pics: The beauty of Sikkim and Kerala

Last updated on: April 8, 2010 17:52 IST

Image: Munnar, Kerala

We invited readers to send in their favourite travel pic -- that one photograph that perfectly captures the beauty of a place they visited. And we have been inundated with stunning pics of every corner of India. Today we look at two of the most beautiful places in the country -- Kerala in South India and Sikkim in the North East.

First up is a picture of the picturesque hills in Munnar shot by Srikanth Nutigattu.

Do you have a photograph that perfectly captures the beauty of a place -- of a breathtaking peak or a picture-perfect seashore? Share it with the world. Simply send in your photograph (original photos only) to travelpicsga@rediffmail.com (subject line: 'My travel pic'), along with your name, the name of the place, a short description of the photograph, when you visited and what you liked most about the place. We'll feature the best pics right here on rediff.com and in India Abroad.

Reflection of tranquility

Image: Munnar, Kerala

Another picture of clear tranquil waters in Kerala by Srikanth Nutigattu

Tea Estates in Kerala

Image: Kerala

What is Kerala without its tea estates? Krishnakumar Bhagwat visited Kerala and shot this breathtaking picture of one.

Snowed under in North Sikkim

Image: North Sikkim

This scene isn't out of a movie. Sudip Bhawal sent us this absolutely picturesque photograph of North Sikkim.

New Year at Sikkim

Image: North Sikkim

Here's another picture by Sudip of North Sikkim. He writes, "It was the morning of January 1, 2010 when we found the first heavy snowfall of the season. It was a unique experience and we were spellbound with the beauty of the snow."

Sun rises on the Himalayas

Image: Lachen, North Sikkim

Pradipta shares this view of sunrise in the Himalayas as seen from Lachen, a hamelet in North Sikkim.