We invited readers to send in their favourite travel pic -- that one photograph that perfectly captures the beauty of a place they visited. In response, readers have sent in wonderful photographs from all across India. We feature some of the pictures here:
First up, Saugata Das sends in a photo of Ali Bugyal, a high-altitude meadow you come across on way to Roopkund in Garhwal. She visited the place in October last year
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.
Sar Pass Trek, Himachal Pradesh
Image: Sar Pass TrekGreen Valley View, Kodaikanal
Image: Green Valley View, KodaikanalOnce referred to as Suicide Point, this place is now better known as Green Valley View. What it offers you is a panoramic view of the hills, valley and the Vaigai Dam. Saji Ko shares a picture he shot during his visit there.
Kumarparvatha, Karnataka
Image: Kumarparvatha, KarnatakaTrekking in the Western Ghats
Image: Kumarparvatha, KarnatakaGurumurthy sends in another picture from his Kumarparvatha trek. He writes: "The Kumarparvatha peak is in the Western Ghats and is very close to the famous pilgrimage centre Shri Kukke Subrahmanya Kshetra in South Canara District of Karnataka. It is about 4000 feet above sea level and lies to the east of the temple."
Malshej Ghat, Maharashtra
Image: Malshej Ghat, MaharashtraClouds descend on Malshej
Image: Malshej Ghat, MaharashtraSameer shares yet another photo of Malshej Ghat with us.
Dhanushkodi , Rameshwaram
Image: Dhanushkodi , RameshwaramSiddu SJ visited Rameshwaram recently and visited Dhanushkodi, the place where the Ram Setu begins. He woke up early in the morning and got this cute picture of the heart-shaped water hole.
Vizag Port, Andhra Pradesh
Image: Vizag Port, Andhra PradeshReader Ashok Babu witnessed a busy day at the Vizag Port and emailed us this photograph.
War Memorial, Darjeeling
Image: War Memorial, DarjeelingCumbum, Tamil Nadu
Image: Cumbum, Tamil NaduKnown for its paddy fields and vineyards, Cumbum is situated in Tamil Nadu. Reader Balaji visted this place and sent us this photgraph.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Image: Jaswant Thada, JodhpurDebashish Ramanath Goswami writes, "This is a picture of Jaswant Thada that was was built by Maharaja Jaswant Singh, to pay tribute to his parents, and other elders. The quality of marble used here is said to be next best only to the Taj Mahal in Agra."
Ginnorgarh Fort, Obedullaganj
Image: Ginnorgarh Fort, ObedullaganjJayanta Bora visited the Ginnorgarh Fort in Obedullaganj near Bhopal and had this to say, "This fort is situated near a jungle camp of MP tourism department. Visitors to the fort have to drive a few miles in the hilly terrain to reach this fort. There is absolutely nothing to remind you of the urban life."
Athirapally Waterfalls, Kerala
Image: Athirapally Waterfalls, KeralaPanchtarni, Amarnath
Image: Panchtarni, AmarnathPictured here is Panchtarni the last stop on the Amarnath Yatra. Ashish Samadhia took this photograph during his trip to the holy abode of Lord Shiva and came back blessed.
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