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Reader pics: The beauty of the Himalayas & more
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 this beautiful country. We woud like to thank readers for the tremendous response. Keep those pics coming!
Here we publish some more photographs we received.
First up is Suvajit Banerjee's photograph taken on his way back from Satopanth Tal, a high altitude lake deep inside the Garhwal Himalayas.
"We did this trek in October 2008. This place is a few kilometres from a grassland called Chamtoli, while walking towards Mana village. Our team members stand on a rock while resting, on the way back.
"In the background various peaks in the east can be seen. The whole trek route to the lake is amazingly beautiful with breathtaking vistas and high Himalayan peaks all along. The lake is a turquoise jewel nestled in between the snow-covered peaks."
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 getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject 'My travel pic', along with your name, the name of the place and a short description of the photograph, when you visited and what you liked most about the place and we'll feature the best pics right here of rediff.com!
Ramanaidu Studio, Vishakhapatnam
Next, Vamsi Krishna sends in this pic taken from Ramanaidu Studio located on a mountain opposite the Bay of Bengal in Vishakhapatnam.
"The road seen here is the route to the studio. November to February is the best time to visit the city."
Manikaran, Manali
Amlendu Bipul Mishra shares this photograph taken at Manikaran, a small town near Manali.
"The snap is of the hot water springs, where hot and cold streams converge. I visited the place in December 2009."
Lake Pichola, Udaipur
This picture was taken from eastern shore of Lake Pichola of Udaipur, from Jagat Niwas Palace to be precise," shares Gurbinder Singh.
"After ending a long day, I was just retiring on the terrace of the hotel and suddenly noticed this beautiful view. I rushed to my room and brought my camera and captured this picture. Though my tea and sandwich got cold in the process, it was worth it. Udaipur is a must for every traveller and the sunset of Pichola is a must-watch."
Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
This pic was taken in Mahableshwar in July 2009," says Saif Khan of the pic he sent in.
"The sun is setting into the Sahyadri hills, which offer many scenic views."
Pangong Lake, Ladakh
Here Kartik Moudgil shares a pic of Pangong Lake in Ladakh.
"At at height of more than 15,000 mts above see level, the beauty of this lake is you can see the different colours in the water when the sun is shining brightly."
Alibaug, Maharashtra
Gulmarg, Kashmir
The only thing that remains untouched by the curfews and the ongoing political issues is the pristine beauty of Kashmir," says Utsa Pattnaik.
"This picture was taken in February alst year. It is a picture of Gulmarg, located some 56 km from Srinagar. I've heard that it is lush and green during the summers, but to see it sheathed in this powdery delight during winters is an experience in itself. No camera can do justice to its actual beauty, the only way to capture it is in your heart."