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Hemkunt Lake


Hemkunt Lake
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Copyright: karanvir singh (karan0212) (65)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-22
Categories: Mountain
Exposure: f/4.5
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-20 17:55
Viewed: 370
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In the Indian epic and Puranic literature, Himalayan landscapes are described as the dwelling places of gods and goddesses. Pilgrimage shrines mark the places where the landforms themselves - mountains, rivers, forests, and lakes - are said to have acquired sacred qualities. High above the tree line, in the midst of a natural rock garden of moss, ferns, and flowers, is one such sacred place: a small, blue-green lake fed by water which cascades down from the surrounding mountain walls. Located in the Uttarkhand Himalayas bordering Tibet and Nepal, it is accessible for only four months of the year. Between June and October, sun and monsoon rains melt the ice and snow that are its namesake. Then, the steep stone footpath that leads to the lake is crowded with pilgrims and tourists. They journey to the base of the route on foot from neighbouring mountain valleys, or from the plains in buses, cars, and trucks, on scooters and bicycles, even by foot. Then for two days they climb upward. Some walk, some ride mules, and some are carried by porters. Finally, at the top of more than a thousand stone steps, the holy lake, the Sri Hemkunt Sahib Gurdwara, and the Sri Lakshman Mandir come into view.
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This is an awe-inspiring view of the neighbourhood of Hemkunt Sahib, Karan.
Those vertical rock walls topped by snowy crags create sheer terror in the beholder.
The image captures the true ambience of the place.
I have been to Badrinath but missed going to this place and the Valley of Flowers.
Thanks for sharing this image and take care.
Ram

Dear Karanvir
Nice shot but the date is very distracting.(Too Large)
Otherwisewell done

wow!! thats beautiful.great shot!

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