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Lachen, North Sikkim


Lachen, North Sikkim
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Copyright: Subhash Ranjan (sranjan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 445 W: 57 N: 1380] (4012)
Genre: Landscapes
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-20
Categories: Mountain
Camera: Nikon D-200, Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D AF ED, Hoya Cir. Polarizer 86mm
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-26 5:27
Viewed: 573
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is one of the spectacular shots captured enroute Thangu from Lachen. Can you see the rhododendron shrubs amongst conifers.
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Rhododendron (from the Greek: rhodos, "rose", and dendron, "tree") is a genus of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. It is a large genus with over 1000 species and most have showy flower displays. It includes the plants known to gardeners as azaleas. It is the national flower of Nepal.
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Lachen is a scenic mountain village, home to the Lachenpas, a unique Sikkimese Bhutia community. Lachen, which literally means [Big Pass], clings to grassy mountain slopes in a magnificent natural setting against a backdrop of imposing snow capped peaks, glaciers and rock cliffs. The village is in a picturesque valley amidst mixed conifer and Rhododendron forests.

Just about 120 km from Gangtok, Lachen is located at an altitude of 8838 ft. Nearby villages of Rabom, Chaten, Talem, Yakthang, Kalep, Samdong and Thangu form a larger part of Lachen. Foot trails to the country’s highest mountain peak Mt. Khangchendzonga and Mt. Sinolchu the most beautiful peak begin at your doorstep in Lachen.

Wonders never come to an end in Lachen, all valley painted with flowers during monsoon, followed by afterglow of autumn and snowfall greeting the village in winter. The valley has almost everything a traveler could wish for: a land of fairs and festivals, snow-clad mountains, lakes, valley of flora, fauna and a vibrant local culture. Visits to the Lachen monastery and the women’s handicraft centre to view weaving of traditional blankets and carpets will provide insights into the local way of life and many more.
Source:http://www.explorelachensikkim.com/
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Hello Subhash
Your mountains make me to dream to visit India!All are very spectacular, in fact are the biggest mountains in the world. I like this picture, with two planes: one in the back, coverd by snow, and another one in front, with some vegetation and some nice pine trees.
All the best, Oana

Hello Subhash! Wonderful mountains. Wonderful tree. Nice contrast. Splendid take. Good luck!

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1138 W: 32 N: 1161] (3574)
  • [2009-02-26 9:47]

Hi Subhash,
Very nice landscape again.POV,colors,contrast and composition are wonderful.
Thanks for posting.

hello Subhash

what i love from your this photo (comparing to the other ones),
on this high mountain photo there is a also trees and vegetations,
i also love the dark foreground and the highlighted background,

TFS

Asbed

Hi Mr. Subhash,
A nice capture of this beautiful mountain scape. Superb composition with the pine jungle. Lovely view. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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