The mighty Trishul (trident) peak (alt: 7120 mts) as seen from Bedini Bugyal (alt: 13K ft) in Uttarakhand. Trek to Roopkund and further to Shila Samudra & Homkund from here takes you right in the base of this peak. Left to Trishul is Nanda Ghunti (not seen in this picture). It is one of favorite treks in this region and challenging one too! ...
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How good it feels when weather clears up after a muggy day of hard trekking. Evening view from Baguvawasa at 14,100 fts. Clouds filling up frame very quickly from top left and bottom right corners, sun trying to show its presence in between dark clouds and far enough a color of dusk. The place, just below mysterious Roopkund is known for presence of Brahmakamal, the state flower of Uttarakhand, found only at this altitude.. ...
Read MoreA double rainbow as seen from Aali Bugyal at an altitude of more than 13 thousand feet in himalayan region of Uttarakhand. Aali Bugyal is just 3 kms from all popular Bedini Bugyal in Nanda Devi region of Uttarakhand Himalayas. Aali is a beautiful bugyal with a lot of yet to be explored skiing opportunities in winter. View of Nanda Ghunti and Trishul peaks from here on a clear morning is just amazing. Bedini bugyal is just 13 kms trek from nearest road head at Waan. Aali is further 3 km on the ridge. A must see place. ...
Read MoreSetting sun tries to create an impact on whatever man has created in its way! Beautiful shades at Marina Bay, Singapore. ...
Read MoreSetting sun with Bada Gumbad tomb of the Lodi garden in the foreground. One of the favorite place for morning and evening walkers in New Delhi, this garden is also a testimony to Delhi's historical past. Of times when sun was actually setting on Lodi dynasty and rising for Mughals. A beautiful place to be... a romantic one for Delhi's loving couples!! ...
Read MoreOne of the greatest mughal kings Akbar was buried in Sikandra at Agra. He chose the place when he was alive and also the design that would be. The inner hall, where Akbar was buried is simple with plain walls and no decorations and carvings, simplest of all kings of the era. No doubt, Sikandra receives less than one-tenth of tourists what great Taj Mahal gets. Many a times, you enjoy the peace and calmness of Sikandra more relaxing then anywhere else in Agra. ...
Read MoreMonsoon rains in the Himalayan region has brought the life into rivers in plains. View of Taj Mahal at Agra is entirely different once you see it from Mahtab Bagh side with Yamuna flowing in between. You don't get this panoramic view anywhere else. It has been pleasant viewing in last few days... ...
Read MoreThe famous stilt fishermen of Sri Lanka, unmoved by strong monsoon. Fishermen in Sri Lanka use stilts to catch a fish. Stilt Fishing is an old tradition practiced by around 500 fishing families in Galle, in southwestern-most Sri Lanka, especially around the towns of Koggala,Kathaluwa, and Ahangama. They usually fish during sunset, noon and sunrise, with each one taking their elevated position and balancing about 2 meters above the water. There is a vertical pole engrafted into the sea bed, attached to it is a cross bar, called petta, on which the fishermen do the balancing act. So with one hand they hold the stilt and the other hand they have a fishing rod or a line to catch spotted herrings and small mackerels, which are then kept in a plastic bag tied around their waist or the pole. They
Read MoreBeholding history! Moon at its illuminating best, trying to come out from the cloud cover of an Indian monsoon, putting the past into a perspective. ...
Read MoreA ship going far away in Malacca Strait into the fast changing colours of the setting sun. ...
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