Chandrashila panorama, a photo from Uttarakhand, North

Photographer's Note

Its hard to stay away from the mountain photos.!!!
This is again from the summit of Chandrashila, which is known for the panoramic views of the Garhwal Himalayas, and the splendid sunrise views.

Chandrashila(13,500 ft above sea level) is the peak of the Chandrantah mountain, just a kilometer ahead of the highest Kedar- Tunganath(12,500). Tunganath can be reached by a beautiful but stranous 4km trek from Chopta(8,500 ft), the nearest roadhead. You can guess the ascent- 1000 feet per kilometer. However, the entire route is rewarding, with magnificient views of the snow capped peaks, towering against the blue sky. Mules and horses are also available on rent from Chopta, however, nothing can be compared with the joy of trekking in this route.

There are a few staying options in Tunganath, better known as chattis, which provide basic accomodations for an overnight stay. Most of the people who stay in Tunganth for the night usually trek up to Chandrashila early next morning. The trail is a boulder laden track, coiling up the mountains like a mighty python. Its a pretty tough upward ascent, requiring fair amount of endurance. The summit is roughly a rectangular space, approximately 30'* 20' in dimension, and is very very cold and windy. However, the palpitating effort, the effort to withstand the severe cold and wind pays off when the sun rises, painting the larger than life peaks in various colors, as seen in this photo.

Whatever the shot portrays is nothing as compared to the actual view. There's only one word that can describe Chandrashila - heavenly.

trekks, JCG, gracious, dip, hispic, alainh, ban_man, shevchenko, patdeph has marked this note useful

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smarcell (19965) 2009-05-18 12:46

very beautiful mountain range under the golden light of the sunrise and the clean sky.
Regards Stefano

sayeed_rahman (6461) 2009-05-18 22:04

hard indeed Sagarneel..youve come up with a good panorama here..the light is the only point of interest and why not..youve managed it well..

Cheers
sayeed

trekks (14348) 2009-05-19 9:34

hi Sagar

A superb shot!

Of course it is hard to stay away from mountains because they are really majestic scenery. This one is very well captured with such fine light control and really good contrast in color.

Well done.

tfs, bill

nabarun (336) 2009-05-19 10:16

Hi Sagar!
This is one great picture! The scene is difficult because of the harsh shadows contrasting the brightly lit snow. Did u do some shadow recovery?

regards,
Nabarun.

JCG (35153) 2009-05-19 12:11

Hello Sagarneel,

Still a beautiful catch of sight over these magic moments. The colors brought by the rising sun are superb and well contrasted. The panoramic format is judicious. Very pleasant and photographs which, from now, become your speciality� Thank you Sagarneel.

With all my friendships and with soon,

Jean-Charles

gracious (20025) 2009-05-19 12:27

Hello Saganeel,
Thank you once again for this gorgeous panorama view of the great mountains!
the golden sunlight makes this place like a magic and it's absolutely beautiful!
my warmest regards
Tony

nirvana73 (0) 2009-05-19 12:34

Hello Sagarneel
very nice panoramic view
i like light and colors
i like magnifecent mountains
thanks for sharing
best regards
Ozhan

dip (21408) 2009-05-19 13:28

Hello Sagarneel,
wonderful image of the mountains with amazing lighting and colors!
very good captured and composed,
Dimitris.

hispic (9658) 2009-05-19 20:08

Hi Sagarneel,
Splendid sunrise shot! Snow-covered mountains shining in the early morning sunlight against the clear Himalayan blue sky have been captured with a nice panoramic framing. Shade parts in the foreground makes luminous impression stand out further. Beautiful truly!
Best wishes, Hisashi

AKITA (15125) 2009-05-19 22:05

dear Sagarneel,
mountains look so beautiful in this light and shadow,
and back blue sky shows me graceful color gradation from pale to deep blue.
whole shining combination of yellow, red and blue makes me feel holly impression of this view.
thank you,
Akihisa

alainh (33209) 2009-05-19 23:22

hello Sagar
it was the good hour to make the good capture. a nice panoramqic format, maybe a little to much sky but a good composition
have a nice day Sagar
alain

ban_man (528) 2009-05-20 8:18

Hi Sagar,
It's really tough to stay without mountain.
A beautiful panorama with great light adjustment.
But I'm not sure about the sharpness.
A spectacular shot indeed.
Manas

berek (50518) 2009-05-20 21:23

Hi Sagarnell,
nice panoramic view. I like great mountain and sunset light here. simple but balanced composition.
greetings.
Burak

shevchenko (20560) 2009-05-22 1:31

Hi Sagarneel,
Good panorama version to show the unbroken mountain ranges, nice golden sunlight and attractive blue sky, thanks for sharing the wonderful view.
Ally

Angshu (56760) 2009-05-24 22:18

Hello Sagar
A good pano format shot of the Garhwal Himalayas. Good time of capture as the rays of the sun bathes the peak in fine light. It's true...nothing can replicate the beauty you see with your eyes...we, viewers have to be satisfied with this picture though :-)
Best Wishes
Angshumanda

stego (24132) 2009-05-30 12:23

Hi Sagarneel,
Reddish gold over (or below? :-) blue! Stunningly gorgeous, with a touch of divine.
I wonder why you didn't post a large version.
Regards,
Jos�

patdeph (35750) 2010-01-13 22:22

namaste Sagarneel
one more time,tou had a fantastic light on the mountains,this is splendid!
Regards
Pascale