Here are some photographs from In and Around and on the way to Chopta.
I have to go there once more as the clouds, even though they added a new dimension to the photographs, took away a lot of the light and without proper light, it is not as much joy to click photogrpahs.
I have always been fascinated with photographs that show water in a misty way. Having read about it a lot and on about some photographs, i tried my hand at clicking one in a similar manner.
I am still working on this aspect and these may not be the best, but some day …
When in and around Chopta ( elevation of 2680mts above sea level), one can do two beautiful treks.
On a clear sunny day both these places offer stunning views. Unfortunately for me, when I visted, it was cloudy.
Chandrashila is the summit of Tungnath . It literally means “Moon Rock”. It is located at a height of about 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea level. This peak provides a spectacular view of Himalayas,especially Nandadevi, Trisul, Kedar Peak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba peaks.
Deoria Tal (Also spelled as Devaria’ or ‘Deoriya) is a lake located about 3 km on an uphill trek from the villages of Mastura and Sari, on the Ukhimath-Chopta road in Uttarakhand. At an altitude of about 2387 meters, it has heavily wooded, lush green surroundings with snow covered mountains (Chaukhamba is one of them) in the backdrop.
I did get some views of the valley from Deoria Taal, but my visit to Chopta remains incomplete as Chandrashila was cloudy. May be it is an invitation to visit one more time. Till then, the planning will ontinue.
Chopta is not only about the peaks but visual treat abounds in the greenery, the flora and occasionally, if you are lucky then you might be treated to some fauna also. In continuation of my attempt to inspire you to visit this place, here is a collection of some pictures that I could capture of the flora around here.
The beauty of this place is awe inspiring. But whilst I ask you to go there, I also call upon you to keep this place as it is. Carry your trash back or dispose it properly. Do not litter. As, I read at one of the signboards at the camp I was staying in – Leave nothing back, only footprints.
On a break away from the humdrum of busy, hectic, noisy, no-time-for-self life in Delhi, last weekend was spent in Chopta. It is located at an elevation of 2680mts above sea level. Chopta is rich in varied flora and fauna. Chopta is situated amidst thick forest of pine, deodar and rhododendrons
Chopta offers amazing views of the imposing Himalayan range including Trishul, Nanda Devi and Chaukhamba. I captured some of these peaks on my trip there.
The idea of putting up these photographs is to excite you to go and visit, these small hidden wonders in India and appreciate what we miss out in our daily hustle-bustle. The peace, the quiet, the beauty of nature, the simplicity of the people – how they manage to smile amidst all the hardships that life has to offer.
Footprints on the sands of time 