Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Chandra Taal: A Glimpse of Heaven


There are few experiences in every human’s life which are called “the game-changers!” For me, my rendezvous with the surreal Chandra Taal was one of those. I had been to the hills before, I had seen snowfall, the majestic Himalayas and its pristine lakes before, but nothing could be compared to the feeling I had witnessing the Chandra Taal at dawn. When the golden rays blanketed the valley and I stood by the crystal clear water of this divine lake, my heart stopped for a while. The royal presence of the Himalayas, and the breathtaking beauty of the lake makes the place look like another planet...a completely different world altogether. And that moment right there was a “game-changer!”


The 12 kilometres trek (which took almost 7 hours) from the Batal Dhaba was rather rough, yet all the exertion, breathlessness and fatigue were mysteriously forgotten at the very instant we reached our destination. Camping under the numerous constellations or feeding the wild dogs right outside out tents, visiting the remotest village or simply lying beside the “Moon Lake”- every second reminded me of being alive and fed my heart and soul with exhilaration and sanctity.

2 comments:

  1. Great. Now I wish to camp here!
    Keep writing!

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    1. Thank you so much Apratim. Coming that from you means a lot! You must go there and I know you will!
      Thanks again.

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