The Best Mountain Scenery

cyberhippie · Mar 16th, 2006, 12:22

Personally I was blown away with the views of Trishul and Nanda Devi from Kausani..............In the right conditions you can catch a snowcap panorama of some 325 miles. The sunset was staggering!!

somnath · Mar 16th, 2006, 13:15

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nagakrishna_s · Mar 16th, 2006, 14:37

Nubra valley, Pongong tso ... the whole of Ladakh

kullukid · Mar 16th, 2006, 14:48

The view of Nandi Devi from Naini tal is ok but a better view is from the road between Joshimath & tapovan where its white snow capped peak peeks over the top of the surrounding rather large hills. there are lots of nice peaks to be seen between Leh & Rhotang. By the way can someone please tell me how the hell i add photos to this? please excuse my ignorance! kk

shahronakm · Mar 16th, 2006, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhippie

Personally I was blown away with the views of Trishul and Nanda Devi from Kausani..............In the right conditions you can catch a snowcap panorama of some 325 miles. The sunset was staggering!!

Yes, Kausani views are wonderful. I was there in Last Feb'05. But unfortunately I was there for only one day & the weather in the morning was cloudy so missed out on the sunrise. but still the views at sunset & day time were excellent. Also the views from Munsyari (Uttaranchal) are excellent.

Ronak.

jyotirmoy · Mar 16th, 2006, 15:57

It is not possible to just say hey look this is the place you have the best mountain scenery. The whole of Himalayan range is stunningly beautiful & the beauty is truely diverse. From the shining barren stone face of the ranges in Kinnaur to lush green of Uttaranchal, Kumaon to the wet & misty ambience of eastern Himalayas you have them all. Different flora & fauna, customs, costumes add to the over all beauty. The bugiyals of Belak & Panwali are unimaginably beautiful so is the view from Chandrashila, Rai bangla, Yumthung & so mnay other places so picking up the best is simply not possible, at least for me.

Shiver me Timbers · Mar 16th, 2006, 18:59

OK, it's not strictly in the Himalaya, but the trek to Rakaposhi base trek in northern Pakistan puts you right in front of the massif, so close you feel you can reach out and touch, Diran on the left with a mind-blowing ridge linking it to Rakaposhi on the right. All day long you can watch avalanches crashing down from the ridge, and walk on the glacier.

I'll have the pictures uploaded next month.

somnath · Mar 17th, 2006, 09:48

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Originally Posted by Conor M

I'll have the pictures uploaded next month.

Waiting to see those pix, Conor

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Indiamiker · Mar 17th, 2006, 20:17

This was from the hotel balcony at Keylong. About 7:30 in the morning.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/100_3343.jpg

Coming to think of it, these places were never in my map as I set off from home. My plans were Lahaul, Spiti and back via Rohtang, Manali, if Kunzum La was open. But right on the day I set off (June 26, 2005), there were heavy floods in Satluj and I had to change my plans on the fly.

Darcha; that's the Chandra river
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/100_3379.jpg

I couldn't proceed further after Darcha because of this:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/100_3377.jpg

So I had about half a day to roam around and explore before starting back for home the next day. I took some roads leading off the main road and explored the places with no definite plan in hand.

This is 'May', abt 12 Kms off the highway...
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/100_3382.jpg

Shansha, 25 KMs from Tandi. Not exactly the lofty snow capped moutain peak; this is on the Tandi - Udaipur road.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/100_3404.jpg

Near Rohtang pass, 6:00 AM
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/100_3421.jpg

Howazzat?

Yogesh Sarkar · Mar 17th, 2006, 20:41

Ladakh

Aiexile · Mar 17th, 2006, 21:04

Many years back I rode from Kalimpong to Gantok by mule, that scenery of hills and mountains has stayed with me and has been an abiding memory. The wonderful people we met on the way and the hospitality could never be repeated. Ah to be young enough to do that now !!

Almoraboy · Mar 17th, 2006, 21:30

moderators, i htink this thread should be shifted to the "trekking and mountaineering" section.

Shunty · Mar 23rd, 2006, 00:22

Hi,
Better you be in Garhwal Himalayas, trek Deali Sera near by Kuari pass, climb Pangar chuli and get the view og india second highest peak Mt. Nanda devi and other close peaks. view of tibet range peaks and zansar and chaukhamba peak views.

Can encouter all himalayan peaks and its ranges from it.

i did this trek in 2004. great trek and great views,. Be there and guess what i say ?

All the best & Cheers !!

Shunty

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Originally Posted by Rob_The_Pom

I was just wondering what everybody's opinion of the best mountain scenery is. Personally, I'm a sucker for large snow capped peaks.
The most wow - inducing that I've seen was the view from a point just above Samiti Lake - you are standing directly under Mt Pandim and looking right at Kanchenjunga and it's associated peaks. Great stuff.
The Nun-Kun massive in the Kasmiri Himalayan, as seen from the top of Lago La comes a very close second. Incidently Lago La apparently means Pass of No Consequence - it certainly didn't feel like that on the way up!
The gorgeous Sangla (or Baspa) Valley also gets an honourable mention (I've even forgiven it for trying to wipe me out with an avalanche).
So, what does everyone else think?

The view of K2 from Concordia, the Hunza Valley, Machapuchari, Annapurna base camp, the north face of Everest???????

I'd love to know!!!!

gvikiv · Jul 19th, 2006, 13:10

can any one tell me how is the season in dalhousie in mid august and is it advisable to visit this place mid august. and which route sould i take. i will be travelling in my own vehicle.

Almoraboy · Jul 20th, 2006, 20:33

har ki dun in winters. for pics, u can check my blog.

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Shiver me Timbers Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,322	OK, it's not strictly in the Himalaya, but the trek to Rakaposhi base trek in northern Pakistan puts you right in front of the massif, so close you feel you can reach out and touch, Diran on the left with a mind-blowing ridge linking it to Rakaposhi on the right. All day long you can watch avalanches crashing down from the ridge, and walk on the glacier. I'll have the pictures uploaded next month. __________________ Europe to India Overland Andaman's Tips Pakistan Tips

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Mar 16th, 2006, 12:22	#16
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,014	Personally I was blown away with the views of Trishul and Nanda Devi from Kausani..............In the right conditions you can catch a snowcap panorama of some 325 miles. The sunset was staggering!!

Mar 16th, 2006, 14:48	#19
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 792	The view of Nandi Devi from Naini tal is ok but a better view is from the road between Joshimath & tapovan where its white snow capped peak peeks over the top of the surrounding rather large hills. there are lots of nice peaks to be seen between Leh & Rhotang. By the way can someone please tell me how the hell i add photos to this? please excuse my ignorance! kk

Mar 16th, 2006, 15:57	#21
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 3,691	It is not possible to just say hey look this is the place you have the best mountain scenery. The whole of Himalayan range is stunningly beautiful & the beauty is truely diverse. From the shining barren stone face of the ranges in Kinnaur to lush green of Uttaranchal, Kumaon to the wet & misty ambience of eastern Himalayas you have them all. Different flora & fauna, customs, costumes add to the over all beauty. The bugiyals of Belak & Panwali are unimaginably beautiful so is the view from Chandrashila, Rai bangla, Yumthung & so mnay other places so picking up the best is simply not possible, at least for me.

Mar 17th, 2006, 20:17	#24
Indiamiker Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Noida (India) Posts: 3	This was from the hotel balcony at Keylong. About 7:30 in the morning. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/100_3343.jpg Coming to think of it, these places were never in my map as I set off from home. My plans were Lahaul, Spiti and back via Rohtang, Manali, if Kunzum La was open. But right on the day I set off (June 26, 2005), there were heavy floods in Satluj and I had to change my plans on the fly. Darcha; that's the Chandra river http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/100_3379.jpg I couldn't proceed further after Darcha because of this: http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/100_3377.jpg So I had about half a day to roam around and explore before starting back for home the next day. I took some roads leading off the main road and explored the places with no definite plan in hand. This is 'May', abt 12 Kms off the highway... http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/100_3382.jpg Shansha, 25 KMs from Tandi. Not exactly the lofty snow capped moutain peak; this is on the Tandi - Udaipur road. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/100_3404.jpg Near Rohtang pass, 6:00 AM http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/100_3421.jpg Howazzat?

Mar 17th, 2006, 21:04	#26
Aiexile Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 20	Many years back I rode from Kalimpong to Gantok by mule, that scenery of hills and mountains has stayed with me and has been an abiding memory. The wonderful people we met on the way and the hospitality could never be repeated. Ah to be young enough to do that now !!

Jul 19th, 2006, 13:10	#29
gvikiv Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 4	dalhousie can any one tell me how is the season in dalhousie in mid august and is it advisable to visit this place mid august. and which route sould i take. i will be travelling in my own vehicle.

Jul 20th, 2006, 20:33	#30
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 721	har ki dun in winters. for pics, u can check my blog.

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