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as now in the when – khecheopalri lake

Posted by littleindian on August 24, 2007. |

Yesterday I was pleasantly surprised to receive a comment on my blog,
“backwhen to – Khecheopalri Lake”.

Blogger Nidhee Kekre
had been to Sikkim in May 2007, and sent me a photograph of the Lake.

I am happy to see
that the lake has shrugged off
recent constructions on its shores,
the monastery and the tourist facilities like the superficial scars of surface wounds.

I am really happy to realise that
Himalayas, beautiful in her magnitude,
will always stay untouched, unrippled and proud in her quiet tranquillity.

This photograph captures the sombre beauty of the lake, exactly as I remember it.

Khecheopalri Lake
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And just when you think you have seen all the beauty of Himalayas
reflected from within the lake…

I ask you to look to the north
for if you are as lucky as Nidhee was, you may see Kanchenjunga,
her sharp ridges etched by the sun against the blueness of her companion, the sky.

This is simply an amazing photograph, I have no choice but to share with you all.

Kanchenjunga from West Sikkim
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Mount Kanchenjunga

“The five treasures of snow” which at 28,169 ft
is the tallest peak in India, second in Nepal and the third highest peak in the world.

First climbed on May 25, 1955 by George Band and Joe Brown of a British expedition
who, out of respect for Sikkimese religious beliefs did not step on the peak.
Successful summiters have followed the tradition since
the peak has stayed untrodden by human feet.

Twice, bad weather stopped me reaching its base,
to be able to sit by the Samity Lake
or just look up up up and up at the towering massif of Kanchenjunga.

Who knows maybe some day I will.

Thanks Nidhee for the photos, a joy of blogging I guess, is to be able to share.

 

 

 

 

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2 Responses to “as now in the when – khecheopalri lake”


  1. earthpal said this on August 24th, 2007 at 17:07

    Well I’m glad you did share the picture with us. It is stunningly beautiful.

    Thanks. I love reading these posts.

    And great to hear it will remain unspoiled.

  2. little indian said this on August 24th, 2007 at 17:49

    Hi Rip van earthPal,

    you woke up at last.
    20 years is a long time you know?
    much could have happened, but didn’t 🙂

    It is looks like with nature,
    I can only pray it stays that way.
    Who knows what is in store for the future?