Having already written an ode to the most beautiful place on earth (jealously guarded opinion) i.e. Nainital, this time I wish to go beyond and step into the hills and vales of the beautiful land that is Kumaon -my homeland
All photos taken on the trip home, to Ranikhet-Almora-Nainital
Mere words are unjust, I hear the songs fall short,
As they recount the beauty of the land - Kumaon.
Young mountains strive to best their own,
Hidden from sight, valleys and creeks swarm below.
I look further, like majestic turrets of a fort,
Carry caps of snow and glisten gold.
Ponds, lakes and waterfalls too,
Marks of beauty in hues of green and blue.
Smudges of clouds painted above,
Affectionately placed by the Creator with love.
Hush, the scenery lies, a hum is heard,
Nestled in the flora, a beautiful bird.
I stand rooted as into the unknown, it takes off.
Mesmerised by the beauty of the Abode of the Gods.
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| Reflections from the Naini Lake |
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| A view of the Snow-capped Himalayas from Ranikhet - Almora Road |
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| An inscription kept outside a Hotel in Almora |
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| View from Dolma, Almora |
All photos taken on the trip home, to Ranikhet-Almora-Nainital
