Category: Nature

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LAKE OF SNOW

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High Altitude Lakes in the Lap of the Himalayas  are mystically fascinating .

Formed almost entirely by melting snow, glaciers and brooks and streams The Tsomgo Lake in Sikkim is located at a height of 3870 metres ( 12700 feet) in Sikkim, India within touching distance of the Tibetan Plateau.

Most of The Himalayan Peaks overlooking the Changu ( or Tsomgo) Lake rise above the Tree Line and thus barren and bereft of Trees. Have a look.

treeless mountains Melting Himalayan Snow

The  banks of the Enchanting Tsomgo Lake supports Unique Alpine Flora. The weather here changes rapidly and the Mists and Low Clouds play Hide and Seek.

The Sun appeared magically enabling me get the following picture. Observe the Snow turning into the Waters of this Lake ,  which is highly revered by Buddhists and Hindus.

changu lake Tsomgo Lake in the Summers

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SLIPPER”Y” ORCHIDS

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The Himalayan State of Sikkim, India  is undoubtedly the place to visit if you are mesmerized by Orchids.

The pictures  that follow are of Enchanting Orchids wearing a “Slipper”, but like Cinderalla only a single slipper.

The featured image and the picture that follows are of a Species of Orchid, Native to North East India. The scientific name is Slippery and a tongue twister as well Paphiopedilum hirsuttissimum.

These gorgeous Orchids were seen at the touristic but lovely Flower Centre, Gangtok, Sikkim.

( my friend and blogger (” themishmash” ) Priyanka was coincidentally and unknowingly there during the same time and has lovely pictures of a vast range of flowers besides Orchids as well)

slipperis close up Lady Slipper Orchids

I have learnt these Orchids are  classified as “Symbodial”  Orchids and the Pitcher Like  or Lady Slipper LikePouch is designed to ensure nectar seeking Insects Pollinate the…

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