Pandavsera to Nandikund.
49. The next morning we started towards Nandikund , the name
that I had come across way back sitting in my rickety armchair . We walked
around two kms through the valley floor till finally we reached the edge of it
and then started the climb yet again. To climb and criss cross mountain ranges
and ridges, this is what this trek was majority, it tested the limit and
endurance. Elevation read 3900 mts. As we climbed up I came
across another unfulfilled wish of mine .. Brahmakamals , so many of them
standing tall against the morning sunlight found only in these upper altitudes
of the Himalayan ranges. I was indeed fortunate to have come across them. After
a climb of around 2 kms we reached the top of the ridge and crossed over
leaving Paandav sera behind. Elevation read as 4210 mts.
50. From here one could see the Kedar dome , Chaukhamba massif
and other Himalayan Peaks glittering in the morning sunlight. We pressed
forward after a short break for breakfast onwards towards Nandikund. After a treacherous route
through the mountain slopes I descended into the cavity between mountains and
there lay NandiKund at an elevation of 4500 mts.
51. My first sight of the shimmering lake as I came up to it
from below was nothing short of magical . All the effort paid off as we were
able to reach here and I was congratulated by my guide for the successful
mission trek. I was overwhelmed with emotions and I am unable to put it in words,
the place moves you and after the walk through rains , mist , snow , ridges
,mountains , forests and desolate countryside one comes to this sight , the
lake waiting for those who have the will to reach out here and the traveler is
presented with sights that are burnt in his memory for the years to come …
52. Nandikund , a high altitude lake situated in glacial
terrain provides splendid views to those who come here . The lake is fed by the
snows all around on the mountains and there is a river that originates from
this lake which flows downwards towards pandaav sera and beyond. The afternoon
while the team relaxed and made camp I wandered towards the farther end of the
lake and just spent time with myself in company of this wondrous living lake ,
thereafter myself and Umeid climbed a nearby hill to see the views from up
higher . As we were descending the mist came in and soon it started snowing. In
the evening we wandered in the mist as we approached towards the lake shore to soak in
this magical moment. There is a small shrine built here which is of Maa Nanda
Devi and is worshipped by local villagers who come from Urugam and Dumar
village yearly once.
53. That evening there was just me and the team out here and
the lake , no one else .. a truly magical moment indeed.
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