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Tranquil Waters

We came across this glacial lake on our drive to Nathula Pass on the Indo-China border this summer. That day was rainy with a lot of fog, making the mountain drive from Gangtok to Nathula arduous. Sitting in the front of the car, I couldn’t see a few feet ahead of me due to the heavy fog. However, when I came across this calm and tranquil glacial lake, all my fear seemed to ebb away and I felt incredibly peaceful.

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Date Taken: 05.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: India
Copyright: © Saheli Nath