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Kanchenjunga up close

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At a height of 8,586 meters, Kanchenjunga (Khangchendzonga, Kangchenjunga) is the tallest mountain in India.

The picture was taken about 7 years ago during the 7-day trek to Goecha la (gochela). We woke up on a freezing morning at 5am and walked up to a ridge near Dzongri log hut for this view. It was cloudy and we were doubtful about seeing the peak during the sunrise. Thankfully the weather got better at about 6.30am, when this is what we got to see.

Shot using a fuji sensia colour transparency.

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