In this series of "Photographer's Quick Guide", I offer my learnings from shooting a place from a travel photographer's perspective.
In here I brief about planning, photo hot spots (and unique ones too), timings and tips about shooting at these destinations in a bid to help the travel photography community.
This one features - North Sikkim.
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1. Naga Falls
On the way to Lachen village. Right by the road.
Reason to visit : A super tall cascading fall
Best Time : Post monsoons, day time
Photo Tips :
‑ Weekdays are better to avoid rush
‑ Carry polarizer and NDs to render long exposures
‑ Both wide angle & mid range zoom lenses will help capture unique POVs
2. Gurudongmar Lake
The majestic secluded lake tucked at a whopping 5400 meters.
Reason to visit : Serenity and Scale !
Best Time : Avoid winters
Photo Tips :
‑ Permits are needed beforehand and are for a short duration of about 2 hrs from the last check post
‑ Altitude really gets real here so stay warm, stay hydrated, carry light snacks and avoid exertion/smoking. Walk/Climb slowly.
‑ Get down the shores to frame from up‑close
‑ Carry polarizer and NDs to render long exposures
‑ Both wide angle & mid range zoom lenses will help capture unique POVs
3. Lachung Village
Gateway to Yumthang valley. Beautiful morning light and calm village life.
Photo Tips :
‑ Don't miss the morning frames with telephoto lens
‑ Start early to Yumthang valley
‑ Tall waterfall called Amitabha fall before the village is worth the pitstop too
4. Yumthang Valley
Majestic pasture land. Greens and Whites galore.
Reason to visit : Get lost in nature
Photo Tips :
‑ This vantage point that offers first view of the valley, all kinds of frames possible while you appreciate the serenity and scale
5. Majestic Valley vIews
Just about everywhere, in the outskirts of all the villages and connecting roads.
One just before Yumthang below.
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