Top 14 Photos from February 2023 Photo Contest | Nominations Out!

We've received overwhelming entries for the February 2023 Photo Contest, more than 1050 within a month! The theme was Colours on Treks.

For this contest, we wanted to see the most colourful side of the mountains you have seen. Through photos of flowers, mountains, green meadows, forests, flowers, bird life, animals, or a mix of all of these elements

And we're glad to see that quite a few photographs brought out some brilliant colours on the trek.

It was difficult to keep the top nominations to 10 photos this time. Therefore, after multiple rounds, we were able to zero in on these 14 photographs. Take a look at them and vote for your favourite photograph :)

The voting form is at the end of this blog.

1. Budha Madhyameshwar Trek- Amaan Raja

Stunning view of Mt. Chaukhambha reflected in the lake.

2. Dokriani Bamak Trek- Sagar Lanke

Look closely, this photo tells a story of the rising sun and trekkers getting ready for the trek.

3. Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek - Abhishek Gurudutt

This trek is known for bird-watching. But capturing birds through your lens is not easy.

4. Nafran Valley Trek - Vishal Pawar

One of the new treks in Kashmir. This route is remote and takes you to some of the most scenic parts of the valley.

5. Beas Kund Trek - Shriram Rajaram

Monsoon is a time for blooming flowers in Himachal Pradesh. And this picture depicts it beautifully.

6. Nafran Valley - Chandni Ralli

Another one from this trek. Notice how coniferous trees line the beautifully manicured meadows. It denotes the perfect setting for a trek in Kashmir.

7. EBC - Gokyo Lakes trek-Sushil Gowardhan

Look how the brilliant blue sky is getting reflected in the Gokyo lake. By the lake, you have the remote settlement of the Gokyo village. The turquoise roofs of the houses add to the beauty of this photograph.

8. Harsil Village - Apurva Ulabhaje

Trekking by a stream in the Himalayas is a charming experience. This photo instantly transports you to the land of the mountains, with the stream, trees lining it and the mountains rising in the backdrop.

9. Deoriatal Chandrashila Trek -Yogesh Shinde

This is one of the iconic photos which depicts the arrival of spring on the Deoriatal-Chandrashila trek. The snow has not melted, but rhododendrons have started blooming. And that makes for a vibrant picture, doesn't it?

10. Kuari Pass - Amaljith M K

It's always a sight to witness the morning rays lighting up the Himalayan mountains. This photo beautifully captures that scene.

11. Sural Waterfall - Aditi Panatu

Coming across a handsome waterfall on a trek is refreshing. Notice the lush greens and the rugged mountains in this picture. It shows a great composition!

12. Markha valley - Sushil Gowardhan

This is a typical setting of Lahaul. Lush green valley with barren mountains in the backdrop. And then there's the remote settlement.

13. Pin Bhabha Pass - Kedar Narwadkar

This is a pass trek. And this picture shows the green side of the trek, with beautiful flowering shrubs. This setting changes dramatically to a barren landscape once you cross the pass.

14. Deoriatal Chandrashila - Ekansh Chaurasia

You get to see a range of mountains of the Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas from the summit of Chandrashila. But this photo puts a beautiful spotlight on Mt. Nanda Devi, the tallest mountain in India.

We loved going through all the photos that you shared with us. But we are looking for the top 3 photos. And one of them is the Trekker's Choice Photo. So use the form below to vote for your favorite photo.

We will announce the winners on March 1, 2023.