Winner!

Chermanna Achappa – Roopkund

The photo captures the drama and life of high altitude trekking splendidly. The desolate landscape battered by the snow storm is magnified by the trekker struggling with his clothes. It is a wonderful composition taken in difficult conditions.

1st Runner Up

Sreejith N – Goechala

For the early morning capture of the Kanchenjunga ranges. Many trekkers try to capture this moment, but getting the golden colours right, yet keeping details of the foreground intact requires special skills. Seen on a big screen, it makes anyone seeing the photo want to be there.

2nd Runner Up

Kunal Roy – Roopkund

The Bhagwabasa camp above many feet of snow, with its colourful ensemble of tents, yet deserted, captures the mood of the setting very well. It requires a special composition to get this moment caught on camera. Kunal deserves a pat for showing a unique perspective of Bhagwabasa rarely captured on camera.

Special mentions

• RK Sharma – Rupin Pass
• Vijesh Mohan – Roopkund 

Nominations

1. Arun Raj – Goecha La

2. Arun Raj – Goecha La

3. Sreejith N – Goecha La

4. Sreejith N – Goecha La

5. Anna Jos – Roopkund

6. Anna Jos – Roopkund

7. Kunal Roy – Roopkund

8. Vijesh Mohan – Roopkund

9. Chermanna Achappa – Roopkund

10. R K Sharma – Rupin Pass

Prizes:

The winners get the following awards from Indiahikes

• The winner of the photo contest gets a Rs 5,000 trek voucher from Indiahikes.
• The second winner gets Rs 3,000 trek voucher from Indiahikes.
• The third winner gets Rs 2,000 trek voucher from Indiahikes.