In June 2004 Abhishek Kaushal led a trek of young college graduates to Chandrataal Lake in Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India. In this post Abhishek shares some of the memories from his Yashica camera. (All images are scanned from the originals).

Chandrataal Lake in Lahaul & Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh; Photo: Abhishek Kaushal

Last pic of the evening clicked with almost freezing hands; Photo: Abhishek Kaushal

Looking out towards the entry point to Chandrataal Lake from Kunzum Pass or Batal; Photo: Abhishek Kaushal

MIRROR TO MY THOUGHTS: In this serene setting, the sight in front helps me reflect my thoughts; Photo: Abhishek Kaushal

Chandrataal Lake can be reached by trekking from Kunzum Pass or by road/trek from Batal ; Photo: Abhishek Kaushal