on a self drive trip in june 2010, when i reached mount cook village, which nestles at the foothill, about 12km from the summit, it was almost dark, but the reward was simply astonishing. looking towards the east, the snow covered hooker valley is a vast landscape that ends with mt. wakefield, at 2,058 meters, considered a holy mountain by some, which lies at the southern tip of mt. cook range. it also gave me a unique and enthralling experience with an extraordinary vision. this was a panorama of a pristine wonderland.

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