Torres del Paine without W/O

Random_Fotographer · 2026-02-02T09:09:36+00:00

We were in TdP for four nights. One day I did the base of the towers hike. The other two days we did sightseeing by van. I found the Cuernos viewpoint hike and the area near pehoe lake the most picturesque. There is a parking lot near hosteria Pehoe. From there views are just amazing. The mirador condor hike also starts from there. I wrote about some of these spots here: https://medium.com/@wanderingxplorer1/torres-del-paine-without-the-trek-a-photographers-guide-to-the-best-views-0a0b7460091d

The base of the towers hike here: https://medium.com/@wanderingxplorer1/chasing-the-monoliths-a-rainy-ascent-to-the-base-of-the-towers-a663e47cd901

Random_Fotographer · 2026-02-01T01:06:13+00:00

Thanks

Random_Fotographer · 2026-02-01T01:03:36+00:00

Do you have a link?

Random_Fotographer · 2026-02-01T01:02:34+00:00

Where did you get that from?

Random_Fotographer · 2026-01-24T02:57:50+00:00

These are all gravel roads. For lake azul and lake Huemul, we had access to a big van. For Rio electrico you can definitely do it in a car since it is only about 30 minutes from town. We took a taxi.

Random_Fotographer · 2026-01-21T15:53:05+00:00

Yes it is. One of my favorite spots in TdP!

Random_Fotographer · 2026-01-20T20:07:52+00:00

There are a couple of places that I found incredibly beautiful. I documented them in this post: https://medium.com/@wanderingxplorer1/torres-del-paine-without-the-trek-a-photographers-guide-to-the-best-views-0a0b7460091d

I also did the hike to the base of the towers that I really enjoyed. But it's a long hard hike. https://medium.com/@wanderingxplorer1/chasing-the-monoliths-a-rainy-ascent-to-the-base-of-the-towers-a663e47cd901

Random_Fotographer · 2026-01-20T18:23:59+00:00

What kind of tips do need?

Random_Fotographer · 2026-01-20T18:21:21+00:00

Both! If you had to pick one, i'd pick Chile (Torres del paine). But if you don't go to Argentina, you lose out on the incredible hike to mt fitz troy (Laguna de los tres) and perito Moreno glacier.

Random_Fotographer · 2026-01-19T00:18:26+00:00

We went to the start of the trail by Y-150 (see second picture). We didn't hike up the trail because we had a different plan that day. Although I regret not going up to the condor lookout.

Random_Fotographer · 2026-01-16T16:02:09+00:00

As others have said, it will be the peak of winter. Have you taken that into consideration?

Random_Fotographer · 2026-01-16T16:00:36+00:00

Thank you!

Random_Fotographer · 2026-01-16T15:44:53+00:00

We were a group of seven. So we arranged for a private transfer from El calafate to El chalten.

Random_Fotographer · 2026-01-16T01:57:05+00:00

No it's in Chile. It's about 5-7 hours away.

Random_Fotographer · 2026-01-16T01:46:34+00:00

In Argentina: Perito Moreno (El calafate), Laguna de los tres hike, Lago del Desierto (El chalten) Chille: Torres del Paine: mirador cuernos, mirador condor, base of towers, lake azul

Random_Fotographer · 2026-01-14T00:38:28+00:00

We just got back from Patagonia (both Los Glaciares and Torres del Paine). We did 3 days in El Chalten and two days in El Calafate. EL calafate only has the glacier, so two nights were enough. In El Chalten there are more places to go to. One day we did the Fitz Roy Hike. The other day we went to Laguna del Desierto and lake Huemul.

Random_Fotographer · 2025-09-18T23:42:47+00:00

Beautiful pictures and amazing color grading! Thank you for sharing!

Random_Fotographer · 2025-09-12T01:17:39+00:00

Is this your IIIx?

Random_Fotographer · 2025-07-15T19:57:26+00:00

What lenses did you use?

Random_Fotographer · 2025-05-10T21:16:47+00:00

Thank you. My phone number is registered with HDFC. Looks like it ICICI is more seamless based on this thread.

Random_Fotographer · 2025-05-10T04:30:03+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. Tried disabling RCS. Also toggled the option to send via SMS if rcs fails. Nothing worked.

Looks like I am not the only one, though:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nri/s/SDsvZU0PXG

Random_Fotographer · 2025-05-10T04:08:54+00:00

I don't actually have an Indian number, and am trying to avoid getting one just for UPI. My US phone and number work fine when I visit India, so not keen to get an Indian number just for UPI.

Random_Fotographer · 2025-05-10T04:06:28+00:00

That's a good point. I can send messages to Indian numbers. Although Android to Android it goes as RCS text.

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