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[Aamir Sodhi]

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The early light at Laitlum Canyon gives softer shadows that help with exposure and framing, so you’ll find it easier to capture the canyon walls before the sun fully climbs. Around sunrise the Himalayan blue robin and warblers are most active, so a quiet walk is ideal. If you’re staying at Awoo Resort, the staff can drop you at the Laitlum bus stop around 5 am, cutting the drive from the airport to about 45 minutes and letting you hit the trail right when the first light hits the canyon.