Himachal Pradesh

Himachali women adorn themselves with beautiful silver ornaments. Heavy silver headbands which have to be worn partially in ears and rest are hung to the hair with the help of pins. Beautiful necklaces made of beads and silver.

forest · hills

Experience the untouched beauty of the Himalayas with this stunning aerial view of the forests around Rohru and Kharsali in Himachal Pradesh.

snow · aerial

Aerial view of snowy mountains of Himachal Pradesh. Malana cream! or Malana ice cream? The village of Malana lies far below the helicopter, in the valley below. Malana is a very old village to the north-east of Kullu Valley.

ceremony · temple

Devotees offering prayer to the Deities inside the Mahmrityunjaya Temple, Mandi - Himachal Pardesh. Mahamrityunjaya Temple in Mandi is one of the oldest Lord Shiva temples in Himachal Pradesh, India.

festival · bazaar

Palanquin of deities line up in a row at the Paddal ground for the procession which is held during Mandi Mahashivratri, Himachal Pradesh.

bazaar

Idol of Shani Dev at the Paddal ground Mandi during the Mahashivratri, Himachal Pradesh. Mandi, formerly known as Mandav Nagar, also known as Sahor (Tibetan: Zahor), is a major city and a municipal council in Mandi District in the Indian st…

festival · bazaar

Deity being carried on a palanquin at the Mandi Shivratri. It's a colourful affair thronged by religious followers in Mandi village, Himachal Pradesh.

festival · bazaar

Traditional Devta procession in Himachal Pradesh, India, where local deities are ceremonially carried through a gathering of devotees and visitors.

Himachal Pradesh·festival · temple

Hundreds of Himachali devotees take part in Faguli Mela and take out a procession from Narayan Temple to Latoda Temple in Himachal Pradesh. Faguli derives its name from the local word for Spring season (Falgun).

festival · dance

Himachali men wear grass skirts and dance, which is part of Faguli festival in Himachal Pradesh. It could be weird for rest of the country or world. Faguli derives its name from the local word for Spring season (Falgun).

festival · village

Villagers are getting ready for the local event of Faguli. They all are wearing colourful Himachali shawls and flowers. Faguli derives its name from the local word for Spring season (Falgun).

river · bazaar

The distance between Bilaspur to Mandi is 66 kms via NH21 in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It takes two hours to reach Mandi from Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.

river · bazaar

The distance between Bilaspur to Mandi is 66 kms via NH21 in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It takes two hours to reach Mandi from Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. Bilaspur is a district of Himachal Pradesh state, India.

festival · river

People having food at a community kitchen during the Manimahesh yatra, Himachal Pradesh. Manimahesh Lake is situated at 27 Kms from Bharmour at the foot of Manimahesh Kailash. Lord Shiva is believed to reside on this snow-covered mountain.

Himachal Pradesh·temple · ceremony

A kid being thrown from one person to another between the crowd at Kalachakra temple. The Army person pulls the kid up recklessly. The place is so much crowded that there is no place to walk.

fort · temple

The Murtu temple is based around limestone caves which are revered as shivlings. The beautiful designs and carvings of Mahadev are marvelous. Arki is a town and a Nagar panchayat in Solan district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.

river · bazaar

The distance between Bilaspur to Mandi is 66 kms via NH21 in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It takes two hours to reach Mandi from Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.

river · bazaar

The distance between Bilaspur to Mandi is 66 kms via NH21 in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It takes two hours to reach Mandi from Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. Bilaspur is a district of Himachal Pradesh state, India.

hills · sport

Check out virgin runs for skiing and snow-boarding in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh in India...

hills

Paraglider try landing at a field after their flight, the paraglider grab the parachute after landing at the filed during the Paragliding Pre World Cup, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Himachal Pradesh·village

Police escorts for a Buddhist leader? So it seems! A lama places incense sticks on a monastery wall at Key Monastery in Himachal Pradesh, prior to the Kalchakra ceremony.

festival · temple

Faguli derives its name from the local word for Spring season (Falgun). In Kinnaur region, the festival is associated with Basant Panchami, which is celebrated all over India.