Himachal Pradesh

river · hills

This river originates from the Lahaul valley. A number of snowfed rivers join it during its course, before it joins the Chandra stream at Tandi.

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.

music

We filmed this person known as Samurai Suzuki at Bhagsu valley of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. He is from Japan and now lives at Dharamshala earning his livelihood by singing songs wherever he goes with his guitar.

Himachal Pradesh·festival · bazaar

"Sahiba riye bibiye" - An old Himachali folk song performed at International Maha Shivratri Mahotsav in Mandi, Himachal.

festival · bazaar

Mandi Shivaratri Fair, a colourful affair thronged by religious followers in Mandi village, Himachal Pradesh.

temple · farmland

"Hatkoti Temple" is located at Jubbal (Hatkoti), 100 K.M. from Shimla the capital of the Himachal Pradesh. Motorable on Shimla-Rohru highway.

temple

Sarahan is small town in Himachal Pradesh of India. It is the site of famous Bhimakali temple, dedicated to the mother goddess Bhimakali, presiding deity of the rulers of the former Bushahr State.

Himachal Pradesh·sport · boats

Parasailing, also known as parascending, or "parakiting" is a recreational kiting activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached to a specially designed canopy wing that reminds one of a parachute, known a…

bazaar

Natural Disaster in the Himalaya, showing the fragile nature of our mountains and the constant change in the bed rock due to earthquakes, human activity, road building and the like...

monsoon

Miss Tibet beauty pageant is held every year at McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh State of India. Through the efforts of director Lobsang Wangyal, this year saw the fourteenth edition of this much talked about event.

hills

Off-road cycling on the Himalayan mountains in Bhekhati in Himachal Pradesh as seen from the sky. Flying along with the cyclist as he passes through the narrow lane on the mountains while another cyclist follows him.

temple

Giri Ganga is a famous temple located on the banks of the Giri Ganga River and is visited by several tourists. The temple dates back to the period of the Mahabharata and is believed to be constructed by Maharishi Ved Vyas.

sport

Paragliders ready to take their flight, Paragliding is one of the most exciting adventure sport.

highway

It takes 33 minutes to travel from Aut to Kullu. Approximate driving distance between Aut and Kullu is 28 kms or 17.4 miles or 15.1 nautical miles . Travel time refers to the time taken if the distance is covered by a car.

festival · crafts

Time-lapse of visitors at Sair Fair, Arki in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is very famous in terms of its culture, fairs and festivals.

Himachal Pradesh·highway · river

A truck was swept away after river water entered the parking premises. No loss of life was reported in both of these accidents. Torrential rains have once again thrown life out of gear in Himachal Pradesh.

river

Visitors at the Bhagsu waterfall - McLeodganj. Bhagsu Waterfall: This waterfall is situated at Bhagsu, 2 km from McLeodganj. It lies behind the Bhagsunag Temple. During Monsoon, the fall turns into a 30 feet cascade.

temple · forest

Hidimba Devi Temple in Dhungri forest in Himachal Pradesh. Pagoda type structure erected in 1553 A. D. Pandavas spent a part of their exile in Kullu Himalaya. Indian and Western people pray at Hidimba Devi temple in Manali.

hills · desert

Harsh and dry landscapes and roads of Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. Popularly known as the cold desert mountain, "Middle Land" or "Little Tibet", Spiti Valley can be more aptly called as ?Trekking mecca and a virgin paradise?.

Timelapse of Himachal Pradesh's scenic beauty with cars moving through the mountains on smooth tarmac roads.

festival · crafts

One can see huge crowd gather to witness the popular bull fighting at Sair fair, Arki in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh is very famous in terms of its culture, fairs and festivals.

festival · bazaar

The grand jaleb procession of Mandi Shivratri, Himachal Pradesh. Mandi Shivaratri Fair is an annual fair that is held for 7 days starting with the Hindu festival of Shivaratri, in the Mandi town of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

ceremony

Tabo is a small town in the Lahaul and Spiti district on the banks of the Spiti River in Himachal Pradesh, India. The town lies on the road between Rekong Peo and Kaza (alternative spelling: Kaja), the sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti.