Jabbarkhet — Clipahoy

Surrounded by dense mist during monsoon is the famous Haunted House of Jabbarkhet

Uttarakhand

The house where the Amir of Afganistan was kept hostage. Aloof and forlorn, it stands next to the lonely deodar at Land's end! wildfilmsindia now protects this heritage estate and property and visitors are strictly not allowed unless on a c…

Hollyhock blooms spike tall among the monsoon mists at Jabbarkhet

Uttarakhand·hills · monsoon

Mists swirl up the valley as pink Hollyhocks bloom against the misty hills of monsoon drenched wildfilmsindia botanical collection at Jabbarkhet

Hyacinth flowers in early winter bloom at our botanical collection at Jabbarkhet

Uttarakhand·flowers

With such bright winter sun in the day times, these Hyacinth plants disregarded the winter cold and decided to bloom mid winter, at our botanical collections around in Mussoorie.

Yucca aloifolia blooming at the Land's End point beside Haunted house Jabbarkhet

Uttarakhand·flowers

From the WildFilmsIndia Jabberkhet Estate, this Yucca aloifolia or Yucca flower stands almost 6ft high, full of whitish colored flower. The stem covered with buds of flowers weighs almost around 4kgs.

Dahlias, Gladiolus & Wild Nargis in full bloom, in Jabbarkhet

Uttarakhand·flowers · monsoon

Various flowers bloom during the monsoon at the Wildfilmsindia Jabbarkhet botanical arboretum, including dahlias with vibrant pink and yellow petals and distinct yellow centers, specifically a dahlia variety named 'Kelsey Annie Joy' (Dahlia…

Daffodil harvest time at Jabbarkhet: Spring-time in the Himalaya

Uttarakhand·flowers · farmland

Daffodil harvest time at Jabbarkhet: Spring-time in the wildfilmsindia Himalaya. Sunil and Naresh from the wildfilmsindia team get ready to harvest and pack a large collection of different daffodil types to send down to the Wilderness Films…

Sunflower seed head harvest at Jabbarkhet botanical arboretum of

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Oxeye Daisies flower aplenty at Jabbarkhet botanical collections

Uttarakhand·flowers

With blue skies aplenty and white puffy cotton woolly clouds, Oxeye Daisies flower aplenty at wildfilmsindia Jabbarkhet botanical collections. Bees pollinate the daisy blooms.

Sun dives into mountain clouds, to presage winter dusk at Jabbarkhet, Mussoorie

Uttarakhand·hills

On a winter's say, the sun drops behind mountain clouds, to presage a post monsoon dusk, while the cicadas call, as seen from Jabbarkhet, Mussoorie

Sheep dogs herd huge flock of sheep at sanctuary in the Himalaya, in Jabbarkhet

Uttarakhand·livestock · hills

What fun to see the sheep scatter when they come across a car around the bend, as they are herded from Batagad bazaar down the Jabbarkhet road, towards Musoorie on the lower bypass road.

Bird of prey in flight over Jabbarkhet botanical garden

Uttarakhand·birds · wildlife

The Crested Hawk-eagle or Changeable Hawk-eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus), is a bird of prey of the family Accipitridae.

Amaryllis, Persian Buttercups and Garden Lupines bloom at Jabbarkhet Arboretum

Uttarakhand·flowers

A vibrant spring garden at the Wildfilmsindia Jabbarkhet Botanical Arboretum, where a rich variety of ornamental flowers bloom in brilliant colours.

Spotted Forktail feeding chicks in a hidden mossy nest in Jabbarkhet Mussoorie

Uttarakhand·wildlife · birds

A Spotted Forktail (Enicurus maculatus) caring for its young in a beautifully concealed nest.

A Metallic Green Rose Chafer Beetle Feeding on Yellow Wildflower in Jabbarkhet

Uttarakhand·hills · flowers

In Jabbarkhet, Mussoorie, a Rose Chafer Beetle (Cetonia aurata) is perched on a vivid yellow flower, showcasing its metallic green sheen and iridescent body.

A carpet of blue forget-me-nots in bloom at Jabbarkhet gardens

Uttarakhand·flowers · hills

a cluster of bright blue wildflowers known as forget-me-nots (genus Myosotis), likely wood forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica).

Sparaxis Harlequin Flowers glow with fiery colors as a tiny pollinator visits, in Jabbarkhet

Uttarakhand·flowers

This stunning macro footage captures the vibrant beauty of the Harlequin Flower blooming within the scenic WildfilmsIndia Jabbarkhet Botanical Arboretum.

Feathers, Forest, and Flowing Streams: Flycatchers in the Heart of Jabbarkhet

Uttarakhand·birds · wildlife

In the serene forests of Jabbarkhet, the Verditer Flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus)shines like a turquoise gem. It splashes playfully in the flowing water, dipping and fluttering its wings as droplets sparkle around it.

Himalayan Rock Agama keeps watch from a rocky perch in Jabbarkhet, Mussoorie

Uttarakhand·hills · wildlife

A Himalayan Rock Agama (Laudakia tuberculata) perched on a rock in Jabbarkhet, near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

Gladiolus Dalenii blooms with blazing red petals at the Jabbarkhet Arboretum

Uttarakhand·flowers · hills

Gladiolus dalenii, commonly known as the Dragon’s Head Lily, is seen blooming in the Jabbarkhet botanical arboretum.

Workers planting and preparing garden beds at Jabbarkhet Botanical Arboretum

Uttarakhand·flowers · industry

Workers are engaged in preparing and planting a garden in Jabbarkhet . Two individuals are seen working on a sloped garden bed—one in a red shirt loosening soil with a tool, while another in pink is crouched, planting or tending vegetation.…

Collared Owlet Perched Alertly in Its Forest Habitat in Jabbarkhet, Mussorie

Uttarakhand·birds · wildlife

A Collared Owlet (Glaucidium brodiei) is observed in Jabbarkhet, Mussoorie, nestled within the forested slopes of Uttarakhand.

Winterline from Jabbarkhet: brilliant end to each winter day!

Uttarakhand

If you work for wildfilmsindia, this is the evening sunset you would experience from our Jabbarkhet estate, visiting which is a rite of passage for all recruits at Wilderness Films India.

Tehri Road to Mussoorie snowed over at Jabbarkhet, heavy snow of winter 2020

Uttarakhand·highway · snow

Days after the last snowfall of winter 2020, snowfall still lingered on the north face of the Jabbarkhet road in Mussoorie, along the Tehri road leading from Batagad to Jabbarkhet Bazaar, past the wildfilmsindia estate, as traffic leads to…