Pithoragarh — Clipahoy

Traditional stone homes and village life unfold beneath the Panchachuli peaks, in Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·hills · village

Baling Village in Darma Valley, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, is a high-altitude Himalayan settlement surrounded by rugged mountain terrain.

Rung boy getting ready with traditional white turban for Kangdali procession, in Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·festival · flowers

Kangdali Festival is a festival held by the rung tribe of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state in India. This festival coincides with the blooming of the Kandali plant, which flowers once every twelve years.

Dance troupe from Kumaon performing at Cultural evening of Kangdali festival, in Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·festival · dance

Dance troupe from Kumaon performing at Cultural evening of Kangdali festival in Pangu. Pangu is a village situated in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.

Where a green mountain valley meets the rugged Panchachuli Glacier landscape, in Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·hills · snow

A mountainous valley in the Panchachuli region of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, features a fast-flowing river winding between steep, green slopes.

Monsoon clouds sweep across the Himalayan peaks of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand·hills · monsoon

A panoramic view of the Himalayan mountains near Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India, during the monsoon season. Thick clouds move steadily across the rugged mountain peaks, periodically revealing and concealing the rocky slopes beneath.

Chaukori and Munsiari, hill stations in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand·hills · village

Chaukori is located 112 kilometer away from Pithoragarh. This place is also famous for Tea gardens which were started by British. There is a tourist guest house by Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam.

Clouds float in front of the snow-covered Panchachuli peaks in Darma Valley, in Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·hills · snow

The snow-covered Panchachuli mountain range rises above Darma Valley in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. A layer of white clouds floats across the front of the mountain peaks, partially obscuring their lower sections.

Baling village in Darma Valley surrounded by Himalayan slopes, in Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·hills · village

Baling village is located in the Darma Valley of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. The traditional settlement consists of clustered houses with stone and slate or tin roofs, surrounded by steep Himalayan slopes and terraced agricult…

Baling village and landslide-hit mountain road in Darma Valley, Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·hills · highway

A view of Baling village in the Darma Valley of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, surrounded by steep Himalayan slopes and terraced farmland. Traditional houses are scattered across the mountain landscape, with a road passing through the valley.

Panchachuli peaks illuminated by the first rays of sunlight in Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand·hills · snow

The snow-covered Panchachuli peaks rise above the Darma Valley in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, as the first rays of sunlight illuminate their upper ridges.

Young Kumaoni singer Khushi Joshi performs at cultural night, Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·festival · flowers

Kumaoni singer Khushi Joshi performs during cultural night at Pangu Kangdali Festival is a festival held by the rung tribe of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.

Kangdali Festival: Old Rung women performing their traditional dance form, in Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·festival · dance

Kangdali Festival: Old Rung women performing their traditional dance form. Kangdali Festival is a festival held by the rung tribe of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.

Sunlight breaks through clouds over the snow-covered peaks of Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·hills · snow

A snow-covered Himalayan mountain peak rises above the rugged landscape of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, beneath a dense layer of moving clouds.

Sunrise illuminates the Panchachuli Peaks from Darma Valley, Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand·hills · snow

Golden sunrise light illuminates the snow-covered Panchachuli peaks above the Darma Valley in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand.

Sheep and goats graze across alpine meadows in Darma Valley, Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·hills · livestock

A large flock of sheep and goats grazes across the green alpine meadows of Darma Valley in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The animals are spread across the steep mountain slopes, feeding on the grass and vegetation.

Snowy mountain ridges appear through the clouds near Baling, Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·hills · snow

A panoramic view shows rugged, snow-dusted Himalayan mountains near Baling Village in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The massive mountain range features steep, dark rocky slopes with patches and ridges of snow across the peaks and crevices.

Landslide clearance on Kailash Mansarovar route in Pithoragarh district

Uttarakhand·highway · hills

Heavy machinery is being used to clear rocks, soil and debris blocking the Kailash Mansarovar route in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.

Snow-covered peaks emerging through clouds in Darma Valley, Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand·hills · snow

A timelapse captures a rugged, snow-covered mountain peak in Darma Valley, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Large patches of snow and ice cover the dark rocky ridges and steep crevices of the mountain.

Panchachuli Peaks emerging through clouds in Darma Valley, Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand·hills · snow

The snow-covered Panchachuli Peaks rise above the Darma Valley in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. Thick clouds and mist move across the high Himalayan ridges, partially concealing the snow and glacier-covered peaks.

Panchachuli peaks rising above the clouds in Darma Valley, Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand·hills · snow

The Panchachuli peaks rise above the Darma Valley in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, forming a prominent group of snow-covered Himalayan mountains.

Waterfall cascading through a rocky gorge in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand·river · hills

A waterfall flowing through a steep rocky gorge in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India. Water cascades down the mountainside, creating mist and turbulent whitewater as it rushes over dark rock formations.

An aerial view of Chaudas Village in Pithoragarh district Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand·hills · aerial

Chaudas Village in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, reveals a dramatic Himalayan landscape where dense green mountains rise on both sides of a flowing river.

Himalayan forests and the remains of an Old Settlement in Pithoragarh

Uttarakhand·forest · hills

An aerial view of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, reveals a forested landscape with a clearing that contains several abandoned or ruined buildings. Dense green forests surround the open area, emphasizing the isolation of the site.