Buddhists prepare for Kalachakra Festival at Key Monastery in Spiti, Himachal
Himachal Pradesh·festival · hills
Beautiful view of Key Monastery in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, where Buddhist monks are busy preparing for Kalachakra Festival.
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Result 2Himalayan blue sheep or Bharal herd moving across a dry slope in Spiti Valley
Himachal Pradesh·hills · livestock
A herd of Himalayan blue sheep, or bharal (Pseudois nayaur), is moving across a dry, sparsely vegetated mountain slope in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India. The bharal are high-altitude caprines native to the Himalayan region.
Result 3What happens when a Snow Leopard and Himalayan Ibex occupy the same terrain, in Spiti
Himachal Pradesh·wildlife · hills
Two of the most iconic wildlife species of the Trans-Himalayan region—the elusive Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) and the majestic Himalayan Ibex (Capra sibirica)—in the rugged high-altitude terrain of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Result 4Norbulingka Institute displays an ornate Buddha statue and Thangka paintings, in Spiti
Himachal Pradesh·temple · hills
The interior of the Norbulingka Institute temple displays traditional Tibetan Buddhist art and sacred architecture.
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Result 6Children competing in an ice skating tournament at Kaza Rink in Spiti Valley
Himachal Pradesh·sport · snow
In Kaza, a lively ice skating competition is underway at the Kaza Ice Hockey Rink. Many children are seen actively participating, gliding across the ice with enthusiasm and energy.
Result 7His Holiness Dalai Lama arrives for Spiti Kalchakra, in long mountain convoy
Himachal Pradesh
His Holiness Dalai Lama reaches Key monastery for Kalachakra in Spiti, Himachal. The Kalachakra initiation process spans several days, with the first day being a preparation ceremony, followed by usually two or three days of actual empowerm…
Result 8Spiti in Himachal is not as celebrated as Ladakh, but is just as spectacular
Himachal Pradesh·hills · river
Movement of clouds in the clear blue sky and range of Himalayas which are snowy and greener valley with beautiful Chandra Taal lake in Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.
Result 9Mighty herd of tough Himalayan Ibex of Spiti Valley: males have cute beards!
Himachal Pradesh·hills · desert
A group of Himalayan ibex seen in the cold desert of the Trans-Himalaya, in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh.
Result 10Himalayan Giant Honeybee colonies hanging from rocky cliffs in Spiti valley
Himachal Pradesh·hills · wildlife
Rugged mountains of Spiti Valley—large colonies of the Himalayan Giant Honeybee (Apis laboriosa) nesting on a steep rocky cliff.
Result 11Dhankar Lake has all but dried up, despite monsoon rains: Spiti aerial view
Himachal Pradesh·river · lake
Dhankar Lake has all but dried up, despite monsoon rains: Spiti aerial view. One of Spiti Valley’s beautiful secret is the Dhankar Lake. Perched above the Dhankar village and Gompa, Dhankar Lake lies after a steep trek of 45 minutes.
Result 12Driving through Kaza's rugged desert landscape in the heart of Spiti Valley
Himachal Pradesh·hills · desert
This breathtaking footage captures a scenic drive through Kaza, the largest settlement in the remote Spiti Valley.
Result 13Young skaters at Kaza Ice Rink during winter sports event in Spiti Himachal
Himachal Pradesh·sport · snow
An ice skating competition is taking place at the Kaza Ice Hockey Rink in Spiti Valley. Children are actively participating, skating across the ice surface during the event.
Result 14Frozen Spiti River & Dhankar Village
Himachal Pradesh·snow · hills
Experience the raw beauty of the Himalayas with this breathtaking aerial view of Dhankar Monastery and village in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh.
Result 15Snow-covered mountains and Lalung village in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh·hills · village
Lalung is a high-altitude village in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by the region's dry mountain landscape. The settlement consists of traditional houses built with local materials and arranged along the sloping terrain.
Result 16Spiti Valley road journey through rocky mountains and high-altitude valleys
Himachal Pradesh·hills · highway
A journey through the rugged roads of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India, passes through rocky mountain terrain and high-altitude valleys.
Result 17Buddhists welcome His Holiness Dalai Lama at Kalachakra in Spiti, Himachal
Himachal Pradesh
Buddhist followers perform a welcome dance with khadas of silk scarves in their hands, with respect to His Holiness Dalai Lama during Kalachakra in Spiti, Himachal.
Result 18Himalayan Ibex - Ruler of Himalayan cliffs among snow and rugged mountains, in Spiti
Himachal Pradesh·hills · snow
So adept and sure footed are they on inch-wide cliffs, with thousand foot falls below, that none can beat an Ibex for comfortable walk along the cliffs, munching on dry grasses along the way...
Result 19Spiti, a land where faith is as deep as the river swift, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh·river · hills
Locked behind formidable mountain barriers connected by treacherous passes and narrow paths line inhospitable yet breathtakingly beautiful land.
Result 20Snow Leopard filmed napping at the edge of a steep cliff in the Himalayas, in Spiti
Himachal Pradesh·snow · wildlife
Camouflages in plain sight this trio of Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) are basking at the edge of a steep cliff.
Result 21Hikkim village with world's highest post office: aerial view from village, in Spiti
Himachal Pradesh·village · hills
Hikkim village with world's highest post office: aerial view from Spiti. Hikkim village claims to fame is that it has the highest post office in the world also recorded in the Limca Book of Records is the fact that Hikkim is the world's hig…
Result 22Dhankar village, drying lake and monastery in Spiti: fabulous aerial view
Himachal Pradesh·river
Result 23Van gets taken down by monsoon flood, is rescued and starts driving again, in Spiti
Himachal Pradesh·monsoon · river
What treacherous driving conditions for this rather urban Toyota Innova in the monsoon-time in the Spiti Himalaya, at Batal! A monsoon stream has taken down the MUV that sits right at the water's edge on a deadly bed of uneven rock, threate…
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