Uttarakhand

hills

The beautiful meadows of Dayara Buggyal make for an ideal camping ground, high in the Himalaya of Uttarakhand at an altitude over 3000 metres above sea level.

Jaunsari homes are built on pillars and employ an ingenious technique involving both wood and cemented structures stacked one over the other in building the walls, which keeps the house earthquake proof and also cool during summer and warm…

temple

Champawat is located 175 kilometer away from Tanakpur. Champawat is a historical place in Uttarakhand which is used to be the capital of Chand Rulers. Champawat is famous for its ancient temples. Ancient Baleshwar Temple in Champawat.

hills · forest

A beautiful scenic view of the beautiful God's land, Uttarakhand. A hilly state with small cosy cottages beautifully sitting on the hills surrounded by the freshness of trees and flowers and breathtaking mountains.

festival · ceremony

Devotees on way to Nanda Devi. One can see trek passing by the hills during Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra in Uttarakhand, India. The three-week-long Nanda Devi Raj Jat is a pilgrimage and festival of Uttarakhand in India.

festival · ceremony

Devotees on way to Nanda Devi. One can see devotees take halt and set up tent during Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra in Uttarakhand. The three-week-long Nanda Devi Raj Jat is a pilgrimage and festival of Uttarakhand in India.

festival · village

Villagers walking down the hills to take part and witness in Maund Mela or fish killing festival which take place every year at Aglar river in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India.

fort · farmland

The war memorial stands in the battle field of Khalanga. It is a testimony of valour indomitable courage, highest fighting spirit and supreme sacrifice of Gorkha soldiers, women and children in the battle field of Khalanga during Oct/Nov 18…

river · temple

Walking down the wet streets of Lohaghat market in Champawat district of Uttarakhand. Lohaghat is a town and a nagar panchayat in Champawat district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This is a hill station with many tourist spots around.

ceremony · festival

Groom's female relatives in traditional attire, wearing 'rangwali pichaura dancing in baraat during a Kumaoni wedding in a village of Uttarakhand... 'Rangwali pichaura' is worn by the groom's mother and his female relatives.

ceremony · dance

Kumaoni women gathered for the mehendi ceremony of a groom and dancing to the devotional songs as a ritual of Kumaoni wedding in Uttarakhand.

hills · birds

A hill White-cheeked Bulbul sits atop a shrub at the government nursery atop a hill in Chakrata district, Uttarakhand. Deodar trees frame an evening sky while the agricultural fields around lie barren between planting seasons.

hills

Uttarakhand , formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the "Land of the Gods" due to the many holy Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state.

snow · wildlife

The Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota) is a species of bird in the Columbidae family. The Snow Pigeon has a blackish head contrasting with white neck collar and white underparts shading into ashy on the abdomen.

snow · wildlife

The Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota) is a species of bird in the Columbidae family. The Snow Pigeon has a blackish head contrasting with white neck collar and white underparts shading into ashy on the abdomen.

temple · festival

Uttarakhand, the land known for its sanctity and religious fervor, is a cauldron of religious festivity.

temple · festival

Uttarakhand, the land known for its sanctity and religious fervor, is a cauldron of religious festivity.

temple · festival

Uttarakhand, the land known for its sanctity and religious fervor, is a cauldron of religious festivity.

temple · festival

Uttarakhand, the land known for its sanctity and religious fervor, is a cauldron of religious festivity.

river · temple

As the people walk down the hills, sights like this are common as the dry winters start in and around the Garhwal valley.

river · temple

Spectacular winter sunsets in Garhwal are common the region of Gangotri in Uttarakhand. At the beginning of winter, the idol at Gangotri temple is moved down, in a procession, to a lower village temple, near Mukhba.

monsoon · village

Drive through Tilwara Village of Uttarakhand. Heavy rainfall and flood on July 16 and 17 resulted in floods that damaged National highway No. 58 in the Uttarakhand.