Uttarakhand

Halmeti turn towards Agora, Uttranchal Uttarakhand formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India.

wildlife

Muntjac Deer (Muntiacus muntjac) / kakad, in the Corbett National Park in North India. Corbett National Park in Uttaranchal / Uttarakhand in North India.

hills · flowers

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.

village

A village in the plains of Uttarakhand, en route Choti Haldwani and in the region of Kashipur, Rudrapur and Kaladhungi, Uttarakhand state, India.

Driving from Roorkee to Dehra dun, one enters Rajaji National Park and sees a variety of fascinating ancient Shivalik hills... One also crosses the seasonal streams within the forest.

ceremony · temple

Travel to the Himalayan village of Lakhat near Chausar in Uttaranchal in North India. Images of the picturesque landscapes of the lower Himalayas with a cover of mist amongst the evergreen conifer trees and grassy slopes along the hillsides…

farmland · hills

An apple orchard is seen in Motidhar, featuring rows of fruit-bearing trees set across a hilly terrain. The orchard reflects agricultural practices typical of Himalayan regions, where apple cultivation is a key livelihood.

hills

One can see some hotels, restaurants and houses in the popular hill station of Auli. Auli is an important ski destination in the Himalayan mountains of Uttarakhand, India.

Uttarakhand·hills · forest

The picturesque valleys and mountains of Kumaon and Garhwal are bound with breathtaking natural beauty.

monsoon

In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami.

river · monsoon

Buildings crash into river Ganga as flood hits Uttarakhand. In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 20…

Shivling mountain in time lapse! The sun setting in time lapse mode, with shadows deepening on the inner ridges, above Gaumukh, in the Gangotri region, Uttarakhand, India.

river · monsoon

In June 2013, a multi-day cloudburst centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand caused devastating floods and landslides in the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami.

river · temple

See the damage done to the famous confluence at Devprayag, where the two mighty streams of the Ganga come together and officially form the Ganga or the Ganges river - the most famous and important river of South Asia! Whereas prior to the c…

river · lake

Dodital is a freshwater lake in Uttarakhand, India, situated at a height of 3,024 metres (9,921 ft). According to one of the popular legends Lord Ganesha chose this place as his abode. There is a temple devoted to Lord Ganesha here.

school · village

An Indian mother makes her children ready for their school at Beef Village in the hills of Uttarakhand.

flowers · snow

Wild flora on the Gidara trek in Uttarakhand. Dayara Bugyal along with its twin Gidara Bugyal is perhaps one of the most beautiful alpine meadows in India.

festival · music

Escape Festival of Naukuchiatal, Uttarakhand is an annual festival of Arts and Music. It's a three day escape into nature which is a diverse mix of creative expressions through contemporary music, photography, pottery, painting and other e…

river

Garhwal is the second division of Uttarakhand which is also called Dev Bhoomi or land of Gods. Garhwal is the source of Ganga and Yamuna river. The region is located in the Uttarakhand state of India.

village

Jatoli Village is located in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand. It is located at a height of roughly 2500 mts.

hills · temple

View of hills and valley on way to Yamunotri in Uttarakhand. And the river Yamuna is flowing through the Yamunotri hills.

festival · ceremony

Devotees in large number gather for the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra carrying the palanquin of the Goddess. Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is one of the festival in Uttarakhand which is famous globally.