Uttarakhand — Clipahoy

Snake Plant or Arisaema fruit and seed pods look like this - a prominent deep red, in Uttarakhand

industry

The intriguing seed pods of the Snake plant of the Western Himalaya turn from green to red and then almost black before they dry up and turn to seed, ready for dispersal.

Kauri Pass Peak view: Uttarakhand's Kamet, Mana, Abi Gamin, Hathi and Ghori Parbat

hills

Winter Kuari Pass trek is among the most scenic excursions that you will ever take through the Himalayan Mountains. The mountain pass is located in the Garhwal region of the state of Uttarakhand.

Ancient Shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva at Baghnath temple, Bageshwar, in Uttarakhand

temple

Baghnath that literally suggests the ‘Tiger Lord’ is a temple after which the Bagheswar city is named.

Colourful umbrellas as people brave the cold and rain to watch the Bagwal festival, in Uttarakhand

festival · monsoon

Amidst heavy downpour, devotees gather outside the Maa Barahi Devi Temple in Devidhura, Uttarakhand. The participants of the festival shout and jump in anticipation of the action to follow.

Removing wires from electric post, to install heavy duty cables in Indian Himalaya, in Uttarakhand

hills

Electrical department workers install an 11 KVA electric line by climbing atop electric poles to de-instal the older cabling and connect fresh heavy duty electric cabling in order to provide reliable and high wattage power to wealthy Mumbai…

Gangotri Dham: Men Shaking Palanquin of Goddess and then Taking it into the Temple, in Uttarakhand

temple · river

One of the most sacred destinations to salvation and redemption, the Uttarakhand Char Dham Yatra is meant for the holy devotees round the world.

Tree Peony in our mountain gardens, in Uttarakhand

hills · flowers

A Tree Peony blooming in the Himalayan middle hills presents a striking contrast against cool mountain air and layered hill landscapes.

Jatoli Village Bageshwar Uttarakhand is beautifully showcased in this aerial view

hills · aerial

Jatoli Village, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand is beautifully showcased in this aerial view, revealing a pristine river winding through a lush, green Himalayan valley.

Yellow-throated marten encounter leaves a Barking Deer Fawn limping toward safety, in Uttarakhand

wildlife · forest

This tense wildlife sequence from a forest in Uttarakhand captures a rare moment as a Yellow-throated Marten (Martes flavigula) attempts to attack a young fawn (Cervidae sp.).

Airavat Cave is known for its unique rock formations, Jageshwar Dham, Uttarakhand

The Airavat Cave is located near Jageshwar Dham in Uttarakhand and is known for its unique rock formations resembling the divine elephant Airavat.

Women perform Hindu Vat Savitri Puja at Baijnath Temple in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand

ceremony · temple

A pandit pujari heads the ceremony while the women in their bridal finery attend, and also circle the Ficus / banyan tree, and tie threads around the trunk, in order to marry it! The women all wear giant nath or nose rings from the Kumaon…

Sky painted in multiple layers of colour, in Uttarakhand

The art of nature in full display in the evening skies of Landour, Uttarakhand. The horizon and cloud painted in multiple shades of red, orange and yellow.

Bull-dozer repairs road, truck falls into gorge and creates Himalayan traffic jam, in Uttarakhand

highway · hills

The villagers in some parts of Garhwal in Uttarakhand call this device a 'guldoba' for it repairs roads, pushes aside masses of stone, rubble and muddy soil.

Himalayan conservation zone: Wilderness Orchard wildlife sanctuary in Uttarakhand

Banderpunch White Peak and Garhwal range as seen from high altitude Dayara meadow, in Uttarakhand

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The sharp-toothed peak jutting out behind the larger White Peak of Banderpunch Main, is actually higher, at 20, 956 feet, and is known as Black Peak or Kalanag.

Valley of Morena overlooking 'Cirrostratus' shaped clouds on a clear sky, in Uttarakhand

hills · aerial

Lush green forest in the valley of Morena, Uttarakhand as seen aerially with formations of 'Cirrostratus' shaped clouds on a clear sky during daylight.

What birds see while flying over Champawat valley in Uttarakhand

hills · highway

See a lovely stream meander along a busy road that is experiencing a traffic jam with two yellow school buses waiting to cross a series of taxis and local cars and jeep-taxis.

There were once seven lakes, now perished, in Uttarakhand

village · lake

Near Dharali village, a group of 7 lakes can be found. Half of which no more exists. The place is hence called 'Saat Taal'. It's a great camping site for hikers of Dharali winter trek.

Bearded Iris flowering at Wilderness Orchard and botanical gardens in Uttarakhand

farmland · flowers

The flowering of the Bearded Iris is at its peak at the Wilderness Orchard and botanical gardens in Uttarakhand. The summer sun, sufficient water and good soil are what work best for these Irises...

Aesculus or Himalayan Horse Chestnut flowering brilliantly in the middle Himalaya, in Uttarakhand

hills · flowers

Spring-time brings with it a profusion of Himalayan butterflies and flowers. These Great Blackvein butterflies flit around the profuse blossoms on this Aesculus indica tree in Uttarakhand.

Rudraprayag region after the Uttarakhand Floods: concrete slabs fall to the 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.

Uttarakhand village gets marooned as floods wash away all roads and access points

village · monsoon

A community gathers to watch the power of nature as they see their village/their home washed away by the devastating floods of 2013.

High cliff face with waterfall en route monsoont Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand

hills · river

On the steep wet walking track on the trek up to the Bhyundar valley in Uttarakhand, the clouds hang low and the waterfalls cascade down to the valley from high ridges above.