Uttarakhand

hills · aerial

Kaladhungi and Kumaon lakes region aerial journey of lower Uttarakhand Himalaya. The slippery, narrow road winding up from the last foothill town of Kathgodam to the upper Kumaon hills is hardly the motoring equivalent of a walk in the park…

farmland

Rajma beans sprout and start to grow into climbing vines in the fields at wildfilmsindia Motidhar estate in Uttarakhand. We planted them in June 2021 and in July 2021, they have nicely sprouted and are preparing to start climbing as well.

Helicopter tourism is taking off in Uttarakhand, and the Sahastradhara heli-port is aiding in tourism flights for the Char Dham yatra as well as chopper joy rides. Colourful helicopters in the sky up high | Aviation industry in India

river · village

People gather to celebrate Maund Mela 2014 which is also known as Fish killing Festival. Villagers standing in the middle of the river are ready with their fishing nets to catch fish.

hills · flowers

Himalayan Heather is a small branched tufted shrub which can grow to a foot high. Many stems are clustered together in parallel.

birds · hills

Does this owl look comical or threatening as it puffs out its white throat feathers, and calls out its typical toot-toottoot-toot four note call, across the hills of Garhwal? This is the smallest owl in the world, and quite our favourite on…

river

monsoon · hills

An after storm cloudy monsoon view from the middle Himalaya, looking down to the plains of north India.

hills · monsoon

After crossing the Shweta glacier, one gets down the Raj Parav glacier on the other side of Kalindi Khal.

festival · temple

In the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in India, a dangerous festival of stone pelting is organized annually now done with fruits. Outside of this region, to the rest of the world, this festival would seem bizarre.

festival · ceremony

Devotees on trek to Nanda Devi. Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra is a festival that stretches for whole three weeks. It is one such Uttarakhand festival that is globally famous.

Uttarakhand·politics · old town

Republic Day is the name of a holiday in several countries to commemorate the day when they became republics.

hills

A wide-angle view of a Himalayan mountain valley in Uttarakhand, India, as altocumulus clouds drift steadily across the sky. Low clouds and mist rise through the centre of the valley, moving between densely forested mountain ridges.

hills · highway

A mountain road in the Niti Valley with a green roadside sign directing travellers toward Farkiya, a remote high-altitude village in the Himalayan region.

hills · festival

This timelapse captures the serene and majestic beauty of Dodital, located near Gangotri Dham in Uttarakhand.

village · hills

A glimpse into traditional sheep wool shearing in Harsil, Uttarakhand, where local men carefully remove thick wool from sheep using time-honored techniques.

river

Navigating the pristine waters amidst breathtaking mountain scenery. The river flows swiftly, framed by rugged peaks and lush greenery, creating a perfect setting for adventure and nature enthusiasts.

temple · hills

This video captures the vibrant atmosphere of the Gangotri Temple market in Uttarakhand. Stalls display a variety of devotional items, including moti (pearl) garlands, rudraksh malas, and other religious offerings commonly purchased by pilg…

farmland

Bountiful harvest: Bright red apples ripe on the tree in an Uttarakhand orchard

hills · flowers

Take a flight of fancy over the middle Himalayan forests protected by wildfilmsindia. This wild Cherry or padum tree grows within the protected zone in Uttarakhand.

temple · hills

The pujari seems to be making chandan or sandalwood paste on a stone slab outside the Madhyamaheshwar Temple in the Uttarakhand Himalaya, with a backdrop of solar panels.

temple · river

Traveling to Ramnagar from Garjia Devi Temple in Uttarakhand. Garjiya Devi Temple is a noted Devi temple located in the Garjiya village near Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, India, on the outskirts of the Corbett National Park.[1] It is a sacred Shak…