Uttarakhand

highway · industry

A classic case of road building in the Himalaya causing landslides. Poorly planned and executed constructions frequently cause landslides and rockfalls in unstable and seismically active zones such as the Himalaya.

highway

Situated in one of the pristine parts of Dehradun known as the Rajpur Road, the Central Braille Press is the first press of its kind in India and one of the oldest braille presses in Asia.

wildlife · birds

The common buzzard, a bird of prey whose range covers most of Europe and extends into Asia. Over much of its range, it is resident year-round, but birds from the colder parts of the northern hemisphere typically migrate south for the northe…

festival · temple

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

festival · temple

Temporary accommodation for pilgrims who travelled for the Annapurna Yatra all the way from Agoda to Dodital. Annapurna temple, situated in world famous tourist spot Dodital opens its portals for the pilgrims.

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.

The high altitude meadows are abloom with Iris kemaonensis, even as spring is well on its way en route Kuari Pass, as one looks out from across the meadows above Auli, near Gorson buggyal or meadow.

Devidhura is in Champawat district of Uttarakhand. Devidhura has historical and religious significance. Famous Barahi Devi temple is situated here.

hills

Changing cloud formations over the forested hills of Uttarakhand, India. Dense white clouds and mist move rapidly across the dark green mountain ridges, at times covering the upper slopes and partially obscuring the hills.

hills · snow

Good stock footage of spring snow on the hills and meadows around Kharsali and Yamunotri in Garhwal, Uttarakhand. The Garhwal Himalayas are mountain ranges located in the state of Uttarakhand, India.

festival · ceremony

Devotees take a halt on the way to Nanda Devi during Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra in Uttarakhand. It is one such festival of Uttarakhand that is famous globally....

politics · river

People queued to exercise their voting right as woman displays her inked finger outside Voting booth at Lohaghat town in Champawat district Uttarakhand for Lok Sabha Election 2014, India.

festival · temple

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

monsoon · highway

Heavy rainfall and flood on July 16 and 17 resulted in floods that damaged National highway Roads and houses in the Uttarakhand.

monsoon

Kundilal, witness of Uttarakhand flood disaster speaks out. " I am resident of Talabagad in Agastyamuni and my name is Kundilal and my father's name is Pratilal. My sons are named Harish and Rajesh.

ceremony · village

Age-old tantrik rituals take place in the dead of night at the high Himalayan village of Lakhat in Uttarakhand, during an auspicious festive season.

wildlife · birds

A male Grey-winged Blackbird (Turdus boulboul) feeding among the branches of a wild Himalayan pear tree. Its glossy black plumage, pale grey wing panel, and pale grey-yellow bill are visible as it moves through the fruiting branches.

hills · snow

The snow-covered peaks of the Kedarnath Massif in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand as morning sunlight spreads across the mountain slopes.

hills · village

Chamba, a hill town in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India. Buildings are scattered among green trees and hillsides, with terraced farming visible across the surrounding landscape.

hills · snow

Auden's Col is a high-altitude mountain pass in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. The viewpoint from the summit ridge of Mt.

music · village

Agora Village, in Uttarakhand's Himalayan area, is hosting a traditional Jagrata Kirtan event.