Uttarakhand

festival · village

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.

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.

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.

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.

monsoon · highway

Crushed vehicles and broken homes mark the horror of the June 2013 floods in Gangori Uttarakhand. A JCB Hitachi bull-dozer, crane, road-roller and cement mixer lie among the rubble of the day.

flowers · monsoon

A splendid natural scenery on the trek to Gidara and Dayara Bugyal from Barsu village in Uttarakashi district in Uttarakhand. Flowers are at full bloom in the meadows of these basins. Specially in the monsoon and post monsoon season.

hills · flowers

The lovely high altitude valley and meadows at Kiarkoti en route the pass of Lamkhaga that takes one into Himachal Pradesh.

forest · hills

Beautiful view of pine trees in a Himalayan mono-culture forest, with cones hanging off the branches.

village

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…

hills · village

Beauty of dawn in the Garhwal Himalayas, where the rising sun emerges from behind rugged mountain peaks and fills the landscape with golden light.

hills · aerial

High-altitude landscapes surrounding Dronagiri (Dunagiri) Peak, one of the prominent mountains of the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India.

hills · river

A striking view of Rudraprayag showcases the sacred confluence where the Mandakini and Alaknanda Rivers Meet. The rivers display beautiful emerald-green glacial waters, flowing together through the rugged Himalayan terrain.

festival · temple

Devotees are seated on stepped areas during the Bagwal Festival in Devidhura. The gathering takes place at the Barahi Temple, where participants assemble for traditional rituals.

festival · ceremony

Devotees participate in the stone-throwing ritual during the Bagwal Festival at Devidhura. The event is held at the Barahi Temple as part of long-standing regional traditions.

festival

A large crowd gathers at the Bagwal Festival in Devidhura on 23 August 2024. The festival grounds appear busy, with people spread across the open area and nearby structures.

hills · aerial

From the sky, Almora reveals its true character—a serene cantonment town resting gracefully on the ridges of the Himalayas.

flowers · forest

This footage captures the vibrant red blooms of Rhododendron trees (Rhododendron arboreum) emerging from lush green foliage in the forests of Uttarakhand.

hills · snow

This video captures the dramatic and awe-inspiring mountain landscapes of Gangotri Dham in Uttarakhand, showcasing the raw grandeur of the high-altitude Himalayas.

hills · snow

This breathtaking drone footage captures the majestic Pindari Glacier, one of the most celebrated glaciers of Uttarakhand, nestled deep within the Kumaon Himalayas.

hills · forest

A male Grey-winged Blackbird calls in its melodious voice in the Uttarakhand Himalaya. Normally a vociferous songster, here the Blackbird sits quietly in an Oak tree, and NOT in the mood to sing! The rich humus and fallen dry leaves on a fo…

forest · hills

A forest fire burns through wild forest in Uttarakhand, India, as forest officers and local residents work together to control it. Water pipes are used to douse flames while smoke spreads through the forested area.

monsoon · forest

Driving through the heart-land of Garhwal with its low and middle-altitude pine forests, with long lines of Sumos, Mahindra and Trax maxi-cabs and jeep taxis standing along the roads, due to landslides, rock falls and blocked / broken roads…