“monsoon”

Uttarakhand·forest · flowers

After the monsoon rains have hit the hills, what were once bare tree trunks just a few weeks before are now festooned with a profusion of fern species. This is a particularly productive Oak tree in Landour, Mussoorie.

forest · river

A dry riverbed meandering through a dense forest landscape in Assam, India. The light-colored sandy and silty channel indicates a seasonal watercourse that carries significant flow during the monsoon period.

Madhya Pradesh·wildlife · forest

Pandav falls at Panna. Pandav falls is about 34 Km from Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, just beyond Panna. Pandav Falls is a lovely mid-forest falls with forest greenery and rocks all around.

forest

A fascinating trio of wild edible mushrooms captured in their natural charm. The cauliflower mushroom (Sparassis crispa), a prized wild edible species, stands out with its intricate, coral-like folds and creamy texture, often emerging near…

river · forest

The first days of 16 mm colour film, from the pre-Independence era, with a monsoon water lake, an elephant walking up a forest stream-bed, a trout stream in the western Himalaya and other footage elements from the collection of a British fo…

Uttarakhand·forest · monsoon

In this video, a clear sky after a rainy day makes the forest look lush green and full of life. The moss on the bark of trees is still moist and the ferns hang in the shades of brown and green.

livestock · ceremony

Maldharis are nomadic tribal herdsmen who live in the Gujarat state of India. The literal meaning of Maldhari is "owner of animal stock".

forest

The Mangar forest has been in news due to all the encroachments and private developments inside the pristine forest. We drove to the lush forest in monsoon to see what all there is to lose.

Madhya Pradesh·wildlife · forest

Dhunduwa point is famous in Panna National Park as it has a very deep mysterious ravines that goes down deep into the forest below and is also a home for many prey birds.

farmland · snow

Did you know of a Goa of rice fields, coconut groves, mangroves, streams and much verdant profusion? The red lateritic soil can be still be seen around the villages but those rice fields certainly have a lot of water profusion from the stre…

wildlife · river

What an onerous responsibility to entrust to a faithful elephant - that of retrieving the dead body of its compatriot... A sad tale of two elephants.

Panna, Madhya Pradesh·forest · river

Pandav falls is about 34 Km from Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, just beyond Panna. Pandav Falls is a lovely mid-forest falls with forest greenery and rocks all around. During the monsoon months, the water is a deep brown in colour.

Uttarakhand·hills · flowers

Cherry Blossoms in the Himalayas are no less spectacular than the famed displays of Japanese sakura, though here the magic unfolds in autumn.

Madhya Pradesh·forest · river

A mesmerising view of water gushing down from a fall badgering the rocks in a below it eventually forming a lagoon.

wildlife · forest

Anuraag Trikha and the early days (early 1990's) Wilderness Films India crew in the heart of Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, on a filming recce in the very early days! This is the exact spot where a subsequent monsoon flood took place, dr…

Uttarakhand·forest · monsoon

An Asian tramp snail (or a closely related species) observed in the moist understory of Jabbarkhet, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. This land snail is a type of gastropod mollusk characterized by its spiral shell and moist, slimy skin.

Uttarakhand·forest · monsoon

This video shows a leech (जोंक / Jonk) found in Jabarkhet, Mussoorie, moving across muddy ground and wet stones in a moist forest environment.

monsoon · forest

Here is a cute passerine searching for its lunch, in Ladour. We introduce you the Cape white-eye. The Cape white-eye feeds mainly on insects, but also soft fleshy flowers, nectar, fruit and small grains.

Madhya Pradesh·forest · river

Panna, a district lying on the north-east region in the state of Madhya Pradesh, sits on active diamond mines and is surrounded by rolling meadows with evergreen trees, colourful rocks, hills and breathtaking waterfalls.

hills · highway

Experience the thrill and serenity of night driving in Meghalaya, one of Northeast India’s most scenic hill states. As darkness settles over the rolling hills and deep valleys, the winding mountain roads take on a mysterious charm.

hills · forest

In the mountains of Motidhar, an ancient oak tree stands tall—its trunk weathered, its bark textured with years of monsoon winds and winter frost.

Madhya Pradesh·forest · river

Mahatma Prannath Ji mandir was built in 1692 and has Muslim and Hindu architectural styles in its domes and lotus formations. The domes of the temple are made of marble. It consists of 8 small domes and 1 big dome in the center.

forest · hills

Oak forests in the middle Himalaya bind and retain moisture in the soil, as they prevent the rapid run-off of monsoon and unseasonal rains. They feed water into springs and recharge ground aquifers as well.

highway · hills

The Himalayan range is unstable, young and growing, so landslides are a frequent occurrence, especially during the monsoon season when water percolates the bedrock and lubricates it.