“Himalayas”

flowers · festival

Saussurea gossypiphora. According to Wikipedia: "Saussurea is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to cool temperate and arctic regions of Asia, Europe, and North America, with the highest divers…

festival · hills

During the Jeetu Bagdwal festival in the Garhwal Himalaya of Uttarakhand, participants gather for a traditional folk ritual accompanied by singing, dancing, and the rhythmic beats of the dhol and other percussion instruments.

hills · festival

During the Jeetu Bagdwal festival in the Garhwal Himalaya of Uttarakhand, participants gather for a traditional folk ritual accompanied by singing, dancing, and the rhythmic beats of the dhol and other percussion instruments.

Uttarakhand·hills · festival

Religious gatherings and cultural celebrations in the scenic Himalayan region of Dodital Lake and Agoda village in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.

Tungnath, Uttarakhand·hills · festival

This video captures devotees joyfully dancing during the Bhratra Festival in Sagar Village, located near the famous Tungnath Temple and Chopta in the Garhwal Himalayas.

festival · bazaar

The traditional Jaleb starts with pomp and show were the devotees play the traditional music instrument know as 'Thonkru', the procession takes place during the Mandi Mahashivratri every year.

temple · festival

Yamunotri is one of the Char Dham and it is also first place to visit in the Char Dham Circuit. Thousands of devotees visit the sacred shrine of Yamunotri temple, Uttarakhand.

temple · festival

Pilgrims on way to Yamunotri temple carrying palanquin of deities during Yamunotri Yatra in Uttarakhand. Yamunotri is one of the Char Dham and it is also first place to visit in the Char Dham Circuit.

temple · festival

Pilgrims seek blessings from Naag Devta during Yamunotri Yatra in Uttarakhand. Palanquin of Naag Devta is carried to Yamunotri temple by devotees.

Uttarakhand·festival · hills

Tourists, Mussoorie and Woodstock residents and locals chatting and catching up at Rokeby Highlands during the Big Gig Festival 2014.

hills · festival

During the Jeetu Bagdwal festival in the Garhwal Himalaya of Uttarakhand, villagers gather for a vibrant traditional ritual filled with folk songs, dancing, drumming and ceremonial performances.

hills · festival

Time-lapse captures the serene beauty of Sunderdunga, Jageshwar, and Almora in Uttarakhand, showcasing the majestic Himalayan landscape in its purest form.

Uttarakhand·hills · festival

"The Tetseo Sisters are the new cultural ambassadors of the North East with their "Li", breaking barriers and boundaries.

hills · festival

Hemis is an idyllic village in Ladakh, in Northern India . The town is just over 40 km southeast of the town of Leh. Hemis is home to the Hemis Gompa a pre- 11th century monastery that was re-established in 1672.

festival · hills

Hemis is an idyllic village in Ladakh, in Northern India . The town is just over 40 km southeast of the town of Leh. Hemis is home to the Hemis Gompa a pre- 11th century monastery that was re-established in 1672.

festival · village

The contrasting colors of the Naropa stupa and the world's largest thangka at Hemis village in the cold dry desert of Ladakh during the Naropa festival in 2018. Hemis is an idyllic village in Ladakh, in Northern India .

Uttarakhand·temple · festival

Pilgrims on way to Yamunotri temple carrying palanquin of deities Naag Devta and Yamuna Devi during Yamunotri Yatra in Uttarakhand. Yamunotri is one of the Char Dham and it is also first place to visit in the Char Dham Circuit.

temple · festival

Devotees offer prayer and seek blessings from the deity which is carried on palanquin by devotees during Yamunotri Yatra in Uttarakhand. Yamunotri is one of the Char Dham and it is also first place to visit in the Char Dham Circuit.

Himachal Pradesh·hills · festival

This is the 1st edition of the Himalayan Music Festival 2014 in Dharamshala organized by Ants Entertainment on 17th May 2014 at Great Himalayan Resort Bhagsunath, Himachal Pradesh to allow people to enjoy the genre of electronic dance music…

Himachal Pradesh·festival · hills

This is the 1st edition of the Himalayan Music Festival 2014 in Dharamshala organized by Ants Entertainment on 17th May 2014 at Great Himalayan Resort Bhagsunath, Himachal Pradesh to allow people to enjoy the genre of electronic dance music…

Himachal Pradesh·music · hills

This is the 1st edition of the Himalayan Music Festival 2014 in Dharamshala organized by Ants Entertainment on 17th May 2014 at Great Himalayan Resort Bhagsunath, Himachal Pradesh to allow people to enjoy the genre of electronic dance music…

bazaar · festival

Small town Indian kids enjoying what's on offer at the Shivratri mela - Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

music · bazaar

Palanquins of the deities are swayed to the drum beats and folk music to indicate the happiness of devotees during Mahashivratri Shoba Yatra at Mandi - Himachal Pradesh.

Uttarakhand·hills · festival

Captain Mohan Kohli speaks at Mussoorie Writers' Festival, he says, "Once we were there in the sanctuary things were moving very fast. Finally, we set up camp for 23,750 ft. and now we felt that we have all the equipment ready there.