“Himalayas”

Bhutan·hills · temple

Dochula Pass stands an hour and a half away from Thimphu, along a lovely Rhododendron and conifer forest (with trees festooned with orchids) and lies along the highway to central Bhutan, with a road leading to Punakha.

flowers · aerial

Each spring, the apricot orchards of Akchamal Village in Ladakh's Kargil district erupt into a spectacular display of pale pink and white blossoms.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · birds

a Black-headed Jay (Garrulus lanceolatus), also known as the Lanceolated Jay, perched on the branch of a conifer tree in the forests of Jabbarkhet, Uttarakhand, within the Himalayan foothills.

highway · hills

A vehicle recovery effort in the rugged landscape of Ladakh, India. A white Hyundai Creta appears to be stuck in muddy terrain while a grey Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is connected by a tow rope to assist in pulling the vehicle free.

aerial · hills

Mountainous landscapes of Arunachal Pradesh, one of India’s most ecologically rich and least explored Himalayan states.

Uttarakhand·forest · hills

Monsoon in the Himalaya: This video captures the lush, green landscape of Jabbarkhet in Mussoorie during the monsoon season.

temple · hills

The sacred Maa Rajeshwari Temple, an ancient and spiritually significant Himalayan shrine located in Ransi village near Ukhimath, in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.

hills · architecture

Discover the peaceful charm of the Macfarlane Memorial Church, located in Chotta Bhalukhop, Kalimpong, set amid a serene Himalayan village landscape.

birds · hills

What lovely Cambridge blue and delicate burgundy this Himalayan bird has, and a lovely voice too! A natter and upright bird of montane forests of the Himalaya. Male is dark blue above and orange below, with a dark face.

snow · river

The frozen mountain stands strong as the holy Hindu river Bhagirathi flow out of a snout in Gaumukh in Uttarakhand. Gomukh, the terminus or snout of the Gangotri Glacier, from where Bhagirathi river originates.

flowers · forest

Frangipani Vine is a stunning climbing plant, flowering profusely from May - July. The flowers deceptively resemble the Frangipani.

festival · river

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) is one of the most revered treks, known for its religious significance.

temple · river

Devotees carry palanquin of deity during Yamunotri Yatra in Uttarakhand. And devotees touching the palanquin seek blessings from the deity. Yamunotri is one of the Char Dham and it is also first place to visit in the Char Dham Circuit.

Yamunotri, Uttarakhand·river · temple

Hot water bubbling out at Yamunotri temple. This is where the main Yamuna stream comes out. There are a few shops set up near the temple which sell puja items and souvenirs. Fortunately, Yamunotri hasn't become an urban dump as yet...

river

The Yamuna, sometimes called Jamuna or Jamuna, is the largest tributary river of the Ganges (Ganga) in northern India.

Uttarakhand·temple · river

Yamunotri Temple is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3,291 metres (10,797 ft) in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.The temple is dedicated to Goddess Yamuna and has a black marble idol of the goddess.

river

The lives of children interconnected with Yamuna River in New Delhi. The Yamuna, sometimes called Jamuna or Jamuna, is the largest tributary river of the Ganges (Ganga) in northern India.

river

The Yamuna, sometimes called Jamuna or Jamuna, is the largest tributary river of the Ganges (Ganga) in northern India.

river

The Yamuna, sometimes called Jamuna or Jamuna, is the largest tributary river of the Ganges (Ganga) in northern India.

Uttarakhand·temple · river

Furious water of yamuna flowing from the glaciers of yamunotri and reaching the pilgrimage place making it the holiest shrine in hinduism.

hills

Himalayan spa resort - Yoga session by yog guru. This is a luxury destination spa in Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand, set in the Indian Himalayas.

Sikkim

Drive through the city of Gangtok in the Indian state of Sikkim. Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state located in the Himalayan mountains.

Uttarakhand·hills

Breathtaking views of the high Himalaya from Landour's hills and mountains. Landour, a small cantonment town contiguous with Mussoorie, is about 35 km (22 mi) from the city of Dehradun in the northern state of Uttarakhand in India.

hills

Himalayan Griffon Vultures circling overhead, taking advantage of thermals! Travel to the Himalayan village of Lakhat near Chausar in Uttaranchal in North India.