“Himalayas”

hills · snow

Superb views of the peaks of Nepal and Sikkim in India, with the summit of Kanchenjunga standing out, as seen from the air.

Nepal·snow · hills

Walking to Everest Base Camp, in the spring-time, through Sagarmatha National Park, when the beautiful middle Himalayan mountain landscape is covered in snow! The climbers (and even a pair of skittish yaks!) cross a suspension bridge over a…

Himachal Pradesh·hills · forest

Manali conjures visions of snow peaks, the serenity of vibrant green hills seeped in splendour, a land of breathtaking beauty crowned by the majestic Himalayas. Manali is one of the most magnificent hill resorts in the world.

snow · hills

Naturalists searching for Snow Leopard in the snow covered barren mountains of Ladakh, India. The snow leopard is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.

hills · snow

Ladakhi children playing in snow as a winter storm hits Ladakh, Kashmir, India. Ladakh "land of high passes" is a region of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir that extends from the Karakoram Range in the north to the main Great Himalay…

hills · snow

Ladakhi children playing in snow as a winter storm hits Ladakh, Kashmir, India. Ladakh "land of high passes" is a region of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir that extends from the Karakoram Range in the north to the main Great Himalay…

hills · snow

A group of wildlifer - trekkers trek over the iced-over mountains of Ladakh during their Snow Leopard expedition in Ladakh, India. The snow leopard is a large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central and South Asia.

Nepal·hills · snow

Plane taking off from Tribhuvan airport, Nepal, and heading towards Paro in Bhutan! The green valley around Kathmandu can be seen beyond the perimeter fencing of the Tribhuvan International airport.

snow · river

Winter snow beyond Yamunotri range in the Utarakhand's state of India. Situated amidst the Garhwal Himalayas, Yamunotri in the state of Uttarakhand is naturally bestowed with abundant beauty and charm.

snow · temple

Time lapse of Kedarnath town, Uttarakhand. The path leading towards Kedarnath temple is covered with snow. Kedarnath is a town located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and has gained importance because of Kedarnath Temple.

highway · forest

A winter landscape in Uttarakhand, India, where fresh snowfall has covered the forests of pine, deodar, and oak across the Himalayan slopes.

Uttarakhand·hills · snow

A group of adventurous trekkers makes its way along a snow-covered mountain trail in the scenic district of Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, one of the premier trekking destinations in the Indian Himalayas.

Himachal Pradesh·hills · aerial

Experience a breathtaking vintage shot of a Mesco Airlines helicopter taking off from Tabo Helipad amidst the stunning Spiti Valley.

snow · river

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

Nepal·snow

Mountaineers crossing a ravine. Located in the Himalayas Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain above sea level at 8,848 metres (29,029 ft).

Nepal·snow

Bridging the icy chasm of the Khumbu glacier, Everest. Deep crevasses criss-cross the icefall at Khumbu. Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) above sea level.

Nepal·snow

Ascending a steep couloir in evening light, with blue sky behind. Climbers ascend roped up. Climbers ascend a steep ice wall past the Khumbu icefall and glacier.

Uttarakhand·river · temple

IAF helicopter - Mi8 landing on a helipad built near Kedarnath temple. Whereas the devotees and workers wait for the chopper to land so that they can make their way through the tiring hills of Kedarnath.

Nepal·snow

Climbers negotiate spindrift and light powdery fresh snow as they descend a steep icewall, using crampons. They are roped up with the help of carabiners.

snow · hills

View of massive glacier with snow peaks of Ladakh as seen from an aeroplane's window. Ladakh is a region of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir that extends from the Karakoram Range in the north to the main Great Himalayas to the south,…

hills · snow

Driving on the snow covered roads of Ladakh in Kashmir, India. Ladakh is a region of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir that extends from the Karakoram Range in the north to the main Great Himalayas to the south, inhabited by people of…

hills · livestock

Bharals grazing in high himalayan mountains of Ladakh, Kashmir, India. The Bharal , also known as the Blue Sheep, is a high mountain sheep that is the primary prey of Snow Leopards.

snow

Yaks are synonymous to life at high altitudes, like in the Himalayas. The yaks are easy to spot – they can be up to two meters tall and up to a metric ton in weight.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · snow

A stunning view of a covey of Himalayan Snow Partridge, with clear vocalization. These were filmed around the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary's 's upper reaches near the Chaukhamba massif of peaks in the Uttarakhand Himalaya, at the beginning…