“Himalayas”

wildlife · birds

Painted stork preening on a tree, Painted storks are known to be wetland bird. They immerse half of their beak to catch small fishes. The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a large wading bird in the stork family.

Assam·forest · wildlife

Kaziranga : a world-famous rhino sanctuary Kaziranga National Park is a national park in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of the state of Assam, India.

wildlife · forest

Rhinoceros seen early in early morning mist in the grasslands of Kaziranga National Park, Assam.

West Bengal·ceremony · river

At the end of six days, the idol is taken for immersion in a procession amid loud chants of 'Bolo Durga mai-ki jai' (glory be to Mother Durga') and 'aashchhe bochhor abar hobe' ('it will happen again next year') and drumbeats to the river o…

West Bengal·ceremony · highway

At the end of six days, the idol is taken for immersion in a procession amid loud chants of 'Bolo Durga mai-ki jai' (glory be to Mother Durga') and 'aashchhe bochhor abar hobe' ('it will happen again next year') and drumbeats to the river o…

festival

Group of men after the completion of Tarpana and Bel Baran head back to the panchayat ghar in Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi. They move in a procession to complete the Kalash Yatra while they carry Kalash on their head.

ceremony · festival

The festival is celebrated by worshipping Goddess Durga who symbolizes positive energy, known as the divine force, and feminine power that is used against the negative forces of the evil. She protects her devotees from these evil forces.

Uttar Pradesh·river

Every year millions of people take holy bath at Ganga river to wash away all sins and attain moksha. The Ganges , also Ganga, is a trans-boundary river of Asia which flows through the nations of India and Bangladesh.

Uttarakhand·river

The Kali river or River Sharda / Sarda originates from the Greater Himalaya at Kalapaani at an altitude of 3600 m, in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India.The river is named after the Goddess Kālī whose temple is situated in Kalap…

Uttarakhand·river · festival

People bathe on the ghats of river Ganga in Haridwar. Damru or damroo, hand crafted mirrors, flowers, bangles, etc being sold at a market. Mouth watering foods like kachori, jalebi, bread pakoras, gulab jamuns, being displayed at a shop.

West Bengal·river

Parveez Arshad Hussain, Manager of Glenburn Tea Estate speaks about how the best Darjeeling tea is made.

West Bengal·hills

See a fantastic model of the Himalaya, with the Tibetan plateau to the north. Mark out the Potala Palace and other important features of Tibet.

architecture

Orchids on a road-side tree and views of one of the highest bridges in the world - the Rang Rang khola bridge en route Mangan in central north Sikkim, India.

Himachal Pradesh·river · hills

Barren mountains of Sarchu, Baralachala pass, Tsarap River, view of a village from Tooh valley, Jispa valley and many other natural one can witness en route Leh, Ladakh.

Himachal Pradesh·hills · forest

Clouds move in fast motion over the hills of Dharamshala, mostly covered with cedar forest in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh, India. Dharamshala is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Spiti, Himachal Pradesh·temple · ceremony

Colourful prayer flags flutter in the complex of Tabo monastery in Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. See the Barron Himalaya in the background.

Himachal Pradesh·temple · river

A view of lush green Himalaya in Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh. See a waterfall at a distance. See the Manu temple in old Manali. Driving through the narrow streets of a village in Manali.

forest · hills

An amazing aerial from Jhatingri, in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Mandi is a combination of spiritual and adventurous place.

hills · snow

View of snow covered barren mountains in Ladakh, 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…

Ladakh·hills

HImalayan mountains stand strong and protecting Leh Ladakh, 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 peopl…

hills · snow

Tourists driving through a snow covered road on a mountain pass in the background in Ladakh, Kashmir, India. Tourists walking on snow covered roads of Ladakh, Kashmir, India.

Himachal Pradesh·village · architecture

A man crosses the highest bridge in the world. He is fully covered from top to bottom in winter clothes. Chicham bridge stands high amidst the snow-capped mountains of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh.

Nepal·politics

Are they just playing or is this man teaching a trio of kids martial arts and karate kicks? Caught across the roof-tops in Kathmandu... A true slice of life! Funny martial arts practice session in Nepal.

hills

West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation's fourth-most populous. It is also the seventh-most populous sub-national entity in the world, with over 91 million inhabitants.