“Himalayas”

hills · snow

Check out virgin runs for skiing and snow-boarding in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh in India...

hills

A male Green-backed tit flies in, captured by us in low motion, to feed the chicks in its nest hole in an open exposed tree in a Himalayan glade.

snow · hills

Moving at a fast gallop is this Himalayan Red Fox, ever wary, present, watchful and alert, even hungry! On the look out for a quick snack at all times, and listening out for danger (even though it has few predators), its long bushy tail alw…

hills · temple

Maa Kali Temple in Malari, located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. The temple is characterized by its bright red walls, green corrugated metal roof, and numerous brass bells and red flags offered by devotees.

hills · aerial

The spectacular mountain town of Joshimath, also known as Jyotirmath, nestled on the steep slopes of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand.

hills · river

Feel the raw energy of Ramiyi Waterfalls in Rohru, Himachal Pradesh. The powerful white waterfall flows with force through lush green mountains, surrounded by fresh grass and vibrant vegetation.

hills · flowers

A multitude of flowering Rhododendron shrubs, of different species, light up the slopes of upper north Sikkim, in the month of June.

hills · snow

In cold late winter rain, this rare male Koklass Pheasant has found itself this overhang with moss, where he chooses to hide. But the location is not very effective, and the feathers of the bird get wet.

hills · livestock

The gorals are four species in the genus Nemorhaedus or Naemorhedus. They are small ungulates with a goat-like or antelope-like appearance.

hills · temple

Nothing symbolizes the uplift of Gondwanaland from below the sea to form the tall Himalayan mountains better than these fold mountains do! With the surface bereft of all vegetation here, it is possible to see the geographic build of the sub…

industry · hills

Workers in the process of constructing a hydro-power tunnel north of Uttarkashi, along the road to Gangotri and Harsil, close to the Din Garh and the Jaonli Garh.

Punjab·river · lake

Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, India is an artificial lake at the foothills of the Himalayas, the Shivalik hills. This 3 km² rainfed lake was created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream coming down from the Shivalik Hills.

Uttarakhand·hills · forest

Grey Bushchat female in the Himalaya, in Landour, Uttarakhand. The Grey Bush Chat (Saxicola ferreus) is a species of bird in the Muscicapidae family.

Nepal·hills

The Himalayas is a mountain range in Asia separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The Himalayan range is home to some of the planet's highest peaks, including the highest, Mount Everest.

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Morning Glory or Ipomea growing in the Himalaya, in the town of Gangtok, Sikkim, India. Ipomoea purpurea, the Purple, Tall, or Common Morning Glory, is a species in the genus Ipomoea, native to Mexico and Central America.

hills · river

A group of trekkers navigates a narrow, steep trail along a fast-flowing glacial river during the Rudragaira Trek. A local porter leads the group while carrying a large load strapped to his back, including supply bags and a sleeping mat.

hills · highway

Drive through the rugged high-altitude landscapes of Ladakh, India, filmed from inside a moving vehicle.

Uttarakhand·hills · forest

As dawn breaks over Jabarkhet, Mussoorie, the Himalayan landscape slowly awakens under the first light of day. Soft golden tones appear along the horizon, gradually illuminating forested ridgelines and distant mountain slopes.

hills · aerial

This aerial shot offers a sweeping view of Devprayag, one of the most sacred and visually striking confluences in the Indian Himalayas.

Uttarakhand·hills · temple

Madhyamaheshwar (or Madmaheshwar) in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India, The trek to the temple usually starts from Ransi village, covering around 24 km through scenic Himalayan trails.

hills · livestock

Immerse yourself in the peaceful beauty of the Kumaon Himalaya, where herds of sheep graze quietly in misty pastures on a slightly foggy day.

Uttarakhand·hills

Swargarohini is a mountain massif in the Bandarpunch Range of the Garhwal Himalaya. It lies in the Uttarkashi District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, west of the Gangotri group of peaks.

Uttarakhand·birds · hills

A Verditer Flycatcher on an Oak tree in Landour. Two Saint Bernard dogs (a puppy and a full grown dog) being walked in Landour, Uttarakhand, along with a Himalayan sheep dog - a Tibetan Mastiff.

flowers · hills

One of the most beautiful and characteristic species of Himalayan flora, the White Rhododendron is a common sight in the higher alpine shrubberies and forests throughout the Himalayas and well-distributed within our area.