“Himalayas”

flowers · hills

Ox-eye daisies run wild in our hill-station! Daisies are those bright, long lasting, ever blooming perennial plants that every gardener loves.

river · temple

Glimpses of the Himalayan peaks from Gangotri in the winters. At the beginning of winter, the idol at Gangotri temple is moved down, in a procession, to a lower village temple, near Mukhba.

flowers · industry

Wild Peonis growing on the road between Joshimath and Auli, in Uttarakhand, India. A tall, almost shrubby plant that attracts attention by way of its large showy white or pinkish flowers with deep yellow stamens and large deeply-cut leaves.…

wildlife · birds

The White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) is a small passerine bird in the wagtail family Motacillidae, which also includes the pipits and longclaws. This species breeds in much of Europe and Asia and parts of north Africa.

snow · hills

An avalanche (also called a snowslide or snowslip) is a rapid flow of snow down a sloping surface.

Jammu and Kashmir·hills

Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. It is situated mostly in the Himalayan mountains.

Himachal Pradesh·hills · highway

Narrow zigzag roads of Spiti valley, jeep supplies villages in deep winter snowpack, in trans Himalaya Driving in a Himalayan winter: A village road snakes through a snowy landscape in winter-time Spiti's mountains, leading to high altitude…

birds · wildlife

The Blue-throated Barbet (Psilopogon asiaticus) is a colourful species commonly found in the forests and wooded areas of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

Landour, Uttarakhand·hills · forest

A Himalayan Goral eats Quercus Oak leaves in the hills of Uttarakhand, at 7200 feet altitude at the Wilderness Orchard and botanical gardens near Landour.

snow · hills

Heli-skiing is off-trail, downhill skiing that is accessed by a helicopter, as opposed to a ski lift.

flowers

Snowdrop flower bulbs or Galanthus are grown in both cold winter regions and moderate winters but keep in mind they truly dislike warm winters.

Uttarakhand·hills · monsoon

Trekkers have a deep snowpack pit stop for rest while climbing atop Kalindi Khal, at near 20K feet altitude Walking in near white out conditions, with no visibility en route Kalindi Khal pass between Gangotri and Badrinath valleys.

flowers

Cosmos is a genus, with the same common name of Cosmos, of about 20--26 species of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Cosmos are herbaceous perennial plants growing 0.3--2 m (1 ft 0 in--6 ft 7 in) tall.

Uttarakhand·river · hills

Panoramic view of Rishiskesh, Uttarakhand. River Ganga follows through and a closer look at Parmarth Ghat. A revered region of radical religion, Rishikesh translates to 'Lord of the Senses'.

Jammu and Kashmir·river · hills

The Lidder River or Liddar River, is a 73 kilometer long river in the Kashmir region of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

river · temple

At the beginning of winter, the idol at Gangotri temple is moved down, in a procession, to a lower village temple, near Mukhba.

temple · river

At the beginning of winter, the idol at Gangotri temple is moved down, in a procession, to a lower village temple, near Mukhba.

Uttarakhand·birds · wildlife

A Scarlet Minivet in Landour. The scientific name of this bird is Pericrocotus flammeus. It is the size of a Bulbul and is about 20 centimeters long. This bird lives in deciduous, mixed and evergreen forests, in the plains and hills.

industry

Arisaema is a large and diverse genus of the flowering plant family Araceae. The largest concentration of species is in China and Japan, with other species native other parts of southern Asia as well as eastern and central Africa, Mexico an…

Uttarakhand·hills · school

Dedicated in October 2003, Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education and Environmental Study was built to extend Woodstock's curriculum and provide a facility and programme where others can learn about the Himalayas.

Uttarakhand·hills · school

Dedicated in October 2003, Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education and Environmental Study was built to extend Woodstock's curriculum and provide a facility and programme where others can learn about the Himalayas.

hills

Apricot and poplar trees in the Kashmir autumn, with a cold water stream flowing below. Autumn colours at their best! Yes - India has a fall season, too, especially high up in the Himalaya and trans-Himalaya such as Ladakh in Kashmir state,…

hills · snow

Winter scene in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, where continuous snowfall blankets the landscape in fresh snow.

Tehri, Uttarakhand·festival · river

During Maun Mela in Tehri Garhwal and nearby regions like Jaunsar and Rawai, villagers gather in flowing rivers for a unique traditional fishing practice.