hills

birds · wildlife

Two Himalayan woodpecker species in their natural forest habitat. A Scaly-bellied Woodpecker (Picus squamatus) rests on a moss-covered tree while carefully preening its feathers, its olive-green plumage blending with the surrounding bark an…

Uttarakhand·hills · river

The Nainital Ropeway (Aerial Cable Car) operating above the scenic hill town of Nainital, Uttarakhand, India.

Uttarakhand·hills · festival

The vibrant atmosphere of the annual Bhadraj Mela is held on Bhadraj Hill near Mussoorie in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

Dehradun, Uttarakhand·temple · hills

A large crowd of devotees is visiting Bhadraj Temple, situated on the highest ridge of Bhadraj Hill near Mussoorie in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, India.

Uttarakhand·hills · flowers

A traditional farming practice in Agoda Village, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, where local mountain farmers store bundles of dried grass high in the forks of Japanese apricot or plum trees (Prunus mume).

Uttarakhand·flowers · village

An Apricot tree (Prunus armeniaca) in Agoda Village, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, is covered with tightly closed pink blossom buds in spring.

Ladakh·hills · aerial

A sweeping aerial view of Diskit Monastery (Diskit Gompa), the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in Nubra Valley, Ladakh, India.

hills · village

Skurbuchan village in the Sham Valley of Ladakh, India, during the spring apricot blossom season.

Leh, Ladakh·hills

The dramatic high-altitude landscapes of Ladakh, India, feature several of the region's most iconic landmarks.

Uttarakhand·forest · hills

The autumn colours of the Himalayan forest at Jabbarkhet, near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India.

Uttarakhand·flowers · hills

A colourful spring flower bed at Wildfilmsindia Jabbarkhet botanical arboretum near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India. The garden contains a mix of ornamental flowering plants growing in well-prepared soil under bright daylight.

Uttarakhand·hills · industry

Workers planting Tree Peonies on a terraced hillside at Jabbarkhet in the Himalayan region. Several people work together to prepare the planting beds, dig soil, and position young plants in carefully arranged rows.

Uttarakhand·highway · hills

A road clearance operation following a landslide on the Dehradun–Mussoorie Road near Jharipani, Doom Gaon, Christian Village, Uttarakhand, India.

Uttarakhand·monsoon · river

Flood damage along the Sahastradhara River in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. A swollen, sediment-laden river flows beneath a concrete bridge as landslide debris, large boulders, and eroded riverbanks line the valley.

hills · forest

This archival footage showcases the Deolo Tourist Lodge on Deolo Hill in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. The stone-built lodge overlooks sweeping views of the Eastern Himalayas, including the snow-capped Mt.

Uttarakhand·hills · river

The scenic landscape of Nainital, one of Uttarakhand's best-known hill stations in the Kumaon Himalayas.

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand·festival · dance

Harvest festival dance and Devta procession in Harsil, Uttarakhand Villagers celebrate a harvest festival in Harsil village near Gangotri, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, with vibrant Garhwali folk dances, devotional rituals, and a ceremo…

highway · architecture

Traffic moving beneath a pedestrian foot over bridge on a road in Delhi, India. The elevated walkway, painted in blue and white, spans a multi-lane roadway supported by concrete pillars.

festival · river

Maun Mela, a historic and unique folk festival celebrated in parts of Uttarakhand, India. Villager men walk along steep, rocky mountain trails toward the river to participate in the traditional community fishing event associated with the fe…

hills · highway

A scenic drive through the lush mountain landscapes of Sikkim, India. The road winds through dense Himalayan forests lined with tall coniferous trees and rich green vegetation.

Uttarakhand·lake · river

Gathering of fish at Naini Lake in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India. Thousands of fish crowd the water's surface, creating continuous ripples and churning movement as they compete for food.

hills · forest

The dried seed heads of Bidens pilosa growing in a Himalayan forest. The mature seed clusters display slender black, needle-like spikes that aid seed dispersal by attaching to passing animals and clothing.

hills · flowers

Two butterfly species exhibiting different natural behaviours in the same habitat. An Indian Red Admiral (Vanessa indica) is perched on a cluster of tiny white wildflowers, extending its proboscis to feed on nectar.