hills

village · festival

Villagers in pink dress run forward to throw stones at Bagwal festival, Devidhura Champawat Uttarakhand. When one village stones another! Team orange.

Jammu and Kashmir·hills · old town

A Kashmiri man shares his perspective on the everyday living situation in the Kashmir Valley, describing the realities faced by families and communities.

wildlife · hills

Two Spotted Forktails (Enicurus maculatus) are seen actively searching for food along a clear forest stream in the Himalayan region.

Jammu and Kashmir·hills · old town

A Kashmiri man shares his personal perspective on everyday life in the Kashmir Valley, reflecting on social conditions, employment opportunities, tourism dependency, education, and the aspirations of local youth.

Jammu and Kashmir·hills · old town

A Kashmiri man shares his perspective on the social, economic, and daily life conditions of people living in the Kashmir Valley.

Uttarakhand·flowers · hills

Magnolia × soulangeana, the saucer magnolia or sometimes the tulip tree, is a hybrid flowering plant in the genus Magnolia and family Magnoliaceae.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · birds

A female Grey Bushchat (Saxicola ferreus), a small songbird frequently found in the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Appearance: Females are generally brown with a rufous-colored tail and a distinct, faded head pattern.

flowers · hills

Plum Blossom (Prunus mume) trees bloom beautifully in a serene Himalayan garden, displaying delicate pink and white flowers beneath a clear blue sky.

hills · forest

Wisteria (Wisteria spp.) is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the legume family Fabaceae (Leguminosae).

Uttarakhand·hills · forest

A Himalayan Queen Fritillary (Issoria issaea) rests delicately among the wild vegetation of Jabarkhet Nature Reserve in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

Ladakh·hills · lake

A tourist shares his experience exploring the dramatic terrain of Ladakh, describing it as a land of high passes, vast valleys, and surreal landscapes.

hills · ceremony

Hari Singh shares his insights about the significance of Gompa monasteries in Ladakh, explaining their spiritual, cultural, and architectural importance in the Himalayan region.

Himachal Pradesh·hills · highway

A tourist lady from Austria describes her unforgettable experience exploring the diverse landscapes of Himachal Pradesh.

hills · snow

A book author discusses the historical, geographical, and environmental importance of the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand.

highway · hills

An old man narrates his unforgettable driving expedition across some of India’s most dramatic and diverse landscapes.

Leh, Ladakh·hills · river

Tourists share their awe and excitement while exploring the dramatic landscapes of the Ladakh Himalayas.

river · hills

A man wearing a life-saving jacket speaks about the essential rules and safety protocols of river rafting in Gangotri, one of the most sacred and ecologically sensitive regions of Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand·hills · ceremony

At the magnificent Mindrolling Monastery in Dehradun, spiritual grandeur meets architectural brilliance. The towering statue of Guru Padmasambhava radiates divine calm within the Buddha Temple, its golden hues glowing under soft light.

wildlife · hills

In this engaging interview, a tourist shares his experiences exploring Ladakh and the surrounding Himalayan regions, highlighting encounters with nature, wildlife, and adventure activities.

hills · river

A tourist shares their experience exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Ladakh, the high-altitude region of the Indian Himalayas.

Arunachal Pradesh·old town · village

In this interview, a man discusses the unique culture, traditions, and way of life of the Apatani tribe, Asia’s largest tribal community, centered in Hong Village.

hills · wildlife

In the vast high-altitude plains of Changthang, Ladakh, a loose herd of Ovis ammon hodgsoni—commonly known as Tibetan argali—moves steadily across a steep, arid slope.

Sikkim·ceremony · hills

This rare old footage captures the serene atmosphere of Karma Shri Nalanda Institute, located in Gangtok, East District of Sikkim.