lake

Uttarakhand·hills · river

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

wildlife · birds

An Indian Bush Lark (Mirafra erythroptera) resting undisturbed in a wetland habitat. The small, ground-dwelling songbird remains alert while blending almost perfectly with the surrounding soil, dry grasses, and natural 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.

Odisha·boats · river

A traditional wooden passenger ferry crossing the calm waters of Chilika Lake, Odisha, India. The small ferry is crowded with passengers as it steadily makes its way across the broad lake.

Rajasthan·lake · aerial

Bikaner, Rajasthan, India, highlighting the city's historic urban landscape, transportation network, and prominent landmarks.

lake · boats

Sweeping aerial footage captures the vast expanse of Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon in India, located in Odisha.

lake · industry

Maintenance of a concrete fish pond used for aquaculture. After draining the water, two workers manually remove accumulated mud, organic waste, and silt from the pond channel using hand tools.

wildlife · birds

An immature Bronze-winged Jacana stands carefully along a grassy ridge beside a wetland. The young bird displays softer brown plumage than adults and moves cautiously through its marshy habitat.

village · lake

A traditional community fishing activity in a shallow wetland in Odisha, India. Villagers are spread across the calm, vegetation-covered water, wading through the marsh while using large triangular hand nets to catch fish.

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand·temple · river

The Ganesh Temple located on the banks of Dodital Lake in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.

wildlife · birds

Migratory waterbirds swimming on the calm waters of Chilika Lake in Odisha, India. Chilika is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon and one of the most important wintering grounds for migratory birds in the Indian subcontinent.

river · hills

A religious ceremony at Dodital Lake in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. Devotees gather along the lakeshore to perform prayers and ritual observances at this high-altitude Himalayan pilgrimage site.

wildlife · birds

A small group of Little Grebes (Tachybaptus ruficollis), also known as dabchicks, resting on a mudflat or shallow sandbar within a calm waterbody.

Rajasthan·birds · wildlife

A peaceful wetland scene at Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur, Rajasthan, where a Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) and at least two Great Cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo) rest on a dense patch of aquatic vegetation.

Odisha·wildlife · birds

A diverse congregation of waterbirds and waders is seen resting and foraging along a grassy wetland embankment in Puri, Odisha.

Odisha·wildlife · birds

A picturesque scene unfolds at Chilika Lake, Odisha, where traditional fishing practices coexist with rich wetland biodiversity.

lake · boats

Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and one of India's most important wetland ecosystems. Located in Odisha, Chilika is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and thriving eco-tourism activities.

Odisha·wildlife · birds

Chilika Lake, Odisha, India's largest brackish water lagoon and one of Asia's most important wetland ecosystems.

lake · farmland

A vast network of rectangular ponds located on the outskirts of Chilika Lake in Odisha, India.