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- The Dwarahat Group of Temples in StoneIn the quiet hills of Almora district, Dwarahat preserves a remarkable collection of early medieval shrines. Built largely from local stone, these temples show…
- Pithoragarh Fort at Sunset: A View Over the Kali ValleyPithoragarh Fort stands above the Kumaon town of Pithoragarh, where mountain ridges, terraced slopes and distant Himalayan ranges meet the broad valley…
- Photographing the Gaula River Dam Near KathgodamThe Gaula River dam near Kathgodam offers a striking subject for photographers interested in the meeting point between nature and industry. Concrete spillways,…
- Reading Pahari History Through Old Almora DocumentsOld Almora documents preserve more than words. Their letterforms, ink tones, paper fibres and faded margins reveal how people in the Kumaon hills recorded…
- Dhanaulti Eco Park through morning fog and deodar forestsBefore sunrise, the road from Mussoorie towards Dhanaulti feels almost suspended above the valleys. Pine-covered slopes fade into grey cloud, roadside tea…
- The Kausani Anasakti Ashram’s historic photograph collectionHigh in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region, Kausani is known for wide Himalayan views, pine-covered slopes and a quiet connection with Mahatma Gandhi. The Anasakti…
- Bhowali’s fruit market through a street photographer’s lensThe Bhowali Fruit Market: Still Life and Street Vendor Portraits is a meeting point between Kumaoni agriculture and everyday commerce. Located in the hills of…
- A guide to the traditional ragi harvest in the Garhwal hillsIn the Garhwal Himalaya, ragi is better known as mandua, a hardy finger millet grown on steep mountain terraces. Its small, dark grains have supported…
- Naukuchiatal Lake: Seven Corners and Reflection PhotographyNaukuchiatal Lake, in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region, is a peaceful destination for travellers who enjoy landscape photography, village life and quiet waters.…
- Walking Towards Neelkanth Temple from RishikeshThe journey to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple feels different when experienced on foot. Away from the traffic of Rishikesh, the paidal path passes through forested…