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- Gwaldam Lake: Rhododendron Reflections and Camping SpotsGwaldam Lake rests in a quiet hill setting between the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand. Surrounded by forested slopes, village paths and distant…
- The Bhowali Sanatorium: Vintage Architecture and Mountain ViewsBhowali sits in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon region, about 11 kilometres from Nainital and surrounded by pine-covered ridges, orchards and quiet mountain roads. Its…
- The Joshimath Narsingh Temple: ancient idol and evening arti shotsIn the highland town of Joshimath, faith, mountain life and photography meet inside the Narsingh Temple. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s half-man,…
- Pithoragarh Jail Bhimsen Tower and the Old Himalayan CityPithoragarh Jail Bhimsen Tower is one of the Kumaon region’s less familiar heritage landmarks. Set within the urban fabric of Pithoragarh, the historic tower…
- The Kumaon hills in monsoon: clouds, forests and swelling fallsThe Kumaon hills take on a dramatic character during the Indian monsoon. Around Ranikhet, Almora, Binsar and Nainital, ridgelines vanish into moving cloud,…
- The Sitla Estate: Colonial charm and tea walks in KumaonPerched in the Kumaon hills near Mukteshwar, Sitla Estate offers a quieter view of Uttarakhand. The area is known for old stone-and-timber bungalows, oak…
- Bhulla Lake In Lansdowne: Boating And Bird PhotographyBhulla Lake is one of Lansdowne’s easiest places to combine gentle sightseeing with outdoor photography. Set among pine-covered hills in Uttarakhand, this…
- Shitlakhet: Apple Orchards Beneath the Himalayan PanoramaShitlakhet is a peaceful hill village in Uttarakhand, set among pine forests, terraced slopes and small apple orchards. Away from the busier roads of Nainital…
- Nag Tibba Trek: Overnight Camp And Peak Sunrise PhotographyNag Tibba is one of Uttarakhand’s most rewarding short Himalayan hikes, combining forest paths, village scenery, an overnight camp and a wide mountain…
- Kedar Tal Trek: Turquoise Waters Beneath Thalay SagarThe Kedar Tal trek leads into the high Garhwal Himalaya from Gangotri, tracing a rugged trail through pine forests, alpine meadows and stark glacial terrain.…