Himalayas

A greater yellownape woodpecker in the Himalayas

During a roadtrip in the Kumaon Himalayas, I was lucky to get a few shots of a greater yellownape woodpecker (Chrysophlegma flavinucha) in interesting light. In India, the greater yellownape is found mostly in the North and the East. I have seen them at 6,000+ feet in the Himalayas as well as in Corbett National [...]

2023-10-25T17:11:55+05:30September 5th, 2023|Categories: Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , |

Bison Chronicles | Mist and Rain, Pangot, Kumaon

Friday morning. Was feeling restless. The heat and dust and traffic of Gurgaon can sometimes be overwhelming. Decided to leave office early, around 3 pm, and drive away. To some place where I could immerse myself in nature. Called up the manager of KMVN (Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nugam) Sigri Camp, he said that yes, a [...]

2023-09-19T12:59:50+05:30July 30th, 2018|Categories: Photography, Travel|Tags: , , , , |

Kumaon Himalayas: An afternoon among the clouds

It was long drive through the heart of India. Bangalore – Pench – Jhansi – Agra – Mukhteshwar – Chaukri – Musiyari – Binsar – Corbett – Jaipur – Nashik – Bangalore. A little more than 7000 km.    Pench – my usual first day destination from Bangalore (it takes me 15-16 hours for 1200+ [...]

2023-09-15T19:28:55+05:30July 10th, 2016|Categories: Travel|Tags: , |
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