Top 15 pictures from the Indian Himalayas

The Indian Himalayas covers a large area with very diverse scenery. From the desert-like regions in Ladakh to the high snow-capped mountains in Uttarakhand, the mountain vistas are amazing. Here are our favourite pictures from our time in the Indian Himalayas.

1.The steep hike up to Tapovan meadow was worth it to have this incredible view of Mount Shivling.

View from Tapovan of Shivling with Meru North behind

2. For much of the Source of the Ganges Trek we had amazing views of the majestic Bhagirathi 1,2,3.

Bhagirathi 1,2,3

3. The Great Lakes Trek in Kashmir had many spectacular views. This one of Vishansar and Krishnasar Lakes remains one of our favourites.

Vishansar and Krishnasar Lakes from below Gadsar Pass, Great Lakes Trek

3. The bright colours of the alpenglow on the Nanda Devi made for an amazing picture.

Sunset Alpenglow on Nanda Devi from Kuari Pass

4. We love this image of this novice monk on his way up to the cliff-side Phuktal Gompa.

A novice monk on his way to Phuktal Gompa

5. The flat topped peak of Mt. Hathi Ghoda, poking through the clouds to catch the last few rays of the sun for a gorgeous alpenglow.

Alpenglow on Mt. Hathi Ghoda from Kuari Pass

6. The tumultuous clouds made for interesting scenery below Hampta Pass.

Interesting cloud formations, Hampta Pass Trek

7. These stone Hindu shrines provide a nice contrast to the snow-capped Garhwal Range behind.

Hindu shrine on Kuari Pass with Mt. Neelkanth behind

8. This picture is so colourful with ripe amaranth fields in bright gold, orange and red contrasting the white Nanda Devi Range behind.

Amaranth terraces with the Nanda Devi Range behind

9. Drang-Drung Glacier is one of the largest glaciers in Asia and is very picturesque.

Drang-Drung-Glacier

10. The bright green fields of buckwheat and barley provided a great contrast to the arid mountains in the Markha Valley.

Hankar village with buckwheat and barley fields

11. The incredible fall colours on the ridge walk between the Kullu and Parvati Valleys made for a great picture.

Mountain ridge on Naggar to Malana Trek

12. We were amazed at the views on the Naggar to Malana trek, including this rugged, steep gorge with clouds boiling up from the valley below.

Rugged gully on the Naggar to Malana Trek

13. It was such a pretty walk along the Bhagirathi River with the gorgeous fall colours and the tall peaks of Gangotri I at the end of the valley.

Fall colours along the Bhagirathi River

14. The hill-side village of Hinju was very picturesque with its white houses built along the brown mountain slopes above the green barley and buckwheat fields.