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Story· August 2026

Monsoon Bloom

Two days among the alpine flowers of Chamoli, Uttarakhand — August 2026.

Part of the journey Chamoli, August 2026 — 298 photographs across 2 places.

The photographs below tell this story in order — with the day’s real timestamps as their only captions. Written observations will appear here as the journal is annotated.

The narrative arc

The Day, As It Unfolded

Tuesday 25 August

07ʰ34′

09ʰ33′

10ʰ54′

14ʰ13′

Wednesday 26 August

07ʰ00′

07ʰ38′

09ʰ11′

10ʰ09′

12ʰ26′

13ʰ27′

15ʰ34′

Every frame

The Complete Story

Valley of Flowers 07:34

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 07:34 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 07:34

Valley of Flowers 07:34

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 07:34 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 07:34

Valley of Flowers 07:34

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 07:34 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 07:34

Valley of Flowers 09:33

White-pink knotweed spikes on red stems against the mist. — Valley of Flowers 09:33

Valley of Flowers 09:33

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 09:33 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 09:33

Valley of Flowers 09:33

Pale-yellow hooded balsam flowers, pendant. — Valley of Flowers 09:33

Valley of Flowers 09:34

Pink Himalayan balsam on watery stems. — Valley of Flowers 09:34

Valley of Flowers 09:34

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 09:34 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 09:34

Valley of Flowers 09:34

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 09:34 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 09:34

Valley of Flowers 09:35

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 09:35 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 09:35

Valley of Flowers 09:53

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 09:53 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 09:53

Valley of Flowers 10:00

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 10:00 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 10:00

Valley of Flowers 10:01

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 10:01 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 10:01

Valley of Flowers 10:54

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 10:54 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 10:54

Valley of Flowers 10:55

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 10:55 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 10:55

Valley of Flowers 10:56

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 10:56 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 10:56

Valley of Flowers 10:56

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 10:56 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 10:56

Valley of Flowers 10:58

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 10:58 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 10:58

Valley of Flowers 10:58

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 10:58 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 10:58

Valley of Flowers 10:58

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 10:58 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 10:58

Valley of Flowers 10:58

Pink Himalayan balsam in the meadow. — Valley of Flowers 10:58

Valley of Flowers 10:58

A single violet Wallich's cranesbill with a white eye and dark veins. — Valley of Flowers 10:58

Valley of Flowers 10:59

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 10:59 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 10:59

Valley of Flowers 10:59

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 10:59 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 10:59

Valley of Flowers 11:00

Pink hooded Himalayan balsam flower. — Valley of Flowers 11:00

Valley of Flowers 11:00

Pink Himalayan balsam, close view. — Valley of Flowers 11:00

Valley of Flowers 11:00

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:00 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:00

Valley of Flowers 11:01

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:01 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:01

Valley of Flowers 11:02

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:02 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:02

Valley of Flowers 11:02

Violet cranesbill among meadow foliage. — Valley of Flowers 11:02

Valley of Flowers 11:03

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:03 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:03

Valley of Flowers 11:03

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:03 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:03

Valley of Flowers 11:04

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:04 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:04

Valley of Flowers 11:05

Ragged yellow groundsel flowers with dark centres. — Valley of Flowers 11:05

Valley of Flowers 11:05

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:05 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:05

Valley of Flowers 11:07

Rust-red plumes of Nepal dock on the slope. — Valley of Flowers 11:07

Valley of Flowers 11:08

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:08 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:08

Valley of Flowers 11:10

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:10 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:10

Valley of Flowers 11:11

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:11 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:11

Valley of Flowers 11:11

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:11 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:11

Valley of Flowers 11:11

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:11 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:11

Valley of Flowers 11:11

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:11 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:11

Valley of Flowers 11:12

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:12 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:12

Valley of Flowers 11:12

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:12 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:12

Valley of Flowers 11:13

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:13 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:13

Valley of Flowers 11:14

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:14 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:14

Valley of Flowers 11:15

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:15 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:15

Valley of Flowers 11:15

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:15 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:15

Valley of Flowers 11:15

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:15 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:15

Valley of Flowers 11:16

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:16 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:16

Valley of Flowers 11:16

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:16 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:16

Valley of Flowers 11:16

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:16 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:16

Valley of Flowers 11:17

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:17 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:17

Valley of Flowers 11:17

Dark-red cinquefoil among grasses. — Valley of Flowers 11:17

Valley of Flowers 11:18

Deep crimson cinquefoil on a slender stem. — Valley of Flowers 11:18

Valley of Flowers 11:18

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:18 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:18

Valley of Flowers 11:20

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:20 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:20

Valley of Flowers 11:20

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:20 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:20

Valley of Flowers 11:20

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:20 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:20

Valley of Flowers 11:21

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:21 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:21

Valley of Flowers 11:22

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:22 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:22

Valley of Flowers 11:22

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:22 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:22

Valley of Flowers 11:23

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:23 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:23

Valley of Flowers 11:23

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:23 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:23

Valley of Flowers 11:24

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:24 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:24

Valley of Flowers 11:24

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:24 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:24

Valley of Flowers 11:25

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:25 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:25

Valley of Flowers 11:25

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:25 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:25

Valley of Flowers 11:27

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:27 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:27

Valley of Flowers 11:27

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:27 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:27

Valley of Flowers 11:28

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:28 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:28

Valley of Flowers 11:29

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:29 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:29

Valley of Flowers 11:30

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:30 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:30

Valley of Flowers 11:31

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:31 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:31

Valley of Flowers 11:31

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:31 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:31

Valley of Flowers 11:32

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:32 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:32

Valley of Flowers 11:33

Pink Himalayan balsam flower. — Valley of Flowers 11:33

Valley of Flowers 11:34

Violet Wallich's cranesbill flower. — Valley of Flowers 11:34

Valley of Flowers 11:34

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:34 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:34

Valley of Flowers 11:35

Pink Himalayan balsam flower. — Valley of Flowers 11:35

Valley of Flowers 11:35

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:35 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:35

Valley of Flowers 11:35

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:35 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:35

Valley of Flowers 11:35

Pink Himalayan balsam flower. — Valley of Flowers 11:35

Valley of Flowers 11:35

Pink Himalayan balsam flower. — Valley of Flowers 11:35

Valley of Flowers 11:36

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:36 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:36

Valley of Flowers 11:36

Violet Wallich's cranesbill flower. — Valley of Flowers 11:36

Valley of Flowers 11:37

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:37 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:37

Valley of Flowers 11:37

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:37 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:37

Valley of Flowers 11:39

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:39 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:39

Valley of Flowers 11:39

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:39 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:39

Valley of Flowers 11:40

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:40 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:40

Valley of Flowers 11:41

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:41 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:41

Valley of Flowers 11:42

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:42 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:42

Valley of Flowers 11:42

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:42 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:42

Valley of Flowers 11:42

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:42 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:42

Valley of Flowers 11:42

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:42 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:42

Valley of Flowers 11:43

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:43 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:43

Valley of Flowers 11:44

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:44 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:44

Valley of Flowers 11:44

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:44 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:44

Valley of Flowers 11:46

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:46 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:46

Valley of Flowers 11:46

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:46 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:46

Valley of Flowers 11:59

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:59 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:59

Valley of Flowers 11:59

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 11:59 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 11:59

Valley of Flowers 12:02

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:02 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:02

Valley of Flowers 12:12

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:12 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:12

Valley of Flowers 12:12

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:12 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:12

Valley of Flowers 12:13

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:13 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:13

Valley of Flowers 12:14

Spiny whorled head of Himalayan whorlflower. — Valley of Flowers 12:14

Valley of Flowers 12:17

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:17 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:17

Valley of Flowers 12:17

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:17 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:17

Valley of Flowers 12:19

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:19 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:19

Valley of Flowers 12:19

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:19 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:19

Valley of Flowers 12:19

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:19 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:19

Valley of Flowers 12:20

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:20 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:20

Valley of Flowers 12:20

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:20 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:20

Valley of Flowers 12:20

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:20 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:20

Valley of Flowers 12:21

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:21 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:21

Valley of Flowers 12:22

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:22 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:22

Valley of Flowers 12:24

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:24 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:24

Valley of Flowers 12:24

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:24 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:24

Valley of Flowers 12:25

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:25 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:25

Valley of Flowers 12:26

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:26 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:26

Valley of Flowers 12:26

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:26 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:26

Valley of Flowers 12:27

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:27 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:27

Valley of Flowers 12:28

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:28 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:28

Valley of Flowers 12:28

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:28 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:28

Valley of Flowers 12:28

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:28 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:28

Valley of Flowers 12:29

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:29 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:29

Valley of Flowers 12:30

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:30 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:30

Valley of Flowers 12:30

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:30 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:30

Valley of Flowers 12:31

Pink bistort pokers in the meadow. — Valley of Flowers 12:31

Valley of Flowers 12:31

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:31 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:31

Valley of Flowers 12:35

Lilac aster heads in the meadow. — Valley of Flowers 12:35

Valley of Flowers 12:35

Cluster of lilac aster flowers. — Valley of Flowers 12:35

Valley of Flowers 12:39

Himalayan bistort spikes. — Valley of Flowers 12:39

Valley of Flowers 12:40

A large blue-violet Himalayan aster with a golden disc. — Valley of Flowers 12:40

Valley of Flowers 12:41

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:41 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:41

Valley of Flowers 12:41

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:41 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:41

Valley of Flowers 12:41

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:41 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:41

Valley of Flowers 12:41

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:41 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:41

Valley of Flowers 12:41

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:41 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:41

Valley of Flowers 12:41

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:41 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:41

Valley of Flowers 12:41

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:41 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:41

Valley of Flowers 12:42

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:42 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:42

Valley of Flowers 12:43

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:43 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:43

Valley of Flowers 12:43

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:43 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:43

Valley of Flowers 12:44

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:44 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:44

Valley of Flowers 12:44

Pearly everlasting, white papery heads on silver stems. — Valley of Flowers 12:44

Valley of Flowers 12:45

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:45 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:45

Valley of Flowers 12:48

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:48 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:48

Valley of Flowers 12:48

Whorlflower head, pale and spiny. — Valley of Flowers 12:48

Valley of Flowers 12:49

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:49 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:49

Valley of Flowers 12:50

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:50 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:50

Valley of Flowers 12:50

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:50 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:50

Valley of Flowers 12:51

White everlasting flowers. — Valley of Flowers 12:51

Valley of Flowers 12:52

Anaphalis everlasting clusters. — Valley of Flowers 12:52

Valley of Flowers 12:52

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:52 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:52

Valley of Flowers 12:52

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:52 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:52

Valley of Flowers 12:53

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:53 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:53

Valley of Flowers 12:54

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:54 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:54

Valley of Flowers 12:55

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:55 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:55

Valley of Flowers 12:55

Bright yellow cinquefoil flower. — Valley of Flowers 12:55

Valley of Flowers 12:55

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:55 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:55

Valley of Flowers 12:58

Ragged yellow groundsel flowers. — Valley of Flowers 12:58

Valley of Flowers 12:58

Ragged yellow groundsel flowers. — Valley of Flowers 12:58

Valley of Flowers 12:59

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 12:59 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 12:59

Valley of Flowers 13:00

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 13:00 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 13:00

Valley of Flowers 13:01

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 13:01 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 13:01

Valley of Flowers 13:04

Ragged yellow groundsel flowers. — Valley of Flowers 13:04

Valley of Flowers 13:10

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 13:10 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 13:10

Valley of Flowers 13:16

Yellow cinquefoil flowers on rocky ground. — Valley of Flowers 13:16

Valley of Flowers 13:18

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 13:18 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 13:18

Valley of Flowers 14:13

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 14:13 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 14:13

Valley of Flowers 14:13

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 14:13 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 14:13

Valley of Flowers 14:15

White alpine anemone with a golden centre. — Valley of Flowers 14:15

Valley of Flowers 14:15

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 14:15 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 14:15

Valley of Flowers 14:16

Hooded pink lousewort flowers on a bracted spike. — Valley of Flowers 14:16

Valley of Flowers 14:16

A big golden showy inula daisy. — Valley of Flowers 14:16

Valley of Flowers 14:17

Showy inula, yellow rays. — Valley of Flowers 14:17

Valley of Flowers 14:18

Dark purple head of Himalayan sage. — Valley of Flowers 14:18

Valley of Flowers 14:19

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 14:19 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 14:19

Valley of Flowers 14:20

Violet Wallich's cranesbill flower. — Valley of Flowers 14:20

Valley of Flowers 14:21

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 14:21 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 14:21

Valley of Flowers 14:21

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 14:21 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 14:21

Valley of Flowers 14:21

Photograph taken at Valley of Flowers on 2026-08-25 at 14:21 — iPhone 13. — Valley of Flowers 14:21

Valley of Flowers 14:23

Pink Himalayan balsam flower. — Valley of Flowers 14:23

Valley of Flowers 14:23

Pink Himalayan balsam flower. — Valley of Flowers 14:23

Hemkund Sahib 07:00

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 07:00 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 07:00

Hemkund Sahib 07:38

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 07:38 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 07:38

Hemkund Sahib 07:38

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 07:38 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 07:38

Hemkund Sahib 07:58

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 07:58 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 07:58

Hemkund Sahib 07:58

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 07:58 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 07:58

Hemkund Sahib 08:02

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 08:02 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 08:02

Hemkund Sahib 08:02

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 08:02 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 08:02

Hemkund Sahib 08:02

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 08:02 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 08:02

Hemkund Sahib 08:20

Morina whorlflower — whorls of spiny bracts and pink tubular flowers up a stout stem. — Hemkund Sahib 08:20

Hemkund Sahib 08:20

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 08:20 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 08:20

Hemkund Sahib 08:22

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 08:22 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 08:22

Hemkund Sahib 09:11

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:11 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:11

Hemkund Sahib 09:11

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:11 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:11

Hemkund Sahib 09:11

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:11 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:11

Hemkund Sahib 09:11

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:11 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:11

Hemkund Sahib 09:12

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:12 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:12

Hemkund Sahib 09:13

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:13 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:13

Hemkund Sahib 09:13

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:13 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:13

Hemkund Sahib 09:13

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:13 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:13

Hemkund Sahib 09:13

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:13 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:13

Hemkund Sahib 09:14

Deep-red crimson cinquefoil. — Hemkund Sahib 09:14

Hemkund Sahib 09:14

Deep-red crimson cinquefoil. — Hemkund Sahib 09:14

Hemkund Sahib 09:16

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:16 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:16

Hemkund Sahib 09:16

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:16 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:16

Hemkund Sahib 09:25

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:25 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:25

Hemkund Sahib 09:25

White anemone on the high turf. — Hemkund Sahib 09:25

Hemkund Sahib 09:26

A sky-blue Himalayan forget-me-not with a yellow eye. — Hemkund Sahib 09:26

Hemkund Sahib 09:28

White anemone flower. — Hemkund Sahib 09:28

Hemkund Sahib 09:28

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:28 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:28

Hemkund Sahib 09:29

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:29 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:29

Hemkund Sahib 09:30

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:30 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:30

Hemkund Sahib 09:33

Red-pink bistort across the slope. — Hemkund Sahib 09:33

Hemkund Sahib 09:36

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 09:36 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 09:36

Hemkund Sahib 10:09

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:09 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:09

Hemkund Sahib 10:09

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:09 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:09

Hemkund Sahib 10:09

Purple sage whorls clasped in bracts. — Hemkund Sahib 10:09

Hemkund Sahib 10:09

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:09 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:09

Hemkund Sahib 10:10

Deep-red crimson cinquefoil. — Hemkund Sahib 10:10

Hemkund Sahib 10:10

Deep-red crimson cinquefoil. — Hemkund Sahib 10:10

Hemkund Sahib 10:11

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:11 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:11

Hemkund Sahib 10:11

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:11 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:11

Hemkund Sahib 10:11

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:11 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:11

Hemkund Sahib 10:12

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:12 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:12

Hemkund Sahib 10:12

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:12 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:12

Hemkund Sahib 10:12

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:12 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:12

Hemkund Sahib 10:12

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:12 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:12

Hemkund Sahib 10:16

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:16 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:16

Hemkund Sahib 10:16

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:16 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:16

Hemkund Sahib 10:22

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:22 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:22

Hemkund Sahib 10:26

Bistort spikes among alpine grass. — Hemkund Sahib 10:26

Hemkund Sahib 10:26

Dark-red bistort pokers. — Hemkund Sahib 10:26

Hemkund Sahib 10:28

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:28 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:28

Hemkund Sahib 10:28

Pale blue Himalayan blue poppy nodding on a bristly stem. — Hemkund Sahib 10:28

Hemkund Sahib 10:28

Himalayan blue poppy, sky-blue petals. — Hemkund Sahib 10:28

Hemkund Sahib 10:28

Blue poppy among alpine grass. — Hemkund Sahib 10:28

Hemkund Sahib 10:28

Blue poppy near the high meadow. — Hemkund Sahib 10:28

Hemkund Sahib 10:29

Magenta lousewort on the slope. — Hemkund Sahib 10:29

Hemkund Sahib 10:30

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:30 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:30

Hemkund Sahib 10:30

Pink pedicularis flowers. — Hemkund Sahib 10:30

Hemkund Sahib 10:31

Lousewort spike, pink hooded flowers. — Hemkund Sahib 10:31

Hemkund Sahib 10:32

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:32 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:32

Hemkund Sahib 10:32

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:32 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:32

Hemkund Sahib 10:33

Yellow cinquefoil bloom. — Hemkund Sahib 10:33

Hemkund Sahib 10:37

Yellow cinquefoil flowers in grass. — Hemkund Sahib 10:37

Hemkund Sahib 10:37

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:37 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:37

Hemkund Sahib 10:38

Magenta pedicularis in the alpine turf. — Hemkund Sahib 10:38

Hemkund Sahib 10:38

Deep-blue gentian trumpet low in the turf. — Hemkund Sahib 10:38

Hemkund Sahib 10:38

Himalayan gentian, blue flower. — Hemkund Sahib 10:38

Hemkund Sahib 10:52

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:52 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:52

Hemkund Sahib 10:54

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:54 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:54

Hemkund Sahib 10:54

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:54 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:54

Hemkund Sahib 10:54

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 10:54 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 10:54

Hemkund Sahib 12:26

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:26 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:26

Hemkund Sahib 12:26

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:26 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:26

Hemkund Sahib 12:26

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:26 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:26

Hemkund Sahib 12:30

Pink Epilobium flowers. — Hemkund Sahib 12:30

Hemkund Sahib 12:33

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:33 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:33

Hemkund Sahib 12:33

Phlomoides purple sage head. — Hemkund Sahib 12:33

Hemkund Sahib 12:34

Purple thistle among leaves. — Hemkund Sahib 12:34

Hemkund Sahib 12:37

Purple Himalayan sage flowering. — Hemkund Sahib 12:37

Hemkund Sahib 12:37

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:37 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:37

Hemkund Sahib 12:37

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:37 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:37

Hemkund Sahib 12:37

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:37 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:37

Hemkund Sahib 12:39

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:39 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:39

Hemkund Sahib 12:42

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:42 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:42

Hemkund Sahib 12:45

Nodding yellow Himalayan arnica with a dark centre. — Hemkund Sahib 12:45

Hemkund Sahib 12:45

Yellow arnica heads bowed on their stems. — Hemkund Sahib 12:45

Hemkund Sahib 12:45

Cremanthodium arnica flowers. — Hemkund Sahib 12:45

Hemkund Sahib 12:45

Nodding yellow arnica daisy. — Hemkund Sahib 12:45

Hemkund Sahib 12:45

Yellow arnica against the mist. — Hemkund Sahib 12:45

Hemkund Sahib 12:46

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:46 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:46

Hemkund Sahib 12:46

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:46 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:46

Hemkund Sahib 12:47

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:47 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:47

Hemkund Sahib 12:47

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:47 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:47

Hemkund Sahib 12:48

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:48 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:48

Hemkund Sahib 12:49

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:49 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:49

Hemkund Sahib 12:51

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:51 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:51

Hemkund Sahib 12:53

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:53 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:53

Hemkund Sahib 12:54

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:54 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:54

Hemkund Sahib 12:54

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:54 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:54

Hemkund Sahib 12:55

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:55 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:55

Hemkund Sahib 12:55

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:55 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:55

Hemkund Sahib 12:56

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 12:56 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 12:56

Hemkund Sahib 13:01

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 13:01 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 13:01

Hemkund Sahib 13:27

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 13:27 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 13:27

Hemkund Sahib 13:48

Deep-red crimson cinquefoil. — Hemkund Sahib 13:48

Hemkund Sahib 13:48

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 13:48 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 13:48

Hemkund Sahib 13:49

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 13:49 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 13:49

Hemkund Sahib 13:51

Deep-red crimson cinquefoil. — Hemkund Sahib 13:51

Hemkund Sahib 15:34

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 15:34 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 15:34

Hemkund Sahib 15:39

Photograph taken at Hemkund Sahib on 2026-08-26 at 15:39 — iPhone 13. — Hemkund Sahib 15:39

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