Tenzin Chodon
Buried under snow for much of the year, this Himalayan valley reopens during the monsoon, revealing hundreds of alpine flowers spread across its landscape.
This vast landscape shifts from a dry desert to seasonal wetlands during the monsoon, then becomes a bright white salt desert in winter.
Srinagar changes with every season, from snowy winters and spring tulips to green summers and colourful Chinar-lined streets during autumn.
Dry for most months, this volcanic rock plateau in the Western Ghats transforms after the monsoon into a seasonal display of wildflowers covering the landscape.
Known for winter skiing, Auli transforms into green alpine meadows during warmer months, surrounded by forests and mountain views.
Months of snow cover give way to open roads, changing landscapes, and autumn shades that briefly colour the valley before winter returns.
The valley changes with the farming cycle, moving from water-filled paddy fields to green landscapes and eventually golden harvest fields.
A relatively calm river during summer becomes a powerful waterfall during the monsoon, with significantly higher water levels and stronger flow.