The Himalayas, a 45 million-year-old mountain range spanning more than 2,400 kilometres, are known for their unique diversity, sense of mystery, and spiritual practices. These mountains, with their breathtaking natural beauty and centuries-old traditions, serve as a window back in time. A world-first extensive public nature sound collection of the wild Himalayas.
Featuring:
- Ancient forests: include a diverse range of habitats and times of day, including indigenous bird species such as the Monal bird.
- Alpine meadows: are mountainous areas that provide home for a variety of bird species and, on occasion, grazing grounds for shepherds’ cows and sheep.
- Water: Freshwater creeks flow gently from high-altitude lakes and mountain peaks, melting snow and glaciers.
- Wind: A distant wind rushing across the mountain peaks and treetops of ancient trees.
- Snow: A series of peculiar sounds made by descending snowflakes during a snowfall at an elevation of 3200 metres.
- Raw quality: Soundtracks are uncut, preserved in their raw, high-quality form, and altered with minimum basic EQ.
- Weather conditions: Snowfall, Rain, Storm and Lightning, Sunny, Windy.
- Special sounds: Chorus, Monal bird, Raven croak, icy creeks, snowfall, ambience, birdsong, bird calls, Woodpecker, Roe deer, grazing cows and sheep.
- Ecosystems: Subtropical Forest, Himalayan Alpine range, Pine Forests, Valleys, Alpine Meadows, Mountain lakes, Ancient Forests, Water creeks.
- Locations: Kuari Pass, High Mountains Bhaleydun, Chamoli, Singalia, Sikkim, West Bengal Border, Bugyal, Chopta, Bhaishya Badri, Tali, Mandal Valley, Lower Himalayan Jungle, Sartoli, Ganga.
Documented habitats:
Subtropical broadleaf forests: As the southwest monsoon brings up to 2,000 mm of rain a year, it feeds these forests, which can be found from Bhutan to Nepal and in the hills near Rishikesh and Darjeeling in India. These forests are found between 500 and 1,000 m above sea level in the foothills of the Himalayas. They have a wide range of landscapes, from mixed deciduous forests to subtropical wet hill forests.
Ancient forests: The types of trees that grow in a forest change with elevation, from 500 metres to 4,000 metres. At a higher elevation of 3300m, there are still some rare primaeval forests with big pine and oak trees. It has been found that these old forests are home to many different kinds of birds and increase bird diversity. Not only do they protect wildlife, but they also keep people in the area alive. The forests are an important part of rural life because they provide things like firewood, food, and wild fruits. Problems remain despite ongoing efforts to protect the environment. Cutting down trees for farming and building homes is a big problem that’s made worse by the fact that climate change is making forest fires worse.
Alpine meadows: Alpine grasslands at elevations between 3,300 and 4,000 metres offer views of the landscape and are home to many bird species. The flat, sloping lands known as “bugyals” are filled with green grass and flowers that bloom at certain times of the year. Goats, sheep, cattle, and other animals can eat them because they are healthy. They used to have birch and juniper trees growing on top of them.
High Mountains: 4000m+ where the forests mostly cease and give way to open rock landscape terrain with very limited species of animals. Here, wind, snow, and avalanches are the main soundscapes to possibly find. The Great Himalayas or Greater Himalayas or Himadri is the highest mountain range of the Himalayan Range.
Expedition blog: https://earth-experience.com/himalaya-field-recording-expedition/
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