Discover India through a handpicked collection of documentaries

Docs by Moundain is a collection of handpicked, good and free documentaries on India available for free in the internet.

Wounded Hills: A documentary on the environmental issues of the Western Ghats (21 Minutes)
Showcases the Western Ghats of Kerala, highlighting both its beauty and the destruction caused by human activity. The Western Ghats is a highly biodiverse region, but the increasing demand for resources to support the rising population is depleting natural resources at an alarming rate, leading to natural disasters. The documentary emphasizes the need for restrictions on these activities and the importance of sustainable development to preserve the environment for future generations.
India: Elephants in My Backyard | Witness (26 Minutes)
Elephant habitats across India are shrinking at an alarming rate, leading to conflict with local residents. In the southern region of Hassan, the conflict has been particularly intense. But accountant-turned-conservationist Vinod Krishnan is part of a team, led by Dr Anand Kumar, that is pioneering a radically new approach to deal with the conflict based […]
The Ghost Of The Snow (12 Minutes)
Set foot into the fairytale winterscapes of the wild Indian Himalayas. Featuring intimate glimpses into the wildlife of Spiti Valley, this natural history tale of survival chronicles the last days in the extraordinary life of a Snow Leopard. It unveils the various struggles that it must relentlessly battle every day, including the biggest one by […]
Healing Forests of India (50 Minutes)
A nature documentary on the remarkable ways in which forests can heal our body, mind and spirit. http://www.healingforest.org | Documentary Duration: 50 minutes | Language: English | Nature Documentary HD | Please see the chapters relevant to you. Shortcuts given below. The film is structured in the journey of a human life. Just like a […]
Forest Man (17 Minutes)
Since the 1970’s Majuli islander Jadav Payeng has been planting trees in order to save his island. To date he has single handedly planted a forest larger than Central Park NYC. His forest has transformed what was once a barren wasteland, into a lush oasis. Humble yet passionate and philosophical about his work. Payeng takes […]
The Naga Pride (29 Minutes)
The Naga Pride is community conservation documentary revolving around the annual migratory birds, Amur Falcon and the hunting tribes of Nagaland. It showcases the transformation of these hunter to protectors with support and participation from the government, NGO’s and wildlife conservationists and enthusiasts. It also deals with the effect of climate change on wildlife in […]
The Race to Save the Amur Falcon (21 Minutes)
“In a world where conservation problems usually go from bad to worse, the campaign to save the Amur falcon serves as a beacon of hope. I was so inspired by this story that I wanted to share it with the rest of the world”, says the filmmaker, Shekar Dattatri. Around a remote reservoir in India’s […]
Kalia – The Lost Gibbon (12 Minutes)
Kalia - The Lost Gibbon is a short film that takes a brief look at the life of a particularly charismatic Western Hoolock Gibbon in the forests of Northeast India. The Hoolock Gibbon is one of the rarest primates on this planet. Today, their populations stand threatened by poaching as well as habitat loss due to human encroachment. The film uses Kalia as a lens to explore the broader status of the species and its rapidly declining territory in Northeast India. This film provides a glimpse into the life of Kalia and the people who loved her. In memory of Kalia, 14th January will be celebrated as World Hoolock Gibbon Day
Kaliru | Human-Elephant Conflict in Tamil Nadu (18 Minutes)
The word ‘Kaliru’ refers to elephants in Tamil language. This film is mainly based on the Human-Elephant conflict. We have shown how humans are affected by elephants and how elephants are affected by humans. This is a very serious and sensitive subject. We worship elephants as God every day through ‘Ganesh Ji’ and on the […]
Daroji (15 Minutes)
A children’s film about an Indian Sloth Bear, her family and her neighbours. The film was made for the Daroji Bear Sanctuary Nature Interpretation Center.
Sarala Virala – Life of L.Narayana Reddy (51 Minutes)
In a world subjected to an onslaught of saleable ideas and products, a world where we indulge beyond our means, is there a possibility of leading a life true to the values we believe in? To abstain from indulgence? ‘Sarala – Virala’ is an insight into a life of simple man, who remains steadfast and […]
Namma Mysuru Mrugalaya (26 Minutes)
Produced, directed, and filmed by Shekar Dattatri, this film was commissioned by the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Mysuru, India, to commemorate its 125th year of existence. With its old-world charm, clean and green surroundings, spacious enclosures, and well-cared for animals, it is clearly one of the best zoos in Asia. A Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens […]
The Last Hope (20 Minutes)
How citizens can contribute into discovery of new frog species and save bull frogs in the Western Ghats of India.
The Return of Sangai (11 Minutes)
World's only floating National National Park - Keibul Lamjao National Park and its endemic resident - the critically endangered deer Sangai
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