Friday, March 29, 2024

Khalid Ahamed, Salman Elahi, Akanksha Grover Live to headline Musicathon 10.0 in Bir

The 10th edition of Musicathon, the much talked about two-day musical festival slated to be held this April will be graced by the talented pool of nine...

Flipkart Partners With Himachal Pradesh Local Artisans, Weavers

E-commerce marketplace Flipkart has signed a memorandum of understanding with Himachal Pradesh State Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation Ltd (HPSHHCL) to bring local artisans, weavers, handicraft, and handloom...

Why Are Cloudbursts Frequent In The Himalaya | EXPLAINED

Cloudbursts have become increasingly common in India. In recent times, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand, and the Western Ghats have witnessed cases of cloudbursts. These...

DRUK YUL – HIMALAYAN SHANGRILA

The Bhutanese name for Bhutan, Druk Yul, means "Land of the Thunder Dragon" To be honest, this was my first trip, where I actually discovered the potential of my...

Breathe the mountain air through these Himalayan recipes

Author and gastronomist Veena Sharma has always believed that ones kitchen is ones best pharmacy, providing us with the particular admixtures and combinations that help uplift both...

Mount Everest: Coronavirus reaches world’s tallest peak

COVID-19 has not left a single spot where it hasn't left it's footprints. Only this time it reached the world's highest mountain peak. The coronavirus has conquered the...

Photographer Trupal Pandya’s Stellar Vision of The Himalayan Tribe

Born and brought up in Gujarat, Trupal Pandya is a professional photographer who is based between Washington DC and New York. As a photographer, mastering a photography technique...

Top 5 Popular Treks in Nepal

Home to some cultures and religions that have shaped the philosophical outlook of the civilized world for the thousands of years, Nepal is not only a paradise...

Nepal’s Pride: Nirmal Purja is Winning Hearts and Cleaning the Himalaya

Stories of some of the mightiest mountaineers looms large on the world of internet. Sheer vigour and back-breaking courage is what it takes to be one of...

International Forests Day 2021: How Can You Help Save Forests

The need to understand the values that reside in forests arises from the estimated rates of loss of forest area and, hence, in biological diversity. Forests worldwide are...

Himalayan Birds Are at Stake: Is Forest loss to blame

Birds are reliable and widely used indicators for conservation planning and monitoring. Himalayan Forests happens to be a global biodiversity hotspot with not one but innumerable endemic species....

A Campaign to preserve The Himalayan culture

Himachal has always been famous for its traditional vibrancy. Its Conventional arts, culture and crafts are an asset to boast. The area sprawled...

What it means to preserve Ladakh’s Culture and Language

Ironically, development and cultural identity does not go hand in hand in Ladakh. People in Ladakh have been changing with time, unfortunately at the cost of their own...

10 Pahadi Recipes From The Hills To Feel Cozy In Winter

Lets' start with understanding what is pahadi food? Pahadi comes from the word 'pahad', which means hills. So, pahadi food is essentially the food that is mostly...

From Monoliths to Yetis in the Himalayas; a look at mind-boggling mysteries of the...

From the monolith mystery on the Compton beach of the Isle of Wight by beach-goers after the mysterious disappearance from the Utah desert and a Romanian mountainside...

9 Steps to Going Plastic Free in the Mountains

Over the past few years, there has been an incredible trekking boom in the country. Trekking has gone from being an adventure sport to a recreational activity....

Why the mountains matter

Mountains are the most magnificent and majestic geographical features of the world. Be it the Andes in South America, the Alps in Europe or the mighty Himalayas...

Snowfall in higher reaches of Valley

The famous ski resort of Gulmarg and other higher reaches of Kashmir received snowfall for the second day on Tuesday. The plains were lashed by rains, the...

Uttarakhand lost 50,000 hectares forest land to developmental activities in last 20 years

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand, birthplace of the country’s major rivers like Ganga and Yamuna and home to the Himalayan ranges, is rapidly losing its forest land to commercial activities. Data...

Take a virtual journey to the beautiful Himalayas where saffron is produced

The Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) blooms in Kashmir Valley, surrounded by the Himalayas on all sides, for only two weeks a year. At the end of autumn, usually...

Storytelling with a Difference: Meet our Himasset Munmun Dhalaria

A great storyteller bridges the gap between “you” and “me” to make their audience feel one with them. They understand that story-telling is a conversation, a dialogue...

LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON—BHUTAN IN PICTURES

1.Land of the Thunder Dragon Bhutan, fondly referred to as Land of the Thunder Dragon is a nation that leads by example. Besides the staggering natural beauty of...

Waste Fishing Gear is Threatening Wildlife in Ganga, New Study Finds

Researchers have found that waste fishing gear in Ganges poses a serious threat to wildlife including otters, turtles and dolphins. The study, published in the journal 'Science of...

Tata Literature Live! 2020: Ruskin Bond conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award for his prolific...

Celebrated author, columnist and short story writer Ruskin Bond was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Tata Literature Live! Mumbai Lit Fest on 21...

Uttarakhand’s Only Elephant Reserve Now Denotified To Make Room For Dehradun Airport Expansion

In yet another case of the environment losing out in the fight between development and conservation, Uttarakhand is set to lose its only elephant reserve. The Uttarakhand wildlife...

A startup is using tourism and solar energy to light up remote areas in...

In 2013, an Indian engineer started a sustainable development enterprise called Global Himalayan Expedition. Since then, it has installed solar power in 131 villages of three regions...

Regular sightings indicate rise in number of snow leopards in HP

The number of endangered snow leopards appear to be increasing as more sightings have been reported in the remote, high mountainous areas of Himachal Pradesh even as...

Not Japan Or Paris, It’s India: Shillong Turns Pink As Cherry Blossoms Take Over...

Had it not been for the COVID-19 pandemic, many Indian travellers would have booked tickets to Shillong in Meghalaya which, at present, is looking like a painting with whimsical...

Entire village in Lahaul tests Covid positive

MANALI: All residents of Thorang village of Lahaul valley in Himachal Pradesh, barring 52-year-old Bhushan Thakur, have tested positive for Covid-19. The Lahaul-Spiti valley has become the worst-affected district in the...

Mountains that sustain millions

The word Himalaya comes from two Sanskrit words: Him (snow) and Aalay (abode). The beauty of the Himalaya, which are one of the youngest chains of mountains in the world harbouring...

Temperature falls in North India, snowfall in Himachal, Shimla records -4.4° C

Several high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh received snowfall on Tuesday and temperatures dropped in many places in north India, including Haryana, Punjab and Delhi. The minimum temperature in...

Kedarnath, Yamunotri Temples in Garhwal Himalayas Close for Winters Amid Heavy Snowfall

The portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples in the Garhwal Himalayas were closed for winters on Bhai Dooj on Monday amid heavy snowfall. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra...

Spotting wildflowers in the Himalayas; our top five

Riding into the Himalayas will give you a glimpse of some of the rarest flowers, astonishing beauties that you will not find anywhere else. Speaking of Himalayan...

Covid scare hits Kullu-Manali hoteliers hard

The Covid scare has ruined the business of hoteliers in Kullu-Manali even on Diwali holidays. Room enquiries for hotel occupancy have witnesses a sharp dip. The hoteliers have...

Why the people of Spiti eat stones

he word “Amchi” means mother of all living beings. As part of a centuries-long lineage, my family has been using Sowa Rigpa (traditional Tibetan medicine) as a...

India Gets Its First Glass Skywalk in Sikkim – Here’s All You Need to...

If you’ve ever dreamed about strolling on a glass skywalk, then you don’t need to spend a bomb to visit a foreign country to do so as...

From Dharamsala to Darjeeling, 12 Indian hill-stations you can fly to right now

It’s not the easiest time to plan a holiday, but here’s taking one little pain-point away: we looked up the top Indian hill-stations that you can fly to...

U’khand to sell local products under ‘Holy Himalayas’ brand name: CM

Dehradun: Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday announced that the state government is all set to start an umbrella brand ‘Holy Himalayas’ to promote the products...

Lip-smacking dishes to try in Bhutan

Bhutanese Cuisine South Asian food is all about flavour, flavour, and flavour! The spices, the chillies, the vegetables and the textural components—all create magic together. Be it India,...

Majestic Himalayas Get ‘Winter Wonderland’ Feeling as India’s Kedarnath Temple Sees Snowfall

After months of extreme heat, torrential rains causing flooding in several states, cyclones, and a severe locust attack, cold breezes have returned to India, prompting people to...

19 stunning Himachal homestays that are now open

You may have missed your summer vacation this year due to the lockdown, but you won’t have to compromise on your winter break. Parts of Himachal Pradesh received their...

Stephen Atler wins Banff’s Mountain Environment and Natural History Award for his work, Wild...

Author and Fulbright scholar Stephen Alter has been announced the 2020 recipient of the notable Mountain Environment and Natural History prize, awarded each year as part of the Banff Mountain...

Study predicts massive habitat decline for the Himalayan brown bear by 2050 due to...

A recent study on the Himalayan brown bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus) has predicted a significant reduction in suitable habitat and biological corridors of the species in the...

Watch Rare Brahma Kamal Flower Bloom In Uttarakhand’s Snow-Clad Chamoli

The rare Brahma Kamal, the only flower known to bloom after sunset and just once a year, has been spotted in the higher reaches of the Himalayas...

India’s First Lichen Park Comes up in Uttarakhand

Uttrakhand has got its first lichen park. Spread over an area of over 1.5 acres, it is presently being regulated in terms of visitors to ensure overcrowding...

The Himalayan symphony

PC : www.ajktours.com Imagine the endless lush green fields stretching as far as your eyes can reach, the sharp pine trees guarding the gigantic mountains standing behind, the...

INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL’19- RISHIKESH

Picture Credit : Embassy of India, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, invites everyone across the globe who has embraced the divine lifestyle for the 7...

Why You Should Visit North India

I had a conversation with my co-workers about traveling, they asked if where we will go next, "I will go to Japan." "Thailand for me." "Korea!" and...

Bonhomie in Barter- Jonbeel Mela

In an era where going cashless is the trend, Jonbeel mela serves as a veritable blast from the past. Gaining its name from the Assamese words ‘Jon’...

Tihar- A festival for all

At last it is the time of the year we all have been waiting for the whole year. Diwali is here!!! But this time with a twist....