Wanderings Through the Garhwal Himalaya (by Ganesh Saili)
‘You may break; you may shatter the vase, if you will But the scent of the roses will cling to it still.’
The recently published title Wandering through...
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...
Meghalaya: The abode of Clouds
My first trip ever solo trip was to 'The abode of Clouds' also called Meghalaya by Indians. A state so small but so rich in culture. A...
The best view comes after the hardest climb – Trek to Kedarkantha summit
After a long week of convincing my friends, our trek(comprising of three brave souls) to Kedarkantha finally began on 25/01/2017. It was supposed to be an easy...
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...
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...
The Sands of Heaven – Nubra Valley
Beyond the grandeur of Khardung La and before the mighty pillars of Lahaul and Spiti, lies the Nubra Valley with its rather unique, high altitude sand dunes....
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...
Me, Music and Mokshya: Discovering the mysterious Beatles’ Ashram
You may say I’m a dreamer !! But I’m not the only one !! I hope someday you’ll join us !! And the world will live as one !!
During the...
DAB : Donate A Book Campaign
In this year full of experiences in Uttarakhand, I (Linita) & Eshan came to a common understanding that the importance of Libraries in Government Primary Schools are...
Bhutan’s Role in Eastern Himalayan Security Affairs.
In 2020, the clashes between Chinese and Indian security forces in the Galwan Valley and subsequent inter-State tensions between China and India came to dominate international headlines...
World’s most dangerous roads – High in Himalayas
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=haS_YSJ6Z2U&feature=youtu.be
Meet Himachal’s rising solo artist: Shubhank Sharma
Shubhank Sharma is a self-taught singer/songwriter/guitarist/composer from Rohru, Himachal Pradesh, India who loves everything from rock to blues to grunge and ghazals. Performing in his own band,...
Himalayan towns like Darjeeling, Mussoorie and Kathmandu are going to fast run dry
Famed mountain retreats such as Mussoorie, Darjeeling and Kathmandu may soon face acute water distress — with a demand-supply gap already as vast as 70 percent in...
It’s official: Mount Everest just got a little bit higher
KATHMANDU, Nepal — The world's highest peak just became a tiny bit higher.
Nepal and China, the two countries that share a border on Mount Everest, announced a...
Hikkim Village
Well, this photograph is from the pace, actually village named "Hikkim". Hikkim village is at the highest altitude and it is the only village which is situated...
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...
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...
The Winds of Dzongri
The windy night at Dzongri will forever remain as one of the most uncomfortable nights I’ve spent amidst the mercilessly cold mountains. We were exhausted due to...
Gift a dream
She has never read a fairytale, never seen a story book before. I kept wondering how will she imagine her life without these mundane tasks if not...
India’s Global Himalayan Expedition wins UN award for efforts to fight climate change amid...
An Indian organisation that leverages tourism and technology to help remote communities access solar energy has won a prestigious UN award for its efforts to combat climate...
Albedo Effect: Dust Blowing from Asia and Africa is Melting the Snow in the...
Dust may be a substantial factor aiding the snowmelt in the Himalayas. The term albedo denotes reflection strength. Pure white snow, with high reflection, has a high...
LEH-LADAKH :The Dream of Many, The Opportunity for Some, The Reality for a Few
"Once a year go someplace you've never been before - Dalai Lama"
This is the first time I am penning down my travel experience and what could possibly be better...
One woman’s quest to build schools in Nepal
When I want to volunteer, I spend a few hours helping out at a soup kitchen or tutoring kids for the SATs (*pat myself on the back*).
When...
Colorful Acknowledgement
Some things can't be explained but there's a beauty in trying. Though I have several brothers, growing up I only made one blood brother. Kelly and I...
ASSAM’S KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK – WHERE RHINOS ROAM
Its early, early morning and the mist has still not lifted from the ground. The only sound is the soft thud of the elephant's feet, the creak...
Pradeep Sangwan receives praise from PM for cleaning Himalayas
Pradeep Sangwan's campaign of cleaning Himalayas and clearing off the plastic waste from different areas of the Himalayas garnered praise and acclamation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
A need to rejuvenate the mighty Ganga
Plastic waste flowing in Ashwani Khad
We often make plans for an escapade to the Himalayas, in the hope of witnessing its so-called pristine beauty and experience the...
Player flag
Those prayer flags that you’ve hung at your desk and on your bike are not just some fancy accessory. Everything right from the color to the words...
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...
Cloudbursts, Landslides & Floods: Himalaya Is A Fragile Ecosystem
On July 28, at least seven people were killed, 17 injured and over 35 went missing after a cloudburst hit a remote village of Jammu and Kashmir.
Infact,...
My Bhutan Diaries Day 5 — 2nd January, 2017
Umm.. why exactly do we travel? :)
After three nights in Thimphu, we’re travelling to a new place, Punakha! We were up and out early today: 9:30 is early...
2 must-see locations in Himalayas
If you really want to celebrate winter, then it's time for a trek.
Tap into your inner adventure junkie and head straight to our majestic Himalayas.
Yes, the cold...
Gujjar hutment at Manjhi- Dodital
Many consider Dodital in Uttarakhand to be a stepping stone to the more difficult and lengthy treks in the Himalayas.
It is a moderate trek that winds its...
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...
The Himalayan symphony
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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...
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...
Wanderlust in my soul
This line from Tennyson's "Ulysses", always comes to mind whenever I set out on a trip.
"I cannot rest from travel; I will drink life to the lees".
Few...
A train from Uttarakhand
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It's not the goodbyes that hurt, it's the flashbacks that follow.
Nobody could understand this quote better than Mr. Shyam Prasad Baluni who is a retired...
A Journey Through The Alluring Emptiness – Chapter 2
CHAPTER 2 – THE GUIDING LIGHT
EN ROUTE KAZA, HIMACHAL PRADESH
5TH SEPTEMBER 2016
MONDAY, 20:00 HRS
… CHAPTER 1 – LOST AND FOUND …
“Reaching Kullu doesn’t seem feasible now…I don’t think I...
Manikaran – a fresh memory
It was the summer of 2009 when I had visited Manikaran for the first time and the effect it left was that of a perfect hermitage retreat....
THE UNDYING SOLDIER- Baba Harbhajan Singh
Situated in the East Sikkim district an offshoot of the historic Silk Route is Nathula at a height of 4,310m above mean sea level. Other than presenting...
Zanskar to Ziro: No Stilettos in the Himalayas (by Sohini Sen)
Zanskar to Ziro: No Stilettos in the Himalayas is a travelogue about two women’s decade-long love affair with the Himalayas. Their 10,000-kilometre trail stretched from the remote...
Bhole Baba – Kinner Kailash
Kinner Kailash
In the almighty rocks and clouds of Himalayas 21000 feet above sea level
"Bhar Bhar chilluma peetiya bhole naal galla kitiya"
Since 1994 The Kinner Kailash trek opens...
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...
ClimateForce Arctic Expedition 2019
Have you ever imagined walking on a vast white unending patch of Arctic ice?
I have!
I've been handpicked from across the world to participate in the ClimateForce Arctic...
Legendary Maps from the Himalayan Club – by Harish Kapadia
Harish Kapadia a mountaineer himself has several credits with the plethora of activities in the Himalayas. Through his numerous books and in being the leader and organizer...
Sundakphu – A Place Above the Clouds
Sundakphu, 3636mt above sea level, is a nature's paradise, a place above the heavens. The soothing view of the sea of clouds beneath is a treat for...
Jatinga Bird Festival
In the hilly terrains of Dima Hasao, Assam lies one of the unresolved mysteries of nature. Planked by the rivers, Jatinga and Dulong, and surrounded by the...