Yazali Nyokum Yullo – 23 to 27 February 2018
Arunachal Pradesh has been the land full of diversity and culture. From ages, it has defined its serenity, customs, and thus stands out the Nyishi Tribe which...
Ladakhi traditions
The globalized world runs very fast endangering the delicate environment of Ladakh and the ancient respectful culture of its own population . Luckily some local associations, like...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Women from the Kumaon Himalayas.
Several cultural norms have accustomed women to live the life of inferiority in rural areas. Where a woman catalyses development, but she is often pulled down to...
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...
Tsha Tsha Art: Guardian angels in clay- Part 1
More than two and half thousand years ago(624 BC), in a land nestled in the foothills of the mighty Himalayas, Lumbini(now in present-day Nepal)- a land endemic...
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...
A Brief Journey Above the Clouds
As I stand in the queue at the Drukair check-in counter, I realize how little I know about my destination, and I marvel at the luggage carts...
Walking with Wings
A raspy cover of Brown’s classic ‘This is a Man’s World’ blasted through my headphones as we started on the long road from the Inner Terai valleys...
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...
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...
Meghalayan Musings: A Photo Essay
From barren lands began the search for greener pastures and green they were. Blue skies engulfed by giant, tufty clouds flowing fluidly over valleys of undisturbed hills,...
Masks, Monasteries and Reincarnations
On August 2016, I had my first backpacking trip in India and experienced erratic weather patterns; rain during the morning, scorching heat at noon and cold winds...
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...
Soul Food: Getting Cosy in a Naga Kitchen
A Naga kitchen is like a mother's hug- warm, cozy, and comfy. This may seem like a bit of a contradiction given the Nagas' reputation as fearsome...
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...
The Himachali “Pula”
"Pula Chappal" the Himachal footwear
Pula chappals are handmade grass footwear from Himachal Pradesh (A northern Indian state in the Himalayas, India). These Vibrant chappals are made from...
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...
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...
A Journey of Spiritual Awakening for the Environment
Ladakh’s mystical magic and mystery lies dormant in the fact that it remains a remote cavern of uncharted territory with unfathomable geological mayhem spread across its treacherous...
Festivals of Meghalaya: Behdienkhlam
Whenever I find myself in a new place, I take great pleasure in enquiring about the cultures and traditions associated with the place. Quite recently, I found...
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....
Mesmerizing Bhutan
What comes to the mind when we think of a trip abroad? A long flight, exchange of currency, unknown language, skyscrapers, fascinating locations and some exotic food.
Sometimes...
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...
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...
Kinnaur’s Rum Theology
Precipitous heights, deep gorges, hillsides replete with sub-alpine vegetation and patches of the cold desert sandwiched between the Great Himalaya and Tibet; Kinnaur’s landscape wears such an...
Realm of reality
The breathtakingly beautiful Tachog Lhakhang Dzong on our way to Thimphu, from the valley of Paro. It was constructed by Thangtong Gyalpo, also known as Chakzampa, the...
Project Last of the Aryans- An experience for life ; 2nd to 10th June...
Remember the Aryans whom Hitler declared to be the most desirable and superior race?
No, this is not about them. But it is about their proclaimed descendants living...
A chat with an old soul
I have always wanted to know what everyone's first thought is when they see towering mountains.
Do you want to take a picture of it? Or imagine climbing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Day 3: 31st December, 2016 (Thimphu)
WHY do we travel? :)
Not everyday do you wake up to such a view:
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Multiple times during the trip, I found myself being completely overwhelmed by Bhutan’s beauty: it...
My Bhutan Diaries – Day 1: 29th December, 2016
Why do we travel? :)
I didn’t have to try and wake up that morning, because I hadn’t slept the previous night. Yeah. I’d put myself in a Passport...
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...
At the Source of Origin- The Ambubachi Festival, Assam
When the God of Rain smiles over the country and monsoon is around the corner, the Gateway of Northeast, Guwahati, opens its doors to pilgrims from across...
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...
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...
Learning Tibetan
Since I came to India for the first time in 2015 I simply got inspired by the Tibetan people, by their culture, by how they try 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...
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...
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...
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...
Key Monastery
Key Monastery or some may pronounce it as "Ki, Key or Kee". Whatever you may call it's all the same. Well, many of you would be familiar...
North East India Cultural Diversity
North east India, one of the most beautiful region of India, also known as the “Seven Sisters”. It includes Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura...