Rain can ‘move mountains’, say scientists studying erosion patterns in Himalayas
Rainfall can contribute in moving mountains, findings by researchers from the University of Bristol shows. These findings can not only enable geologists to effectively study the impact...
Nathula travel Diary
Considering one of my best road trips, I must admit that it was Nathula pass. Nathula pass which is located at Indo China border (eastern Himalayas -...
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...
Man and nature unite!
How often do we see man made miracles and natural elegance join hand in hand? Well, you have to visit this place to witness it for yourself.In...
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...
Kuari Pass – A Gateway to Heaven
Sigh! I breathed heavily once again and wiped the beads of sweat off my face. My bag-pack was getting heavier by the minute. Lack of preparation for high...
Kaza to Kibber and Back, On a Cycle: My Most Memorable Microadventure
It was the month of September in 2016. I had just arrived in Kaza after a multi-day trek. After a day’s rest, I made a sudden decision...
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...
Deoria Tal- An Exquisitely Serene Lake in the lap of the Himalayas!
Deoria Tal was never on my wish list.To be honest, I had never heard of a place called by this name in Uttrakhand until I overheard the...
Explained: Why scientists are trying to cultivate asafoetida or heeng in the Indian Himalayas
Asafoetida, or heeng, is a common ingredient in most Indian kitchens –– so much so that the country imports Rs 600 crore worth of this pungent flavoured herb every...
2 wonderful new books take armchair travelers to the Himalayas
“Till the summer of 1904 if one had been asked what was the most mysterious spot on the earth’s surface the reply would have been Lhasa.” So...
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...
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...
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...
Tosh-unexplored beauty and serenity
Two roads diverged in a wood, And sorry I could not travel both and I- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference- Robert...
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...
SHYOK: THE HIDDEN VALLEY OF LADAKH
Once upon a time, traveling from Leh and after crossing the formidable Kardungla (at 18329 feet the highest motorable pass in the world), you could gain access to...
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,...
An ode to BRO (Border Roads Organisation)
"Life is a Journey. Complete it" - read, one of the captions of a yellow Milestone on the roads of Ladakh.
I was besotted by this profound line...
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...
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...
Landour – A Longing in Retrospect
I last visited Landour towards the end of winter in 2014. For the last three years, I have only longed for another visit to this cantonment town...
Path Less Travelled – Kareri Lake Trek
"The truth is, I can never die. For I will be in everything and see you in everything and watch over you. I am your reaction in...
The Village – In Valley’s Hand
Back when we're on the trekking expedition of Chanderkhani Pass in Himachal (2016), we've seen spectacular views of mountains and valleys. The expedition was from YHAI (Youth...
Leh Ladakh – Adventure of a lifetime -Travel Vlog
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A couple of months ago I decided to go on an adventure. Disconnected from the world, little did I know that these eighteen days would change the...
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...
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...
Meet Mountaineer Krushnaa Patil And Be Inspired By Her Summits
While the field of mountaineering in India has undergone a sea change with a new generation of young mountaineers scaling summits zealously, back in 2009, there were...
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...
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...
There is a ‘natural aerosol factory’ in the Himalayas and it affects climate, study...
A new study has found that the Himalayas generate large quantities of natural aerosols that may play an important role in cloud formation and the Earth’s climate.
The...
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...
Your time as a caterpillar is over; stretch your wings and fly
As a child I grew up with the dreams of becoming "Materialistically successful "! When those uncles and aunties would ask me what I want to do...
McLeodganj : dig out the traveller within
McLeodganj IS ALL ABOUT
HAPPY PEOPLE
Mountains
Viewpoints
Food N Cafes
Pleasant chilled weather
Trekking
Pocket-friendly amusements
GENEROUS PEOPLE
Spirituality
Relaxation
Making new friends
Cross-Cultural Learning
GOOD PEOPLE
Safe Environment
PLACES TO VISIT
There are a variety of places to visit if u have enough...
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’...
A Journey Through The Alluring Emptiness – Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1 – LOST AND FOUND
KAZA, SPITI VALLEY
8TH SEPTEMBER 2016
THURSDAY, 14:00 HRS.
How the hell am I going to make it? Is it even...
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...
Strolling in Kalpa
The Himalayas never failed to awe me with its majesties and so I find myself coming back to the Himalayas on every occasion and sometimes even in...
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...
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...
Arunachal Pradesh to have Greenfield Airport at Hollongi
New Delhi , October 12 (ANI): Airports Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken the work of constructing a Greenfield Airport at Hollongi, 15 kms from Itanagar while...
Nako Village
Nako Village is located near the Indo-China Border in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated in the Kinnaur Valley Which is among one of the most beautiful...
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...
Tungnath – Among the clouds
Flying high in the sky and nestled among the clouds are the Himalayas. So calm, muted, and soft in the lapse of which anybody is forced to...
Rohtang Tunnel Leaves Filth In Its Wake
The worst fears of the strong-32,000 population at Lahaul-Spiti have come true. The heavy tourist influx following the opening of the Rohtang Tunnel has exposed the three...
The Winter Kuari Pass Trek - An Anecdote
'All’s well that ends well'
You know the things about the Himalayas?
When you are up there amidst the mountains and the chilled winds, the narrow passages and the...
Fifteen books with which to travel through nature when journeying out is impossible
If there’s ever been a year to binge-read nature-travel books, it’s this one. Through most of 2020 we barely journeyed beyond our living rooms, and really, the...
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...
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...
You Can Help Save Thano: Here’s How
While the first social movements occurred through protests and civil disobedience, the rise of the internet ushered in numerous online social movements. Since then, online social movements...