Whether you are a first-time traveller or an annual pilgrim to the Himalaya, the Uttarakhand calamity must be a turning point in your understanding of the great mountains and your way of interacting ...

For centuries, the sleepy valley nestled in the Indian Himalayas remained a hidden Buddhist enclave forbidden to outsiders. Enduring the harsh year-round conditions of the high mountain desert, the ...

In a plea for the Himalayas, it is crucial to recognize the ecological impact of mass tourism. The Himalayas, often seen as a playground, are much more than a mere destination; they are a complex ...

The Himalayas are every adventurer’s dream – those towering peaks, those winding roads, and that overwhelming feeling of grandeur that humbles even the most experienced traveler. But the truth is that ...

Winter in the Himalayas is a stark contradiction—stunning landscapes wrapped in layers of snow, yet perilous terrain that deters even the most adventurous travelers. Destinations like Leh, Spiti ...

In this Aug. 17, 2016, photo, from left to right, Chhering Chodom, 60, Tashi Yangzom, 50, Lobsang Chhering, 27, and Dorje Tandup, 58, drink milk tea on the side of the road. For centuries, the sleepy ...