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HIMALAYA TREKKING ROUTES
This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site, just 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and what else to see here?The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open, drawing nature lovers to its vibrant monsoon blooms. Beyon...- A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...
- Looks like a real painting but they are India's rare forest that capture clouds. You can even trek to magical landscapesDiscover the enchanting Shola 'sky islands' in India's Nilgiris, a breathtaking landscape of evergreen forests nestled in the Western Ghats...
- Indian tourists pull back: Call of Nepal peaks fade amid unrestPolitical unrest in Nepal, stemming from anti-corruption protests, is impacting the country's tourism sector. Tour operators report a decli...
- Explained: How a cloudburst triggered deadly flash floods in UttarakhandA cloudburst in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand triggered flash floods and destruction in Dharali village. A cloudburst is defined by the IMD as ra...
- Civilian-military trek concludes successfully in Arunachal PradeshA joint civilian-military trekking expedition successfully concluded in Arunachal Pradesh's Zemithang. The 16-member team, including IMF mo...
- Amarnath Yatra concludes, over 4 lakh pilgrims offer prayers at cave shrineThe 62-day annual Amarnath Yatra that recently concluded had over 4.4 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the cave shrine in the south Kashmi...
- Trekking with kids: 5 amazing places in India that are perfect for familiesLooking for an amazing trekking destination for your family? Trekking with kids can be a lot of fun and these destinations are sure to prov...
- Triund, Ombattu Gudda & Harishchandragad: Top winter treks to try this season in IndiaEnjoy the nip in the air and make the most of this cool weather by opting for a group or solo trek.
- This May and June, explore India's beautiful trails and let the mystery unfoldThe country promises a number of exhilarating treks, which are not just touristy, but also thrilling and offbeat.
- When forest fire turned a pristine trekkers paradise in Theni into an infernoNestled atop the Western Ghats, Kurangani Hill ranges is a nature lover's paradise albeit not as popular as Kodaikanal or Udhagamandalam (O...
- Government aims to complete Uttarakhand highways for Mansarovar by AprilGadkari said it is a difficult task to build highways in rugged terrain of Himalayas cutting through its rocks but the work is in full swin...
- 'Incredible Himalayas' to ensure tourist visits round the yearIndian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) is working with Union Tourism Ministry to promote 'Incredible Himalayas' to ensure round-the-ye...
- Massive landslide disrupts Badrinath yatra, no casualties reportedNo casualties were reported although sources said that four machines, kept for road-clearing, were struck by heavy boulders and pushed into...
- Nepal quake: IAF rescues 16 mountaineers from Pune stranded on Mount EverestThe trekking group from Pune who was on its maiden expedition from Lukla to Mount Everest base camp, a 12-day programme, was trapped mid-wa...
- Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi to undertake Kedarnath yatra tomorrowThe 45-year-old Congress leader will start his yatra from Gauri Kund at around 11.30 AM along with a number of political leaders and others.
- Head for the hills: A lot on offer this summerThis year - incidentally the 50th since the first Indian expedition summitted Mount Everest in 1965 - there seems to be a lot happening ato...
- Himalayas offer limitless safe routes: Tips for a novice trekkerHow many of you wanted to climb the Himalayas but were too scared to? Or thought that one had to be a trained mountaineer? Trust me anyone ...
- Why India lost out to Nepal, Pakistan, China in mountain adventureLack of 8,000-m-plus peaks and red tape are some of the reasons why mountaineers are giving India the go-by. But plans are afoot to make In...
- Adventure tourism to gain fillip in KashmirA five-member team of International Mountaineering Federation (IMF) in association with the tourism department of Kashmir promotes trekking...
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