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India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
Uttarakhand: IAF 'swiftly' responds to forest fire in Nanda Devi Biosphere ReserveThe Indian Air Force swiftly deployed an Mi-17 V5 helicopter to combat a forest fire in Uttarakhand's Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The Cen...
Is the 'Scandinavian scarf' just the Indian 'dupatta' in disguise? The latest fashion appropriation after Bandhani and PashminaA viral trend has rebranded the Indian dupatta as a "Scandinavian scarf," sparking outrage over cultural erasure. Once a symbol of heritage...
Himachal home to 75 snow leopards, says five-year scientific estimationA recent estimation conducted in Himachal Pradesh, India, as part of the Snow Leopard Population Assessment, has revealed the presence of 4...
Fugitive pies & vegan Wellingtons! Has the Brit way of life vamoosed?Is this the thin edge of the veg? What next? The Beefeater Guards outside the Tower of London turned into Tofu Guards? Coronation chicken r...
Apples aren't what they used to be. Commercialisation has made the fruit almost tastelessWhen grown from seed, apples vary from the parent.
Find the Yeti: The abominable snowman game afootThere is no military honour at stake in some soldiers' Bigfoot photographs.
Army’s ‘Yeti’ pic draws disbelief, ridicule onlineSenior scientist Dr S Sathyakumar said that the footprints could be those of the Tibetan brown bear.
Go on a photography trail in the Himalayas or experience rural India, this summer do something differentInformative holidays that present the true flavour of a destination can be the perfect getaways.
This winter, enjoy family vacation in the snow and try kid-friendly adventuresTake your family to Gangtok, Auli, Shimla, Srinagar and some other Indian destinations for snow and adventure activities.
How to vacation in the wild for less than Rs 50,000 this summerA summer break in a forest reserve with your family need not burn a hole in your pocket. Here are 4 budget forest reserve vacation options.
Traveller’s diary: From Baisakhi in Punjab to the National park trek in HimalayasThe Great Himalayan National Park is carved out of the splendid mountain terrain of Kullu district.
Celebrate a snow-y Christmas in KufriPicturesque locales, delectable food, a luxurious spa at the Royal Tulip make for the perfect getaway.
Beat the heat: Three close-to-home quick getawaysOnce the examination schedule of school kids is over, it's time to take them on a fun picnic session amidst nature to beat the heat.
Soon, a count of leopards in mid-HimalayasThe first scientific estimation exercise to count the number of leopards in the middle Himalayas, at elevations ranging from 1000 to 3000 m...
Experience awe-inspiring beauty at Pin Valley National Park in HP or Chamudi hills in KarnatakaET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to.
- HP to launch conservation programme for Himalayan brown bear
As in the case of endangered snow leopards, there is no exact data available about the Himalayan brown bear whose numbers are believed to h...
Conservation project of Rs 5 crore for picturesque Spiti valleyStudies and research proposals include dissemination of best practices of biodiversity conservation, monitoring of glaciers receding, clima...
- Centre clears Rs 5.12 cr Spiti biosphere reserve project
Among total 18 CDBRs of the country, only Spiti area of Himachal Pradesh was declared "cold desert biosphere reserve" in 2009.
Planning your summer vacation? Best heritage sites in IndiaSome of the ideal getaways ET-Travel recommends: Mahabalipuram; Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi; Rock Shelters of Bhimbetaka; Ajanta and Ellor...