6 offbeat Himalayan treks that remain open in monsoons: Misty mountains, blooming meadows, hidden trails and moreAs the monsoon transforms landscapes across the Himalayas, several lesser-known trekking routes remain accessible and safe for adventure en...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
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...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Monsoon alert for travellers: Heading to hill stations? Check's IMD rain warning for these statesMonsoon update: Southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala, signalling the start of India's crucial four-month rainy season. Southern and west...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Two trekkers go missing in Uttarakhand within 24 hours: Nainital woman, Noida man go missing on separate routesUttarakhand is witnessing a large-scale search for two missing trekkers, Babita Pandey and Vishesh Chauhan, on separate Himalayan routes. C...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
US diplomat calls for international collaboration in tourism, safer expedition in Nepal HimalayasUS Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B Rogers also advocated the use of new technology in the adventure and mountaineerin...
31 May, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Kedarnath Yatra on high alert: IMD warns of heavy rain & thunderstorms, check Dehradun traffic plan before you travelThe India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Kedarnath, warning of thunderstorms and strong winds, placing the ongoing...
23 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Mount Everest season opens late, with climbers undeterred by huge ice block and high travel costsHundreds of climbers are attempting Mount Everest despite an unstable ice block and increased costs. The Khumbu Icefall route, crucial for ...
07 May, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
$20,000,000 scam at 30,000 feet: How Mount Everest guides made trekkers sick for hefty insurance gainsNepal's tourism faces a $20 million insurance fraud crisis after trekking guides allegedly poisoned tourists to stage fake medical emergenc...
02 Apr, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Bodies of 4 more trekkers en route to Sahastra Tal recovered, 13 survivors rescuedThe bodies of four more trekkers from Bengaluru who perished during a trek to Sahastra Tal were recovered on Thursday, completing the retri...
07 Jun, 2024, 12.07 PM IST
Don't let the cold keep you from the mountains. Here are the top treks for Indian wintersRev up your appetite for challenge, enroll for a group trek to scale up the peaks that have always fascinated you.
09 Nov, 2017, 08.42 AM IST
Here's why you must spend your summer trekking along the Great Himalayan National ParkBounded by the Himalayas from all sides, the National Park offers panoramic views of the lush meadows, snow-clad peaks, and the enchanting ...
01 Jun, 2017, 05.15 AM IST
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...
28 Apr, 2015, 11.02 PM IST
Nearly 125 Indians stranded in NepalAccording to officials at the Maharashtra Information Centre in Delhi, around 80 people from Nashik had gone to Nepal for pilgrimage while ...
25 Apr, 2015, 08.51 PM IST
Nearly 125 Indians stranded in NepalNearly 125 people from Maharashtra and Telangana are stranded in Nepal after a high-magnitude earthquake struck the Himalayan nation.
25 Apr, 2015, 04.44 PM IST
Nepal snowstorm toll reaches 37; over 100 still missing41 trekkers were rescued today with the assistance of Nepal Army and Nepal Police personnel from two different sites of the Himalayan range.
17 Oct, 2014, 10.39 PM IST
- Promoting the Himalayas to woo tourists
Stepping up efforts to make India a favoured summer destination for tourists, the government today launched a new campaign to promote the v...
19 Jun, 2013, 08.59 PM IST
- Himachal to woo tourists with more treks
Aiming to woo adventure sport lovers, the Himachal Pradesh government is organising four-day treks in Kullu, Shimla and Kangra districts of...
05 Sep, 2009, 11.21 AM IST