Mumbai doctor on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with wife went missing in Nepal; he has spent 30 years climbing Himalayan mountains and even organised an Everest expedition onceMumbai doctor Milind Chitley, who spent three decades exploring the Himalayas, went missing in Nepal with his wife Janhavi while on a Kaila...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
"The scale of damage is so high, it's like a parlay, we cannot imagine": Former National Reconstruction Authority CEO on Nepal floodsNepal grapples with a severe humanitarian crisis after devastating flash floods hit its northern districts. India has swiftly responded by ...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Climate change driving extreme rainfall in Himalayas, anthropogenic factors adding to risk: GovtExtreme rainfall events are intensifying in the Himalayan region due to climate change. Human activities are also contributing to the overa...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is open for trekking: How it was British mountaineers who ‘discovered’ this UNESCO Himalayan paradiseThe Valley of Flowers National Park in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open for trekking. Spread across 87 sq km, it is h...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
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...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.25 AM 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
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
Weekend break: Head to Bheemeshwari near Bengaluru or Bhimashankar near MumbaiTake a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here’s where you can head to.
20 Apr, 2017, 05.17 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
Plastic waste may trigger water bombs in HimalayasUnfortunately, this is the ugly truth of the Himalayas. The heap, which includes biodegradable plastic, can be found just four kilometres f...
28 Aug, 2014, 06.54 AM 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