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Miss it once and wait a year: Why July-September is the only time to see King of Himalayan Flowers in these 5 places in UttarakhandThis monsoon season, Uttarakhand presents a rare sight. The Brahma Kamal, a snow lotus, will bloom from July to September. This flower grow...
Anand Mahindra is surprised by rare Sikkim Sundari flower that waits 7–30 years to bloom into a 2-metre-tall pagoda and then diesIndustrialist Anand Mahindra marvels at the Sikkim Sundari, a rare Himalayan flower, highlighting its decades-long wait before a single, sp...
Anand Mahindra learns a 'masterclass in patience' from a rare plant. 'Biology textbooks never mentioned it'Industrialist Anand Mahindra recently highlighted his fascination with Sikkim Sundari, a rare Himalayan plant that grows at altitudes of 4,...
It's not Japan: Anand Mahindra praises India's 'role model' state, hopes such discipline gets valued without foreign comparisonsAnand Mahindra praised Sikkim after sharing a travel video that highlighted the state's clean streets, orderly parking and strong civic dis...
Anand Mahindra 'rediscovers' Indian state's mystifying beauty, wonders why it isn't 'number one' on global travel listsAnand Mahindra recently shared his admiration after coming across stunning photos of the northeastern state, calling it a mystery why it is...
Anand Mahindra’s new obsession? He is in love with India's 'last village' which is in Himachal Pradesh. How to go thereAnand Mahindra shared a stunning photo of Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibetan border, sparking online amazement. The ...
Neon to Nature: Nevada beyond Las VegasThe glitz of Las Vegas lures every explorer. However, a trip to Nevada can offer much more than its famed glamor. The state of Nevada, whic...
Amer Heritage Trail, Spa holidays & hiking: Take a taste of a million local flavours of IndiaThe annual festival of Saputara Monsoon Festival is currently ongoing and shall conclude on September 9, 2019.
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.
- Researchers find rare mineral in plants for first time
London, March 6 (IANS) In a first, researchers have discovered on alpine plants a rare mineral that holds potential as a new material for i...
Explore the world's oldest rainforests, or go snorkelling with your little ones: This summer plan an adventure with the familyA travel expedition takes learning out of a classroom into the real world.
NGT notice to government on regulating choppers flying to KedarnathA large number of pilgrims, intending to avoid the 16 km trek to visit the Kedarnath shrine in Rudraprayag district, opt for the chopper se...
Travel like Mary Kom! The boxer's favourite destinationsWith exotic waterfalls, rolling knolls, and wide panoramic views, Shillong tops her travel list.
From Gir Forest to Kaziranga National park, forest trails in IndiaGir Forests in Gujarat, known as home of the Asiatic lions. There are many resorts that dot the region & offer Gir guided tours daily.
Non-disposal of waste damaging fragile ecology in UttarakhandRough treatment of trees by pilgrims and non-disposal of waste is damaging fragile ecology of alpine meadows of Chamoli district, a team of...
Want to master ‘Landscape Photography’? Head to Kashmir, Ladakh and Sikkim to be amazedLadakh is a photographer’s favourite, Leh’s cold desert of Nubra Valley and Zanskar Valley and the alpine lakes are the best places for nat...
Climate change threat looms over Kailash-Mansarovar, says new reportA new study predicts that in the Kailash region, temperatures will increase as it will rain, colder regions will recede, forests and meadow...
4 top travel destinations for a thrilling adventure driven experienceThe moment when you let go of inhibitions, dive body and mind into an adrenalin-charged activity and come away feeling exhilarated — that’s...
- Ten national parks that make for the perfect holiday
Ten national parks that make for the perfect holiday far from the madding crowd.
- Blooming dales
For a photographer, the Himalayas are a rare treat during the monsoon. The steep cliffs and mountain sides are covered with lush green vege...