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17000 ft and Growing

Minus degrees temperature, no table or chairs, books in a language you barely comprehend and teachers who struggle with the lack of resources but still give it their best. Sounds

Tihar- A festival for all

At last it is the time of the year we all have been waiting for the whole year. Diwali is here!!! But this time with a twist. We all know

The Forest Man of India

Majuli (in Assam) is known for many things, to be the largest river island in the world, to be the first island to be a district in India, to sustain

The Mawkyrwat Ultra

In the deep interiors of the South West Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya is to be held the second edition of their annual marathon, the Mawkyrwat Ultra. Mawkyrwat, a primarily

The Ziro Festival- Song, Apong and some company to go along

  The dormant valley of Ziro comes to life as artists from across the world unite together with the local artists to celebrate music. It started in 2012 after the

Jatinga Bird Festival

In the hilly terrains of Dima Hasao, Assam lies one of the unresolved mysteries of nature. Planked by the rivers, Jatinga and Dulong, and surrounded by the Borail hills of

ClimateForce Arctic Expedition 2019

Have you ever imagined walking on a vast white unending patch of Arctic ice? I have! I’ve been handpicked from across the world to participate in the ClimateForce Arctic Expedition

THE UNDYING SOLDIER- Baba Harbhajan Singh

Situated in the East Sikkim district an offshoot of the historic Silk Route is Nathula at a height of 4,310m above mean sea level. Other than presenting a picturesque view

A need to rejuvenate the mighty Ganga

Plastic waste flowing in Ashwani Khad We often make plans for an escapade to the Himalayas, in the hope of witnessing its so-called pristine beauty and experience the calm that

Leh, Ladakh- To the land of high passes

A man with a backpack jostled me sideways and he was a bit peculiar, they were wearing hiking equipment, backpacks, tools and ropes for their much awaited hiking in Himalaya

Disaster or Development? China to tunnel beneath the Himalayas

Picture credit: QUARTZ The mighty Mount Everest, or Sagarmatha (as the Nepalese call it), at an elevation of 8,850 meters is indisputably one of the hardest mountains to climb. What

Mesmerizing Bhutan

What comes to the mind when we think of a trip abroad? A long flight, exchange of currency, unknown language, skyscrapers, fascinating locations and some exotic food. Sometimes we get