Himalayan glacial lakes are growing at an alarming rate, and the threat of deadly Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) is rising fast. Learn what this means
Proposed changes to Himachal’s land laws threaten to transform locals from landowners to tenants. This investigative article examines Section 118 amendments, real estate lobbying, comparative lessons
Deodar trees, the ‘timber of gods,’ fell at Shimla’s CM residence Oakover. While Himachal Pradesh bans tree cutting on paper, ancient deodars bleed in practice. This
Weekend tourism in the Himalayas is killing the very snow tourists come to see. Discover how traffic jams at 10,000 feet, black carbon deposits, and unchecked
Himalayan snowfall decline reaches alarming 23-year low in 2026. Discover why snow is disappearing from the roof of Asia and what it means for 2 billion
Snowless winter in Himachal and Uttarakhand exposes severe climate crisis; 100% rainfall deficit, dying apple orchards, water shortage threats. Human actions are destroying our mountains. Will
SPITI Valley, a world within a world in the Indian Himalayas. Explore ancient monasteries, resilient communities, and breathtaking landscapes in this comprehensive guide to the Middle
Why Himalayan deforestation threatens 2 billion people. From devastating landslides to water crises, learn how losing mountain forests impacts humanity’s survival and what we can do
Master winter photography in the Himalayas with expert tips on shooting in the Himalayas, from protecting your batteries in extreme cold to capturing crisp snow scenes
What routes stay open during winter travel in the Himalayas. Learn about November road conditions in India, Nepal, and Bhutan, how locals maintain trails, and essential
How Himalayan animals like snow leopards, red pandas, and tahr adapt their movement and survival strategies before winter snowfall hits the world’s highest mountains. The first
The 2025 Uttarakhand tragedy killed 8 workers, exposing how climate change is making Himalayan avalanches deadlier. Discover the shocking science behind warming peaks. The Morning That
Why cloudbursts in the Himalayas are becoming deadlier each year. Explore rising casualties in Uttarakhand, Himachal, and Nepal, early warning gaps, and community survival strategies that
Dzongu, Sikkim’s protected Lepcha sanctuary where ancient wisdom meets modern conservation. Explore why this hidden valley holds the key to Himalayan survival and indigenous identity preservation.
Bijli Mahadev: Where Lightning Strikes, Faith Rises, A Perspective by Nikhil Raj Sharma, Founder of Himalayan Geographic High above the confluence of the Beas and Parvati
7 shocking truths about who pays the real price for your weekend in the hills. From overcrowded Manali to Everest’s waste crisis – the hidden cost
How India’s women’s ice hockey team overcame massive challenges since 2016 to claim their first-ever bronze medal at the 2025 IIHF Asia Cup. An inspiring journey
How Dhauladhar Cleaners, a grassroots movement over 25 years in the making, is driving sustainable change across the Himalayas; empowering youth, cleaning villages, and inspiring national
Himalayan languages diversity is under threat; discover how the Himalayas, a cradle of linguistic richness, are facing a silent extinction as unique language forms disappear. Explore
Discover how Preeti Chauhan, founder of Little Green World, is transforming waste management in the Himalayas through innovative sustainability practices and her revolutionary “7 Rs” philosophy,
“Experience the spiritual essence of Rishikesh ; where ancient wisdom meets modern seekers and the Ganges reveals timeless secrets to awaken your soul.” The Spiritual Heartbeat
Discover the extraordinary wildlife that makes the Eastern Himalayas one of Earth’s most precious biodiversity hotspots Explore 10 fascinating animals from the Eastern Himalayas, from the
Discover how the Himalayan climate crisis threatens water security for 2 billion people and why its impacts will reach far beyond Asia’s mountains to affect global
Discover how Pragya Foundation and its visionary founder Ms. Pragya Dixit are revolutionizing women’s health and environmental sustainability across Uttarakhand’s Himalayan communities through innovative menstrual waste
Discover 8 amazing Ladakh animals that have adapted to survive in extreme Himalayan conditions, from the elusive snow leopard to the sacred black-necked crane. Nestled in
Himachal’s culture is vanishing before our eyes, save now. Discover how we can protect its living heritage, youth, and communities before it’s too late. What if
Are you wondering what tomorrow’s Dehradun weather will bring? While many check the forecast for daily planning, Nikhil Raj Sharma is using weather knowledge to transform
The Himalayas have, for millennia, stood as sentinels of mystery and divinity. Among their myriad folds, Himachal Pradesh emerges as a sacred realm, cradling ancient paths
The majestic Kumaon Himalayas, renowned for their snow-capped peaks and verdant valleys, are confronting a pressing environmental challenge: a significant rise in land surface temperatures (LST)
Renowned climate activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk has made an urgent appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling for the establishment of a dedicated commission to
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As a child, I dreamed of becoming “Materialistically successful “! When those uncles and aunties would ask me what I wanted to do when I grew
What does the State need to do in order to democratize forest management and curtail raging forest fires? TIKENDER SINGH PANWAR The story so far: Himachal
The 10th edition of Musicathon, the much talked about two-day musical festival slated to be held this April will be graced by the talented pool of
Shimla, the State capital of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular hill stations of the country and is a famous tourist destination. As the
Over the past few years, there has been an incredible trekking boom in the country. Trekking has gone from being an adventure sport to a recreational
Mountains are the most magnificent and majestic geographical features of the world. Be it the Andes in South America, the Alps in Europe or the mighty
The famous ski resort of Gulmarg and other higher reaches of Kashmir received snowfall for the second day on Tuesday. The plains were lashed by rains,
KATHMANDU, Nepal — The world’s highest peak just became a tiny bit higher. Nepal and China, the two countries that share a border on Mount Everest,
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand, birthplace of the country’s major rivers like Ganga and Yamuna and home to the Himalayan ranges, is rapidly losing its forest land to commercial
The Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) blooms in Kashmir Valley, surrounded by the Himalayas on all sides, for only two weeks a year. At the end of
A great storyteller bridges the gap between “you” and “me” to make their audience feel one with them. They understand that story-telling is a conversation, a
If there’s ever been a year to binge-read nature-travel books, it’s this one. Through most of 2020 we barely journeyed beyond our living rooms, and really,
While the field of mountaineering in India has undergone a sea change with a new generation of young mountaineers scaling summits zealously, back in 2009, there
She was five years old when the Himalayas broke. Not in the poetic sense; but literally, catastrophically, in the way that only mountains can: with roaring
In 2013, an Indian engineer started a sustainable development enterprise called Global Himalayan Expedition. Since then, it has installed solar power in 131 villages of three
Famed mountain retreats such as Mussoorie, Darjeeling and Kathmandu may soon face acute water distress — with a demand-supply gap already as vast as 70 percent
You might have thought there were no corners of the earth modern aircraft didn’t fly over. But there are still a few last frontiers – the
If you’ve ever dreamed about strolling on a glass skywalk, then you don’t need to spend a bomb to visit a foreign country to do so
Scientists at Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology have unearthed large concentrations of micro and moderate magnitude earthquakes in Uttarakhand’s Dharchula region and adjoining areas of Kumaon Himalaya due to stress
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