Air Arabia Abu Dhabi recently added a second city to its Bangladesh services. Now, getting into Nepal opens up more possibilities on the South Asian sector.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday launched the first blasting for construction related work at the 14.15 km Zojila tunnel, one of the longest in Asia,
Anu Jain, a 54-year-old engineer, was among the first group of trekkers in Uttarakhand this year, after the state government relaxed travel norms to ‘unlock’ the
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Airports Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken the work of constructing a Greenfield Airport at Hollongi, 15 kms from Itanagar
Nepal is reopening to foreign visitors on October 17 after nearly eight months of lockdown and while there are rules in place to stop the spread
Six days of relentless rain had saturated the soil on the rolling slopes of Rajamala hamlet in Anamalai hills – which support tea and coffee plantations
divyaRichard Gere, Karenna Gore, Robert Thurman, Sharon Salzberg, and Deepak Chopra headline this month’s Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit,
Educational learning has been an unusual victim of the ongoing novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Continuity of learning has been impacted adversely — so has the
India is collaborating with Bhutan for conducting Phase-3 trials of COVID vaccine candidate even as New Delhi has sent seven consignments of essential medicines to the
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) and Indian Embassy held a meeting today regarding new air entry points. However, no fixed decision
The rare Brahma Kamal, the only flower known to bloom after sunset and just once a year, has been spotted in the higher reaches of the
Uttrakhand has got its first lichen park. Spread over an area of over 1.5 acres, it is presently being regulated in terms of visitors to ensure
Dust may be a substantial factor aiding the snowmelt in the Himalayas. The term albedo denotes reflection strength. Pure white snow, with high reflection, has a
American philanthropist Maggie Doyne founded Kopila Valley Children’s Home in Nepal Maggie Doyne still remembers the moment that changed her life forever. A chance encounter with
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has affected us all economically, physically, mentally and emotionally ever since the very first lockdown in March, 2020. Tourism is
A rare orchid has been discovered in the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, at an altitude of 3,800 metre. The discovery has been published in a French journal.
Big lines in far western Nepal, a spot that Smithwick says is the future for big mountain powder skiing in the Himalayas. The storm rolled into
DHARAMSHALA: Snow trout, the iconic cold-water fish species found in Himalayan rivers, would lose their habitat by 16 percent in the next 30 years and by
From Ladakh to Nagaland, discover how Nikhil Raj Sharma of Himalayan Geographic and Abhinav Goyal of Aaina India are transforming Himalayan communities through seven powerful regional
Picture Source: www.pixino.com It’s not the goodbyes that hurt, it’s the flashbacks that follow. Nobody could understand this quote better than Mr. Shyam Prasad Baluni who
PC : www.ajktours.com Imagine the endless lush green fields stretching as far as your eyes can reach, the sharp pine trees guarding the gigantic mountains standing
Exploring life in Fertile Land torn between two hostile neighbours Lives shattered by the war of 1971, separated from most of their tribe and many family
It was the month of September in 2016. I had just arrived in Kaza after a multi-day trek. After a day’s rest, I made a sudden
Picture Credit : Embassy of India, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, invites everyone across the globe who has embraced the divine lifestyle for
Cleaning souls “ bura mat dekho, bura mat suno, bura mat bolo” contradicting this mantra of the father of the nation, a gentleman followed its flip-sided mantra.
I had a conversation with my co-workers about traveling, they asked if where we will go next, “I will go to Japan.” “Thailand for me.” “Korea!”
In an era where going cashless is the trend, Jonbeel mela serves as a veritable blast from the past. Gaining its name from the Assamese words
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
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
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
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
Picture Credit PEXELS If you are in Nepal or are planning to visit, trail running is one activity you shouldn’t miss. Mind you though, it is
Shubhank Sharma is a self-taught singer/songwriter/guitarist/composer from Rohru, Himachal Pradesh, India who loves everything from rock to blues to grunge and ghazals. Performing in his own
Bhutan, often perceived as James Hilton’s real-life Shangri-La, is no ordinary place. Comfortably tucked between two of the world’s most populous countries, this landlocked, mountain-clad kingdom
Two roads diverged in a wood, And sorry I could not travel both and I- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference-
McLeodganj IS ALL ABOUT HAPPY PEOPLE Mountains Viewpoints Food N Cafes Pleasant chilled weather Trekking Pocket-friendly amusements GENEROUS PEOPLE Spirituality Relaxation Making new friends Cross-Cultural Learning GOOD PEOPLE
Whenever I find myself in a new place, I take great pleasure in enquiring about the cultures and traditions associated with the place. Quite recently, I
We felt truly blessed when the weekend coincided with the New Year’s Eve. We rushed to the hills for a beautiful beginning of the coming year.
Once upon a time, traveling from Leh and after crossing the formidable Kardungla (at 18329 feet the highest motorable pass in the world), you could gain access
We, the city dwellers, have always been awe-struck by the mind-boggling confusion that has come to define us. And then we hear the voice that echoes
You will find them walking in high alttitudes. Although you could think they are the native neighbours from Khumbu valley, in Hymalaia mountains, soon you will
Here is my take on the topic – Are mountains calling us or it’s ones calling which lead us to path of mountains. “Mountains are calling
A Scottish photographer has documented his recent expedition through the Himalayan landlocked country of Nepal. Bordering China in the north and India in the south, east,
Precipitous heights, deep gorges, hillsides replete with sub-alpine vegetation and patches of the cold desert sandwiched between the Great Himalaya and Tibet; Kinnaur’s landscape wears such
Back when we’re on the trekking expedition of Chanderkhani Pass in Himachal (2016), we’ve seen spectacular views of mountains and valleys. The expedition was from YHAI
The name of this place is “Dhankar Gompa”, it is a village and it is also known as “Gompa”. Located in the Lahaul & Spiti Valley,
Chitkul Chitkul is the last inhabited village near the India – Tibet Border. Approximately 600kms from Delhi, Chitkul is situated on the banks of River Baspa.
Pongsakorn Neton is a photography student at LaGuardia Community College. He has involved with Himalayan Elders Project in New York for a year. He photographs Himalayan
A couple of months ago I decided to go on an adventure. Disconnected from the world, little did I know that these eighteen days would
The Himalayas never failed to awe me with its majesties and so I find myself coming back to the Himalayas on every occasion and sometimes even
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