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 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
Nepal is implementing new regulations for Mount Everest climbers in 2025, including a 36% permit fee increase, mandatory prior experience on 7,000-meter peaks, and stricter environmental
In a discovery that has electrified both conservationists and lovers of the Himalayan wilderness, researchers have confirmed the presence of the world’s smallest otter, Aonyx cinereus,
Imagine a ticking time bomb buried under the most majestic mountain range in the world — the Himalayas. Except this isn’t fiction. It’s science, it’s history,
The Himalayas, often called the “Roof of the World,” are more than just a breathtaking natural wonder — they are an ecological lifeline for nearly two
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)
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing an alarming environmental shift that could reshape its future. Unseasonal flooding in the Beas River has sparked grave concerns among environmentalists and
The iconic Buransh (Rhododendron arboreum), Uttarakhand’s state flower, has begun blooming unusually early this year, raising concerns among environmentalists and scientists about the impact of climate
In January 2025, Himachal Pradesh experienced a significant climatic anomaly, recording only 13.3mm of rainfall against the normal average of 85.3 mm. This 84% deficit marks
Himachal Pradesh is set to embark on an ambitious infrastructure project—the construction of India’s longest ropeway, spanning 40 kilometres between Parwanoo and Shimla. Designed to offer
A Historic Triumph at the National Games In a feat that will be etched in India’s sporting history, Nyeman Wangsu from Arunachal Pradesh has secured her
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 Ganges River basin, which flows through India, had the “lowest snow persistence” at 17% below average worse than 15% in 2018, according to the Nepal-based
The wreckage of the crashed Tara Air aircraft located at Sanosware, Thasang-2, Mustang(Nepal Army/ANI) The Tara Air plane with 22 people on board had taken off
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
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
1.Land of the Thunder Dragon Bhutan, fondly referred to as Land of the Thunder Dragon is a nation that leads by example. Besides the staggering natural
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
On reaching the peak of Mount Everest, climbers usually pose for photographs, fly their country’s flag, or just gaze at the majestic Himalayas. Khim Lal Gautam,
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
The world is in an ‘era of pandemics.’ Unless the destruction of the natural world is halted, diseases will emerge more often, spread more rapidly, kill
It’s not the easiest time to plan a holiday, but here’s taking one little pain-point away: we looked up the top Indian hill-stations that you can fly
Dehradun: Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday announced that the state government is all set to start an umbrella brand ‘Holy Himalayas’ to promote the
Bhutanese Cuisine South Asian food is all about flavour, flavour, and flavour! The spices, the chillies, the vegetables and the textural components—all create magic together. Be
Some people refer to the Himalaya-Tibetan Plateau as the “third pole” because the region has the largest reserve of glacial snow and ice outside of the
The world is in an “era of pandemics”. Unless the destruction of the natural world is halted, diseases will emerge more often, spread more rapidly, kill
After months of extreme heat, torrential rains causing flooding in several states, cyclones, and a severe locust attack, cold breezes have returned to India, prompting people
UTTARKASHI: The first-of-its-kind Mountain Terrain Biking (MTB) expedition to the Nelong Valley region of Indo-China border in Uttarkashi district concluded on Friday. The week-long expedition was
You may have missed your summer vacation this year due to the lockdown, but you won’t have to compromise on your winter break. Parts of Himachal Pradesh received
Author and Fulbright scholar Stephen Alter has been announced the 2020 recipient of the notable Mountain Environment and Natural History prize, awarded each year as part of the Banff
An Indian organisation that leverages tourism and technology to help remote communities access solar energy has won a prestigious UN award for its efforts to combat
A recent study on the Himalayan brown bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus) has predicted a significant reduction in suitable habitat and biological corridors of the species in
The Himalayas are the highest mountains on Earth, the stupendously wild boundary between India and Tibet and a magnet for countless adventurers, missionaries and spiritual seekers. Yet
On October 3, the Rohtang tunnel was inaugurated by the Prime Minister in Manali. There was the usual euphoria on the part of both the Central
The entire Himalayan arc is poised to produce a sequence of great earthquakes, and the next big quake — of the magnitude of 8 or above
While the first social movements occurred through protests and civil disobedience, the rise of the internet ushered in numerous online social movements. Since then, online social
The Uttarakhand State Forest Department is in the final stages of handing over 243 acres of forest land to the Airport Authority of India for the extension of
Backstabbing Nepal, China has illegally constructed villages in Humla district with state media saying that the buildings constructed falls within the Chinese territory. The newly-built village
The worst fears of the strong-32,000 population at Lahaul-Spiti have come true. The heavy tourist influx following the opening of the Rohtang Tunnel has exposed the
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,
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