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Russian woman cleans up trash on Uttarakhand trek, urges travellers to respect the Himalayas: ‘Really upsetting sight for a sacred place’

December 11, 2025 4:24 pm

In an Instagram video, the Russian trekker appears holding a bag filled with trash she picked up along the route.

From Mechuka to Deoria Tal: 6 offbeat places for winter camping in the Himalayas

December 03, 2025 11:30 am

Winter transforms the Himalayas into a serene world of snow and silence

What's not to like in the magnificent views of the Himalayas, the crystal air, the vivid birds and blooms

November 25, 2025 4:47 pm

The mountains will always be a draw, though these days with wide smooth roads running up and tunnels boring through them, getting up there is no longer an adventure

The spectacular view was possible due to recent rainfall that brought clear skies and low pollution levels (Image source: @Satyamraj_in/X)

‘Looks majestic’: Breathtaking views of the Himalayas from Bihar village stun the Internet. Watch

October 08, 2025 5:06 pm

The now-viral video shows a zoomed-in view of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas as viewed from Jainagar, Madhubani in Bihar.

Discover the incredible wildlife of the Himalayas! From snow leopards and red pandas to blue sheep and Himalayan monals, explore the top 10 animals you can spot in the world’s highest mountains.

10 fascinating animals you might encounter on your trip to the Himalayan region

October 08, 2025 1:28 pm

Spanning India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and Pakistan, the region is home to some of the most elusive and majestic wildlife species

Uttarakhand floods: How blind development and undermining of indigenous culture has impacted the Himalaya

August 29, 2025 4:27 pm

To protect the Himalayas is not to romanticise their past, but to politicise their survival: To recover the wisdom embedded in cultural practices, to hold technology accountable to local realities

Uttarkashi disaster: What happens when sacred terrain becomes a product

August 11, 2025 12:18 pm

To speak of the Himalayas today is not to romanticise their fragility, but to acknowledge their refusal to be governed by haste. Development is urgently needed — but not in its current form

Water and climate security at risk due to low snow levels in Hindu Kush region

April 30, 2025 12:45 pm

Snow level in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region plummeted to a record low in the winter of 2024-2025, threatening water security and biodiversity in the region. What strategies can India adopt to ensure long-term water and energy security?

Express View on Teesta dam: Safety first

January 28, 2025 7:24 am

Environment ministry panel may have been hasty in clearing the dam on Teesta river. Government must ensure due processes are adhered to.

Knowledge nugget of the day: Tibet Earthquake

Knowledge nugget of the day: Earthquakes—Why is the Himalayan zone seismically active?

January 19, 2025 10:39 am

A series of earthquakes struck southern Tibet on January 7, near the Nepal border. What exactly is an earthquake? Which countries are the most earthquake-prone? Why is the Himalayan region seismically active? Here’s what you need to know.

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Express Wanderlust: The mountains are calling; head over to Manali

November 28, 2019 3:31 pm

Far away from the traffic, the seasonal pollution and chaotic city life, Manali and its peripheral areas offer you peace and quiet. This winter, experience this hill station like never before. Here's what you can include in your itinerary.