A 13-day trip around the region includes watching pilgrims immerse themselves in the ultra-holy Ganges River and a visit to ...

Losar, the Tibetan New Year observed in parts of India, is less widely known outside Himalayan communities. Here’s what the festival involves.

The mighty Himalayas came into existence because of a massive collision between two giant pieces of Earth’s crust, the Indian plate and the Eurasian plate. This powerful impact began around 60 million ...

When you think of the Himalayas, India typically isn’t top of mind. The Indian Himalayas stretch from China to the border of Nepal, and those who know say the Kumaon region is the most majestic. Its ...

The facility located at Zostel Kufri, the court provides stunning Himalayan views and promotes social interaction among ...

India said it would help create hundreds of "vibrant villages" along its border with China. Three years later, residents wonder where they are.

This vast landscape, stretching across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh, is home to a range of specially evolved species that are perfectly adapted to the extreme ...

Illegal high-rises on Gandhi Road loom over the fragile hills of Darjeeling in India, despite court orders to halt construction. Credit: Akash Pradhan On a rainy morning in August, 47-year-old Dawa ...

The crop is suited to poor soils, high altitudes, and short growing seasons. Its flowers also support bee-keeping, offering ...

The Indian Himalayas host incredible wildlife adapted to rugged environments, including the elusive snow leopard, vibrantly ...