From high alpine meadows and forest villages to remote valleys and river towns, these offbeat destinations in Uttarakhand reveal calmer landscapes, deeper culture, and Himalayan views far beyond the u ...
A sudden avalanche tore through Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg tourist resort, burying buildings in snow but leaving everyone safe. As Kashmir reels under heavy snowfall, Uttarakhand’s high-altitude dis ...
A western disturbance has triggered rain and the season’s first snowfall in hill districts of Uttarakhand, blocking several roads and leading authorities to advise travellers to remain alert and follo ...
Uttarakhand has witnessed 71 black bear attacks in 3 months, prompting shoot-at-sight orders. Experts link this surge to disrupted hibernation cycles caused by climate change. Here's a a deep dive int ...
Navratri in the Himalaya is equal parts devotion and local colour—village god processions, hilltop Shakti peeths and month-long melas. From Kullu’s deity convocation to Almora’s Nanda Devi mela, the h ...
Mana sits on the India-China border, just beyond the pilgrimage town of Badrinath in Chamoli district. As the last inhabited village of India in this region, it offers stunning landscapes alongside ri ...
An avalanche in the Chorabari area of Kedarnath has heightened concerns in Rudraprayag even as landslides, flash floods, and incessant rains disrupt pilgrimage and push rivers above danger levels
High in Uttarakhand’s Himalayas, Roopkund, better known as Skeleton Lake, holds hundreds of human remains dating back over 1,000 years. Despite DNA studies and folklore, this icy grave continues to pu ...
Located near Haridwar, the biosphere is the first private forest near Rajaji Tiger Reserve, established to revive the native plants and create a space for a harmonised co-existence between nature and ...
Planning a quick getaway for the Independence Day weekend? Explore these top 5 boutique stays in Uttarakhand—from colonial retreats to stylish hillside villas—perfect for nature lovers, comfort seeker ...