Kangra Bans High Altitude Winter Trekking
byDharamshala: Trekking activities above 3,000 meters in the Dhauladhar range of Kangra district have been completely prohibited until further notice. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Hemraj…
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Risks of Himalayan Tourism: High-Altitude Sickness Claims Lives
byDespite its predictability, high-altitude sickness remains poorly understood by many travellers and is insufficiently managed in India’s high-altitude tourism spots.
Alluring Almora – Meditative Himalayan Walks
bySince ancient times the majestic Kumaon Himalayas in the north Indian state of Uttrakhand has been a preferred place for Yoga, meditation and other…
Himachal Should Regulate Trekking To Make It Safe And Eco-Friendly (II)
byRestore The Wild In The Wilderness [ The second of two blogs on the subject. The first was published on the 31st August, 2024.]…
Himachal Should Regulate Trekking To Make It Safe And Eco-Friendly [ I ]
byOn the night of 17th July about 120 trekkers were stranded below the 14000 feet high Hampta Pass in Himachal, without adequate shelter, clothing…
Char Dham Of The Great Himalayan National Park [4] – The Parbati River
byThe Parbati is the best known and biggest of the four GHNP rivers, meeting the Beas at Bhunter, just below Kullu. It is the…
Haryana CM launches hot air balloon safari
byHaryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday launched a hot air balloon safari in Pinjore town of Panchkula district, the gateway to Himachal…
Pre-World Cup started in Bir Billing, 186 pilots from 30 countries are participating
byHimachal Tourism Corporation Chairman RS Bali virtually inaugurated an eight-day Cross Country Paragliding Pre World Cup event in Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh, from October…
Septuagenarian Polish Paraglider Goes Missing In Billing – Dharamshala Flight
byDharamsala: A 70-year-old Polish paraglider pilot named Andrzej Kulawik is currently missing after taking off on a solo flight from Bir-Billing on Monday. His…
Kangra Magistrate Bans Trekking In District For Monsoon Season
byDharamshala: The monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh this year has been particularly severe, causing significant damage and loss of life in various districts. Kullu,…