LEH PALACE, LADAKH: An Architectural Marvel in Mud, Stone & Wood
by400-year-old Leh Palace at Leh in Ladakh is a unique architectural and engineering wonder built in dressed stone, sun-dried mud bricks, and local wood….
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SHANTI STUPA, LADAKH: A White Wonder & Symbol of Peace
byWhile roaming on the north-western fringe of Leh in Ladakh, one can see a stand-alone hill crowned with an eye-catching circular-and-domed structure in white….
A Citizen’s Wish List For A Battered Himachal And Shimla
byNow that the rains have mercifully abated in Himachal, the various Whatsapp groups have offered their anodyne prayers for the state, donations have been…
THIKSEY MONASTERY, LADAKH: A Must-Visit Destination
byThiksey Monastery is one of Ladakh’s most beautiful and largest Buddhist monasteries. It is affiliated with the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism. Due to…
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Leh: A Symbol of ‘Unity in Diversity’
byAs the name suggests, Gurdwara Pathar Sahib in Leh is built around a sacred pathar (rock/boulder) immortalized by the touch of Guru Nanak Dev…
Mysterious Himachal – Grandeur of Khangsar Palace
byManali: Khangsar literally means “a new home” in Tibetan and is located in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. The two hundred years…
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,…
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,…
Samaritan Nepali Couple Provide A Refuge To Calamity Hit In Wild Himalayas
byManali: In a Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh that was battered badly by the monsoon deluge, it was the generosity, kindness and love of…
Himachal Tourism Slashes Room Tariffs By Upto 50% At HPTDC Hotels
byShimla: With tourism activities in disarray, Himachal Tourism has slashed room tariffs by as much as 50 % to increase occupancy rates even as…