Ways of Pangi
byPangi Valley is situated in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, bordering Jammu & Kashmir and Lahaul. The valley stretches along the Chandrabhaga (Chenab)…
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Climate Reality Check: Will the Himalayas Remain Tourism-Ready ?
bySpiti and Leh have stood for centuries as places of raw beauty and quiet endurance. Where monks once found solitude in monasteries perched on…
The Baikulty Road walk, Mashobra
byThich Nhat Han once famously said, “Let your walk be your meditation.” and I couldn’t agree more. I have always been a ‘walker’ and…
Beyond The Snows: Tribal Lahaul’s Changing Lifestyles
byThe high-altitude Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh is undergoing a profound socio-economic transformation. Once defined by seasonal isolation, the region’s tribal communities are rapidly…
Kangra Magistrate Mandates Compulsory Registration For Trekkers
byDharamshala: Taking a serious view of the recent rise in incidents involving trekkers getting stranded, going missing, or meeting with accidents on various routes…
Greening the Himalayas: How a Village Woman is Transforming Barren Landscapes in Manali
byManali: Women like Sunita are at the forefront of a vital grassroots movement to regenerate soil and restore the planet’s green cover. From local…
Houses of Pangi
byThe Pangi Valley of Himachal Pradesh is home to a rich tapestry of cultural communities. The region is famous for its remote, high-altitude, traditional…
June 2026 @ Mashobra
byThe month of June simply sailed by for us. Happily, there were none of the water woes that plagued Shimla last year. A major…
Status of Women In Himachal In Comparison To Uttarakhand, Punjab & Haryana
byHow does Himachal Pradesh perform in terms of women’s health when compared with its three neighboring states of Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand? (Uttar Pradesh is…
Nomadic Shepherds Set Out For Greener Himalayan Pastures
byManali: Traditional nomadic shepherds, primarily from the Gaddi and Gujjar communities, have begun their annual summer migration uphill toward high-altitude alpine meadows in Himachal…