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hill station news

Spice of life| Manali from another era:Paradise lost to progress

Manali was synonymous with nature’s beauty in its purest form, moving at a pace just a shade slower, allowing us to truly appreciate it. (PTI)
Published on Jun 26, 2026 05:56 am IST

Lonavla rave party busted, 16 charged

The action followed a tip-off about suspicious activities at the rented property. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Jun 17, 2026 06:22 am IST

Anand Mahindra recommends Tamil Nadu’s hidden ‘Munnar’ to escape tourist crowds

Valparai's untouched tea plantations and pristine landscapes can offer an escape from over-tourism. (File Photo/ ANI and X/ Anand Mahindra)
Published on Jun 10, 2026 11:59 am IST

24-year-old man drowns in Pavana near Lonavla

The incident took place near the cremation ground behind Shantai Hotel, close to the river at around 5.22 pm. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Feb 21, 2026 05:24 am IST

From Manali to Gangtok: 5 must-visit Indian hill stations this winter

Gulmarg, with its snowy slopes and frosty pine woods, is a winter paradise in Jammu and Kashmir.
Published on Nov 20, 2025 07:00 pm IST

Heat wave: Delhi-NCR travellers choke hill stations. Beware of weekend rush!

Some visuals of immense traffic jams witnessed at different hill stations across Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand over last weekend.
Published on Jun 10, 2025 11:24 am IST

Taste of Life: Europeans love for hill stations set foot on Mahabaleshwar

Mahabaleshwar had a branch of Treacher & Co in the early 1870s that stayed open during the summer months. It stocked exquisite china, wines, sherbets, jams, and canned fruit imported from Europe. (HT FILE)
Published on May 15, 2025 07:48 am IST

650 for yellow dal: Himachal hotel food rates shock internet

A viral X post highlighted overpriced food at a Narkanda hotel near Shimla.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 04:14 pm IST

Rajasthan travel alert: Tourists flock to Mount Abu as mercury dips to 1.4°C

Mount Abu’s frosty mornings are straight out of a winter fairytale!
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 04:31 pm IST

Iconic 150-year-old Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumes service for tourists

Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumes service after monsoon break.
Published on Nov 07, 2024 08:05 pm IST

Mahabaleshwar to get a sibling hill station in a month, move to ease congestion

Initially, only 58 villages were included within the scope of the plan. But now, 235 villages are under the plan and four meetings have already been held with various stakeholders, said MSRDC’s chief planner Jitendra Bhopale. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Aug 12, 2024 08:53 am IST

Heavy rainfall and landslides affect Kodagu’s monsoon tourism industry

The adverse weather conditions have caused a sharp decline in tourism in Kodagu. (HT)
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 08:38 am IST

Tourists brace for hot summer in Ooty, scorching heat at Queen of Hills in Tamil

Tourists brace for hot summer in Ooty, scorching heat at ‘Queen of Hills’ Udhagamandalam in Tamil Nadu
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 04:31 pm IST

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Ridin’ in a getaway car

Despite some heavy footed driving, the 2-litre, four-cylinder engine on the GLA 220d returned 11.2kmpl.
Updated on Mar 15, 2024 04:30 pm IST

GBC preparations: 50k flowers lend colour, fragrance to IGP now

IGP being decked up with approximately 50k flowers of different varieties brought from across India, but mainly Bhimtal (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 08:32 am IST

E rickshaws are back in Matheran as per court orders

E rickshaws are back in Matheran as per court orders
Updated on Jan 02, 2024 05:28 am IST

Malcolm Baug hits a century!

Mumbai, India - Nov. 19, 2023: A view of Malcolm Baug colony during centenary celebration at Jogeshwari in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, November 19, 2023. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Nov 20, 2023 06:32 am IST

ASI arrested for sexually harassing woman constable

An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) deputed at the office of the senior superintendent of police (SSP), Khanna, has been arrested for sexually harassing a woman constable. According to the woman constable, the accused was forcing her to establish physical relations with him and also threatened to transfer her. (Representational image)
Updated on Nov 05, 2023 05:08 am IST

Spice of Life: Childhood, treasure box of priceless pearls from past

Childhood memories are like a pirate’s treasure box stashed away carefully to be used in times of need (HT File)
Published on Sept 21, 2023 03:47 am IST

Pachmarhi: Your complete guide to Madhya Pradesh's stunning hill station

Nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, Pachmarhi stands as a tranquil haven of natural beauty and historical intrigue.
Published on Aug 31, 2023 01:03 pm IST

Ignoring natural heritage: A path to self-destruction

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A beautiful view of Khajjiar’s lake, wide meadows, and deodar trees opened before me.
Published on Jun 19, 2023 01:10 am IST

Offbeat places in India to travel this summer to beat the heat

Offbeat places in India to travel this summer to beat the heat
Published on Jun 08, 2023 09:58 am IST

Annual Kasauli Week celebrations kick off

Ranbir Kumar (centre) performing during the Ghazal night at Kasauli Week (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 07, 2023 02:52 pm IST

Tourists rush to Himachal hill stations to escape from heat in the plains: Watch

Tourists from the plains are visiting Himachal hill stations to escape from heat.
Published on Jun 05, 2023 09:08 am IST

IAS officer must face culpable homicide trial for road accident that killed journalist: Kerala high court

The Kerala high court said IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman should be tried for culpable homicide in a 2019 accident case (Agencies/Representative use)
Updated on Apr 13, 2023 11:07 pm IST

Anand Mahindra plans to travel in this scenic Mumbai-Pune train. Watch

Screenshot of the video of the Vistadome coach.
Published on Apr 09, 2023 05:19 pm IST

Tourism Minister appeals crowds to maintain Covid-19 protocol at tourist spots

Shimla, India July 12: Tourists in raincoats and others walking with umbrellas during the rain at Ridge, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India on Monday, July 12, 2021.
Updated on Jul 12, 2021 07:17 pm IST

As winter approaches, tourists flock to hilly areas in Nepal

“The mountain has added to the beauty and pleasure of coming to this place.”
Updated on Oct 30, 2020 11:34 am IST

Connecting with our heritage in the kingdom of the Gods

Meenakshi Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Updated on Oct 17, 2020 10:58 pm IST