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5 international treks that will completely change the way you travel

5 international treks that will completely change the way you travel.
Published on May 26, 2026 02:52 pm IST

Himalaya from 170 yrs ago on display for 1st time: India’s first glimpse of work by German explorer-siblings

The mapping of Bogapani Bridge in Meghalaya, from 1855, which is among the five images that are on display for the first time. (Courtesy: Alpines Museum, Munich)
Published on Apr 24, 2026 11:59 am IST

Raulane Festival photographer speaks out on virality without a trace

When your work goes viral without you — Why virality is a double-edged currency
Updated on Nov 18, 2025 11:25 am IST

‘Like a war’: In Himachal, as deaths mount, locals step in to help families

Relief and rescue operation underway after flash floods at Thunag, in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh.
Updated on Jul 05, 2025 01:14 pm IST

Inside the secret world of celebrities, politicians homes: VIP interior designs

Interior design secrets from celeb, politician homes: Here's what luxury really means in the homes of the elite.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 03:17 pm IST

Nepal to restrict Everest climbs to qualified mountaineers after record deaths

In this photograph, rescuers use a makeshift stretcher to carry an injured person after an avalanche triggered by an earthquake flattened parts of Everest Base Camp. Nepal cracks down: Only elite climbers will touch Everest’s summit.
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 04:39 pm IST

Ladakh: The Himalayan region that remains a travel treasure

In the heart of the Himalayas, Ladakh offers peace when the world feels loud.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 06:16 pm IST

Forget road trips: Breathtaking river cruises are coming to Kashmir, Goa, Kerala

Set Sail! Stunning New River Cruises in Kashmir, Goa and Kerala Will Change the Way You Travel.
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 05:20 pm IST

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a book of Vittorio Sella’s iconic images of the Himalayas, a collection of 16 true-life narratives about love in Kashmir, and a memoir on a master photographer (Monica Gupta)
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 10:34 pm IST

Heavy snowfall hits Sikkim—What it means for your travel plans

Dreaming of Sikkim? Heavy snowfall puts travel plans on ice
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:04 pm IST

Soaring above Himalayas: Nepal’s first hot-air balloon festival is a must-see

Hot air balloons rise in sky during the international festival at Pokhara in Nepal.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 07:49 pm IST

Sikkim to allow tourists in Mangan district from Dec 1

Sikkim’s hidden gems are back! Plan your trip to Yumthang, Lachung and more now
Published on Nov 27, 2024 06:40 pm IST

Dharamshala is becoming ultimate global travel destination in 2024. Here's why

Himachal's Dharamshala is a 2024 hotspot for global travellers. Here's what’s drawing visitors to this Himalayan gem
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 05:45 pm IST

Nepal's Yoga Retreat to promote spiritual tourism in shadow of the Himalayas

Nepal to organise Yoga Retreat to promote spiritual tourism in shadow of the Himalayas
Published on Sept 25, 2024 01:21 pm IST

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link to open on February 20

Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link of Banihal-Sangaldan section to open on February 20
Published on Feb 18, 2024 01:15 pm IST

Sissu Lake in Himachal transforms into icy wonderland as temperatures drop

Tourists take pictures in the partially frozen Sissu Lake as the temperature drops during the winter season, in Lahaul-Spiti. Sissu Lake in Himachal Pradesh transforms into icy wonderland as temperatures plunge to -15°C
Published on Jan 09, 2024 01:06 pm IST

Sikkim opens all tourist destinations except for extreme northern parts

Sikkim opens all tourist destinations except for extreme northern parts after floods
Published on Nov 21, 2023 03:55 pm IST

Siliguri, gateway to northeast, eyes tourism boost from G20 meeting from April 1

Siliguri, gateway to northeast, eyes tourism boost from G20 meeting from April 1
Published on Mar 30, 2023 04:37 pm IST

Shilajit for fitness: Boosting testosterone to collagen, perks of Himalayan herb

Shilajit for fitness: Boosting testosterone to collagen, Ayurveda expert reveals health benefits of taking the Himalayan herb
Published on Mar 28, 2023 02:34 pm IST

Ayurveda expert on 5 benefits of taking Himalayan herb Shilajit before workout

Ayurveda expert on 5 benefits of taking Himalayan herb Shilajit before workout, apart from boosting sexual health and energy
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 02:10 pm IST

Ayurveda expert debunks myths about Shilajit, the Himalayan herb

Ayurveda expert debunks myths about Shilajit, the Himalayan herb
Updated on Jan 18, 2023 08:46 pm IST

Show negative RT-PCR report to enter high Himalayan valleys in Uttarakhand

A villager walks in the snow covered terrain of the Himalayan ranges, after a fresh spell of snowfall at Keylong in Lahual-Spiti district, Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
Published on May 10, 2021 02:52 pm IST

Mountaineering hones leadership skills, confidence, says HP CM at ITBP event

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur (right) being presented with flags taken by an Indo Tibetan Border Police team to the Leo Pargial Peak at the southern end of the Zanskar Range in the western Himalaya area.
Published on Sept 22, 2020 06:13 pm IST

BMC shut Reay Road bridge for 4 days

The Byculla police have booked the truck driver, Prithviraj Jadhav, 30, for rash driving.
Updated on Sept 12, 2019 01:03 am IST

Mumbai Metro, monorail to get vertical gardens on their pillars

The Mumbai civic body will now join cities like Delhi and Bengaluru with it’s proposal to make vertical gardens on Metro and Monorail pillars
Published on Aug 19, 2019 03:17 pm IST

HT Picks: The most interesting books of the week

This week’s HT Picks features the mountains, race in America, and the evolution of one of India’s classical music traditions.
Updated on Aug 10, 2019 10:01 am IST

The elusive China-Nepal rail link: High costs and risks, uncertain benefits

Beijing wants to connect China and Nepal though rail link. But a proper investigation of the engineering challenges, geological disaster potential and environmental impact, along such a long corridor that, in effect, is a transect across the Himalayas, will be a large, complex and costly piece of work
Updated on Jul 30, 2019 11:50 am IST

BMC likely to reopen Ghatkopar bridge for light vehicles in a week

After being shut for a month, the bridge over the Laxmi nullah in Ghatkopar is likely to open in a week.
Published on Jul 07, 2019 12:55 am IST

Nita Ambani’s Hermès handbag with 240 studded diamonds costs approx 2.6 crores

Nita Ambani’s Hermès handbag with 240 studded diamonds costs approx 2.6 crores.
Updated on May 26, 2020 09:31 pm IST