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Vietnam travel warning: Trekking suspended amid deadly floods and landslides

Typhoon Yagi unleashes chaos: Travel suspended as northern Vietnam faces catastrophic flooding

This aerial picture shows flood waters surrounding homes in Thai Nguyen province, in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi hitting northern Vietnam. Tens of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes on September 10 as massive floods inundated northern Vietnam in the wake of Typhoon Yagi and the death toll climbed to 82. Vietnam travel warning: Trekking suspended amid deadly floods and landslides (Photo by Huu Hao / AFP)
Published on Sep 11, 2024 12:20 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Hanoi, Vietnam

September travel alert: Top 6 most beautiful treks in India

September is almost here. So, plan ahead with this list of the 6 most beautiful treks in India to do in the month.

From Valley of Flowers to Rupin Pass Trek, top 6 treks to do in September. (Instagram/@valleyofflowertrek, @himalayanfootslog)
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 03:56 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Four trekkers from Karnataka lose lives in Uttarakhand due to extreme weather

Four trekkers from Karnataka lost their lives in Uttarakhand due to extreme weather conditions during a trekking expedition.

The District Magistrate of Garhwal was overseeing the rescue mission, which also involved the deployment of an Indian Air Force helicopter. (Representative image)(REUTERS)
Published on Jun 05, 2024 02:36 PM IST

It feels amazing, says Kaamya Karthikeyan, youngest Indian to scale Mt. Everest

The 16-year-old who’s just back from Nepal, says her achievement hasn’t sunk in yet.

Kaamya Karthikeyan (16) from Mumbai, has become the youngest Indian and the second-youngest girl, globally, to summit Mount Everest (Kaamya Karthikeyan )
Published on Jun 02, 2024 07:17 PM IST
By Ismat Tahseen

Trekker who fell 300 feet down valley near Mahuli Fort rescued after 22 hours

Luckily, Kapil Kasbe had his phone with him and was able to call the Shahpur police and communicate his location. Police officials immediately alerted a local rescue team comprising villagers who were well equipped and trained trekkers.

Trekker who fell 300 feet down valley near Mahuli Fort rescued after 22 hours
Updated on May 10, 2024 06:42 AM IST
ByAnamika Gharat

Mira Road trekker dies while performing stunt for a reel in Palghar’s Dhabosa waterfall

The trekker, Maaz Sajid Shaikh, jumped from the top of the 120-feet high Dhabosa waterfall in Jawhar, Palghar district into the pond beneath, but did not emerge thereafter, said his friend who video recorded the stunt. His body was fished out of the water after a six-hour search

Mira Road trekker dies while performing stunt for a reel in Palghar’s Dhabosa waterfall
Updated on May 07, 2024 07:18 AM IST
ByMegha Sood

Mumbai Police rescues an injured trekker with limited resources. Here’s how

Mumbai Police shared a rescue video of a trekker on Instagram and wrote, “Quick response, no matter the situation!”

The image shows the members of Mumbai Police's Quick Response Team carrying the woman downhill in the makeshift stretcher. (Instagram/@mumbaipolice)
Published on Jan 28, 2024 03:54 PM IST

Five solo travellers talk about their favourite winter trekking routes in India

No one knows that better than trekkers who grab some adventure and scenery in this weather.

Gautam Vaishnav
Published on Jan 09, 2024 12:06 PM IST

Missing Bengaluru trekker’s body found in gorge in Manali

The body of a missing trekker, Rahul Ramesh, was found in a gorge near Jogini waterfalls in Manali. Rescue teams are working to retrieve the body.

Rescue teams at work to retrieve the Bengaluru trekker’s body from a 400-ft deep gorge near Jogini waterfalls in Manali. (HT File)
Updated on Oct 04, 2023 01:22 PM IST
By, Shimla

Japan's Mount Fuji 'screaming' from too many tourists trekking up the volcano

Japan says the number of hikers trekking up the world-famous Mount Fuji volcano, night and day, is dangerous and an ecological embarrassment.

People gather after watching the sunrise from the summit of Mount Fuji, some 70 kilometres (43 miles) west of the capital Tokyo. Japanese authorities are gearing up to impose crowd control measures for the first time on Mount Fuji this weekend for an expected holiday rush by thousands of sometimes ill-prepared trekkers. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
Published on Sep 08, 2023 08:24 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

Stranded at Harishchandragad, one die, five rescued

The six-member team began the trek from Tolar Khind in Pune district, but lost track due to heavy rainfall and dense forest

Gitte died of hypothermia at around 11:30 am on August 2. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 04, 2023 11:59 PM IST

7 things to keep in mind before going on a trek

Before going on a trek, it is important to be mindful of these 7 preparations, as revealed by an expert

7 things to keep in mind before going on a trek (Photo by Sebastian Pena Lambarri on Unsplash)
Published on May 05, 2023 08:13 AM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Nepal bans solo trekking for foreigners, makes guides mandatory from April 1

The Nepal Tourism Board took the decision in this regard which would come into force from April 1, 2023, confirmed the director Maniraj Lamichhane.

Nepal bans solo trekking for foreigners to ensure tourists safety. (Pexels)
Published on Mar 04, 2023 12:04 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Kathmandu, Nepal

Top 5 most beautiful winter treks in India for snow lovers

Here are some of the most beautiful winter treks in India for people who have brave hearts and want to experience breathtaking scenes full of exotic meadows, magical oak forests and pure white snow.

Top 5 most beautiful winter treks in India for snow lovers(Unsplash)
Published on Nov 02, 2022 05:40 PM IST

Army rescues Hungarian trekker from J&K's Kishtwar after 30-hour-long search op

The Hungarian national had lost his way in Umasila Pass in the Himalayan ranges while trekking.

The Hungarian national after being rescued. 
Updated on Aug 27, 2022 03:09 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Fitness tips to keep in mind before trekking to keep your bones and joints safe

Trekking improves physical health and emotional and mental wellbeing. For the beginners or someone who is not much experienced, there are high chances of bone and joint injuries especially during trekking in rainy seasons. Here are some tips and precautions

Fitness tips to keep in mind before trekking to keep your bones and joints safe (Eric Sanman)
Updated on Aug 10, 2022 08:31 AM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Mountain dog guides trekkers through journey, poses with them in this cute video

This video that has been shared on Instagram shows how a mountain dog guided some trekkers on their way in Dharamshala.

The woman who trekked at Dharamshala poses with the mountain dog who guided her along. (Instagram/@breathtaking.postcards)
Published on Jul 07, 2022 07:18 PM IST
BySohini Sengupta

99 pilgrims die during char dham yatra

According to officials familiar with the matter, eight more people died during the yatra on Saturday.

“We are making all possible all efforts to prevent the death of the pilgrims most of whom are elderly persons,
Published on May 29, 2022 01:58 AM IST
By, Mussoorie

Uttrakhand: ITBP carries rescue op after 2 trekkers go missing in Pithoragarh

According to reports, on Sunday they were stranded at near Birthi Falls in Munsiyari but managed to call for help from their mobile after which the battery died.

The duo from Bareilly went for the Khaliya Top trek & were stranded at a difficult height near Birthi fall, Munsiyari.(ANI)
Published on May 18, 2022 12:56 PM IST
Written by Kanishka Singharia | Edited by , Uttarakhand

Kerala trekker rescued after 45-hr-long operation, he says ‘Thanks Indian Army’

The 23-year-old trekker from Kerala, R Babu, will soon be airlifted. He was stuck in a cleft of a hill in Palakkad district since Monday. The rescue operation was carried out jointly by the Indian Army, the Navy and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Kerala trekker R Babu was rescued on Wednesday morning.(Courtesy: Indian Army)
Published on Feb 09, 2022 10:35 AM IST
By | Reported by Ramesh Babu, Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram

Army team reaches trapped Kerala trekker R Babu, likely to be airlifted

Twenty-three-year-old R Babu, along with three of his friends, trekked the hill in Malampuzha in Kerala's Palakkad district on Monday and was involved in the accident later that evening. He is trapped there since then and the state government has sought the help of Indian Army to rescue him.

Kerala trekker R Babu is sitting in a small recess on the mountain face.(ANI Photo)
Updated on Feb 09, 2022 09:47 AM IST
By | Reported by Ramesh Babu, Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram

Bodies of five trekkers recovered from Sunderdhunga Valley in Uttarakhand: SDRF

The five deceased and their local guide were part of 10-member team that went missing in the heavy snowfall on October 18.

Relatives and friends of the trekkers who lost their lives in Uttarakhand’s Sunderdhunga Valley, arrive at the NSCBI airport in Kolkata. (PTI)
Updated on Oct 27, 2021 07:44 AM IST
ByKalyan Das and B D Kasniyal, Dehradun
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