Himalayas

Located in the northern district of Sikkim, Lachen is one of the most gorgeous towns in Sikkim and is a very attractive tourist place. It is well known for the Lachung monastery. The natural beauty and lush vegetation is worth all ...

The mesmerizing town of Fagu is located in the scenic district of Shimla in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Fagu is filled with greenery and has a rich variety of flora and fauna. It is a perfect place for nature lovers ...

The picturesque town of Pelling is situated in the beautiful state of Sikkim. It is one of the biggest tourist destinations in Sikkim. Pelling is situated at the foothills of Kanchenjunga, at an altitude of 2150 metres. Brimming with natural beauty, ...

Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking the picturesque Doon Valley, Sir George Everest House near Mussoorie, is the most serene place to visit. Also known as 'The Park Estate', Everest House is a former home, observatory, and laboratory of ...

I had just heard one of the members talk about solo trekking in my local trekking group. The idea seemed fascinating to me. I had been on 10 treks in the Himalayas thus far, and all of them were in a ...

My sister and brother-in-law always make fun of me for running away to the Himalayas at the slightest of chance. They live in Canada, and given the weather there; snow doesn't really excite them. I had convinced them that they should ...

Amidst the enchanting Kumaon Himalayas is the small hill town of Dunagiri, which also happens to be in the tourist state of Uttarakhand but yet has not found its place in the map of the tourists. Dunagiri is also known as ...

The valley of Kinnaur is filled with the imperial mountains, the lush greenery, enchanting rivers, orchards and some vineyards. Kinnaur lies in close quarters to Tibet, which contributes heavenly to the culture of the people here. The place is also known ...

Ever wondered why the people who have been on trekking expeditions to the Himalayas cannot simply stop talking when asked about their encounter with one of the mighty mountains of the world? Well the answer is simple. The Himalayan range is ...

Shoja is a hamlet located in the Seraj Valley, which forms a link between the districts of Shimla and Kullu. The village of Shoja is still hidden in most parts, which makes it all the more interesting to discover. Mountain slopes ...

Gulmarg is known as the meadow of flowers and it surely lives up to its name. It is a year-round destination, which attracts visitors from across the country and also from across the globe. During the summers the place is flocked ...

I am always fascinated by the mighty mountains and especially find the Himalayas to be mystical. Then one day while chatting up with my trek mates, we suddenly decided to travel to the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand. I had heard ...