Discover the 9 best rhododendron treks in India where Himalayan trails burst into vibrant blooms each spring. From Uttarakhand to Sikkim, these treks offer colourful forests and spectacular mountain ...

Magnificent snow-peaked summits and quaint thousand-year-old villages provide the backdrop for an unforgettable adventure in Nepal. Exploring the dramatic landscape on foot is nothing short of ...

Apa Sherpa making way to a high pass in the higher sections of the Great Himalayan Trail. Photo: HIMALAYAN CLIMATE INITIATIVE A broad smile lit his bearded face as Dawa Steven Sherpa strode towards us ...

It's not the Twin Otter flown by Yeti Airlines that concerns me. Rather, it is Lukla airport where we land 45 minutes after departing Kathmandu, Nepal, that frightens all of us. Carved out of the side ...

Bhutan, nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, offers unparalleled trekking adventures for all levels. From the challenging Snowman Trek to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery hike, explore untouched ...

For 25 years, Ang Jangmu Sherpa collected mushrooms in forests near her lodge in Tengboche. Just one local mushroom, known locally as petak, provides enough for one meal. Bhesh Rag Dahal collects and ...

From sacred lakes to former kingdoms, these trails deliver all the Himalayan drama without the Everest circus. If you are drawn instinctively and helplessly to high mountains, then the Nepal Himalayas ...

The Himalayan 100 gives runners a good excuse to visit the Darjeeling District of north-eastern India. It is a challenging race, more trekking than running, with great views. Below are some snapshots ...

Beat the altitude, not your spirit—10 tips for safer Himalayan treks. There’s nothing quite like the Himalayas—the crisp air, the sweeping valleys, and the thrill of standing where clouds kiss ...