5 Magical Mountain Train Journeys in India for Slow Travel
Discover five breathtaking mountain train journeys across India that prove slow travel remains magical. From Darjeeling to Shimla, these scenic routes offer unforgettable experiences.
Discover five breathtaking mountain train journeys across India that prove slow travel remains magical. From Darjeeling to Shimla, these scenic routes offer unforgettable experiences.
The Indian Army accelerates plans for four self-contained Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) on the eastern front. Each IBG, led by a Major General, will enhance rapid response capabilities against China. Read more.
Gram Panchayat Bagi near Shimla refuses to give land for the proposed Jathiya Devi mountain township. 280 families sign resolution against the Rs 1,374-crore project, citing threat to agricultural and forest land. Read the full story.
China reopened the sacred Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage route to Indian travellers in 2025. Discover the journey's spiritual significance and what this means for devotees.
Explore Sheila Kumar's review of the quietly luminous memoir 'Called by the Hills', a book that captures life's unspoken intimacy with the land. Discover the essence of mountain time.
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Discover four stunning yet inaccessible Indian destinations during winter. Learn why Zanskar, North Sikkim, Gurez Valley, and Tawang's upper reaches close from Nov-Mar due to extreme weather and security.
In a rare conservation triumph, a mountain gorilla gave birth to twins in DR Congo's Virunga National Park. This event boosts the endangered species' population. Read more.
Nepal abandons its refundable $4000 waste deposit for Everest climbers after it failed to reduce garbage. A new five-year Clean Mountain Strategy with higher fees and 'Mountain Rangers' is now in place. Will it work?
The Supreme Court pauses a controversial height rule for the Aravallis, but with 1,200+ mining leases, the ancient range needs a long-term vision. Learn why ecological interconnectedness is key.
A Pakistani couple visiting China left their infant twins with a park security guard, sparking a viral debate on trust and parenting. Locals stepped in to help. Watch the heartwarming yet controversial incident.
A disability rights activist has complained that Ghaziabad's collectorate remains inaccessible nine years after the RPDA, 2016, denying dignified access to governance for 1.4 lakh people. Read the full story.
Archaeologists in Norway uncover a remarkably preserved 1,500-year-old reindeer hunting site with rare wooden artifacts, including a mysterious oar, high in the mountains. Discover how climate change is revealing lost history.
UAE authorities ban barbecues in Jebel Hafeet parking areas to combat littering. Fines start at Dh1,000. Find out where you can still grill and why this rule is in place.
Intense rainfall caused 18 landslides in Coonoor, uprooting trees and halting Nilgiris Mountain Railway. Officials confirm no casualties but report road damage and evacuations. Read for full details.
A woman hiking alone in northern Colorado was found dead in a suspected mountain lion attack, the state's first fatal encounter in over 25 years. Authorities have shot two lions.
India's bullet train project achieves a major milestone with the breakthrough of its first mountain tunnel in Palghar, Maharashtra. Get the latest updates on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor progress.
India's bullet train project achieves a major breakthrough with the completion of its first mountain tunnel in Palghar. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces the 2027 launch date and details the phased rollout plan for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.
A cable car collision in Italy's Piedmont region injured four people and led to a major evacuation. Get the latest details on the Macugnaga accident and rescue efforts.
Discover seven trending couple destinations in India for a perfect year-end escape. From Kashmir's snow to Goa's beaches, plan your ultimate romantic retreat now!
Advocate Rajesh Jakhar warns a 100-metre height criterion could strip protection from nearly half the fragile Aravalli range, endangering its ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
A medical evacuation helicopter crashed on Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five on board, including two foreign climbers. Read the tragic details.
Explore unique mountain museums from the Alps to the Himalayas. Discover history, culture, and breathtaking views. Plan your next adventure today!
Massive protest in Udaipur against perceived threat to Aravallis after Supreme Court ruling. Police scuffle leads to arrests. Congress leader Fateh Singh Rathod joins agitation. Read more.
Google's Year in Search 2025 reveals where Indians are planning trips. From spiritual Kumbh Mela to visa-free Philippines & Georgia, see the full list of trending spots.
The Supreme Court's new definition of the 2-billion-year-old Aravalli Range could impact legal protections. Discover why this ancient barrier is crucial for North India's ecology and the 'Save Aravalli' protests.
A viral video reveals massive traffic at Rohtang Pass, Himachal, as Delhi residents flee toxic air. Netizens debate unregulated tourism's impact on fragile mountain ecosystems. Read more.
A tragic mountaineering case shocks the world as a woman is allegedly abandoned by her boyfriend near Austria's Grossglockner peak in -4°F. The trial begins in February. Read the full story.
From 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' to 'Kedarnath', these Bollywood movies showcase stunning Indian mountain landscapes that will fuel your wanderlust. Plan your next adventure!
A spontaneous trip to Ladakh's Pangong Lake reveals stunning beauty and harsh, freezing realities. Read this travelogue on preparing for the extreme climate of one of India's most iconic destinations.