This Himalayan river is known as the ‘Black River of India’; here’s why its water runs dark

In the high Himalayas, water often carries colour with it. Some rivers run pale with glacier melt, others turn brown with ...
India West

Decades Later, CIA’s Nuclear Device Remains Lost On India’s Nanda Devi

WASHINGTON, DC – At the height of the Cold War in 1965, as China raced ahead with its nuclear weapons program, an extraordinary covert operation unfolded high in the Indian Himalayas. The United ...

Why Ranikhet In Uttarakhand Is Called 'Queen's Land'

Ranikhet is known for its calm atmosphere, fresh mountain breeze and natural beauty. It also has historical importance, as it ...

83 peaks in Uttarakhand are now open for mountaineering

This month, the Uttarakhand state government officially opened 83 major Himalayan peaks for mountaineering expeditions. This ...

Uttarakhand vs Himachal Pradesh: Which Indian state is better for a romantic Valentine’s getaway?

Planning a romantic Valentine’s getaway in the mountains? Compare Uttarakhand vs Himachal Pradesh for scenery, experiences, ...
The Hindu

Uttarakhand opens 83 Himalayan peaks, including Nanda Devi, for mountaineering

With an aim to boost adventure tourism, Uttarakhand on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) announced to open 83 major Himalayan peaks for mountaineering expeditions. The newly opened peaks range in altitude ...

Uttarakhand opens 83 peaks in Garhwal and Kumaon regions for mountaineering

Uttarakhand has opened 83 mountain peaks in the Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayan regions for mountaineering expeditions, expanding access to several high-.
War on the Rocks

How the United States Lost a Nuclear Device and Recovered an Indian Friend

It started at a Washington cocktail party, when an Air Force general listened to a mountaineer describe the view from Mount Everest — and decided the United States should put a surveillance device on ...
odishabytes

Uttarakhand Opens 83 Himalayan Peaks, Including Nanda Devi, For Mountaineering

Dehradun: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the opening of 83 Himalayan peaks — including the iconic Nanda Devi — for mountaineering expeditions, boosting adventure tourism ...
Her Zindagi Hindi

5 Best Places To Experience Snowfall In India Under ₹20,000

Experiencing snowfall in India doesn't have to be a luxury. In 2026, with the current surge in heavy snowfall across the Himalayas, there are several accessible spots where you can enjoy a winter ...
The Telegraph

Uttarakhand villagers oppose government plan to delay Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra

Villagers of the Joshimath sub-division in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district and the state administration are divided over holding the Raj Jat Yatra (royal pilgrimage) to the Nanda Devi mountain. The ...
rediff.com

When Nanda Got Engaged To Manmohan Desai At 53

Nanda says of Manmohan Desai: 'I wanted a husband who doesn't bow down before anyone else.' 'He has worked with Amitabh Bachchan in so many films but it's always on a one-to-one basis. I admire that.' ...