Known to the world as ‘Queen of Hills’ and having made its name worldwide for the very famous tea, Darjeeling is a popular hill station in the lap of Eastern Himalayas that most certainly everyone has heard of. For folks who have spent their childhood in West Bengal or any other state in the Eastern

There are many few innovations that affected the world history deeply. “One of these innovations is the railway which has changed the political, economical and social organization of the world since the beginning of the nineteenth century” (Kosgeroglu, 2005). The first quarter of nineteenth century is termed as period of railway revolution, ‘The Revolution on

Bordered by Bhutan, China’s Tibet Autonomous region and Nepal, Sikkim is that state in India which is special and unique from every perspective – geographical location, climate, diversity, culture and the list goes on. From frozen lakes in the north to vistas of tea gardens in the south, meandering roads in the east to beautiful

Hatu peak is one of those hikes in the Himalayas which might seem like any other ordinary destination, but it indeed has the potential to turn your weekend into a magical and memorable one. Hatu peak is the second highest peak in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh and it is only an overnight journey

An ideal vacation is quite a subjective concept. For some, it may be all about relishing in the best of luxuries and for another lot, it could be more than just an escape from the monotonous schedule. The general idea of vacations did not have much scope for experimentation for a long time. But now,

How to prepare for your first hike in the Himalayas? With the social media bustling with pictures of the famous mountains and treks, are you excited to embark on a new adventure, but also a tad bit scared to take the first steps? Well, fret not! Trekking can seem daunting, especially when you’re planning to

Any one who has been to the Himalayas, will attest to the fact that the Himalayas have a unique charm, which attracts them to keep coming back. Its not only the charm, but also the variety of unique experiences that a traveller can have, each unique in its own way, is what draws the travellers

On the occasion of Himachal Day 2020, here’s bringing to you Aayushi’s experience in her own words, where she pens down her thoughts based on her extensive experience of living with the locals in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.   Aayushi is a co-founder of a heritage social enterprise named Khayaal. Born and brought