Quick Guide: Naggar, Himachal Pradesh
Far away from the jarring city noise, the sleepy little town of Naggar in Himachal Pradesh is on everyone’s weekend getaway list ever since it got featured in the hit Bollywood movie Jab We Met
Quick Guide: Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
Buzzing with activity, the tiny hill town of Mussoorie with its cascading waterfalls, meandering roads, colonial bungalows and dense forests is perfect for a rejuvenating weekend break from Delhi
Quick Guide: Mori, Uttarakhand
Located in the legendary realm of the Mahabharata in the Tons Valley, Mori, with its gushing river winding down a picturesque valley and a variety of available adventure activities is one of the best weekend break options from Delhi
Quick Guide: Lansdowne, Uttarakhand
One of the most popular hill stations back during the times of the Raj, Lansdowne is all about quiet walks in the jungle and amazing views of sprawling valleys and sparkling rivers
Quick Guide: Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh
An ideal weekend break from Delhi for those looking for some rejuvenation, Kasauli, nestled amongst the pristine Shivaliks, is just a 7 hour drive away
Quick Guide: Chamba, Uttarakhand
Located only 9 hours away from Delhi, the pristine little town of Chamba, with its unspoilt scenery is the perfect weekend escape
International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh
Learn about the origin and various schools of Yoga from Indian and international masters and hone your yogic skills too
Mystic mountains
An account of a series of treks in the high Himalayas woven together with observations of the natural world, Himalayan history, folklore and mythology
A motorbike rider’s journal
An account of a motorbike ride through the challenging but thrilling Himalayan terrain
Capturing the Himalayas
With anecdotes, tips and technical details, this book gives a fascinating insight into the creative processes adopted by this famous photographer
A Lhasa landmark
Tibet’s first international full-scale resort, the St.Regis Resort in Lhasa, offers every facility you can possibly think of
At home in Sikkim’s blue-green hills
The Mayfair Gangtok Spa Resort merges Sikkim–s monastic theme with the impressive Colonial architecture
A peaceful stay in a Kumaoni village
Bob’s Place, a homestay and heritage hotel managed by WelcomHeritage, in the Kumaon hills, offers a spectacular view of the mountains
A much-cited Himalayan trail
The Kuari Pass trek in the Garhwal Himalaya received three great short biographies in three classic mountaineering books of the 1930s
India: Life on the rail tracks
These images by noted photojournalist and writer Angus McDonald are from the book India–s Disappearing Railways. The photos record his journeys across the country over three years