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Why the 'roof of the world' keeps rising over time
The Tibetan Plateau, often called the "roof of the world," continues to baffle geologists and others curious about Earth’s ...
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Inside a Vail Woman’s Harrowing Pursuit of the World’s Highest Mountains
A fatal race made Tracee Metcalfe the closest to becoming the first American woman to summit all of the world’s 8,000-meter ...
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The Sacred Sangam: Where Indus Meets Zanskar in Ladakh’s Majestic Realm
In the heart of Ladakh’s rugged terrain, where ancient mountains touch the sky, and pristine rivers carve their paths through ...
From time bending to yin-yang lakes: The mysteries and secrets of Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash, famous for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, has forever been a holy site not just for Hindus, but also for ...
‘Helicopter tourists’ to Everest Base Camp skip Himalayan trek, leave sherpas grounded
The commercialised operations are costing the mountain community precious livelihood, eroding their cultural way of life and ...
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Acrimony over the right to Indus water
Before discussing the rights of provinces over historic water usage, it is pertinent to note that the River Indus originates from the mountain springs northeast of Mount Kailash in Western Tibet.
Kailash’s hidden time secret: Can 12 hours really feel like 2 weeks
Mount Kailash, deep in Tibet, is a sacred place for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. It’s believed to be the home of Lord Shiva ...
The Great Himalaya Trail, Part II: Rolwaling to the Tibetan Border
Here in Part II, we break down what it takes to do Nepal's 1,750km Great Himalayan Trail, both guided and unguided.
As India, China Resume Flights To Kailash Mansarovar, A Look At The Significance Of The Pilgrimage
The Kailash mountain range is one of the most sacred places of worship for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains and Bons. It is ...
India and China agree to resume direct flights for first time in five years
Suspension of flights started with the Covid-19 pandemic but continued long after due to military clashes along the countries ...