Manali

"My childhood and teenage years were very difficult. In winter, we slept in the back of our shop on the floor. It was unbearable since the floor felt like ice."

Nearly 50 years ago, IAF aircraft AN-12 flying from Chandigarh to Leh with 102 defence personnel mysteriously vanished in 1968.

No matter how seasoned or well-equipped you are, the Himalayas can never be a completely safe bet. You are dealing with cold climate, uneven terrain, unpredictable weather, and all of this, at a high altitude.

Dheeraj Singh, a chef from Manali is making waves in the culinary circle of Stockholm. He recently cooked 220 dishes for PM Narendra Modi on his visit to Sweden.

These parks are slated to come up in the following parts of the city - Manali, Madhavaram, Tondiarpet, Ambattur, Valasaravakkam, Adyar and Sholinganallur.

She believes the art of recycling is a big boost to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and will be effective in saving the environment for the future generations.

Summing up strength and courage, all the travellers decided to team up and work together in order to get out of the landslide-struck region.

The Indian Railways will kickstart the final location survey for the 498-km route connecting Bilaspur, Manali and Leh in Jammu & Kashmir this week.

Boasting immense natural beauty, the state is filled with jaw-dropping trekking routes for every age and difficulty level.

If you are looking for picture-postcard houses, endless vistas of towering peaks, idyllic mountain meadows and cloudy days with a sprinkle of sunshine, head to these 14 offbeat getaways to discover Himachal’s soul.