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From beaches to hills, these inspiring NGOs are turning citizens into climate warriors. Here’s how and where you can join them.

Step into a postcard-worthy adventure as you trek through Kashmir’s untouched landscapes to six spectacular alpine lakes. With each step, the stunning scenery, crisp mountain air, and serene waters make the journey truly unforgettable.

Poonam Arora moved from Delhi to Dehradun and started gardening full-time. With over 300 varieties of plants in her home garden, she posts her learnings on her YouTube channel too.

For nine years, Tamil Nadu-based Godwin Vasanth Bosco has been working to save the Nilgiris in the Western Ghats. In his book 'Voice of a Sentient Highland', he unearths the real story behind the scenic blue mountains.

Akshat Chaturvedi was only 22 when an earthquake hit Bhuj in 2001. What he saw in the aftermath altered the course of his life, which he has since dedicated to working with the World Bank’s Disaster Risk Management Programme. More recently, he has revived the inspiring stories of survivors like him in a curated book called Resilience in Kutch, Stories of Earthquake Survivors in Bhuj.

"I can neither see my audience, nor the scenic mountains I climb. But that has never deterred me from pursuing my personal and professional goals," says Kanchan Gaba.

The first snowfall in Shimla brings with it beautiful snowcapped mountains and towns cloaked in white!

Cyclists came face-to-face with Kalhatti Climb, otherwise known as Killer Kalhatti, one of the steepest inclines in the world.

Look beyond your desktop. Close your laptops. Glance around. And think: When was the last time you took a vacation? Or breathed the cool, crisp mountain air, to be precise? If it was ages ago, then it's time to pack and take one of these awesome mountain railways to reach some of the most picturesque destinations of India. Here's more.