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.
Making a case for conscious travel, a number of family-run accommodations across the country introduce tourists to eco-friendly practices and community development.
Author of the beautifully rendered literary masterpiece, "The Jungle Book", Rudyard Kipling shared an intrinsic bond with India, especially Mumbai. On his 82nd death anniversary, we remember the literary giant who captured the flavour of India to a point where it became folklore.
Six Himachal Predesh policemen helped a woman deliver her baby safely by carrying her through the snow for 10km to get her to the hospital where she could get medical attention
An urge to serve the society pushed Sarbjeet Singh to set up a free canteen for cancer patients, drive a free funeral van for the poor and organize regular blood donation camps to help Shimla's hospitals.
When his fellow soldiers could not help him, this army jawan who had fallen into a ditch while trying to escape a pack of stray dogs, was saved by 42-year-old Veena Sharma who gave him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Thalis are the best way to explore any regional cuisine. Here are 20 incredibly delicious thali meals from across India that celebrate the culinary specialities of each region.
Physicians working in the remote and hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh are using WhatsApp in a unique way to communicate the status of a patient’s illness and get advice from specialists who are sitting several miles away.