Uttarakhand

Sushant Uniyal and his brother built Uttarakhand’s largest oyster mushroom unit, producing 100 kg daily and creating jobs for the local community.

As winter forest fires swept Uttarakhand and snow failed across the Himalayas, Kishan Lal and his daughter Kalpana’s 35-year effort revived Himachal’s Batahar forest, showing how care, time, and trees still shape mountain survival.

Not all escapes require passports or perfect plans. These five treks in Uttarakhand offer something simpler: forest paths, distant peaks, soft winds, and a chance to feel small in the best way. Whether you go alone or with friends, the journey promises to stay with you long after.

Sakshi Rawat, a 22-year-old from Uttarakhand, takes an unexpected step into village leadership. Her journey unfolds with determination, fresh ideas and a resolve that begins to shift the rhythm of her community.

Prithviraj Singh Rana has opened his 500-year-old ancestral Garhwal home in Raithal village as a homestay, showcasing the earthquake-resistant Koti Banal architecture. Guests experience not just heritage design, but also local culture through farm-fresh meals, hands-on farming, and scenic Himalayan treks led by Prithviraj himself.

Early winter hits the Himalayas with fresh snowfall in Gulmarg, Himachal, and Uttarakhand. Western disturbance brings rain, storms, and icy winds, indicating the season’s early arrival.

Inspired by the movie Avatar, environmentalist and clean air activist Jai Dhar Gupta turned 32 acres near Uttarakhand's Rajaji National Park into a biosphere. With the help of expert Vijay Dhasmana, he revived the land, bringing back native plants and wildlife.

In Seem village, Uttarakhand, Jaya & Atul Shah turned 17 books into a library of 1,400. Today, it spans 5 villages, inspiring 400+ children with stories and hope.

From Pokkali rice to Barahnaja farming, explore 10 sustainable food practices from across India that are both eco-friendly and future-ready.

Uttarakhand trials AI system on Motichur-Raiwala rail stretch to detect animal movement and prevent wildlife deaths, especially elephants and leopards.