Uttarakhand

Feeling the urge to escape the chaos of daily life? Here are five hidden hill towns where peace, nature, and breathtaking views await.

Imagine the thrill of ziplining — fast, daring, and adventurous. Now, picture schoolgirls in Uttarakhand crossing a river daily on a rickety rope trolley, without safety gear, risking their lives for education. Their courage is far beyond the thrill of a sport — it's the fight for a future against all odds.

Loaded with herbs and spices, these age-old 'pisi loons' from the mountains are not just super healthy, they are delicious enough to liven up any meal!

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

Sustainable travel is redefining exploration with eco-friendly homestays championing local culture, nature, and green living. From Assam’s wildlife retreats to Tamil Nadu’s heritage mud palaces, these stays offer meaningful connections and a lighter footprint on the planet.

Amit and Shipra’s café in Lansdowne is redefining what it means to be sustainable — through women’s empowerment and environmental responsibility.

Sikkim’s journey to becoming carbon-negative offers valuable lessons for India. Here's how this small state leads in sustainability, from plastic bans to organic farming and eco-friendly tourism.

Amit and Shipra built Lansdowne Trip Travel Cafe in the cantonment area of Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, turning it into both a charming café and a small business centre for locals to showcase their handiwork.

These eight eco-friendly railway stations are implementing innovative green initiatives like solar power, rainwater harvesting, and waste management for a sustainable future.

Uttarakhand-based Dr Anshu Rathi stocks her kitchen cabinet with homegrown Indian spices, such as turmeric, black pepper, saffron, cloves, bay leaf, cardamom and more. Here’s how she grows them.