Himachal climber completes Project Changthang in Ladakh, covering over 200 km and a cumulative elevation gain of more than 18,000 metres Shimla, October 6 A mountaineer Sachin Gangta from Kathasu village in Jubbal, Shimla, has completed an ambitious high-altitude expedition in Ladakh, scaling 25 peaks above 6,000 metres in 21 days as part of his…
Guest flags safety, hygiene and billing concerns at Aranya Vilas; hotel rejects allegations,department says violations, if found, will invite action PRENEETA SHARMA Shimla A complaint against Aranya Vilas in Shoghi has triggered scrutiny by the Tourism Department over allegations concerning guest safety, hygiene, billing transparency and accessibility.The complaint, submitted by guest Ajay Veer Rathi to…
PRENEETA SHARMA As the road winds through the lower Himalayas, the bustle of Shimla gradually fades behind towering deodars, cool mountain air and drifting mist. Somewhere along the forested stretch between Dhalli and Kufri lies Hassan Valley, a quiet corner of the Shimla hills that appears at first to be just another scenic mountain road….
PRENEETA SHARMA High above the busy streets of Shimla, where the mountain air grows quieter and the deodar trees seem to guard the secrets of another age, stands a magnificent stone building that has watched history unfold from its hilltop perch. The Vice Regal Lodge, rising majestically on Observatory Hill, is more than an architectural…
PRENEETA SHARMA There was a time when the banks of the Sutlej at Tattapani offered a remarkable Himalayan sight—the cold river flowing beside naturally steaming hot springs. Pilgrims arrived to bathe in the warm waters, families gathered along the riverbank and generations grew up with stories of faith, tradition and the healing properties associated with…
