You might be forgiven for thinking that Everest and its surrounds are a circus of helicopters and crowds. But after 16 days hiking a medley of trails, it’s obvious to me that the region remains a ...

True mountain climbers bemoan the proliferation of guided tours and housing on the Himalayans mountains, but local governments welcome the untrained high-spending tourists with open arms. Hindu ...

Planes may be quicker and cars more convenient, but sleeper trains maintain an enduring grip on the imagination. One of the most enchanting is the Ranikhet Express, which trundles from the ordered ...

Warm weather. Backyard barbecues. Fireworks. Ah, the wonders of July. If that doesn’t get you thinking about Nepalese mountains, well… that makes perfect sense, actually. But we’re betting this will.

LADAKH, India — Five friends started an 18-day trek across 12 mountains in the Himalayas in northern India. One was forced to quit because of altitude sickness in the first week. Another gave up days ...

The air at 16,400 feet on San Antonio pass in Cordillera Huayhuash is notably thinner. It blows with just enough force to fill your soul, not quite enough to steal away your labored breath from the ...

The pale sky blushes pink and orange and then, rather dramatically, sunrays set fire to the snowy steeples of the Great Himalayas. It’s a ravishing sight that reminds me this corner of northern India ...