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India's Luxury Resort Districts: Which Ones Are Worth the Price and Which Are Overrated

Coorg, Karnataka: Worth Every RupeeCoorg earns its premium pricing because the district itself does the work. The coffee estates are real, the mist arrives without being arranged, and the better resorts, Orange County and Amanvana among them, are built into the terrain rather than imposed on it. A stay at…

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Best Hill Stations in India for Family Vacations With Kids: Ooty, Manali, Coorg and More

Ooty, Tamil NaduThe Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage train, does more for a child under ten than any theme park ride. The toy train from Mettupalayam to Ooty climbs through 16 tunnels and 250 curves at a pace slow enough for small faces pressed against the windows. Beyond…

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Manali emerges as India's adventure capital, sets global benchmark for heli-skiing, paragliding

Once known primarily as a honeymoon and sightseeing destination, Manali has repositioned itself as India's trendsetter in adventure tourism, offering all-weather and around-the-year adventure activities. Rock climbing, ice climbing, bungee jumping, zipline, and mountain biking are a few more to mention.

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Why Getting to Tawang in Arunachal Is Harder Than Almost Any Other Destination in India

The paperwork comes before the road doesTawang is one of the few places in India where you cannot simply buy a ticket and go. Arunachal Pradesh requires an Inner Line Permit for every Indian citizen who is not from the state. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit on top…

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The Spiti Valley Road Trip Preparation Guide Most Indian Travellers Skip Before They Go

Altitude Is the First Problem, and Most People Arrive at It Too FastKaza, the administrative centre of Spiti, sits at 3,800 metres. Kibber, one of the villages travellers push toward, is above 4,200 metres. The human body needs 24 to 48 hours to begin adjusting to each significant gain in…

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Top 10 Romantic Mountain Destinations for Couples in India

When it comes to romance, few places can match the charm of the mountains. Crisp air, stunning views, cozy accommodations, and peaceful surroundings create the perfect setting for couples to reconnect and create lasting memories. India is blessed with beautiful mountain destinations spread across the Himalayas, Western Ghats, and northeastern…

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Remote Worker Reveals Cost of Living in Manali, Sparks Debate on Mountain Life vs City Life

For countless office workers battling traffic congestion, soaring rents, and exhausting daily commutes, the dream of leaving city life behind and moving to the mountains often feels out of reach. But one remote employee living in Himachal Pradesh's picturesque town of Manali has offered a glimpse into what that lifestyle…

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Manali Traffic Jam Sparks Debate on Overtourism in Himachal Pradesh

A video from Himachal Pradesh’s Manali showing an extensive traffic jam has gone viral on social media, reigniting concerns about overtourism in India’s popular hill stations. The clip, shared on X by user @iNikhilsaini, appears to show a long stretch of vehicles crawling bumper-to-bumper along a mountain road, with tourists…

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She waited decades to become a mother, wanted to send him abroad: Delhi woman and adopted son found murdered at home days after Manali trip

A mother and her adopted teenage son were brutally stabbed to death in Southeast Delhi. The 40-year-old woman, Sharda, and her son, Kushal, were found with multiple stab wounds. Family members expressed deep grief, remembering Kushal as a bright, artistic child with a promising future, and Sharda as a loving…

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Russian Woman Rates Indian Cities On Safety, Delhi’s Score Goes Viral

According to the report, Alisa visited multiple destinations across India and shared personal safety ratings from her trip. Jaipur, Jodhpur, Goa, Manali, and Rishikesh were among the places where she said she felt more comfortable. Manali and Rishikesh were each rated 9 out of 10. Delhi became the main focus…

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5 Hill Stations So Empty That You’ll Think India Has No Tourists Left

India doesn’t have a tourism problem. It has a herd mentality problem. Everyone claims they want peace. Silence. “Nature.” But what they actually want is a crowded place that looks peaceful in photos. That’s why 90% of people end up in Manali traffic jams… posting captions about “escaping the chaos.”…

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Chaos at Atal Tunnel: 1,000+ Vehicles Trapped, Tourists Freeze in Cars as Snow Blocks Manali Highway

Thousands of tourists visiting Lahaul-Spiti district were stranded at the Atal Tunnel and nearby areas due to heavy snowfall that began Sunday evening and continued through Monday. The sudden weather disruption left many visitors stuck on the Manali-Sissu route, prompting a joint rescue operation by the police and the Border…

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4 Sacred Sites Associated With Hanuman’s Birth

“मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥” Swift as the mind. Powerful as the wind. Fearless, devoted, and eternally present. Before he became the invincible devotee of Shri Ram, before he leapt across the ocean and lifted mountains, Hanuman was born into this world in a sacred…

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She Ran Through Thin Air and Freezing Nights: How Sufiya Sufi Beat One of the World’s Deadliest Routes

Indian ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi has just added another wild milestone to her already jaw-dropping journey. The Guinness World Records has officially recognised her for pulling off one of the toughest high-altitude runs out there - the Manali to Leh route, and doing it faster than the benchmark time. The confirmation…

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Is it a good idea to visit Manali in peak summer?

As the summer sun blazes across India’s plains, turning cities into ovens with temperatures soaring past 40°C, Manali stands out as a cool sanctuary in the Himalayan foothills of Himachal Pradesh. Perched at 2,050 meters (6,726 feet), this picturesque hill station beckons with its promise of crisp air, snow-dusted peaks,…

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Snowfall in higher reaches of Himachal, rain in several areas

Kothi in Manali received 27.5 cm of snow, Shimla’s Khadrala 5 cm, Kinnaur’s Kalpa 4 cm and Sangla 3.4 cm while Lahaul and Spiti’s Gondla recorded 15 cm of snowfall, Kukumseri 4.8 cm and Keylong 4 cm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Manali: Over 1000 vehicles stuck, tourists stranded, 700 rescued

further on Dynamite News: A fresh spell of heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Manali on Monday left several vehicles stuck and tourists stranded in their vehicles. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Border roads organisation commences opening of Leh-Manali National Highway

The Border Roads Organisation's (BRO) Project HIMANK has commenced snow clearance works to restore access to the Ladakh Region from the Manali side on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Madras High Court sets aside NGT’s order to six industries in Manali to create corpus fund

Madras High Court overturns NGT order on corpus fund creation for industries in Chennai, citing lack of scientific basis.

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T.N. government announces schemes to improve safety, health, and livelihood of residents in Manali-Ennore area

Tamil Nadu government announces schemes for safety, health, and livelihood in Manali-Ennore area, including pollution monitoring authority and infrastructure development.

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Oil on water: Chennai’s mega cleaning challenge

Oil spill in Chennai's Manali & Ennore causes ecological disaster, CPCL denies pipeline leak, NGT sets unrealistic deadline for clean-up.

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Air Quality Index in Chennai deteriorates to ‘poor’ category after Deepavali festival

Chennai's air quality deteriorated to 'poor' category on November 13 post Deepavali, with an AQI of 256. Manali recorded the highest AQI of 329, followed by Velachery (322), Alandur (267), Royapuram (237) and Arumbakkam (261). Prolonged exposure to 'poor' air quality may cause breathing discomfort & discomfort to people with…

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‘River didn’t come to us, we went to it’: How NHAI’s ‘all-weather’ highways eroded in Himachal

A spate of national highways bending along the Himalayan rivers have cropped up in Himachal Pradesh over the past years. Several of these roads, built by the National Highways Authority of India by cutting up mountains, are deemed “all-weather” – but the recent floods have uncovered a different reality.

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Hem Raj — a cab driver who is cruising in the INRC

For Hem Raj who had been driving a taxi (Alto K10) for a decade now for tourists in Manali, a passion for car rallies was deeply hidden. He loved what he did but had to curb his speed for the safety of his passengers. And when he got the chance…

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Survey for new rail line to link Ladakh with rest of country is complete, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The survey for a new rail project connecting the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of India has been completed, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament on July 26. The 498-km proposed line is planned to start from Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh and via Manali will reach Leh.

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