UNBELIEVABLE: Himachal - The Untold Story

Weather Today, October 2: Rain, thunderstorms likely in several states; check Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and other cities

Weather Today: Today, various regions across India will be affected by rain, thunderstorms, and lightning, appearing as a stark contrast to the clear and dry weather found in places like Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, areas such as Bihar, Chandigarh, and Haryana are expected to remain…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

The Kangra Tea Belt in Himachal: The Forgotten Gardens That Once Competed With Darjeeling

The morning the London market chose somewhere elseIn 1905, a single earthquake did what decades of competition could not. The Kangra valley had been producing tea since the 1850s, its gardens running along the lower Dhauladhar slopes from Palampur westward, and by the 1880s its orthodox leaf was fetching prices…

Times Life · Sep 23

Weather Tomorrow September 9: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

A new weather advisory has been released, predicting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in various regions. Bihar and Odisha are set to face considerable downpours accompanied by lightning. Meanwhile, Delhi and Haryana will experience warmer temperatures with a possibility of light rain. In contrast, Rajasthan and Punjab are likely to enjoy…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Low apple crop, rising input costs leave Himachal growers worried despite firm prices; traders report losses

Himachal Pradesh apple growers face a difficult season with reduced production. Erratic weather severely impacted fruit setting, leading to lower yields this year. Premium apples fetch firm prices, but costs remain high for growers. Traders report weak demand and small fruit sizes affecting their margins. Pending government payments add to…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Georgia and Armenia Budget Travel Guide for Indians: The Caucasus Circuit That Costs Less Than Europe

Why These Two Countries Keep Getting SkippedMost Indian travelers routing through the Middle East on a layover have flown within an hour of Tbilisi without knowing it. Georgia and Armenia don't appear on the standard shortlist, Bali, Europe, Thailand, Dubai, because no one in your extended family has been there…

Times Life · Aug 27

The Fergana Valley Reveals a Central Asia That Silk Road Tourism in Uzbekistan Cannot Show You

What Samarkand doesn't tell youYou arrive in Samarkand and the architecture does its work on you. The Registan is genuinely overwhelming. The tilework at Shah-i-Zinda is the most concentrated beauty you may ever stand inside. But after two days, you begin to notice that Uzbekistan's monument cities have been curated…

Times Life · Aug 23

Beyond Himachal Pradesh: The Best Weekend Destinations From Delhi You Have Not Tried

Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, The Hill Town That Forgot to Get FamousMost people driving toward the hills from Delhi default to Mussoorie or Nainital. Lansdowne sits 258 kilometres from Delhi, a five-to-six hour drive through Garhwal, and it has stayed quiet for a reason that has nothing to do with quality. The…

Times Life · Aug 21

Himachal Homestay Tourism: What Mountain Families Gain and What Travellers Bring Back

The room is not the pointThe bed is narrow. The blanket smells of cedar and something older. Outside the window, a walnut tree drops its fruit onto a tin roof at 5 a.m., and that sound wakes you before the family does. You did not come here for the room.…

Times Life · Aug 18

No retirement of doctors till March 2027: Himachal CM Sukhu in Independence Day speech

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced several welfare initiatives for state employees. He also detailed plans for improved healthcare and employment opportunities for the youth. The government will enhance incentives for ASHA workers and revise remuneration for NHM staff. New schemes will focus on nutrition for mothers and…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

The Spiti-Kinnaur Loop in Late September Is Himachal at Its Most Honest and Beautiful

The Season Nobody Talks AboutThe poplars along the Sutlej go gold before anything else. You notice them first near Rampur, still low enough in altitude that the air has some give to it, and by the time you reach Pooh the gold has deepened into something closer to amber, the…

Times Life · Aug 14