MARK ALMOND: How a fist fight in the Himalayas could spark a nuclear war that engulfs the world 

The crystal blue waters of Pangong, the world’s highest saltwater lake, rest like a jewel in the glacial landscape of Ladakh in the Himalayas. Each year, thousands of people flock here to savour its pristine beauty, most of them blithely unaware, as they pose for selfies, that they stand in one of the most dangerous … Read more

Himalayas visible in parts of India for first time in 30 years after Covid-19 sees pollution fall

The Himalayas are visible in parts of India 125 miles away for the first time in 30 years after coronavirus saw pollution levels drop across the country The Asian mountain range can now be seen more than 125 miles away in the Jalandhar district of Punjab Residents say the air has cleared because of the country’s … Read more

Himalayas visible from India for first time in 30 years after coronavirus sees pollution levels drop

The Himalayas are visible 125 miles away in India for the first time in 30 years after coronavirus saw pollution levels drop across the country The Asian mountain range can now be seen more than 125 miles away in the Jalandhar district of Punjab Residents say the air has cleared because of the country’s 21-day lockdown, … Read more

Incredible images show the ‘fantasy movie’ landscape of one of the Himalayas’ most remote regions

The ‘fantasy movie’ landscape of one of the most isolated and remote regions in the Himalayas has been revealed in a series of incredible pictures.  They were taken by Lithuanian explorer Darius Radkevicius in Upper Mustang, a semi-autonomous region of Nepal that only opened to tourists in 1992. While there he took part in a … Read more

The world’s best wildlife walks from Nepal to the Himalayas

Observing wildlife in its natural habitat is one of the most exhilarating experiences, especially if you’re on foot.    Grab your walking boots and a pair of binoculars and you could spot some of the world’s most majestic animals, from a rhino to a snow leopard.  If you want to experience the thrill, here are seven of … Read more