Trekkers
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'2-step verification': Couple ties hands with a dupatta during hill trek, internet reacts
offbeat | Jul 07, 2026, 03:42 PM ISTA couple's unique hill trekking hack has gone viral after the husband tied both their hands together using a dupatta. The wholesome video has amused social media users, with comments ranging from '2-step verification' to 'We'll go together.'
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Missing Kerala trekker found alive after four days in Karnataka, says 'I did not feel scared'
Karnataka | Apr 06, 2026, 11:01 PM ISTA massive round-the-clock search operation involving nine teams, including forest officials, Anti-Naxal Squad members, and local tribal communities, had been launched soon after she was reported missing.
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5 best treks you can do during monsoon
Fashion | Jun 22, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTThe monsoon unveils a different, more vibrant side of nature; gushing waterfalls, mist-covered valleys, blooming wildflowers, and cool, refreshing weather. The rains add a layer of beauty to the trekking experience. Here are some of the best treks that you can do during monsoon.
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Planning for a trek with friends? Explore these adventurous Planning for a trek for a memorable trip
Travel | Feb 12, 2025, 12:58 PM ISTEmbark on a thrilling winter trek with friends in February and explore breathtaking destinations that offer snow-capped landscapes and unforgettable adventures. Know which are the perfect spots for a fun and memorable trip with your friends!
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Five trekkers dead in Uttarakhand after group of 22 trekkers goes missing due to bad weather
India | Jun 05, 2024, 04:15 PM ISTThe team of 22 members lost their way and got trapped due to bad weather on the route of Sahastra Tal in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi.
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Ladakh: Body of missing Italian trekker found, IAF rescues another injured mountaineer
India | Aug 13, 2023, 04:25 PM ISTLadakh: Macella was reported missing in the treacherous terrain while on a hiking trip from Leh to Zangla in Himachal Pradesh, after being last seen in Hankar on July 23.
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Nepal bans solo trekking beginning April 1; find out all information here
Travel | Mar 18, 2023, 12:00 PM ISTTravelers who want to hike in isolated areas must hire a government-licensed guide or join a group, according to the Nepal Government.
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IAF helicopters rescue seven trekkers stranded in Rudraprayag
India | May 30, 2022, 06:20 PM ISTThe rescue operation began at 5:30 am and the seven stranded people were brought to the Gauchar helipad by 6:45 am, Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajvar said.
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Himachal Pradesh: 3 trekkers die, 10 rescued following heavy snowfall in Kinnaur
India | Oct 25, 2021, 10:57 AM ISTThe deceased have been identified as Rajendra Pathak, Ashok Bhalerao and Deepak Rao.
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Uttarakhand:11 out of 17 missing trekkers declared dead, rescue operation by IAF underway
News | Oct 23, 2021, 09:20 AM ISTAt least 11 trekkers out of 17 including tourists, porters and guides had lost their way and went missing on Monday in Uttarakhand due to heavy snowfall and inclement weather were reported dead on Friday. The Indian Air Force is conducting a massive rescue operation.
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17 trekkers missing in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur
India | Oct 21, 2021, 10:32 AM ISTPolice and Forest Dept teams, and a quick response team have been sent to the spot, Kinnaur Dy Commissioner Abid Hussain Sadiq said.
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Eleven people on trek to Himachal's Chitkul go missing
India | Oct 20, 2021, 06:47 PM ISTAn SDRF team is preparing to trace the missing trekkers by helicopter and rescue them.
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Six out of eight missing trekkers airlifted in Kullu, other two safe
India | Mar 13, 2016, 10:55 PM ISTEight trekkers, who had gone missing in bad weather in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, have been traced and six of them rescued by ITBP troopers, nearly 70 hours after their disappearance.
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Indian trekker rescued from Mt Makalu
World | May 03, 2015, 05:36 PM ISTKathmandu: Twelve stranded trekkers, including an Indian national, were rescued today from Makalu Base Camp in eastern Nepal, eight days after a killer quake struck the Himalayan nation.Those rescued from the mountain area in the