Climbing teams worldwide have flocked to the mecca of mountaineering—the Himalayas, home to the fourteen 8,000-meter peaks. Expeditions are working their way up ...

Iran's folded rocks are a colorful formation that is part of the Greater Caucasus mountains, which formed when the Eurasian tectonic plate collided with the Arabian plate millions of years ago.

In the past 75 years, Annapurna has seen the highest fatality rate among Himalayan peaks, with one third of those trying to ...

Discover the awe-inspiring changes happening in the majestic Himalayas due to climate change. These ancient peaks are not ...

Earthquakes have become a growing concern, as a series of powerful tremors continue to shake countries, often resulting in ...

If you're up for ditching the itinerary and getting a little off track (sometimes literally), here's a version of Manali that ...

The Norwegian mountaineer speaks candidly about her search for Tenjen “Lama” Sherpa and her ongoing pursuit of happiness in the mountains ...

home to the world’s second-highest mountain range: the mighty, snow-capped Karakoram. In nearby Nepal, a million or more adventure travellers a year head to the Himalayas. The Karakoram ...

Amarnath Yatra’s registrations began on 14 April 2025. The yatra will start from 25 July 2025 and run through 19 August 2025, ...

Travel advice from experienced Lonely Planet travel writers who have hit the trails on their own – including one woman who visited every country in the world.