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 ...

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 ...

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.

A surprising new discovery suggests that the Indian Plate is splitting into two, with a portion of it sinking into the mantle ...

Delhi and parts of NCR fall under Zone IV, indicating a high seismic risk—making it imperative that planning be proactive, ...

Deep beneath the mountains of the Himalayas, something remarkable is taking place. The vast, rocky plate supporting India, ...

Georgia holds a secret that tumbles down 729 feet of ancient rock face, yet somehow remains hidden from many travelers’ ...