The Himalayan Monal, a jewel of the mountains, boasts iridescent plumage in males and camouflage in females, showcasing ...

LADAKH, India (AP) — Carrying her 1-year-old son on her back, Tsering Dolma herds a dozen yaks into a stone-walled corral as evening approaches in the desolate mountains of India’s remote Ladakh ...

Alexander Murphy discusses his feature doc debut, premiering at Tallinn, its themes of family and empowerment, the role of ...

Dayara Bugyal trek is a scenic and beginner-friendly Himalayan trek in Uttarakhand, known for its vast meadows, alpine ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earth is home to 14 “eight-thousanders,” summits that top off at ...

As the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates slowly collide, the Himalayan mountains continue to rise. However a new study suggests the Indian plate may be peeling apart, causing a slab tear. Scientists ...

BEIJING -- Chinese scientists have uncovered the key mechanism behind seismic activities in the eastern Himalayas, providing ...

When Jason O’Sullivan walked through the door of Jenny McGowan’s accommodation in Nangi, a tiny village deep in the mountains of Nepal, she couldn’t believe it. “I wasn’t obviously looking for anyone, ...

A soaring mountain range as tall as the Himalayas once towered over the U.S. East Coast. Some 20 miles (32 kilometers) of rock have since transformed into sand and mud, exposing an outcrop of the most ...

LADAKH, India — Carrying her 1-year-old son on her back, Tsering Dolma herds a dozen yaks into a stone-walled corral as evening approaches in the desolate mountains of India's remote Ladakh region. A ...