On the Everest Trail, the environmental challenges and ways to alleviate them are as much of a focus as exploring the world’s highest mountain itself.
India’s Remote Valleys and Historic Hill Stations a Breath of Fresh Air in the Himalayas
For serious hikers, trekking in the Himalayas is the ultimate walk in the woods. Home to eight of the world’s highest ten peaks, Nepal usually tops the list of their dream destinations. But the kingdom’s most popular trekking routes are becoming increasingly crowded. Savvy backpackers are now opting for the Indian Himalayas, which offer equally…