News for 'spiti-valley'

11 Unique Stays For 2026

11 Unique Stays For 2026

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Stay somewhere that's as memorable as your destination, and India's got plenty of surprises!

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

YOLO Spirit Ignites 2026 Travel

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

The growing YOLO (You Only Live Once) mindset, coupled with a desire for immersive outdoor experiences, is driving demand, primarily across age groups from 20 to 45 years.

Chhonzin Angmo Creates History On Everest

Chhonzin Angmo Creates History On Everest

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Chhonzin Angmo became the first visually-impaired woman from India to plant the Tricolour on Earth's highest mountain.

Who Is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

Who Is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh's role at the press briefing for Operation Sindoor is consistent with her experience as a helicopter pilot in Jammu and Kashmir during the course of her career.

Shenaz's 5 Most Peaceful Places In India

Shenaz's 5 Most Peaceful Places In India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Inflencer and vlogger Shenaz Treasury chooses her favourite quiet spots.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

Couple Gets Married At -25 Degrees!

Couple Gets Married At -25 Degrees!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

'Due to the girlfriend's persistence, a loving couple from Gujarat reached Spiti and decorated the mandap at -25 degrees. This is a first-of-its-kind case. A unique marriage took place today in Moorang, Spiti. This is an example of a destination wedding.'

Looking At Starry Holiday Hot Spots

Looking At Starry Holiday Hot Spots

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

From Dubai to Kashmir, showbiz folk are enjoying their spring break.

Snow Snow All Around in Himachal!

Snow Snow All Around in Himachal!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

On Friday, November 10, the high reaches of Himachal Pradesh experienced a fresh spell of snowfall, causing significant disruptions in vehicular traffic along the Manali-Leh and Kaza highways.

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

10 Overrated Indian Destinations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Which are India's most impressive lakes? Choose and journey there now!

PIX: 4-Year-Old Reincarnation Of A Lama

PIX: 4-Year-Old Reincarnation Of A Lama

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Nawang Tashi Rapten, all of four and a half years old, has been identified as the reincarnation of the late Tibetan Lama Taklung Setrung Rinpoche of the Nyingma sect.

Allu Arjun Goes On Holiday

Allu Arjun Goes On Holiday

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Raashi-Vaani tour Paris... Mouni misses Disha... Sara rhymes in Spiti...

7 must-see geological wonders in India

7 must-see geological wonders in India

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

TripAdvisor picks seven unique geological formations in India you absolutely must visit.

Road to Himachal's Chandratal cleared after 5 days, 256 tourists evacuated

Road to Himachal's Chandratal cleared after 5 days, 256 tourists evacuated

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

According to the state government, 60,000 tourists have so far been evacuated from the hill state.

Beautiful places to visit in India

Beautiful places to visit in India

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Rediff readers share their holiday photographs.

In the footsteps of the snow leopard

In the footsteps of the snow leopard

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Trekking in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, Sumit Bhattacharya stumbles upon a conservation success story.

Travel pics: The unparalleled beauty of Himachal

Travel pics: The unparalleled beauty of Himachal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too! #India-Photos

Astrospeak: What's your zodiac destination 2014?

Astrospeak: What's your zodiac destination 2014?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

What is the New Year looking like for you? Here's what the stars predict, based on your astrological sign.

China, Beware Of India's Women Soldiers

China, Beware Of India's Women Soldiers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

This Is Why I Trek!

This Is Why I Trek!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Trekking is a truly transformative experience. Let me tell you why.

Seven days after MiG 29 crash, no trace of wreckage yet

Seven days after MiG 29 crash, no trace of wreckage yet

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

A week after the crash of a MiG 29 fighter in Lahaul-Spiti valley in Himachal Pradesh, the wreckage of the plane is yet to be located during search operations by the IAF, which carried out 132 sorties and the fate of the pilot is still not known.

MiG-29 plane crashes in Himachal, fate of pilot not known

MiG-29 plane crashes in Himachal, fate of pilot not known

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

A MiG-29 fighter aircraft crashed into a mountain during a night flying exercise near Lahaul- Spiti in Himachal Pradesh and the fate of the pilot is not known.

Atal Tunnel: Everything you must know about longest highway tunnel

Atal Tunnel: Everything you must know about longest highway tunnel

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The all-weather Atal tunnel inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will reduce the distance between Manali and Leh by 46 km and the travel time by four to five hours.

Himachal to grow popular American apples

Himachal to grow popular American apples

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

Himachal Pradesh is gearing up to grow United States' most popular variety of apples in the higher reaches of Lahaul Valley.

Paap: Not sinful enough!

Paap: Not sinful enough!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Dream of Vajpayee's friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel

Dream of Vajpayee's friend comes true after opening of Atal Tunnel

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Amar Singh and Ram Dev, sons of Arjun Gopal alias Tshidawa, said their father had suggested the construction of the tunnel to the former prime minister.

India shows off its cultural diversity at R-Day parade

India shows off its cultural diversity at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India celebrated its 69th Republic Day with a grand parade at Rajpath, which was witnessed by thousands of people. As part of the celebrations, tableaux,including those representing various states, ministries, the All India Radio among others, rolled down Rajpath. Take a look at the colourful cultural pieces.

After 50 years, body of soldier killed in IAF plane crash found

After 50 years, body of soldier killed in IAF plane crash found

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

On Feb 7, 1968, the IAF's AN-12 aircraft had gone missing.

Review: Akshay and Action are Kesari's strengths

Review: Akshay and Action are Kesari's strengths

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'Kesari devotes a significant chunk of its script to brandish Akshay's might as the dauntless, magnanimous, Sardar, Havildar Ishar Singh.' 'To his credit, the actor is a picture of restraint and righteousness as the worldly-wise Sardar on a mission,' notes Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Kunal Kapoor's beautiful Dharamsala holiday

PIX: Kunal Kapoor's beautiful Dharamsala holiday

Rediff.com23 May 2017

He went on a road trip from Dharamsala to Kaza.

Dare to climb a frozen waterfall?

Dare to climb a frozen waterfall?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Ice climbing, especially in Spiti, has now become the holy grail of mountaineering in India.

24 dead, 100 rescued in Himachal Pradesh

24 dead, 100 rescued in Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

The state and Indian Air Force choppers on Saturday rescued 100 persons, including 16 foreigners, from Kaza and various parts of rain ravaged tribal district of Kinnaur even as the recovery of 10 bodies took the death toll to 24.

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The astrophotography community in India is a fast-growing one.

Bombay Velvet to Boom: Bollywood's love affair with Sri Lanka

Bombay Velvet to Boom: Bollywood's love affair with Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 May 2015

A look at films that were shot in Sri Lanka.

Monsoon getaways are cheaper on your pocket

Monsoon getaways are cheaper on your pocket

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A monsoon holiday can be cheaper because of discounts.

12 adventures you must try in 2016

12 adventures you must try in 2016

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

How many of these will you include in your travel list for 2016?

12 incredible travel experiences in India

12 incredible travel experiences in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

How many of these have you tried already?

Manali-Jispa: The magic of Nature

Manali-Jispa: The magic of Nature

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

'As the night wore on, we could hear insects, see fireflies and slowly, the stars took over the naked sky.' 'For those of us who spend the largest part of our lives in a cement jungle and wake up to machine sounds, this was music.'