Climate change is increasing emigration from some of the most linguistically diverse high mountain regions in the world, shaping migrant communities in New York.| State of the Planet
A flash flood in Kupara khad on the intervening night of June 28-29, 2025 had first partially blocked the flows of Yamuna River at the same location. About 9 workers had gone missing due to ‘cloudburst’ induced flash flood on that night at Silai Bend about 5 km downstream of Syana Chatti.| SANDRP
A team of geologists observed that a large amount of debris and water came and accumulated in the stream (Tel gaad) at its point of confluence with the Bhagirathi River and formed a large fan-shaped deposit (alluvial fan) of sediments. This fan with saturated sediments obstructed the original channel of the Bhagirathi River and formed a temporary lake on the right bank of the river. The high moisture content in fan area prevented use of heavy machinery.| SANDRP
In partnership with a local NGO, Canada will finance climate adaptation projects throughout Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh.| State of the Planet
(Feature Image: Mud, debris following flashfloods at Dharali) The following Indian Express report highlights some key aspects of the Oct 2020 guidelines from the National Disaster Management Authority related to disasters caused by Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF). Unfortunately, as is clear from the recent Dharali disaster most key aspects of the guidelines remain unimplemented… Continue reading DRP 110825: Non-Implementation of NDMA’s 2020 GLOF Guidelines Worsened Dharali Disaster| SANDRP
Despite how much we ponder, inside us we know the answer. And the universe helps us not only in seeing it but also makes things happen so we could live it.| On My Canvas
'Social Documentary Network (SDN), founded | Visions of Hell
This shows once again, that NHAI or the Ministry of Road Transport has no confidence inspiring system to firstly ensure that projects have adequate drainage component so that not only the road sust…| SANDRP
The available media reports clearly show that several extreme weather events fuelled by WDs have struck the Northwest and Northeast Himalayan states in pre-monsoon months in 2025, killing at least …| SANDRP
The Science and Myth surrounding a Himalayan Landslide Here, in this central spot where three valleys come togetherIs the triangle from which all phenomena originate,An abode of the yoginis of the …| SANDRP
Nepal is one of the best places for shopping and browsing shops and markets, in the whole world. We focus on Kathmandu’s makets and shops on this page, but some of the photos are from other parts of Nepal, we’ll tell you where. You can buy fake designer trekking gear (which is often very good), ... Read more The post Nepal -Shopping, Markets, and Souvenirs. appeared first on World Travel Family. --- Nepal -Shopping, Markets, and Souvenirs. was first posted on May 21, 2025 at 12:23 pm. ©2...| World Travel Family
The Sera Monastery outside Lhasa in Tibet, home to the famous monks' debates. Photos and video of this Tibetan Buddhist tradition.| World Travel Family
Adding to the abundance of ‘expert’ opinion of what to pack for a wee stroll to Everest Base Camp, here are my very non-expert essentials!| Life...one big adventure
It’s cold and grey today, but you can’t wipe the smile from my face as, at last, I can breathe!| Life...one big adventure
So, this is what all the puffing and panting of the past 10 days or so was leading to? More rocks, more snow and more enticing glimpses of Sagarmatha. Who would have thought that this farmer’…| Life...one big adventure
It was a leisurely stroll today – if there is such a thing in the Himalayas when you are struggling to breathe! The pep in our step was that Everest Base Camp was just around the corner……| Life...one big adventure
One for the expert mountain climbers or expert armchair travellers.| Life...one big adventure
A day by day Everest Base Camp itinerary from Lukla to Everest Base Camp, with distances, walking times and elevations to help you plan.| World Travel Family
Homeless in Himachal during a storm but then we find cosy rooms in a monastery on the bank of the Rewalsar Lake. Travel Serendipity in the Indian Himalayas.| On My Canvas
The story of a lone hiking adventure in the Eastern Himalayas in Sikkim. I got lost close to my home stay. The family dogs abandoned me. But I found my way out.| On My Canvas
Bhutan phallus art. The sacred Bhutanese phallus, the phallus village and temple. The history and symbolism of Phallic art in Bhutan. Photos.| World Travel Family