First-person records from the ranges: what we saw, what we were told, and the names things are called by the people who live among them.
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Discover the Himalayan winter through the local names for snow, called Mu. From light Nyirtschi Mu to heavy Lakar Mu and sparkling Lemzee Mu, this homestay story captures the culture, climate and charm of snowfall in the mountains.
Explore Darcha, a remote Himalayan village shaped by snowfall, oral history and ancient legends. From its avalanche-prone mountains to its community life around tandoors and a newly restored library, discover how stories of survival, geography and culture define the identity of this high-altitude settlement.
A weekend well spent in Nov 2025, when the 'short 25-minute hike' to an open-roof temple above the Beas turned into a full, beautiful trek.
Barot village in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh: explore British-era hydropower infrastructure, the historic Uhl River, and the community's relationship with water resources.