The Eastern Himalayas in particular are extraordinary as the great variation in altitude helps create remarkable levels of biodiversity. The two jewels in the crown of the Eastern Himalayas ...

and a friend C., accompanied by a small army of attendants, set out to penetrate, and if possible cross, the Eastern Himalayas. Their route was westwards by Mount Tongloo, and then almost directly ...

Over 350 new species including a miniature deer, a “flying frog” and a 100 million-year old gecko have been discovered in the Eastern Himalayas, a biological treasure trove now threatened by climate ...

IN 1849, having traversed the igneous and metamorphic rocks of the Sikkim Himalaya, Joseph Hooker ... mapped the rocks east and north of Hooker's locality and proved a sequence from Jurassic ...

Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is nestled in the eastern Himalayas. The place is beautiful and boasts many awe-inspiring views and rich culture. So it's perfect for travelers wanting to explore ...