5/24/2013: REGION: ROHTANG PASS TO BE OPENED FROM MAY 26

Shimla, Apr 5 (PTI) A proposed road project linking Shimla with Kaza in cold deserts of Lahaul and Spiti, which would shortened the distance by about 100 km, has been delayed as the Ministry of Environment and Forest is yet to give a clearance, ...

In Himachal Pradesh, the tribal districts are again in the grip of cold as higher reaches of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti are experiencing light snowfall while other areas lashed with rain since Sunday night. The 13,050 feet high Rohtang pass in Kullu district ...

Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti are replete with many lesser-known sights and sounds. Here''s a guide that maps out places waiting to be explored by

A mummified monk in a lonely village beckons us to faraway Spiti

In Himachal Pradesh, the Manali- Leh national highway crossing from the tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti has been opened for light vehicles by the Border Road Organisation (BRO) on Monday. This stretigically important road was closed since last seven months.

Tabo (Himachal Pradesh), May 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Saturday said more micro and mini hydropower projects would be set up in Spiti Valley to usher an era of prosperity and provide employment opportunities to the youth of the area.

Shimla, May 14 (IANS) Political activity in Himachal Pradesh "In the next few days, he will tour Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts (both parts of the Mandi constituency)," a close aide of the chief minister told IANS. Official sources said the ...

The highest Chichem village situated at the height of 14,000 feet in Lahaul and Spiti district likely to be linked with the road connectivity soon after commissioning of under construction Chichem bridge as it would join Chichem and Kibber village in Lahaul ...