Located in western Nepal, Swargadwari is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site believed to be the gateway to heaven. The temple sits atop a hill, surrounded by breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan range.

Explore Odisha's Buddhist heritage with visits to these five key sites across the state. Learn about their history and how to ...

The Hill of Many Wonders, Chitrakoot, is a sacred destination in Madhya Pradesh, steeped in rich cultural heritage. Beyond ...

From mosques and forts to national parks, these Pakistan landmarks will give you a taste of the country's architectural and ...

At least two Tibetan monastic centres damaged by quake Unknown number of clergy hurt, monasteries affected Buddhist monasteries key to Tibet's cultural identity Some Tibetan monks in the past ...

Overlooking a vast plateau in Tibet, a woman cries as she describes the scene in front of her. Her camera focuses on the ruins of a nunnery, painted a deep maroon and set into a hillside.

The 14th Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and the Tibetan people. In the past, Dalai Lamas have also served as the political leaders of Tibet. The current Dalai Lama was exiled ...

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on Tuesday, Chinese authorities said, killing at least 95 people and shaking buildings in ...

Odisha’s links to Buddhism dates back to Mauryan Emperor Ashoka’s invasion of the ancient kingdom of Kalinga. But with ASI ...