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There's nothing benign about Delhi air quality, especially in winter.

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The long taxi into Delhi’s poisoned air

Delhi’s winter air quality can reach 20 times the World Health Organization safe limit and is some of the poorest on the planet. I drove straight into it. This is the story of a taxi journey from the rural north into India's capital city, where pollution is one of the biggest killers.

Prayer wheels in Darjeeling near the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.

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Tracing the history of Everest at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute preserves the legacy of Tenzing Norgay and the early Everest expeditions. Explore its exhibits on Himalayan geography, the Great Trigonometrical Survey, and the climbers who shaped mountaineering history.

A snow leopard in Darjeeling Zoo, among Darjeeling Zoo's Himalayan wildlife

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Exotic wildlife at Darjeeling Zoo and snow leopard conservation

Darjeeling Zoo offers close‑up views of rare Himalayan species, including snow leopards, for which it leads the world in conservation work. Explore its role in protecting endangered wildlife and why it’s a rewarding stop for travellers and photographers.

The view from the gypsy jeep on a tiger safari in Jim Corbett National Park, India.

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An ethically-questionable tiger safari in Jim Corbett National Park

A tiger safari in Jim Corbett offers striking views and the chance to see rare wildlife, but unclear licensing and troubling animal treatment complicate the experience. Read my full account to decide if the adventure is worth the time, money, and moral cost.

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