India:

India has the Himalayas in the north. In fact, multiple states in the north in India are flanked by the Himalayas. States right from Uttaranchal to Sikkim are flanked by the Himalayas. Thus, when you’re looking to explore the Himalayas in India, there are quite a few options which you can choose from. Moreover, each one of the states has multiple tourist attractions as well as hill stations which are situated in the Himalayas. This ensures that you are able to explore the tourist attractions as per your preference. If you’re looking for a quiet vacation, you can head over to any of the hill stations which are situated in the Himalayas. Some of these instructions include:

• Nainital
• Gangtok
• Kausani
• Mussoorie

You can choose between these hill stations quite easily when you are looking to explore the Himalayas in India.

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Nepal:

Nepal is nestled in the Himalayas. That is why, wherever you go right from the capital city of Kathmandu to the countryside, you will be able to explore Himalayas 1^st and. The best way to explore the Himalayas is to witness the peaks like Mount Everest. Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world and is part of the Himalayan range. That is why, when you’re looking to explore the Himalayas from Nepal, it is a good idea to go for the aerial view of Mount Everest or if you are mountain climber, you can even think about scaling the peak as well. There are various other peaks in Himalayan mountain range situated in April which you can think about climbing as well.

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Bhutan:

Bhutan is another country which is located in the Himalayas. Needless to say, there are plenty of peaks as well as mountains in the Himalayan ranges which you can witness from Bhutan. Also, one thing which you need to keep in mind is that Bhutan issues limited visas each and every year. This is the reason why you have to get the visa in advance. Moreover, there are plenty of trekking routes along the Himalayas in Bhutan as well. One such a route which is pretty famous with the tourist goes by the name of The Snowman Trek. It usually takes 25 days in order to complete the entire route. If you’re looking for shorter routes as well, there are quite a few options available. These will take you through the narrow emollient passes and allow you to witness the beauty of the Himalayas.

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Thus, whenever you’re looking to explore the Himalayan range, it is a good idea to explore it from any of these 3 countries. Each one of these provides you with access to the Himalayan range and to witness the enormous beauty of the Himalayan range.

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1. Manali:

Manali is located in the Kullu Valley. Since it is nestled in a valley, you can be sure that you will be able to see mesmerizing visuals all around this little town. It has plenty of tourist attractions as well. When you’re looking for hotels in the hill station, you will find quite a few options which ensure that you are able to explore the hill station with ease. You can find budget hotels, as well as a luxury hotel, is in this little town.

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2. Leh Ladakh:

Leh Ladakh is situated between the Himalayan Karakoram range. With such a beautiful landscape, you can be sure that it is actually much more interesting as compared to any other Hill station in India. Some of the places which you should definitely visit when you’re in Leh Ladakh include:

• Pangong lake
• Shanti Stupa
• Tso Moriri Lake

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3. Shimla:

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is the most popular hill station in entire northern India. It is famous for its attraction of toy train as well as the ridge and also the mall Road where you can buy local souvenirs as well as shop for each and everything which you want. It is also frequented by couples on honeymoons. It is easily accessible all over India and that is why it has become one of the most famous hill stations in India.

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4. Dharamsala:

Dharamsala is another hill station which is located in Himachal Pradesh. It is also the residence of Dalai Lama. It houses the Tibetan government in exile. If you’re looking for a calm and cool place to spend your vacation, then this is the hill station which you should head out to. Some of the tourist attractions which you can visit include:

• Dharamsala cricket stadium
• St. John in the wilderness church
• War Memorial

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5. Dalhousie:

Dalhousie is a small hill station in Himachal Pradesh. It became famous during the British area. It houses plenty of colonial mansions. There are plenty of tourist spots to visit nearby. Some of the tourist spots which you should definitely frequent include:

• Khajjiar
• PanchPulla
• Satdhara falls

Thus, when you’re looking to visit the hill stations in North of India, these are the ones which you should visit. These are some of the best hill stations in entire India. Give wings to your travel dream and take out time to visit some of these amazing places at least once.

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Best time of visit?

Depending on your target place of visit, looking out for the season can play the role.

• Mt Everest visit- Months of January, February, April, May, October-December
• Trekking Mt Kailash- Months of May-Mid October
• See Tibetan horse festival- July and August
• Seeing Tibetan nomads on grasslands- June-September

Also, one need to note that from mid-February to Early April every year, Tibet is closed, and no tourist would be allowed permit.

How to reach?

No traveller can enter Tibet without a Chinese agency or a Nepalese one or Indian travel agency

From China:

One can either opt to catch a flight from several Chinese international airports such as Beijing, Chengdu, Xining etc. to Lhasa or one can also drive down to Lhasa and the best-preferred route for the same is using the friendship highway from Qinghai- Kathmandu-Lhasa

From Nepal:

Either one can take a direct flight from Kathmandu airport to Lhasa or opt to use the road. Kodari the last town of Nepal is just few hundred kilometres away from Tibet border.

From India:

One need to reach Kathmandu, Nepal to catch a flight to Lhasa which is the only international airport of Tibet. There are no connecting flights between Tibet and India.

Top 10 must-do experiences on your visit to Tibet:

• Pay a visit to the world’s tallest mountain i.e. Mt Everest or walking the Kora around holy Mt Kailash
• Head to the treasurer of Tibetan culture in Potala Palace resting peaceful atop Red hill.
• Head to the Samye Monastery which is the birthplace of Tibetan Buddhism as well make a stop over to see the monks debate in Sera Monastery
• Of course!! How can you miss out the natural exotic beauty of Tibet which are its beautiful lake of Yamdrok, Lake Manasarovar and Namtso Lake?
• Be part of its cultural festivities of Saga Dawa Festival, Tibetan New Year and Shoton Festival.
• Take a Yak Ride
• Visit the spectacular deepest ravine of the continent which is the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon.
• Camp near the mesmerizing and stunning Lake of Shuanghu seldom travelled yet worth a peek!!
• Tickle your taste buds with some local cuisines such as Tsampa, Dre-si, Yak meat dishes, Tibetan butter tea and of course the Lhasa beer and barleywine.
• Raid the street of Barkhor to carry back a part of Tibet with you or head to the Tromsikhang Market for dried fruits and nuts shopping.

Take care of:

• In order to plan your trip to Tibet, you need to be associated with travel agent
• from any of the three countries such as China, India and Nepal as a mandate.
• Be careful of altitude sickness due to less oxygen level
• Remember the toilets of Tibet are worse than anywhere of the world
• Stringent visa rules and travel permits.
• Always be respectful to their culture and tradition.

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1. Angling and White Water Rafting in Subansiri

Flowing through Arunachal Pradesh, Subansiri River originates from Tibet. This is amongst the most popular destination for Golden Masheer, Trout and Goonj fishing sports. Angling allows you to go into a less explored and untraveled territory in the special part of the Himalayas, where you will hardly see any population and there is kilometres of sustained natural wealth. The river has extremely fast rapids for almost 150 kilometres. While you go for rafting in the river, there’s no visibility of roads but only vertical rock, which makes it even more mesmerising. In addition to enjoying the fun in fishing and river rafting, you can take back memories that last for a lifetime.

2. Siang Valley Trekking- Arunachal Pradesh

Siang Valley trek offers you a nerve-wracking trek that goes on for a while. Usually it takes 7-9 days to explore this mystique valley. This is considered as a moderate trek where you can enjoy the spick-and-span quality of Arunachal Pradesh. The trek takes you to Tsangpo River that lies in Tibet which joins the Brahmaputra River in Assam. Best time to take up this trek is October to February. This is one of the most fascinating place in east of India, and you are sure to have a memorable adventurous experience here.

3. Wildlife Safari in Nameri National Park, Assam

At Nameri National Park, you can see some of the rare and mysterious wildlife species. The place is also refered as the “land of Magic”. Nameri National Park house over 300 species of birds and animals including Sambar, hog deer, tigers, bison, muntjac, wild boar, capped langur and the Malayan giant squirrel. Fishing Eagles, Black-necked Storks and other resident and many more migratory birds are also seen here. While traveling through the forests, Wreathed Hornbills may be seen flying overhead. Located nearly 181 km. from Guwahati, it is just the right place for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers with its breath taking natural beauty. Accommodation at the Nameri National Park is very basic. You can find tented camps with modern toilets.

4. Paragliding in Goa

Paragliding is probably one of the most spine-chilling adventure sport. Goa, with all its splendour, is the ultimate destination for paragliding and other adventure sports in India. Just give wings to your dreams and witness the enchanted magnificence of the warmish beaches and blue water.  Paragliding is done under the presence of professional pilots and instructors with various precautionary measures so as to ensure the safety. The adventure sports are not available throughout the year in Goa. If you are planning a trip to Goa to enjoy the sport, you need to make it between October and March. Paragliding along with other water sports remain close during the April to September due to heavy rains and high tides in the sea.

5. Scuba Diving at Grande Island

For those who are looking for an inside water adventure, try out Scuba diving in the shallow shores of Goa, famous for their rich marine life. Although you will not get to see gigantic coral reefs here, the scintillating underwater life will definitely excite you. Goa embraces some of the most amazing scuba diving sites around the Grand Island, which are only a few kilometres away from South Goa. The underwater visibility here is more than 5 m that allows divers to enjoy the beautiful coral gardens beneath the sea surface. Your adventure holiday in Goa is incomplete if you have not tried Scuba diving at Grand Island.

6. Jeep Safari in Gir National Park

Located in Gujrat, Gir National Park is most adored by the travellers for Jeep Safari. A ride in the wild wasteland is such a gutsy thought for each traveller. This wildlife sanctuary is the home to wildlife including Asiatic lions, vultures and pythons. Viewing the roaming Lions and wild species from open-rooftop jeep is a mind-blowing affair. Best time to visit Gir National Park is in the winter season, from November to March. During this time, the weather is cool and the chances of seeing many more migrating birds and animals are higher. The Park remains closed for the visitors from June to October due to monsoon. This place is not less than paradise for animal and nature lovers.

The list of adventurous activities in this incredible country does not end up here. Watch out the space for more such thrilling and exciting things to do in India.