HIMALAYA VACATIONS
Himalayas
: The most visited adventure zone of the world
Himalayas - undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and
impressive range in the world, is fastly becoming the most
visited adventure zone of the world. Trailing through the
Himalayan region, brings you directly in contact with the
country and its people, and helps to foster an appreciation
of the mountain environments.
Traverse through the Great Himalayan Range and appreciate
the sheer geographic diversity - from the verdant, forested
valleys and tropical jungles of Arunachal and the flowering
meadows carpeted with rare orchids, to the rugged terrain of
the Trans Himalaya that extends to the Tibetan plateau.
The Place of Varied Dimensions
For the rest of the world Himalayas is a mountain range that
encloses the Highest peaks of the world. For the thrill
seekers, Himalayas is the ultimate adventure sports
destination. And for the tourists they have the most exotic
and picturesque holiday resorts found on earth. But for the
pilgrims they are the most sacred and revered mountain
ranges in the world. From ancient times these holy mountains
were considered the abode of Lord Shiva. It was here in the
mist shrouded crags of these mystic ranges that the legends
and myths of Hinduism were born and thrive to this day.
The Confluence of Wonder World
Jammu
and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir are really three regions: the foothill
plains of Jammu; the lakes and blue valleys of Kashmir
rising to alpine passes, the high altitude plains and
starkly beautiful mountains of Ladakh, which lies beyond
those passes. It's enough to move one to poetry. Among the
most attractive part that this Indian state has is the
adventure opportunities that can be segregated into
trekking, mountaineering and Trans Himalayan Jeep Safari.
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is the land of snow, lofty peaks, cascading
streams, alpine meadows & lush fruit-laden valleys. Many
parts of the Himachal state have a distinctly Austrian look
with conifer-clad mountains, chalet-like huts with
overhanging balconies and serene blue valleys watered by
snow-fed streams. Himachal also store numerous wonderful
hill stations, which are particularly cool in summers.
Shimla, Dalhousie, Kullu, Manali and Kufri are a few of the
hill Stations in Himachal Pradesh which offer breathtaking
scenery and countless options of adventure sports.
Uttaranchal :
Lying
in the north of the vast and bountiful expanse of India and
cradled in the awesome beauty and calm serenity of the
stately Himalayas, Uttaranchal - the "Devbhumi" that has
attracted tourists and pilgrims from world over since time
immemorial. Uttaranchal is a paradise for adventure sports.
The sheer variety ranging from Mountaineering, Trekking,
Skiing, Skating, Water Sports to Aero Sports like Hang
Gliding, Paragliding make Uttaranchal one of the most
attractive destinations for adventure sports not only in
India but the world over.
Sikkim
A former kingdom , Sikkim is now the 22nd State of India. It
is rooted to the Himalayan Massif like a scale on the neck
of a Dragon. Shrouded in heavy mist, the guardian deity
Kangchenjunga both protects and terrifies the inhabitants of
the magical kingdom of Sikkim. An awe-inspiring mass of rock
clothed in dazzling white snow, this Himalayan giant in the
world's third highest peak at 8,590m (28,199ft).
The North Eastern States - Seven Sisters
The region has so much to see, so much to experience and so
much to write about that it would take volumes. The region
of northeastern India will whet the appetite of the
traveller, the tourist, the anthropologist, the observer. It
is impossible to describe the nuances that make this area
unique, challenging and interesting. Get to any one place
and the result will be that you will return for more.
The seven sisters comprise of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh,
Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya and Mizoram. While the
seven sisters are unique in their own way, the major
Himalayan destination over here is Arunachal Pradesh. The
state provides abundant scope for angling, boating, rafting,
trekking and hiking. Besides, there are a number of wild
life sanctuaries and national parks where rare animals,
birds and plants will fascinate the visitor.
