The Unexplainable Charm Of Himalayas

By Author: Ashima Banerjee
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The Himalayan region of India sanctified with tremendous charm. It is well blessed with its wonderful snow covered mountains, beautiful green valleys, marvelous gushing streams, fantastic snow fed rivers, adventures evergreen dense forests and amazing varieties of flora and fauna charm nature lovers and venture rarity from faraway destinations. It has lots of venture choices such as river rafting, mountaineering, Para gliding, skiing and trekking.

The Himalayas are the only mountain range in the world that has peaks with an altitude of above 8000 metres. Infact, there are fourteen peaks in the Himalayan range that exceed the 8000 metres mark. The second highest peak of the world - K2 mountain- was once believed to be the highest in the world. However, a re assessment proved that Mt Everest was the highest amongst all.

Jammu and Kashmir is located in the upper most part of India and is as one of the most scenic states of the country. It is also popularly known as the paradise on earth due to its stunning natural beauty and pleasing environment. The state has some of the best tourist spots in the entire country. ...
... There are several must see places present in surroundings, two most popular of them are Srinagar and Gulmarg. Some of the major pilgrimage centers of the nation are located in the state, the two most important being the Amarnath Caves and the Vaishnodevi Shrine.

Himalayan mountains are home to several lofty peaks of world and vast glaciers which are the main source of numerous mountainous rivers of Indian sub-continent. These mountain ranges are also dotted with many exotic hill stations which are world famous for providing various kinds of holiday options like romantic holiday, adventure vacation, pilgrimage tour and many more.

Trekking in Himalayas is famous due to the fact of the presence of world's largest peak that is the Everest. Many travel agencies are engaged in organizing the events and make their participants reach the destination which is situated in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. People enjoy the trekking facilities and like to come in a huge number to celebrate their holidays with there loved ones. There are a lot of facilities which are available for all age groups including children, middle aged and that of the old ones. Himalayas are known for the best trekking expeditions in the world. There are different trekking regions which are available for different age groups for all the trek lovers of the world. All types of facilities are available for the participants who come here for trekking purpose and these all things are arranged by the travel agency. Hotel facilities are available for the participants for spending nights and for resting purposes.

There are a number of natural parks in Himalayan mountain ranges which serve as a natural habitat for a vast variety of animal and bird species. Since the Himalayan ranges have a harsh climate, animals, birds and plants which can adjust them in such environment can only survive in the region. Some of the main species found here include Snow Leopard, Himalayan Tiger, Deer, Chital, Wild Boar, Elephant, Rhinoceros, Musk Deer, Red Panda, Monkey, Langur, Kashmir Stag and Black Bear.

Some of the other world known hill stations which are nestled in the lap of Himalayan mountains are Srinagar, Leh-Ladakh, Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Shimla, Dalhousie, Kullu-Manali, Mussourie, Nainital, Gangtok, Haridwar etc.

The best time to visit Himalayas is in summer (May-June-July-August). Then you can enjoy an intense sunlight, warm temperature, local festivals and amazing scenery. It is ice-cold in winter which lasts from October till April.

Feel the escapade and explore the exquisiteness of nature in the foothills of the Himalayas. The natural magnificence of this valley can not be clarified in the words and the rivers of the valley have a big impact in its beauty. Himalaya is the gift of such a nature to mankind that portrays the different faces of nature like the snow-covered peaks, glaciers, rivers and a rich variety of vegetation.

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