In the Lap of the Himalayas

In the Lap of the Himalayas

Things to do and see in The Himalayas include gawking at picturesque valleys to trekking through rugged cold deserts, thick forest, gushing streams. The Himalayas are often referred to as the great natural wall of some of the South Asian countries like India, Nepal, and Bhutan. Some of them are remote and are perhaps offbeat, but are definitely worth the trial. This list is tailored for all the Bravehearts out there.

#Adventure
 

Jungle Hiking to the pristine Kabji Hokatsho

 Punākha, Bhutan

During spring, just 90 km from Thimphu, hike through a forested man-made creek to the hidden gem of Punakha, the lake of Kabji Hokatsho...

#Lakes#Naturalwonders#Mountains#Trekking#Forests
 

Take part in the toughest mountain biking adventures in Bhutan

 Thimphu, Bhutan

The 5-day mountain biking adventure in Bhutan starts from Thimphu and ends at the Jakar Dzong, passing by Dochula Pass, the Black Mountains, the steep Pelela Pass and breathtaking views of Mt...

#Biking#Mountainbiking#Adventure#Trektrails#Naturalwonders
 

The Highest Unclimbed Peak in the world: The Gangkar Puensum

 Thimphu, Bhutan

A back-breaking yet ravishing 10-day trek trail from Thimphu to Gangkar Puensum, the highest unclimbed peak, in Mar-May/Sep-Nov is a journey through abodes of vast flora and fauna, scenic lakes, majestic views of the highest peak and the rarely visited Chamkhar Chhu valley...

#Trekking#Trektrails#Mountains#Naturalwonders#Photography
 

The Magical Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek

 Thimphu, Bhutan

Beginning at Gynekha (5 km from Thimphu), the 35 km 6-day Dagala 1000 Lakes Trek (best done in Apr-Jun/Sep-Nov) is a challenging trek-trail covering numerous pristine lakes, lush alpine forests, and some of the tallest peaks of Kanchenjunga and Everest...

#Trekking#Trektrails#Adventure#Photography#Panoramicview#Mountains#Naturalwonders

The Path to the the most beautiful Himalayan Hot Springs through the forests

 Thimphu, Bhutan
#Trekking#Trektrails#Photography#Wildlife#Naturalwonders#Scenic
 

The formidable 25-day Snowman Trek from Paro

 Paro, Bhutan

Go for the most beautiful and toughest 25-day trek in Bhutan in the month of October (right after rainy season) that begins from Paro and ends in Lunana traversing the mountainous border regions of Bhutan and Tibet...

#Adventure#Trekking#Trektrails#Buddhistart#Mountains#Panoramicview#Photography
 

Trek from Punakha Valley to the quaint villages of Pho Chhu river

 Punakha Dzongkhag, Bhutan

A 2-hour drive from the capital, Thimpu, a mesmerizing trek route starts from the Punakha valley...

#Adventure#Templehopping#Buddhistart#Monastery#Trekking#Trektrails

Go Fishing And Boating On The Serene Phewa Lake

 Pokhara Valley, Nepal
#Lake
 

Explore The Marvellous Patan Durbar Square

 Lalitpur, Nepal

Take a taxi from Thamel to the square or board a bus from Ratna Park to Lagankhel which is located only 1...

#History#Architecture#Heritagesite

Know About The Sherpa Culture In Namche Bazar

 Namche Bazar, Nepal
#Culture

Visit The Boudhanath Stupa In Kathmandu

 Kathmandu, Nepal
#Culture#Heritage

Go On A Jungle Safari In The Bardia National Park

 Royal Bardia National Park, Nepal
#Nationalpark#Wildlife#Nature
 

Go For The Flight Of A Lifetime Over The Everest

 Kathmandu, Nepal

Buy a ticket from the service provider of your choice and board a plane from Tribhuvan International Aiport for this once-in-a-lifetime experience...

#Panoramicview
 

Visit The Grand Pashupatinath Temple, A UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Kathmandu, Nepal

Take a safaa tempo from near Kathmandu's Ratna Park Office and get down at Ring Road...

#Templehopping
 

Learn All About The Mighty Himalayas At The International Mountain Museum

 Pokhara, Nepal

Take a taxi from Pokhara's Lake Side area to reach the museum devoted to all things mountains...

#Museums

Go Paragliding In Pokhara

 Pokhara, Nepal
#Adventure#Panoramicview

Go On A Jungle Safari In The Chitwan National Park

 Subarnapur, Nepal
#Nationalpark#Wildlife#Nature#Heritagesite
 

Camp at Pangong Tso & Tso Morir Lake

 Tso Morīri, India

Since Tso Moriri (4,522 m) is higher than Pangong Tso, you can acclimatize camping at Pangong Lake before heading to Tso Moriri (8-9 hr drive from Leh) via Changthang (Merak-Chusul-Nyoma, etc)...

#Camping#Adventure

Suru Valley: Have fun at one of the International Rock Climbing festivals!

 Suru, India
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Ride an ancient Bactrian Camel; Experience the Hunder Valley

 Diskit, India
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River Raft from Phey-Nimmo ( about 36km)

Take a 20 min ( about 15km) drive from Leh to reach Phey village, the starting point, and river raft through Grade 2 and 3 rapids to reach the endpoint, Indus-Zanskar confluence at Nimmo...

#Riverrafting#Adventure

Pick up fascinating stories along the Markha Valley trek trail (17,060ft)

 Markha Valley, India
#Trek#Trektrails#Adventure
 

Where adventure meets culture: Mountain Bike the Leh Alchi Route (June-August)

 Alchi village, India

Full of hairpin turns for a stretch of 64 km on the Himalayan roads, adds to the fun & adventure quotient this biking trail! The route is a part of the Monastery circuit around Leh, home to some of the ancient ones...

#Mountainbiking#Adventure
 

Go for a Snow Leopard Trek in Winter (Dec-Mar)

 Hemis National Park, India

Spend a day / two to acclimatize in Leh; Take a 2-hr drive to the Hemis National Park Gate; thereafter a 4-hr walk will lead to Rumbak village...

#Trek#Trektrails#Adventure

The fantasy world of the living roots bridge in Meghalaya

 Cherrapunji, India
#Naturalwonders#Hiking#Trekking#Trektrails
 

Trek to the staggering Mt. Jopuno (height sickness very common here)

 Yuksom, India

Mount Jopuno is a beautiful path through sacred lakes, breathtaking peaks and an exquisite wildlife of the Kanchenjunga National Park...

#Mountains#Trekking#Trektrails#Adventure#Lakes#Photography
 

The Maginificent 200 km Brahmaputra rafting (Only for experienced people)

 Pāsighāt, India

Take part in the biggest 10-day rafting experience of your life through thrilling grade IV-VI rapids, untouched forests and gorges and camp on the serene banks of the gorging Brahmaputra...

#Riverrafting#Adventure#Sport#Village#Forests#Naturalwonders
 

Trek through the Greenest regions of the world: The Goechala Trek

 Yuksom, India

The 11-day Goechala Trek from Yuksom, Sikkim, will lead you to a breathtaking and majestic view of 13 incredible summits other than Kanchenjunga...

#Mountains#Trekking#Trektrails#Camping#Photography
 

The High Rope on the Banjhankari Waterfall

 Gangtok, India

Just 5 km away from Gangtok, walk a rope, a net bridge or a zigzag bridge over the thundering Banjhankri waterfall and get high on your adrenaline...

#Adventure#Waterfall#Sport
 

One of the best and challenging treks in India: The Green Lake Trek

 Sikkim, India

This 7-day trek beginning at Lachen will take you through pristine lakes, thick alpine forests, wildlife, to the base of the majestic Kanchenjunga range at every side...

#Mountains#Trekking#Trektrails#Adventure#Forests#Wildlife#Panoramicview#Photography
 

Go for a Leh to Leh motorbike trip!

Go for a 3-day motorbiking trip (430+ km) in summer from April-July starting from Leh, passing through Khardung La pass, Nubra Valley & Pangong Lake...

#Mountainbiking#Adventure
 

Feel the chill while playing Pond Hockey in Ladak!

 Ladākh, India

Are you a lover of winter sports? Various campsites offer this between mid-November to January Pond in the lap of the Himalayas, when the region freezes...

#Adventure#Sport
 

Go Quadbiking in Nubra Valley!

 Nubra, India

Challenge the adrenaline rush in you & watch out for the criss-cross paths! Hussle the biker in you cross some of the highest roads on an ATV between mid-May to September...

#Adventure
 

Soak In The Beauty Of The Magnificent Himalayas On The Nagtibba Trek

 Mussoorie, India

Nagtibba(Serpent's Peak) is the highest peak of the Nagtibba range in the Garhwal Himalayas and offers a 100-degree view of peaks like Swargrohini, Kalanag, Gangotri and Bandarpoonch...

#Trekking#Trektrails#Trek#Scenic#Adventure#Photography#Panoramicview
 

Visit The Hallowed Badrinath Temple

 Badrīnāth, India

The Badrinath Temple is nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas at an elevation of 3133 metres near river Alaknanda...

#Templehopping#Temple#Scenic
 

Hop On To A Cable Car in Nainital

 Naini Tāl, India

The Nainital ropeway links Mallital to the renowned Snow View Point from where you can soak in the beauty of the remarkable beauty of the majestic Nanda Devi...

#Scenic#Panoramicview
 

Introduce Yourself To The Novel Concept of Akhand Yoga

 Tapovan, India

The Anand Prakash Ashram was established by husband-wife duo, Yogirishi Vishvketu and Chetana Panwar who is from Canada...

#Yoga
 

Seek Spiritual Awakening At The Sivananda Ashram

 Rishīkesh, India

The Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh imparts teachings based on the five facets of the Yogic path- breathing, postures, meditation, relaxation and diet...

#Yoga
 

Get In Touch With Your Spiritual Side At Phool Chatti Ashram

 Rishīkesh, India

The Phool Chatti (land of flowers) Ashram, located 15 minutes upriver from Laxman Jhula, dates back more than 120 years...

#Yoga
 

Experience The Thrill Of Paragliding In Mussorie

 Mussoorie, India

Mussoorie is one of the best places in India to try your hand at paragliding as you'll be trained by experts and no prior knowledge is required...

#Adventure#Sport
 

Go Boating In Nainital’s Lifeline

 Naini Tāl, India

The picturesque Naini Lake is a crescent lake in the heart of the city and is surrounded by seven lush green hills...

#Lake#Scenic#Photography
 

Visit Kumaon's Pride, Bhimtal

 Naini Tāl, India

One of the largest lakes in Uttarakhand, Bhimtal sits at a height of almost 1400 metres amidst verdant mountains and is a must visit...

#Lake#Scenic#Photography
 

Enjoy The Effervescent Bhatta Falls

 Mussoorie, India

The Bhatt Falls has a sharp fall from a height of 30 metres directly from a hill above...

#Waterfall#Nature#Scenic#Photography
 

Take In The Beauty Of The Vasudhara Falls And Its Surroundings

 Chamoli, India

The Vasudhara Falls in the heart of the Alaknanda near Badrinath flows down from a steep elevation of 400 feet and unleashed its true beauty during the monsoons...

#Waterfall#Nature#Naturalwonders#Scenic#Photography
 

Savour The Beauty Of The Kempty Falls

 Mussoorie, India

The Kempty Falls is situated at a height of 4500 feet and offers a stunning view with the crystal water gushing down from a height of 50 feet and getting divided into five beautiful cascades in the downstream...

#Waterfall#Nature#Naturalwonders#Scenic#Photography
 

Climb To The Top Of The Pangarchulla Peak

 Chamoli, India

The Pangarchulla peak stands tall at a height of 4700 metres in the Garhwal Himalayas and the trek to the peak has a well-rounded trail with the right dose of challenge...

#Trekking#Trektrails#Trek#Nature#Mountains#Scenic#Adventure
 

Experience The Charming Pindari Glacier Trek

 Bageshwar, India

The Pindari glacier is perched at a height of 3353 metres, sandwiched between the lofty Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot mountains, and the trek is a moderate one which is well-suited for families as well...

#Trekking#Trektrails#Trek#Adventure#Scenic#Mountains#Photography
 

Experience A Spectacular Trek To The Rupin Pass

 Rupin Pass, India

The Rupin Pass trek entails a change in the breathtaking scenery every few steps with the blue Rupin for company all along...

#Trekking#Trektrails#Trek#Mountains#Lake#Adventure#Scenic#Panoramicview
 

Embark On A Journey To The Valley Of Gods

 Uttarkāshi, India

Har Ki Dun, the hanging valley of Gods, lies in the remote western arm of the Garhwal Himalayas at a height of 3566 metres...

#Trekking#Trektrails#Trek#Adventure#Nature#Panoramicview
 

Go Skiing In The Winter Wonderland Of Auli

 Chamoli, India

Auli, at a height of 2500 metres, is one of the best skiing destinations not only in India but also in the whole world...

#Skiing#Adventure#Mountains
 

Go For A Safari In The Jim Corbett National Park

 Jim Corbett National Park, India

The Jim Corbett National Park in Nainital is famous for being home to the mighty Royal Bengal Tigers...

#Nationalpark#Wildlife#Photography#Nature
 

Explore The Adventurous Side Of Serene Mukteshwar

 Mukteshwar, India

Chauli Ki Jali, a group of massive overhanging rocky cliffs located behind the Mukteshwar Temple, is a great spot for adventure activities like rappelling and rock climbing...

#Mountains#Adventure#Trekking#Camping
 

Soothe Your Soul In Mukteshwar

 Mukteshwar, India

The little town of Mukteshwar, nestled in a remote corner of the Kumaon Himalayas, is named so after its famous Shiva Temple that dates back more than 350 years...

#Mountains#Photography#Scenic#Nature#Panoramicview