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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A 2-hour drive from the capital, Thimpu, a mesmerizing trek route starts from the Punakha valley...
Take a taxi from Thamel to the square or board a bus from Ratna Park to Lagankhel which is located only 1...
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...
Take a safaa tempo from near Kathmandu's Ratna Park Office and get down at Ring Road...
Take a taxi from Pokhara's Lake Side area to reach the museum devoted to all things mountains...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
Mount Jopuno is a beautiful path through sacred lakes, breathtaking peaks and an exquisite wildlife of the Kanchenjunga National Park...
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...
The 11-day Goechala Trek from Yuksom, Sikkim, will lead you to a breathtaking and majestic view of 13 incredible summits other than Kanchenjunga...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Badrinath Temple is nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas at an elevation of 3133 metres near river Alaknanda...
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...
The Anand Prakash Ashram was established by husband-wife duo, Yogirishi Vishvketu and Chetana Panwar who is from Canada...
The Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh imparts teachings based on the five facets of the Yogic path- breathing, postures, meditation, relaxation and diet...
The Phool Chatti (land of flowers) Ashram, located 15 minutes upriver from Laxman Jhula, dates back more than 120 years...
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...
The picturesque Naini Lake is a crescent lake in the heart of the city and is surrounded by seven lush green hills...
One of the largest lakes in Uttarakhand, Bhimtal sits at a height of almost 1400 metres amidst verdant mountains and is a must visit...
The Bhatt Falls has a sharp fall from a height of 30 metres directly from a hill above...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Rupin Pass trek entails a change in the breathtaking scenery every few steps with the blue Rupin for company all along...
Har Ki Dun, the hanging valley of Gods, lies in the remote western arm of the Garhwal Himalayas at a height of 3566 metres...
Auli, at a height of 2500 metres, is one of the best skiing destinations not only in India but also in the whole world...
The Jim Corbett National Park in Nainital is famous for being home to the mighty Royal Bengal Tigers...
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...
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...