Covering the entire northern part of
India, Himalayas is the highest and one of the most spectacular range in the
world. The whole Himalayan range stretches over 1,700 miles covering states
like Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttranchal and the North Eastern
States. The region is an ideal place for various adventure sports like
mountaineering, trekking, skiing and river rafting that attract large number
of adventure enthusiasts from all over the world.
Himalayan Regions
Jammu & Kashmir - The Jammu & Kashmir region
consists of three regions including the plains of Jammu, the lakes and
valleys of Kashmir and the beautiful mountains of Ladakh. Kashmir is popular
for its pleasant climate, and the houseboat on the picturesque Dal Lake.
Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir offers some of the beautiful gardens that
are worth visiting. Jammu on the other hand is the summer capital of Jammu &
Kashmir and is a
Norther pleasant place to visit.
Himachal
Pradesh - The state Himachal Pradesh is popular for its snow clad
mountain peaks, streams, serene blue valleys, and hill stations. Shimla, the
capital of the state is a wonderful hill station which offers breathtaking
scenery and tremendous option for adventure sports.
Uttaranchal - The state consists of eight hill districts
which are divided broadly into two divisions, the Garhwal and Kumaon. Its a
perfect place for adventure sports like mountaineering, trekking, skiing,
skating etc.
Sikkim - Situated on the eastern Himalayas, it spreads
below the Mount of Kanchenjunga - the third highest mountain peak in the
world. Its snow capped mountain peaks, fast flowing rivers, hills, lush
valleys offer a rare experience to its tourists.
North Eastern Region - It comprises of seven states that
includes Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura and
Manipur. All these states offer numerous tourist places and are mainly
popular for different adventure activities and rich variety of flora and
fauna.