Himalayas are the gigantic mountain ranges which stretch 2,900 km along the border between India and Tibet. "Himalaya" is derived from a Sanskrit word hima, "snow," and alaya, "abode" which means "Abode of Snow". The arc-shaped Himalayas extend along the entire northern boundary of India and carve just as far across the Indian subcontinent. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Sikkim and The North Eastern States are the regions which are known as the Indian Himalayas.
Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir is the first Himalayan State of India. The Himalayas are further divided into Jammu, Kashmir and Ladak regions. According to the mountain ranges here, there are various seasons to visit Himalayas. Jammu & Kashmir is also a hub of varied Himalayan adventure sports activities. The glaciers of Ladakh and Kashmir regions and the famous Siachen glacier are few must visit natural wonders here.
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is the 'Land of Eternal Snow Peaks', where beauty and pleasure, is on top priority. Himachal Pradesh with its pure air, snow capped, glistening mountain peaks, turbulent rivers and rolling hills, is definitely a priority tourist destination. Dalhousie, Kullu, Manali, Shimla, and Kufri are the must visit destinations of this state. This place offers breathtaking scenery and countless options of popular adventure sports for everyone.
Uttaranchal
For centuries Uttaranchal has attracted tourists and pilgrims from around the world. Lies in the northern part of India this Indian Himalayan State comprises of eight hill districts. Awesome in all senses Uttaranchal is an expression of beauty and divinity. You can experience variety of popular adventure sports like trekking, skiing, mountaineering, skating, water sports to aero sports like hang gliding, paragliding.
Sikkim
Sikkim is the Eastern part of the Indian Himalayas offers a holiday that is more like a voyage of adventure and discovery. Here lies the mighty Kangchenjunga, which protects the inhabitants of the kingdom of Sikkim. The world's third highest peak at 8,590m or 28,199ft awaits every tourists visit. One can indulge in wide range of adventure sports activities like 14,000 ft of trekking, rafting, kayaking, mountaineering expedition.
North Eastern Indian Himalayan States
The North Eastern Indian Himalayan States comprises of seven states, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. Also called seven sisters, this place has abundant opportunity for angling, boating, rafting, trekking and hiking. You can also experience different kinds of national parks and wild life sanctuaries, which are home for some endangered animals, birds and plants. There is a lot to see and experience here like the people from different backgrounds, pilgrims and the overall beauty of this place.
