Popular Tourism Destinations in Indian Himalayas

The great Indian Himalayas have a lot to offer tourists. Tourism in Himalayas provides tourists a wonderful opportunity to see world-class mountain scenery, snow-clad mountain peaks and some of the most important Indian hill stations. There are a number of tourist destinations in the Himalayas which are very popular among nature lovers, families, honeymooners and adventure enthusiasts. Have a look at some of the most popular tourist destinations located in the great Indian Himalayas.

Darjeeling: Darjeeling is a famous Himalayan summer resort in West Bengal. It is a prominent tourist destination due to stunning landscapes, serene ambiance and delightful climate. It is also famous for its tea industry. It is a favored destination for local honeymooning couples. Tiger Hill is a famous tourist place near Darjeeling which offers breathtaking views of Mount Everest, the highest mountain and Kanchenjunga range. War Memorial, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Dhirdham Temple, Ava Art Gallery, Toy Train, Buddhist Monasteries, etc are prominent tourist attractions which attract the tourists. Darjeeling is also famous for Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Gangtok: Gangtok is the capital and largest town of northeastern Indian state of Sikkim. Located in the Shivalik hills of the eastern Himalayas, it is prominent tourist destination and picturesque hill station. It is also a popular Buddhist pilgrimage site. During Gangtok tour you will see many prosperous museums, magnificent Buddhist monasteries and scenic spots. Deer Park is a must visit tourist place in the city which offers commanding views of the valley and surroundings. A variety of outdoor activities also can be enjoyed here. Tashi View Point, Hanuman Tok and Ganesh Tok are popular view points in the city that offer breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga range. Ropeway (cable car) in Gangtok is very popular among tourists. It provides a wonderful opportunity to capture the most splendid view of the city.

Manali: Manali is one of the best hill stations in the Himalayas. Famed as the Switzerland of India, it is located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It boosts Himachal tourism greatly. It is famous for adventure sports and winter sports. It is very popular among nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Solang Valley and Rohtang Pass are famous places near Manali which offer most commanding views of the snow-clad mountain peaks of the great Himalayas.

Ladakh: Ladakh is a wonderland sandwiched between the Karakoram mountain range and the great Himalayas. It has been one of the best places for adventure tourism in India. It is also famous for Buddhist monasteries which are located in and around Leh, the capital town of the region. Adventure sports and Buddhist monasteries are key attractions of Leh Ladakh tour in Indian Himalayas. One of the most preferred ways to explore the beautiful landscape of Bhutan is trekking. There are many beautiful trekking trails in this country which attract trekkers and travelers from all over the world. One of the most popular trekking trails is Bhutan Chomolhari Trekking.

There are many other fascinating tourist places in the Himalayas that can fascinate you during the course of India tour.