Stretching from Jammu & Kashmir in North India to Arunachal Pradesh in North East India, the magnificent Himalayan Mountain Range separates the Indian Subcontinent with rest of Asia. The Himalayan Range houses the tallest peak of Earth, the Mount Everest at a height of 29,029 ft between China and Nepal border. Besides the Himalayas, there are many more mountain peaks situated in the sub ranges and hill ranges of Greater Himalayas, such as Kangchenjunga and Nanda Devi in Shivalik Hills or Sub-Himalayan Range and the Lower Himalayan or Mahabharat Range.
Sub Ranges and Hills The Greater Himalayas is further divided into two major sub ranges, known as Sub-Himalayan Range and Lower Himalayan range or Mahabharat Range. These two mountain ranges hold many highest peaks, glaciers, hill stations, river valleys, flora and fauna, that attract tourists from all over India and around the world. Shivalik Hills is the youngest mountain range of the Himalayas and is known for its Shivalik Fossil Park, Doon valley and world famous Corbett National Park.
Highest Mountain Peaks The Great Himalayas Mountain range is home to world’s highest Mountain peaks, including Mount Everest. The major Himalaya mountain peaks are situated in the Karakoram ranges, Garhwal Himalaya and Kangchenjunga. The highest Himalaya Mountain Peaks in India are Kanchenjunga, Nanda Devi and Kamet.
Himalayan River Valley Himalaya region is adorned with some of the world’s major rivers such as the Tsangpo-Brahmaputra, the Indus and holiest river the Ganges, all rises next to Greater Mount Kailash of the Himalayas. The two major sources of these mighty rivers of India are Lake Manasarowar and Lake Rakshastal. With breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayan foothills, snow Clad Mountains, and hills covered with flowers in Valley of Flowers National Park, one is bound to be left mesmerised by the natural beauty. Other major rivers of the Himalayas are the Sutlej River, Brahmaputra River and Karnali River.
Himalayan Wildlife The Himalayan Wild Habitat and Conservation is shelter to India’s rarest wild animals such as endangered snow leopard, Himalayan Tahr, Red Panda, and Himalayan Black Bear. The wildlife of the Himalayan Region treasures India’s magnificent flora and fauna along with amazing Avifauna including Himalayan Quail, Western Tragopan, Black-lored Tit and Cheer Pheasant. The birds of prey found in the region are the Golden Eagle, the Lammergeier vulture Mountain Hawk Eagle and majestic Himalayan Griffon Vulture, an Old World vulture.
National Park and Sanctuaries The Himalayan Region is blessed with some of India’s major National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries. Great Himalayan National Park, Khangchendzonga National Park, Corbett national park and Hemis national park along with sanctuaries like Kedarnath Wild Life Sanctuary, Mountain Goat Sanctuary, Fambong La Wild Life Sanctuary and Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary, are some of the treasured national parks of the region.
Himalayan Adventures Sports Adventure is one major attraction of the Himalayan region among the tourists. It is famed as the favourite spot for all season adventure sports such as Skiing, Paragliding, Trekking, White Water Raftin, and mountain climbing. Trekking and Hiking in the Great Himalayan Trail is the best experience of the region.
Himalayan Ayurvedic Herbs The Himalaya mountain region is famous for its Ayurvedic Herbs and traditional cure for different disease. Himalayn Ayurvedic products offer natural and alternative care for skin, digestion and other health related issues. Water of Himalaya is also considered as sacred as it contains minerals and herbals.
Himalayan Pilgrimage Sites The region holds various sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus and Buddhists. Mount Kailash, which is considered as a sacred Hindu pilgrim spot, is also located here. Himalaya is home to great Hindu God Lord Shiva. There are many famous temples situated in the region such as Kedarnath, Amarnath and Tungnath.
South Asia is home to solid one-third of the world’s population. The region is home to the highest and the second highest mountain peaks of the world Everest and K2. Housing marvels such as the Taj Mahal, Ajanta, Sigiriya, Timpu, and Taxila, the heritage and cultures of the region date back thousands of years.
Whether you are interested in a Sight Seeing Tour, Season Special Tour or you are on a look out for a Pilgrimage Tour, these pocket friendly tour packages will make your journey to this majestic land worth remembering.
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