Top ten adventurous destination in india

Adventurous time Destinations tourism in India has become quite popular in recent years. Each year, a significant number of nature lovers and adventurers visit these popular adventure destinations. This article gives a brief overview of the top ten adventurous destinations in the country.

Valley of

Flowers Trek, Uttarakhand

The Valley of Flowers National Park at an altitude of about 3,600

meters in the Pushpawati

river valley inside the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is best known for its rare

collection of endemic alpine flowers and all different types of wildflowers,

like include primulas, calendulas, orchids, daisies, poppies, anemones and so

on. One of the oldest and most famous treks in the Himalayas, the Valley of

Flowers trek will take one through mountain valleys filled with blooming wildflowers,

meadows, and numerous waterfalls, streams and glaciers, hills covered with pine

and oak forests; making it one of the most sought after treks in the state of

Uttarakhand.

Kedarkantha

trek, Uttarakhand

With an altitude of about 4,100 meters at the heart of the Nanda

Devi Biosphere Reserve, it is

best known for its spectacular views of a total of 13 Himalayan peaks. These

include the Swargarohini peaks, Bandarpoonch, Black Peak, and the Ranglana peak

in the Yamunotri and Gangotri ranges. One of the most famous treks in the

country, the Kedarkantha trek is known to offer mesmerizing views of the

mountains covered in snow, along with the forests of pine and oak, beautiful

valleys and the villages nestled in the mountains.

Chadar trek,

Ladakh

One of the most challenging treks in the country Adventurous time

the Chadar trek in Ladakh involves trekking over the frozen Zanskar river. This

trek will give one all the adventure and adrenaline rush, and requires some

level of physical endurance and relevant skills. Nevertheless, it is one of the

most sought-after treks in the country and is known for its beautiful mountain

valleys and exotic flora and fauna.

Leh Ladakh

bike trip

A full Adventurous time trip through places like the Sham valley,

Khardung la, Nubra valley, Pangong, and Chang la, the Leh Ladakh bike trip is one

of the most popular bike trips in the country. Riding through the swirling

roads along the mountain villages is an unforgettable experience.

The main attractions of the trip include Pangong Lake (the world’s highest

saltwater lake), the Khardung la Pass (world’s highest all-season motorable

road), the Cyclop’s hill (famously known as the Magnetic Hill) along with the

picturesque views of the snow-laden mountains, forests, valleys, and streams.

Manali to Leh

bike trip

An adventurous time trip starting from the beautiful green valleys of

Himachal Pradesh and leading through the rocky and semi-arid terrains in

Ladakh, the Manali to Leh bike trip is another famous bike trip among nature

lovers. The ride begins from the lush green valleys of Manali, and proceeds

through the Solang Valley, Pangong Lake (world’s highest saltwater lake), 

Cyclop’s hill (popularly known as the Magnetic Hill), a confluence of the Indus

and Zanskar river and numerous high altitude mountain passes like the Khardung

la and Lachung la, Rohtang la and Baralacha la.

Spiti Valley

trek, Himachal Pradesh

A thrilling trek through the barren and deserted regions of Lahaul

and Spiti, the Spiti Valley trek leads one through numerous lakes and hot

sulfur showers along with the high altitude mountain passes and mountains

along with the backdrop. The Spiti valley trek has emerged to be a popular adventure

spot for nature lovers, owing to its recent developments in infrastructure and

accessibility.

Rishikesh,

Uttarakhand

Known as the ‘Adventure Capital of India’, Rishikesh is quite the

favourite spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers. It offers opportunities

for activities like river rafting, rock climbing, trekking and mountaineering,

rappelling, flying fox, bungee jumping, paragliding, and so on. People mostly

visit this place during the winter months of October to April.

Sandakphu

trek, West Bengal

 Located at an altitude of about 3,636 meters in the

Singalila ridge at the Indo-Nepal border, the Sandakphu mountain peak is best

known for its panoramic views of some of the highest mountain peaks in the

world- including Mount Everest. Other notable peaks visible from the Sandakphu

trek include the Kanchenjunga (third highest in the world) with its family of

peaks (they include the Kumbhakarna and Kumbhakarna East, Mount Pandem, Rathung and Guocha are also among the peaks.

In addition, Mt Makalu Peak and Mount Lahutse Peak are the fourth and fifth

highest peaks in the world.

Auden’s Col,

Uttarakhand

A high altitude mountain pass at an altitude of about 5,490

meters, Auden’s Col acts as a bridge between the Rudugaira valley and the Bhilangana valley in Uttarakhand.

The Auden’s Col trek is one of the most dangerous treks in the country, owing

to the numerous narrow and tricky terrains, cliffs, glaciers, and ridges. This

trek also connects two of the holiest pilgrimage sites in the country- Gangotri, and Kedarnath.

Dzongri trek,

Sikkim

A short and high altitude trek through the rugged mountains of the

In the great Himalayas, the Dzongri trek in Sikkim is quite popular among trekkers and

mountaineers. The trek also offers stunning views of some magnificent and

popular mountain peaks, like Mount Kabru, Rathong, Kanchenjunga, Koktang,

Pandim, and Narsingh to name a few. A classic winter trek, the Dzongri trek is

also known for its mesmerizing views of the villages of Sikkim all along the

way.

Top Ten Adventurous Destinations in India

Adventure tourism in India has become quite popular in recent

years. Each year, a significant number of nature lovers and adventurers visit

these popular adventure destinations. This article gives a brief overview of

the top ten adventurous destinations in the country.

Valley of

Flowers Trek, Uttarakhand

The Valley of Flowers National Park at an altitude of about 3,600

meters in the Pushpawati

river valley inside the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is best known for its rare

collection of endemic alpine flowers and all different types of wildflowers,

like include primulas, calendulas, orchids, daisies, poppies, anemones and so

on. One of the oldest and most famous treks in the Himalayas, the Valley of

Flowers trek will take one through mountain valleys filled with blooming wildflowers,

meadows, and numerous waterfalls, streams and glaciers, hills covered with pine

and oak forests; making it one of the most sought after treks in the state of

Uttarakhand.

Kedarkantha

trek, Uttarakhand

With an altitude of about 4,100 meters at the heart of the Nanda

Devi Biosphere Reserve, the Kedarkantha trek is

best known for its spectacular views of a total of 13 Himalayan peaks. These

include the Swargarohini peaks, Bandarpoonch, Black Peak, and the Ranglana peak

in the Yamunotri and Gangotri ranges. One of the most famous treks in the

country, the Kedarkantha trek is known to offer mesmerizing views of the

mountains covered in snow, along with the forests of pine and oak, beautiful

valleys and the villages nestled in the mountains.

Chadar trek,

Ladakh

One of the most challenging treks in the country,

the Chadar trek in Ladakh involves trekking over the frozen Zanskar river. This

trek will give one all the adventure and adrenaline rush, and requires some

level of physical endurance and relevant skills. Nevertheless, it is one of the

most sought-after treks in the country and is known for its beautiful mountain

valleys and exotic flora and fauna.

Leh Ladakh

bike trip

A full adventure trip through places like the Sham valley,

Khardung la, Nubra valley, Pangong, and Chang la, the Leh Ladakh bike trip is one

of the most popular bike trips in the country. Riding through the swirling

roads along the mountain villages is an unforgettable experience.

The main attractions of the trip include Pangong Lake (the world’s highest

saltwater lake), the Khardung la Pass (world’s highest all-season motorable

road), the Cyclop’s hill (famously known as the Magnetic Hill) along with the

picturesque views of the snow-laden mountains, forests, valleys, and streams.

Manali to Leh

bike trip

An adventurous trip starting from the beautiful green valleys of

Himachal Pradesh and leading through the rocky and semi-arid terrains in

Ladakh, the Manali to Leh bike trip is another famous bike trip among nature

lovers. The ride begins from the lush green valleys of Manali, and proceeds

through the Solang Valley, Pangong Lake (world’s highest saltwater lake), 

Cyclop’s hill (popularly known as the Magnetic Hill), a confluence of the Indus

and Zanskar river and numerous high altitude mountain passes like the Khardung

la and Lachung la, Rohtang la and Baralacha la.

Spiti Valley

trek, Himachal Pradesh

A thrilling trek through the barren and deserted regions of Lahaul

and Spiti, the Spiti Valley trek leads one through numerous lakes and hot

sulfur showers along with the high altitude mountain passes and mountains

along with the backdrop. The Spiti valley trek has emerged to be a popular adventure

spot for nature lovers, owing to its recent developments in infrastructure and

accessibility.

Rishikesh,

Uttarakhand

Known as the ‘Adventure Capital of India’, Rishikesh is quite the

favorite spot for nature lovers and adventure seekers. It offers opportunities

for activities like river rafting, rock climbing, trekking and mountaineering,

rappelling, flying fox, bungee jumping, paragliding, and so on. People mostly

visit this place during the winter months of October to April.

Sandakphu

trek, West Bengal

 Located at an altitude of about 3,636 meters in the

Singalila ridge at the Indo-Nepal border, the Sandakphu mountain peak is best

known for its panoramic views of some of the highest mountain peaks in the

world- including Mount Everest. Other notable peaks visible from the Sandakphu

trek include the Kanchenjunga (third highest in the world) with its family of

peaks (they include the Kumbhakarna and Kumbhakarna East, Mount Pandem, Rathung and Guocha are also among the peaks. In

addition, Mt Makalu Peak and Mount Lahutse Peak are the fourth and fifth

highest peaks in the world. 

Auden’s Col,

Uttarakhand

A high altitude mountain pass at an altitude of about 5,490

meters, Auden’s Col acts as a bridge between the Rudugaira valley and the Bhilangana valley in Uttarakhand.

The Auden’s Col trek is one of the most dangerous treks in the country, owing

to the numerous narrow and tricky terrains, cliffs, glaciers, and ridges. This

trek also connects two of the holiest pilgrimage sites in the country- Gangotri, and Kedarnath.

Dzongri trek,

Sikkim

A short and high altitude trek through the rugged mountains of the

In the great Himalayas, the Dzongri trek in Sikkim is quite popular among trekkers and

mountaineers. The trek also offers stunning views of some magnificent and

popular mountain peaks, like Mount Kabru, Rathong, Kanchenjunga, Koktang,

Pandim, and Narsingh to name a few. A classic winter trek, the Dzongri trek is

also known for its mesmerizing views of the villages of Sikkim all along the

way.