Himalayas : Attraction of Himachal Pradesh • 09.29.09
Location: Western Himalayan Region
Capital: Shimla
Languages Spoken: Hindi & Pahari
Best Time To Visit: May to Mid-October
The Himalayas in India covers the entire northern part of the country. Covering five major states of the country. They are Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Uttaranchal, and the North Eastern States. It is also the home for major Hindu pilgrimages. And if you are an adventure sports buff then the Himalayas in India is the perfect destinations. It hosts some of the major adventure sports like trekking, river rafting, mountaineering and skiing. It is the perfect holiday destinations for different kinds of people. You can call it a spiritual center, a trekkers’ paradise or a perfect holiday home. The major peak of the Indian Himalaya is Kangchenjunga.
The major attraction of the Indian Himalayas is the Hindu pilgrimage center. The valleys, high ranges, turbulent rivers, dense forest areas, barren cold deserts and glaciers make Indian Himalayas an amazing destination. Due to its varied topography Indian Himalayas showcases a plethora of beautiful destinations.
Mountain Ranges of Himalayas:
Laurasia was in the Northern hemisphere, and Gondwanaland in the southern hemisphere. The landmass, which is now India separated from Gondwanaland and collided with Asia and thus created the highest mountain range in the world. The Himalayas are mainly young folded mountains. It extends from west to east for about 2,500 km in a curve. (more…)
