The mesmerizing Himalaya is the
ultimate destination for the adventure seekers. The rough and high
altitude terrain of Himalayan mountains offer great challenge to
adventure lovers. These picturesque mountain serves twin purpose of
being a great holiday destination and revered religious destination for
the local people. Since ancient time holy Himalayan mountains were
believed to be home of many gods which include lord Shiva. It is from
these mystic range of mountains that legend and myth of Hinduism
started.
The great Himalayan mountain run through most part of northern India,
Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. In India, Himalayan mountains touch the state
of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttranchal, and north-eastern
state of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and
Manipur. All these state have been blessed with natural beauty. Leh and
Ladakh are two of the most popular travel destination of Jammu and
Kashmir. Ladakh, which is a cold altitude desert is awesome place for
adventure lovers. The rough and dangerous terrains of Himalaya are
simply breathtaking.
Nepal which forms an important part of Himalaya is home to the highest
mountain of world Mt. Everest. Eight out of fourteen highest peak of
world is situated in Nepal. Another beautiful Himalayan country is
Bhutan. This landlocked country in still an unexplored world and place
is extremely refreshing and soothing. Often called “roof of the
world” Tibet is one of the most fascinating destination among the
Himalayan countries. Also known as land of Buddha, Tibet houses
incredible number of Buddhist monasteries. Buddhism has become a
symbolizing factor for most part of the Himalayan region. This religion
which finds its origin from Bodh Gaya in India soon spread to countries
like Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and from there to China, Japan and Korea. "
