How to Reach Himalayas India

Know how to reach Himalayas in India by air, train and road. Also know best time to visit, traveling tips, pilgrimage attractions and adventure sports for Himalayas.
Himalayas or the abode of Snow the ever enchanting gift by Mother Nature to the World. Averaging 320 to 400 km, the Himalayas form the earth highest mountain region and comprises 9 of the 10 highest peaks in the world. Adventure lovers, often desires to satisfy their quest with exploring the mighty foothills and ponder, if they could trace new ways to explore its attractions. Concerning their utmost interest, we bring to you some possible routes to reach Himalayas.

By Air:
Visitors can catch flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport and reach Srinagar. After covering a journey of 1 hours 15 minutes by flight, the charm lies in trekking the atop the Kargil hill, Leh and Ladakh terrain.

By Rail:
Opt for boarding a Ranikhet Express train Old Delhi Railway Station and reach Kathgodam. The train number for Delhi-Kathgodam is 5013 while Kathgodam-Delhi is 5014.

By Road:
Kathgodam is situated 275 kms away from Delhi and visitors can reach the place by hiering privte vehicles. The route covers Hapur, Moradabad, Rampur, Bilaspur, Rudrapur and Haldwani. If visitors desires to explore the Satoli village, set up in the Himalayan range, they need to cover the 69 kms of snaky roads and reach the destination. En route travelers can enjoy the scenic beauty of Bhimtal, Bhowali, Ramgarh and Nathuakhan.

Best Time To Visit: April to May-June and also between September to November

Pilgrimage Destinations: Kailash Mansarovar, Amarnath Yatra, Vaishno Devi Yatra, Chardham, Dharamshala, Kathmandu, Bhutan

Adventure Activities:- Trekking, Mountaineering, River Rafting, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Hang Gliding, Jeep Safari, Mountain Biking, Himalayan Motor Ralleying.
Getting to Himalayas in India Travel
Collect information on reaching Himalayas by trains, air and road. You can also reach Himalayas by the local transport if you visiting the hill stations. But please keep in mind that you take all the necessary precautions.
   By Aparana Chauhan
Published: 6/16/2009
 
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