Tirthan Valley – The Adventure Hub Of Himachal

Striking a perfect balance between peace and adventure, Tirthan Valley is one tourist place in India that has off-lately gained much popularity amidst the travelers across the world. Located in the district of Kullu, Tirthan has something to offer to everyone.

Best time to visit: March to June and October to November

The main attractions are:Great Himalayan National Park, Jalori Pass, Raghupur Fort, Saryolsar, Gushaini, Sojha, and more.

Yumthang Valley - Sikkim

Yumthang Valley is a grazing pasture surrounded by the Himalayan mountains in North Sikkim. At a height of 3,564 metres above sea level, it's popularly known as the 'Valley of Flowers'.

The Yumthang Valley or Sikkim Valley of Flowers sanctuary, is a nature sanctuary with river, hot springs, yaks and grazing pasture on rolling meadows surrounded by the Himalayan mountains in the North Sikkim district of Sikkim state in India. It is at an elevation of 3,564 metres (11,693 ft) above msl at a distance of 150 kilometres (93 mi) from the state capital Gangtok.

It is popularly known as 'Valley of Flowers and is home to the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, which has over twenty-four species of the rhododendron, the state flower. The flowering season is from late February and to mid June, when countless flowers bloom to carpet the valley in multicolored hues of rainbow.^[6] A tributary of the river Teesta flows past the valley and the town of Lachung, the nearest inhabited centre. Yumthang is closed between December and March due to heavy snowfall. There is also a hot spring in the valley.

CHEMBRA PEAK

Chembra Peak is situated in Kerala. Chembra Peak in Wayanad lures the nature lover and adventure enthusiast visiting Kerala. The adventure lovers have the best time trekking to this peak as it is just an absolute treat to the eyes. One of the top 15 offbeat places to visit in Kerala, the highest peak south of Himalayas is a beauty beyond words. The nature around is just breath taking.

At a height of 2,100 m, Chembra peak offers exciting trekking activities. . It takes a least three hours to reach the top point of Chembra peak. The trekking trail offers mazing views of lush greenery. On the way stop at the heart shaped lake, which is said to have never dried up. Known as ‘hridhayathadakam’, the lake is beautiful. The lake is popular spot for love birds and couples as it is a lake that is naturally shaped in the for of a heart. Hence it gives an overall amazing experience.

Vembanad Lake

Kumarakon is a small town in Kerala. Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom is one of the offbeat places in Kerala but no less beautiful. Relatively unexplored, the algae rich green waters of Vembanad is the longest lake in India. The flora and fauna there is unique and cannot be seen anywhere else. The vegetation there is said to have healing and medicinal capabilities. The views are just spectacular. The nature will not fail to take your breathe away.The largest source of surface water, it is a part of an extensive wetland system. A saltwater barrier prevents the intrusion of sea water and divides the lake into fresh water and brackish water. This is a beautiful sight to look at and is one of the wonders.

Cruise around the backwaters on the traditional houseboats equipped with all modern luxuries. These are extremely relaxing and help you achieve a amazing overall experience.During the festival of Onam, attend the high on energy snake boat races. Kumarakom bird sanctuary is ideal for nature lovers. Nature lovers call this a paradise. The cruise is a fun filled time with lot of fun activities.

THENI

Theni is located near Kerala in Tamil Nadu. It is often called “Earth's Hidden Paradise”. It has the most amazing view and scenery you can find in the locality,It is a major trading centre with markets for Chilli, Cardamom, Garlic, Grapes and Cotton. People come from all over the place to buy and trade goods. It is in this way that they earn their lively hood.It is well connected by roadways and railways. The main economy of this city is dependent on agriculture and it hosts a very large weekly market. 

The major tourist attractions is the abundant scenery and beautiful views along with rivers and waterfalls.River Vaigai also flows through this area. Suruliavuri Falls is located nearby which is a famous tourist attraction. Vellimalai and Meghamallai Hill stations are also located nearby. Many other waterfalls and dams are also present. Overall, Theni has surreal natural beauty and should be visited by all the nature and photography buffs especially during monsoon season.

HONNEMARDU

Honnemardu is blessed with abundant natural scenery and quaint surroundings filled with beautiful plantations. It is a tiny village that offers water sports adventures activities. The village is also quite close to Jog falls and its splendid scenery makes it an ideal location to plan picnic, along with loved ones. It is ideal for day trips to relax the mind and body. The already lush and cool ambiance becomes all the more inviting in the monsoon season. Its perfect weather is ever inviting. Overlooking the backwaters of River Sharavathi, this village offers opportunities for bird watching, trekking and camping.

Honnemardu is also a heaven for bird watching enthusiasts. The photographers also take out their talent here. On the banks of the river, camping can also be arranged. The place boasts of varied exotic flora and fauna, camping and exciting trekking trails.

KARIGHATTA

Karighatta is located at a distance of around 25 km from Mysore. It is a small hill station, which translated to ‘Black hill’. The place is packed with tranquil lakes and hilly topography at an altitude of 2697 feet above the sea level. This place is perfect for the ever enthusiastic photographers and their models.This place is perfect for bird watching enthusiasts, trekkers and nature lovers. It is a perfect combination of sports and scenery. Making it it perfect for the mind and body/ Two of the attractions here are River Lokapavanir and Karigirivasa Temple. Other allures are hill trekking, and varied natural flora and fauna.

As Karighatta is quite close to Mysore and Srirangapatnam, it becomes a weekend getaway for the locals and thus is otherwise not very crowded. It is usually isolated and is perfect for people who like to be away from the crowds. Karighatta temple is the prime attractions of this place. As the temple is placed on a high-altitude, the views from here are stunning. 

AGUMBE

Agumbe is also lovingly referred to as the ‘Cherrapunji of South India’, It is a beautiful hill town of Karnataka. It is rich in bio-diversity with all its flora and fauna and breathtaking scenery. This place offers some wonderful sunset views and thus is ideal for photographers and nature-lovers. its laid-back ambiance lets you completely relax and rejuvenate, away from the hectic schedule of your daily life. The waterfalls, the greenery, the peace, the sunset and the weather- everything is quite welcoming here.It has something to offer to everyone.

For adventure junkies, there is an opportunity of trekking. It offers an adrenaline rush as well as a calming feeling because of its amazing scenery. You can simply walk up to the nearby village. Surrounded by the lush and lofty Western Ghats, Agumbe has a wide variet of falls like the Koodlu theertha falls, Jogigundi, Barkana Falls, and Onake Abbi Falls. This place can be visited all around the year, however, it becomes all the more beautiful in during the rainy season as the falls are full and full of life.

NORTH SIKKIM

North Sikkim is one of the most uninhabited places in India. Even though it is so uninhabited it is a serene locales of the country making it simply offbeat. It is a treat for the eyes and a delight for the cameras. The major tourists spots here are the monasteries. There are plenty of them with beautiful architecture and eye opening spiritual experience. Gurudongmar lake is also a part of north Sikkim. It is the highest lake in India. It is an exteremely Instagram worthy vacation.

The best time to visit north Sikkim is May to September since all the other times have a rather harsh weather. Hence it is advised to go during the summer to get the jaw dropping experience.

WEST-SIKKIM

West Sikkim is primarily the base of Mount Kanchenjunga present in Sikkim. It is an extremely beautiful location that will leave you mesmerized. It is one of the best and affordable places to go to for art lovers. Nature lovers will also have their souls touches after visiting this place. Tourists can watch the beautiful sunrises and sunsets while at their stay in west-Sikkim. Apart from all this it has many age old monasteries such as Sangachoeling and Pemayansgtse. Apart from this another major tourist attraction is the Kchehepalri Lake .

As we can see there are a lot of things that will keep you entertained and mesmerized at the same time.The best time to visit it is April to November. It is the most offbeat must visit places.