The theme for the 2019 International Mountain Day is ‘Mountains Matter for Youth’.
From the savannahs of Africa, to the plateaus of Asia; from the coast of South America, to the scenic Europe, mountains make up for 25% of global flora and fauna. Since the declaration in 2002, 11th December of every year has been celebrated as the International Year of Mountains since 2003. Let PeakLife guide you in exploring the most prominent destinations India has to offer this season.
Tawang Valley
Situated approximately 3,048 meters above sea level in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, Tawang is known for many important and beautiful monasteries. The town is renowned for its significance for Buddhist monks. The Tawang Monastery is not only the most popular but also the largest monastery in India is extremely holy for Buddhists. The valley is popular for is orchad sanctuaries and its unique cuisine.
Udaipur
Popularly known as the City of Lakes, no trip to Rajasthan is complete without visiting Udaipur. Some even call it “Venice of the East’ and has an abundance of flora, temples and some of the most important architecture from the days of the Maharajas. The city is surrounded by four lakes and justifies its name. The lake Palace hotel and the City Palace offers a perfect scenery to all visitors.
Chikmagalur
Located in the Mullayangiri Range in Karnataka at an altitude of 3,400 ft, Chikmaglur is known as the ‘Coffee Land of Karnataka’. An uninterrupted fragrance of air surrounds the environment with lush forests, tall mountains and a very calm and serene atmosphere. This is a perfect getaway destination from the busy city life. The Mullayangiri trek, the Kemmanagundi trek, and the Baba Budangiri trek are quite popular trekking spots.
Dalhousie
Located in the lap of Himachal Pradesh, Dalhousie is a paradise for all travellers and tourists. It is full of old-school charm, breath-taking flora and fauna, pine-clad valleys, fast-flowing rivers and magnificent mountains and some of the most spectacular views in the world. The architecture breaths Scottish and Victorian era and the ambience reminds of the untouched British taste. Khajjiar, in the Chamba district is the most popular spot in the hill station.
Araku Valley
A popular hill station and a weekend getaway destination, this valley is located 120 kms from Vishakhapatnam. The hill station is blessed with exclusivity and tranquillity with breath-taking landscapes. Located in the Eastern Ghats, the nearby villages of Champi and Madugula are popular trekking spots. Borra caves amongst the largest in the county adds to the immense beauty of the valley.
