Best Places In Himalayas: Beautiful valleys in the Himalayas mountain lovers should explore

Precious Rongmei, TIMESOFINDIA.COM, TRAVEL TRENDS, INDIA Updated : Oct 14, 2022, 10:14 IST

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Beautiful valleys in the Himalayas mountain lovers should explore

We have travelled for the stunning beaches, challenging treks, gorgeous mountains and even for man-made structures like temples. This is the time for the valleys in the Himalayas.

The Himalayan range is home to some of the most beautiful high altitude valleys. Spread across the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim, these picturesque valleys are places you need to visit.

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Gurez Valley in Kashmir

Surprisingly off the tourist radar, this valley sits pretty on the banks of Kishan-Ganga river. The valley is remote and hence still pristine. Come here for the stunning mountain views and the lush green valleys with alpine forest and meadows that go on for miles.

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Nubra Valley in Leh

Located in the Union Territory of Ladakh, Nubra Valley is one of the most popular valleys in this part of the Himalayan range. The cold desert of Nubra Valley is home to the Bactrian camels, and they are fun to watch! Also, the night sky out here is pretty amazing. So come for some stargazing?

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Gulmarg Valley in Kashmir

Translated as the Meadow of Flowers, the valley's scenic beauty is what draws in visitors not only from India but also world over. In summers, Gulmarg is all about stunning green meadows with varieties of wildflowers growing everywhere and, in winters, Gulmarg is a great skiing destination. Of course, this place is great throughout the year.

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Darma Valley in Uttarakhand

One of the prettiest valleys in Uttarakhand, Darma Valley is an experience you must have. Located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, Darma Valley is home to the beautiful mountains, meadows of wildflowers, and beautiful indigenous villages.

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Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh

Spiti is a high-altitude, cold desert region of the Himalayas, and clearly one of the most beautiful and unique valleys in the Himalayas. The vast nothingness and dry landscape of Spiti can be very overwhelmingly beautiful.

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Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh

Located in the Kullu district, Parvati Valley is very popular among both Indian and international travellers. Parvati Valley has a very interesting hippie culture. Places like Kheerganga, Manikaran and Kasol are located in Parvati Valley.

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Tirthan Valley in Himachal Pradesh

Tirthan Valley is also located in the Kullu district and is one of the most visited valleys in Himachal. The valley gets its name from the Tirthan river which flows through the valley. From here, you get some of the best views of the Great Himalayan National Park.

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Betaab Valley in Kashmir

This valley in Kashmir gets its name from the very popular movie Betaab, which was mostly filmed here. The green meadows, rivers and the snow covered mountains at a short distance is what makes the valley so picture-perfect.

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Yumthang Valley in Sikkim

Easily one of the most beautiful spots in the state of Sikkim, the Yumthang Valley is also lovingly called Sikkim’s Valley of Flowers. The meadows full of wildflowers, gentle mountain streams and yaks grazing, these are just some of the common scenes at Yumthang Valley.

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Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand

The spectacular Valley of Flowers in the Chamoli district is one of the national parks in India. Valley of Flowers is home to over 520 species of high-altitude plants, most of which are endemic. Watch the valley turn into a riot of colours post monsoon.