A high altitude valley, laden with numerous species of exotic and colorful flowers in the spring, summer and rainy seasons. An ideal beginner's trek, this one in Uttarakhand will be a precursor to your tryst with the Himalayas. The best time to visit is from July to September as the flowers will be in full bloom around that time and make for a deeply fascinating sight.

An alpine lake with human skeletons in its water. However, apart from the local mystery surrounding the "skeletal lake", this trek is quite a handful-- gorgeous waterfalls, vast lands of rhododendron and oak forests, amazing peaks, beautiful campsites. It is quite an experience.

A mountain pass, the journey to which is known to be strenuous and challenging, is ideal for expert mountaineers. The breath-taking beauty along the trail is incredible. Top this outdoor experience off with a trek to Chandratal Lake and treat yourself with even more aesthetically appealing vistas. This makes it a doubly rewarding experience for trekkers who are also nature lovers. hccnmjg

A walking tour on the frozen Zanskar River from Chilling, near Leh, to Naerak. It is recommended for those who are adapted to extremely low temperatures. Even if it is a challenging trek, this one remains a favorite for many owing to its frozen glacier basins, snow-clad eskers and the overall stunning icy-white environs.

Har Ki Doon is home to a magnificent multitude of the most exotic flowers beautifully strewn amidst a vast network of streams with a splendid spread of mountains all around. Jaundhar Glacier known for its dense greenery and snow-clad mountains; Govind Wildlife Sanctuary known for its incredible variety of exotic flora and fauna; Hata Valley known for Hata and Jeju peaks and wildly scented meadows. Catch a sureshot glance of the Bandarpoonch and Swargarohini peaks.

The most beautiful journey of all, which goes past some spellbinding landscapes to serene glacial ponds high up in the mountains. Gurgling water bodies flowing through the lush valley of Kashmir makes this one of the most visually stunning outdoor travel destinations.