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Home ❯ Travel ❯ Explore ❯ Valleys in North India

VALLEYS IN NORTH INDIA TOURISM

India is a land of diverse yet scenic landscapes. Lush green forests and beautiful valleys with sparkling water running downhill, lovely lakes and rivers are common sightings in North India. A valley refers to the low lying area between hills and there are numerous valleys in North India. Here’s the list of most picturesque valleys of North India.

Betaab valley

Taking its name from the Sunny Deol-Amrita Singh hit debut film Betaab, the Betaab valley is situated at a distance of 15 kilometers from Pahalgam in Anantnag district in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir. It falls between Pahalgam and Chandanwadi and is en route Amarnath Temple yatra. The…

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Chopta Valley

The relatively unexplored and untouched Chopta Valley in north east Sikkim is very popular among trekkers as well as people of several faiths. Chopta is famous for its monuments of historical and religious importance -- from Chandrashila to the Tungnath Temple and more. It is also home to rare species of animals, plants and birds…

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Dha-Hanu

Renowned as ‘the Land of Aryans’, Dha and Hanu village are settlements of Drokpa or Brokpa community in Ladakh.

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Habban Valley

Located in the hills of Sirmaur, a lush green village that is 6770 ft in elevation and is 70 km from Solan, the Habban Valley is surrounded by forests of deodar. The wildlife in the area consists of: peacocks, deer, tigers, bears, kakkar, kastura and ghol. Direct buses are available…

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Kangra

Known as one of the most picturesque valleys of the lower Himalayas, the Kangra Valley is full of greenery and provides a tremendous contrast in the nature of places you visit. The region is famous for arts and crafts. Crafts like the exquisitely designed shawls and miniature paintings of this region…

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Kibber

Kibber, in Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, has the distinction of being the highest motorable village in the world. The village is known for its scenic mountains, barren splendor and monasteries. Key Monastery, the largest in Spiti Valley is situated close to Kibber. The landscape of Kibber and the entire Spiti…

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Kinnaur

Majestic mountains, green valleys, meandering rivers, orchards and vineyards define the valley of Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh. Since it shares its border with Tibet the influence of Tibetan culture is strongly felt here. Kinnaur is also known as the ‘Land of fairytales’ and remains snow-clad for six months, quite like Spiti and Lahaul. Divided…

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Lahaul

Situated on the Indo-Tibetan border in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul is as remote as it gets making it seem like time has come to a standstill. Straddling the Leh-Manali bus route, Lahaul boasts of scenic mountain villages, pristine mountain rivers and medieval monasteries. Lahaul and Spiti…

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Markha Valley

Markha Valley is one of the most popular trekking destinations in Ladakh.

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Nagin Valley

Nagin valley in Gulmarg is a fascinating view for a person to experience. The place was opened for visitors after 22 years in 2012. This beautiful place is situated near the LOC line of India-Pakistan. It is a delight for visitors to visit the Nagin valley and experience heaven on…

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Nubra valley

Known for its orchards, scenic vistas, Bactrian camels and monasteries; Nubra Valley is the northernmost part of Jammu and Kashmir. Situated about 150 km from Leh, Nubra Valley is known as the Orchard of Ladakh and was originally called Ldumra which meant the valley of flowers. Surrounded by snowcapped Himalayan…

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Pahalgam

Located 95 km from Srinagar at a height of 7200 ft, Pahalgam, known as the ‘Valley of Shepherds’, is a famous hill station in Jammu and Kashmir where many films have been shot. Standing at the confluence of Lidder river and the Sheshnag lake, Pahalgam is surrounded by thickly wooded pine forests,…

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Parvati Valley

Stretching from Bhuntar to Spiti, Parvati Valley is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Passing through Manikaran, a pilgrimage town revered by both Hindus and Sikhs, there are many fascinating places to visit near the valley. Rudra-Nag, the serpent shaped waterfall, the pine forests of Khirganga where Lord…

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Sangla Valley

Sangla Valley situated on the bank of River Baspa valley is lesser-known part of Himalayas and one of the most beautiful valleys in Himachal. Surrounded by high Himalayas, the valley is inhabited by the tribal people of Kinnaur, around 57 km from Kalpa, the valley has some interesting temples and…

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Solang Valley

Solang Valley, locally known as Solang Nullah, is renowned as the preferred location for adventure activities in Himachal Pradesh. For those who love the rush of adrenaline; there is no place better than Solang in Kullu Valley to indulge in parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing. Solang Valley derives its name…

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Spiti

Popularly known as Little Tibet, Spiti is nestled in the Himalayan Mountain range in Himachal Pradesh. Accessible only during summer, Spiti is as remote as it gets. Surrounded by mountains and glaciers, villages perched on mountain crests, quaint old monasteries, crystal clear rivers and streams, prayer flags fluttering in the…

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Suru Valley

Arguably one of the most beautiful and scenic valleys in the Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir, Suru Valley nestled in the Himalayan mountain range is drained by the Suru River (a tributary of the Indus River). Kargil, the second largest town in Ladakh and the site of the bloody war of 1999, is…

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Thangu Valley

The Thangu valley is the most scenic of all in Chopta valley and even in North Sikkim. The alpine trees scattered around some wooden houses, the vegetation and the rare seen species of flowers are the major attraction of Thangu valley. High altitude flowers like orchids are also found in…

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Zanskar

It is a three forked valley which lies between the Himalayan and Zanskar mountains. It is home to over 10,000 Buddhists and overlooking the valley are the mighty Nun-Kun peaks. There are many monasteries, gompas and monuments. It is a good place to trek and go for white water rafting.

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