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Who doesn’t want to go on a tremendous adventure and have a story to tell for a lifetime? Every individual loves an adventure in their own way. And almost every single person who is an adventurer or a wanderer by soul love the mountains and their ravenous terrains.
The Himalayas, being one the highest and largest mountain ranges in the entire world, offer abundant adventures for wandering souls to find hidden in its laps. Without further ado let’s take a look at some of the best adventures that the Himalayas have on offer. Out of the Himalayas 25 greatest adventures.
This is for wanderers who wish to experience the lives of the local villagers of Sikkim. Hailing mostly from Tibet and Nepal these localities adhere strongly to Buddhism. So much so that their entire lives are governed closely by Buddhism. Simple local lives of these villagers can be experienced first-hand with homestays throughout the entirety of the trek. This trek circuit meanders through lesser known monasteries and villages but arguably the more important ones for the local people.
The trek starts from Yuksom which is also the start and end point of most of the popular treks of Sikkim. Historically, Yuksom was the capital of Sikkim. The stays would be in local homes and leave a first-hand experience of the local lifestyle, culture and food habits. The food available would also be of local variety. So if you are a picky eater this trek isn’t for you as you have to be open to change your palette. This trekking in Himachal goes through Dubdi monastery, the oldest monastery, and towards the end the Tashiding monastery which is the holiest of all according to the locals. The other lesser known monasteries that the train touches are Hongri, Sunon and Yuksom monasteries. This delightful Himalaya trekking through lush green coniferous and deodar forests, snowy mountains and verdant valleys make this trip worth it.
White water rafting is an action packed adventure sequence for anybody who is willing to live life on the edges. Starting from Kareleghat and ending at Chisapani. The 6-7 day rafting is usually undertaken after the monsoon season when the rapids are high. Most of the rapids are of category IV or V and hence require a certain level of expertise. The dense forests all around, sublime countryside and Rocky Mountains make for great viewing on the way. If you love an adrenaline coursing vacation this should be your top pick. The starting site is well connected with Kathmandu via bus. You can also fly to Birandranagar and get a bus from there to Kareleghat. Chisapani has bus services to Pokhara and Kathmandu. The best time to go for this adventure is mid-June to Mid-August when the monsoon season is going on.
As crazy as it sounds, the city of Lo Munthang is actually offering these experiences for tourists. Situated on the Plains of Aspirations, it is a mud-walled medieval city which caters to people who prefer to feel the wind on their faces when they travel and hence the horses.
Get a unique perspective on life as you ride over the undulating terrains of the Mustang ranges on a horse. There is a troglodyte city at Drakmar and a 1000 year old monastery at Lo Gekar along with numerous imposing monasteries situated at Lo Munthang. All in all, a complete Wild Wild West experience in a very Nepalese flavor.
There are a number of routes via which you can bike through the Kathmandu Valley. But most importantly you don’t have to navigate the crowded streets or highways. After having breakfast in the morning you set out of town by a vehicle to a particular point. From there you start biking all the way you want. The trails cut through open fields, plain meadows, across rivers, by the sides of snowy mountains and treads along the foothills of the Himalayas.
You can bike downhill from the Himalayas along a 10 day trek complete with homestays at regular intervals which help camp and rejuvenate through the night. There are numerous other routes like Kathmandu Country trail, or Mustang cultural trail and so on. If you wish to spend your days biking around nature this is your go to place.
Dolpo is situated in the heart of Nepal. This ancient mountain mass is divided into two – the Upper Dolpo and the Lower Dolpo. Cradled in between these two mountains is the Phoksundo Lake which is arguably said to be the best view of the entire Himalayan Range. Amidst narrow crescent ridges which swirl around the mountains give a heavenly tinge to the view. This place is a reminder of the Tibetan migrants of home because of the striking resemblance with the mountain ranges of Tibet. The lush greenery and virgin coniferous forests provide the Snow Leopard with its natural habitat. This doesn’t mean that you can find them with ease. These elusive beauties are impossible to find. But at Dolpo you still have an off chance to see one of them prowling the far ends of the forest, away from everything and yet so pure.
Lhasa Valley, the erstwhile residence of Dalai Lama boasts of the majestic Potala Palace and Norbulingka where you can meet the locals and share their experiences. The Lhasa valley is also home to the Tibetan Buddhism as it originated around here. The 12 day trek also goes to Samye and Yarlung. Samye is said to a thousand years old and is the oldest monastery of Tibet.
Yarlung was the place where Songstan Gompa unified the roof of the world according to legends. Since it happened around 1400 years ago this place became the cradle of the Tibetan culture. You can also see some other famous monasteries like Sera, Drepung and Ganden. May to September is the ideal time to visit this place.
In most of these places, the tourist season has just begun. Plan a trip and just do it to give yourself some respite from your busy schedule! Kill two birds, namely the summer heat and your thirst for adventure with one stone!
Have faith, you are going to have the time of your life. And if you want more choices, the Himalayas offer plenty of other adventures. If you’re a trekker, you can always choose from the Roopkund trek, Har Ki Dun Trek and other options for trekking in Uttarakhand.
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April 15, 2024 
