Discover the HEAVENLY HIMALAYAS of India

Here is a quick table that links to my experiences of the ‘Heavenly Himalayas of India’.
Sorted in alphabetical order. First, by ‘State’ and then by ‘Place of Interest’.

 

Arunachal Pradesh

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Bumla Pass	India-China Border, about 45 kms from Tawang	High Altitude Winding Himalayan Roads
Dirang	Enroute to Tawang from Assam in West Kameng District	Hotels at Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh Monpa Tribal Women from Arunachal Pradesh Tribal Houses from Dirang Dzong Visions of Corn from Dirang
Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary	Near Tenga, West Kameng District	Birds of Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, North East India Lama Birding Camp: The den for birdwatching in Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India Stripe Throated Yuhina at Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary Sunrise over the Eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh Green Tailed Sunbird – A Silhouette Shot! White-Tailed Nuthatch from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, North East India Rufus Vented Yuhina from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary Beautiful Sibia from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, North East India Chestnut Tailed Milna from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh, India Yellow Cheeked Tit from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary Stripe Throated Yuhina from Western Arunachal Pradesh’s Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary Fall Colours from Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary Jeep Track inside Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary
Jung Falls	Between Sela and Tawang (35 Kms from Tawang)	Jung Falls: A Sensational Setting!
Nuranang	23 kms from Tawang	Jaswantgarh War Memorial, Nuranang, Arunachal Pradesh
Penga Teng Tso (PT Tso)	23 kms from Tawang	Penga Teng Tso: A High Altitude Himalayan Lake
Sangetsar Lake	30 kms from Tawang	Sangetsar Lake: Abundance of Himalayan Vistas
Sangti Valley	15 Kilometres from Dirang	Sangti Valley – A Valley in Heaven!
Sela Pass	Enroute to Tawang from Bomdila	Heavenly Sela Lake in the Eastern Himalayas of India High Altitude Sela pass – Backbone of Tawang District Winding Himalayan Roads of Western Arunachal Pradesh
Tak-Tsang Gompa (T Gompa)	About 35 kilometres North West of Tawang	Buddhist Monk at Tak-Tsang Gompa, Arunachal Pradesh Tak-Tsang Gompa or T Gompa: As serene as it gets
Tawang	Tawang	What to shop for at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, North East India Street Photography from Tawang Tawang: India’s True Shangri-La
Tawang Gompa	Tawang	The Serene and Majestic Tawang Gompa Travel Photo: Buddhist Student at Tawang Gompa
Tawang War Memorial	Tawang	Tawang War Memorial: Honoring the unsung heroes of the 1962 India-China War
Tenga Valley	Tenga	Tenga Valley – Tucked amidst the Eastern Himalayas
Thukje Chueling Ani Gompa	10 kilometres from Tawang	Thukje Chueling Ani Gompa, Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Tongpen La View Point	30 kilometres from Tawang on the way to Bumla Pass (India-China Border)	Tongpen La View Point – A Himalayan Vista!
Ugyenling Monastery	5 kms from Tawang	Ugyenling Monastery: Birth Place of the 6th Dalai Lama

Himachal Pradesh

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Great Himalayan National Park	Seraj Tehsil of Kullu District	Trekking in the Great Himalayan National Park
Jalori Pass	Near the tourist village of Shoja enroute to Rampur from Gushaini	Skidding through the impassable Jalori Pass
Kinnaur Kailash	Kalpa, Kinnaur	Kinnaur Kailash – Heaven on Earth!!
Lahaul	Lahaul District	Motorcycle Ride to the top of the world – Khardung La, Ladakh
Pong Dam Wetlands	Nagrota Surian, Kangra District	A hidden gem in Kangra for bird watching!!!

Jammu and Kashmir

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Alchi	Ladakh	Alchi Monastery: One of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh
Chang La	Ladakh	Chang La, the 3rd highest motorable road in the world, in winter
Hanle	Changthang Cold Desert, Ladakh	Second Highest Astronomical Observatory in the world!!
Hemis	Ladakh	Hemis Monastery: Ladakh’s richest monastery
Khardung La		At Khardung La: You feel on top of the world Motorcycle Ride to the top of the world – Khardung La, Ladakh
Lamayuru	Ladakh	Lamayuru: Of rock mountains, scenic peace and home to Ladakh’s largest gompa
Leh	Ladakh	Motorcycle Ride to the top of the world – Khardung La, Ladakh Zanskar Arts: Leh’s Prime Pashmina Shop Oriental Guest House: A Great Homestay at Leh Sunset Moments from Leh Town Shanti Stupa: Of votive stupas, acclimatization and beautiful views Losar Festival at Ladakh Leh Palace: Rich Ruins that overlook the capital of Ladakh
Mahe	Ladakh	Standing on the Frozen Indus River
Nimmu	Ladakh	Confluence of Indus and Zanskar Rivers
Pangong Tso	Changthang Cold Desert, Ladakh	Pangong Tso in winter
Tangtse	Changthang Cold Desert, Ladakh	The Chinese Connection in Changthang Cold Desert
Zanskar Valley	Zanskar Valley	Zanskar Valley: One of the remotest places in India!! The Frozen River Trek of Ladakh

Sikkim

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Banjhakri Falls	Near Gangtok	Banjhakri Falls – A Touristy Spot near Gangtok in Sikkim
Gangtok	Gangtok (South Sikkim)	Om Mani Padme Hum – A Buddhist Chant that will touch your very soul! What to shop for in Sikkim? Club Mahindra’s Royal Demazong – A property with a heavenly view Tibetan Style Lanterns at Sikkim Misty Morning Views from Gangtok Pink Flowers from the Eastern Himalayas – A Photo Series GREEN GREEN Terraced Slopes of Gangtok
Gurudongmar Lake	North Sikkim (Near Lachen)	One of the highest lakes in the world!! Caught in a snow storm while returning from Gurudongmar Lake
Himalayan Zoological Park	Bulbulay (Near Gangtok)	Purple Flowers from Sikkim Snow Leopard makes me trigger happy Red Panda – Sikkim’s State Animal Pink Buds of Princess Flower (Tibouchina Urvilleana) Tibetan Wolf Himalayan Bear Purple Sword Flowers
Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary	Kyongnosla (East Sikkim)	Fall Colours at Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary Scenic Kyongnosla Market enroute to Nathu La
Lingdum Monastery or Ranka Monastery	Near Gangtok	Young Buddhist Monks undergo Lama Dance Training at Lingdum Monastery, Sikkim, India The Aura of Lingdum or Ranka Monastery, Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Nathu La (Nathulla Pass)	East Sikkim	Frozen Cafe at Nathu La, Sikkim, India Traffic pileups enroute to Nathu La, Sikkim, India Nathu La (Nathulla Pass) – The Chinese Connection
Pelling	West Sikkim	Pelling and West Sikkim – of monasteries, waterfalls, high bridges and treks in the Kangchendzonga range
Tsomgo (Changu) Lake	East Sikkim (35 kms from Gangtok)	The picturesque Tsomgo (Changu) lake nestled in the Eastern Himalayas Tsomgo (Changu) Lake – A Barren Look!!
Yumthang Valley	North Sikkim (Near Lachung)	Yumthang – Valley of Flowers in North Sikkim, India

Uttarakhand

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Corbett Tiger Reserve	Districts of Nainital, Almora and Pauri Garhwal	Corbett Tiger Reserve – India’s First National Park
Mussoorie	Mussoorie	Global Warming changing the climate pattern in the Himalayas!!

West Bengal

Place of Interest	Location	Links to my posts on this blog
Darjeeling	Darjeeling	Darjeeling – the true queen of hill stations in India