Question

Describe the main places of tourist attraction in the Himalayan region.

Name any two popular tourist destinations in the Himalayan region.

Answer 1

1. Jammu & Kashmir: Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, and Amarnath for scenic beauty and pilgrimage. Vaishno Devi and Jammu as key religious centers. Leh in Ladakh is a major destination for adventure and Buddhist culture.
2. Himachal Pradesh: Popular hill stations and scenic towns like Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie, Kullu, Dharamshala, Chamba, and Kasauli.
3. Uttarakhand: Religious destinations: Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Uttarkashi, and Jwalaji. Valley of Flowers for natural beauty and Jim Corbett National Park for wildlife tourism.
4. North-East India: Darjeeling, Mirik, and Kalimpong in West Bengal. Gangtok in Sikkim and Shillong in Meghalaya. Other attractions include Kohima (Nagaland), Imphal (Manipur), Aizawl (Mizoram), and Agartala (Tripura).