New Delhi : Here is a list of India's seven most beautiful valleys. Bored with dull office work? Take a leave and rush to these spectacularly beautiful valleys. We promise you will return well charged after spending your time with Mother Nature. Spending a couple of days near hills, waterways, greenery has always proved to be a booster to any human's positive energy. Here's the list: 1. LAHAUL –SPITI It is the third least populous district in India, located in Himachal Pradesh. The district of Lahaul and Spiti is connected to Manali through Rohtang Pass. Lahaul and Spiti are two different valleys in the district of Lahaul –Spiti.TOURISM ATTRACTION: The natural scenery and Buddhist monasteries, such as Ki, Dhankar, Shashur, Guru Ghantal, Khungri Monastery in Pin Valley, Tnagyud Gompa of the Sakya Sect in Komic, Sherkhang Gompa in Lahlung (believed to be older than Tabo Monastery), the only Buddhist Mummy of a Monk in Ghuen around 550 years old and Chandrataal Lake are the main tourist attractions of the region.Adventure activities: To- do-Trials: For trekkers, the Spiti Valley is a paradise, offering challenging treks to explore the new heights of the Himalayas.Skiing: Skiing is the popular adventure sports in Spiti and is popular in India from the past few years. The amazing snow clad mountains with the added advantage of inspiring heights are enough to allure the adventure spirits of the avid skier, providing all the thrill and fun attracted to the sport. People from all around the globe come to experience this enthralling adventure activity.Yak Safari: The most exciting of all adventure activities in Spiti is the Yak safari. You can hire the Yak to see the flora and fauna of trans-Himalayan desert. It is, in fact, the lifetime opportunity that you won't find anywhere else so easily. Apart from this, horse safaris are also conducted in this area.2. MUNNARIt is a hill station on the Western Ghats, a range of mountains situated in the Idukki district of Kerala.The nearest major railway stations are at Ernakulam and Aluva. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is 105 kilometres.Munnar is known for its climate and tea estates. The green hill station also boats of the highest mountain in south India - Anaimudi. Munnar is also know for the exotic flower “NeelaKurinji” that blooms once in 12 years and bathes the whole landscape in blues color. Nature lovers and trekking enthusiasts will be in for a treat here. 3.CHAKRATA Chakrata is a cantonment town in Dehradun district in the state of Uttarakhand. Chakrata can be reached from Dehradun via Mussoorie or Vikasnagar. Both routes pass through beautiful mountainous road. The area has an abundance of conifers, rhododendrons and oaks. A key attraction near Chakrata is the waterfall named Tiger Fall. A secluded -nearby, leafy hamlet of Deoban offers a panoramic view of the Himalayas stretching from Kinnaur to Garhwal and Kumaon. 4. MirikMirik is a picturesque tourist spot nestled in the serene hills of Darjeeling district in West Bengal.The centre of all attraction is the Sumendu lake, surrounded by a garden on one side and pine trees on the other and linked together by an arching footbridge called Indreni Pull (Rainbow Bridge). A 3.5-km-long road encircles the lake and is used for walks with the view of Kangchenjunga on the far horizon. 5. SANDAKFUwhich is known as the sleeping Buddha or the sleeping Shiva. Sandakphu can be reached by trekking. The trekking starts from Maneybhanjang via Chitirey, Meghma, Tonglu, Tumling, Gairibas, KalaPokhri, Bekhey to Sandakphu. Sandakfu is the highest peak in the state of West Bengal. It is situated at the edge of the Singalila National Park in Darjeeling district on the West Bengal-Sikkim border, and is the highest point of the Singalila Ridge. From Sandakphu the best view of the mountain Kanchenjangha is possible. 6. CHAUKORIChaukori is a tiny hill station in the Pithoragarh district set among the lofty peaks, of the western Himalayan Range in the Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand. From Chaukori we can have an amazing look of Himalyas. Here Gangolihat, 35 km away, is an important religious centre. 7.LANSDOWNELansdowne is a cantonment town in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. The War Memorial, at the Parade Ground of the Garhwal Rifles Center is an attraction for the visitors. Places of interest around the city are Tip n Top Viewing (offers excellent views of surrounding shivaliks) Santoshi Mata Temple, Regimental Museum (also called the Darwan Singh Sanghralaya), Bhulla Taal, St. Mary's Church, Lover's lane. The excursions from the city are Tarkeshwar Mahadev temple, Bhairav Garhi temple,Bhim pakora(a stone which vibrates if touched).The Annual ‘Sharadotsav' (Festival of Autumn) is also organized at this hill station during autumn season. Lansdowne can be visited any time of the year In the month of Jan- feb there is snow fall.
