Top 10 Scenic Mountain Destinations You Should Visit This Year

No matter what your vision of the mountains might be be it snow-covered tops or cobblestone hill towns or idyllic alpine lakes the mountains call us back with a reason of their own. 2024 will be an impressive year to travel and in the case of mountains, there is no dearth of amazing destinations that await you all across the world. Either traveling to Europe or seeking a serene mountain destination with Kashmir tour packages to rejuvenate and spend quality time, this list has all the best destinations you are aching to visit with a mixture of a good nature, adventure and cultural experiences in one go.

Interlaken, Switzerland

Interlaken is the entry point to one of the most exciting outdoor adventures in the whole of Europe and is sandwiched between the Lakes Thun and Brienz and the domination of the Eiger, M Upos and Jungfrau mountains, which are the most popular mountains in Europe and should be visited whenever one goes to Europe. Paraglide, go glacier trekking or ride the Harderbahn funicular up Harder Kulm.

Gulmarg, Kashmir

Gulmarg is a typical winter travel destination, known to have powdery snow and the second tallest gondola lift in the entire world. There are adventure lovers who can ski down the apharwat slopes and others behold the beauty of strawberry valley and also behold the glaciers of the lakes.

Sonamarg, Kashmir

Sonamarg, which means the Meadow of Gold as it actually looks that way with the alpine meadows, glistening rivers and the snow covered mountains. It is a trekking point used when doing popular treks such as the Kashmir Great Lakes and is an amazing sight of the Thajiwas Glacier which is a popular tourist destination found in most known Kashmir tour packages which are quite popular amidst adventure lovers and nature lovers alike.

Florence, Italy

Florence is an elegant city surrounded by hills of Tuscany where art, architecture, and landscape merge in a unique fashion. It is a place where there is a meeting of history and nature such as Renaissance masterpieces and landscape destinations in the countryside vineyards.

Pahalgam, Kashmir

This peaceful valley caters white-water trekking in Lidder River to the Arun and Baisaran hiking. It is also the spiritual point, as the starting point of Amarnath Yatra. Yes, either you want peace or adventure, Pahalgam has it.

Athens, Greece

Again, although better known because of its ruins, Athens is surrounded with hills such as Lycabettus and Philopappos that provide a panoramic view of ancient city. Combining the love of culture and scenic views, it is a must visit.

Sanasar, Kashmir

Sanasar is greener and less crowded location hidden in the Jammu region and it is a better place to discover through paragliding and scenic picnics along the lakeside. It is a quirky place in case you want to unwind and escape the throng of tourists.

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul has been built on seven hills which gives it magnificent views of the Bosphorus at all angles. Whether it is the Sultanahmet district formerly known as the old district or the chic cafe in Galata, this city merges its topography with its old-time beauty.

London, England

London is not a mountain city, but a good base of day trips into the English countryside that features the hilly landscapes. Elements such as the Chilterns or the Cotswolds are even closer geographically and one can simply hop on the train and encounter green rolling hills and lovely villages.

Copenhagen, Denmark

The City of Copenhagen has easy topography and panoramic urban scenery in such places as the Round Tower. Boasting picturesque canals, harbors, and bike-friendly atmosphere, it is an excellent starting point to visit the softly spoken lands of Scandinavia. Whether it is the mountainous territory of Europe adorned with stamp-cover views as to the ones in the Kashmir valley that are seldom discussed, these are the places that will offer one to move in slow mode, to take in the landscape and to create memories that are bound to stay in 2025.

Conclusion

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