Simple villagers, traditional village house and Himalayan views may attract you on the way.

In front of Hotel Uttarkhand and enjoying fine Himalayan views, this bamboo and thatch-roofed restaurant is Kausani's coolest.

The village is located on a mountainside ridge at an altitude of 1788m with panoramic Himalayan views.

Kalimpong lacks Darjeeling's crowds and commercialism, yet it boasts Himalayan views, tranquil retreats, Buddha shops, temples and churches, and a fascinating nursery industry.

Mussoorie and Nainital have a real holiday atmosphere year-round and distant Himalayan views.

The tall Bhutanese-style chalet where the 15-year-old Amin lives with his family just outside Thimphu has panoramic Himalayan views from every window.

With the monsoon only recently finished, the countryside is green and lush, the air is sparkling clean and the Himalayan views are near perfect.

The village is surrounded on three sides by fabulous mixed forests and has the widest range of Himalayan views in Kumaon and a vibrant flora and fauna.

The cable car runs up to the popular Snow View at 2270m, which on clear days has panoramic Himalayan views, including Nanda Devi.

Organised by Kathmandu's only cycle tour operator, the trip wasn't too long or demanding, and was designed to introduce Nepalese culture, history and (in theory, anyway) Himalayan views at the top.