Introduction
The mountainous world is beautiful and bustling with mountains and ranges that conventionally head the travel wish list – the Everest, the Alps, the Kilimanjaro and the Rockies. But less famous mountain jems away from the mainstream tourist stream promise as exciting, relaxing views as well. Curiously enough, keeping in touch with the nature in these areas is so special and close. The main reason why these mountain treasures are underrated is the simple fact that they offer truly magnificent panoramic views as well as the sense of solitude and exploration which are far away places with no people. Regardless of whether you are an adventurous hiker, or a curious traveler, visiting those hidden jewels will be a trip of a lifetime that will purify your soul.
Bulgaria Amazing Rila Mountains
The Rila Mountains comprise a fascinating mix of old gods and Gods as well as nature, which is located in the state of southwestern Bulgaria. This peak is one of the European secrets though it is constantly over-shadowed by more famous European mountains. The Musala mountain range is the highest in Balkans providing panoramic views across lakes, alpine meadows and dense pine forests.
One of the highlights that one should visit is the Seven Rila Lakes. These are the glaciers which are covering the mountain in the upper highs and these have been acting like the mirrors through which the sky appears. They are located on the border of a mountain range; it is magical to visit them in summer when wildflowers bloom there and most of the snow has melted.
A Concealed gem: Mount Assiniboine, Canada
Most of the limelight is hanged on Canada Banff and Jasper National Parks, yet only slightly further is Mount Assimiboine which is commonly referred to as the Matterhorn of the Rockies. This is a pyramid peak and it is a remote peak which rises abruptly over clean alpine fields and lakes that are within Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park in British Columbia.
The place is uncongested and tranquil since it is accessible by either foot or helicopter. The reflection of Mount Assiniboine in Lake Magog is one of the most outstanding images, conceivable in the entire North America. The calmness and the beauty of the site resembles a paradise of a photographer and a dream of a hiker.
The Ethiopia Simien Mountain, its Remoteness is Beautiful
Africa is widely recognized as land of desert and plains, so Ethiopia landmarks and Simien Mountains are definitely an exception to the rule. Millions of years of erosion chopped the Simien Mountains and created dramatic escarpments, deep valleys and severe peaks.
The sceneries are out-wordly and particularly at sunset or sunrise times when the cliffs take the color of gold and amber. Nature lovers would be more glad at the uncommon species found here like the Gelada monkey, Ethiopian wolf and the Walia ibex. Although it has the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, the Simien range is underexplored and offers unbelievable views to adventurers and real experiences of local culture.
Peacefulness in South Africa, Drakensberg
The Drakensbergs, (which means the Dragon Mountains) cover South Africa and Lesotho. This mountain region has a lot of history, biodiversity, and beauty of nature. Though, locally, people value the range, it is commonly disregarded outside the country.
Amphitheatre is a huge wall of rocks, which stretch more than five kilometers, and has impressive views, and it is where one should begin a hiking trail in multiple ways. The Tugela falls which are one of the highest falls in the world falls down the plateau and it also contributes to the grandiose of the region. One can also discover the ancient San rock images that the hikers can view when they go to the caves as a way of bridging the past and the present by stone.
Glory of Alone-ness: Albanian Alps
Albanian Alps are also termed many times as the Accursed Mountains; this is not a place that would scare off any visitor. It is one of the Balkan gems located in the north of Albania. It has steep mountains, deep valleys and ancient villages all which makes it a good trekking ground to trekkers who seek originality and solitude.
There is a beautiful trail that links Theth and Valbona valleys and it offers wide-ranging panoramas of the untapped nature. On their path, tourists get welcome by the locals serving them traditional food offered with the warm hospitality. The air is clean, the hiking is silent and the views are beyond one can imagine. People who want pure natural beauty, but are not ready to deal with a lot of other tourists, because, well, there are more popular mountains in Europe, should go to Albanian Alps.
Kyrgyzstan The Magical Tien Shan
The Tien Shan which is translated as Heavenly Mountains do not disappoint. The tremendous range stretches in Central Asia partially across Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and China. Although unknown to the Western tourist, Tien Shan region is something people in the region adore as a sheer scale and beautiful thing.
Lake Ala-Kul and the towering peak of Karakol provide the incomparable views of ridges covered with snow, turquoise water and flower pastures. It is enhanced by the fact that it is a nomadic country and everywhere you can see yurts that may take you back to ancient ways and lifestyles because the traditional herders will tell you the old stories. It is somewhere where culture and nature are united in one giant epic adventure.
Serenity Over the clouds: Mount Rinjani, Indonesia
Indonesia is well known as one of the places with beaches and volcanoes yet Mount Rinjani one of the volcanoes and the second highest volcano in Indonesia is an underrated mountain destination. Rinjani is a holy place of the locals and a natural secret of the travelers which is situated on the island of Lombok.
An over night hike to the summit gives the visitor s the view of the crescent shaped crater lake, Segara Anak and its active and one of the most recent volcanic cone. The existence of the sunrise on the top is a memory one will never forget- it is quite humiliating and inspirational to see the world come to life with a view above the clouds. Less touristy than Bali (the place of Mount Batur), Rinjani is a mountain that will give you challenge, natural beauty, and the mixture of cultures.
Andes Cordillera Blanca: Peru, Color and Culture
The Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail comprise most of the Peruvian tourists in the country but all that changes on the Cordillera Blanca mountain range because it has something extra very special to whoever is ready to venture where he or she is not supposed to go. The region of the Andes in this area has a few of the highest mountains in the world that are of tropical region, glacial mountains, turquoise lake and dramatic ravines.
The most scenic place in the region includes Laguna 69 a brilliant blue lake situated between huge cliffs. It is located in the Huascar n National Park that has high biodiversity and also provides various levels of trekking. The Cordillera Blanca is unique because of the combination of breath taking heights, various landscapes and its association with the ancient civilizations.
Conclusion
Mountains always have been an object of imagination of the humankind, representing the area of escape, amazement, and adventure. Although renowned mountains are also very beautiful, the underrated mountain chains have all that it takes to remind us how amazing nature can be in keeping its secrets to itself. These locations have not only offered mythological views and adventuresome hikes to themselves but also ensured them some loneliness and adventure which is becoming rare in the world today where everyone lives in a fast moving world.
Snowcapped peaks of Kyrgyzstan, rock-faced mountains of Ethiopia and smooth lakes of Bulgaria offer you to leave the well-travelled road and find yourself in the world of great wonder. But then again, when you need a travel experience that should be breathtaking but at the same time significant, then go someplace else. The mountains are calling and their most beautiful sights probably are the unsaid ones.
