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Trek to Chandranahan Lake and Buran Ghati Pass | Solitary Traveller

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  “May your dreams be larger than mountains, and may you have the courage to scale their summits. “   – Harley King Trekking is perhaps the only activity that gives you a glimpse of a world full of surprises. An adventure sport is as good for your soul as it is for the body. The trails that pass through the different sections of some regions are mostly beautiful, but some parts grudgingly admit the imperfections. However, the shepherd trail of Chandranahan Lake and Buran Ghati Pass trek is hard to spot a moment where you are disappointed. It seems as if the best parts of the Himalayan treks entwine to make them a perfect trail. The experience is hard to define in words, barely in terms of memories and leisure time. The purpose of visiting Himachal Pradesh was for the expedition engulfed by thrill, adventure and mystery. A few days break at Shimla with refreshing local sights recharged me for the new challenge. I soli...

10 Stunning Royal Palaces to Visit in India | Feature Articles | Solitary Traveller

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  Since the ancient era, India has held a unique place on the world map owing to its rich diversity and culture. This culture and artistic taste of the land best finds its expression in various architectural masterpieces built since centuries here. So if you truly want to experience India and its cultural wealth, you ought to visit the palaces. The palaces don’t just display the artistic gift of our ancient people, but they also bring alive all those fantastic tales of grandeur and opulence of the rulers of this mighty land. Given that our land is dotted with so many small and large palaces visiting all of them may not be possible in one lifetime. To help you through, here is a selection of the top names that you may include in your next itinerary: Samode Palace, Jaipur Picture Courtesy: Google Set at the foot of the Aravalli range, Samode palace is one of the tourist hot spots of Rajasthan. This royal palace is located 4...