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Odisha's Golden Triangle: Bhubaneswar- Puri- Konark

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There are few tourist circuits in the country as enriching and as versatile as the Odisha’s Golden Triangle of Bhubaneswar- Puri- Konark. It has everything- natural beauty, architectural splendors, and cultural extravagance. Let me present a brief plan for visiting the golden triangle in 5 days.  For a detailed travel plan of the 'Golden Triangle' circuit, please go through the following link: https://stampedmoments.com/odisha-enjoy-5-days-in-the-golden-triangle/ The 5-day Plan: Start your journey at Bhubaneswar; it’s the state capital of Odisha, thus, very well connected with most major cities via flights and trains. Day-1: Reaching Bhubaneswar in the morning, check in your hotel. The two visits for the day are: the Odisha State Tribal museum and the  Ekamra Haat,  a lovely market place with a village-like look and feel.  Day-2: Second day starts with a visit to the Ram Mandir . Then head to the Nandan Kanan zoological park,  about 12 kms from Bhubaneswar. After coming bac

The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP): A surreal experience

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There are eight natural sites in India which are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh is one of them. It's one of my favorite places to go back time and again. Every time I have been there, it was a different season, and a different valley. But I have thoroughly enjoyed the peaceful vibes each time. It's always a surreal experience. Though it's not as popular among tourists as some other places in the Himalayas, it's going to change soon. To know more about it, please follow this link:  https://stampedmoments.com/a-guide-to-the-great-himalayan-national-park/ There are basically four valleys to explore in the GHNP- Parvati valley, Tirthan valley, Sainj valley and Jiwa Nal valley.  Each of these valleys are gorgeous with wonderful landscapes. Apart from the gorgeous valleys and mountains, I love the villages with  lovely spread across the valleys.  How to reach: Take a volvo bus from Delhi in the evening (12-13 h