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Chandrika Rao
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From time immemorial our mountains have played a prominent role in shaping the history and destiny of our country. They have provided an ideal retreat to both pilgrims as well as nature loving travelers seeking a relaxing break form the routine humdrum. They have been the very cradle of vast variety of flora and fauna. Our mountain ranges have sustained within our vast country a number of natural geographical divisions by acting as umbrellas or wind-shields. This ...