This natural lake surrounded with stunning valleys and mountains is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque lakes of India. Located near Indo-China border, it is now popular as Madhuri Lake after the name of Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit.
As the wheels rolled over the treacherous road, the terrific beauty of the rugged mountains left me overwhelmed. With every bend, the magnificent mountains blended more dramatically with the blue skies, sometimes perking up the magical landscape with snowy peaks and scattered patches of colourful vegetation. The road here is a rough ride, constantly challenging travellers to sit tight in one position and the dust hardly allows one to keep the windows open if you want to go back with a healthy respiratory tract.
Constantly being tossed inside the car, it was even hard to converse with Suraj, a very…
