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There is a place in India also which is called Mini Norway.

PM Modi is on a visit to 5 countries. He has reached Norway in the fourth leg of his journey. That Norway which is known for its beauty. High mountains, colorful northern lights visible in the sky and ice glaciers add to its beauty. But very few people know that there are places in India too which are compared to Norway and are called Mini Norway.

Some special places in India are like the beautiful locations of Norway. This is the reason why it has been named Mini Norway. These include Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, Narkanda of Himachal Pradesh and Lahaul Valley. Know why it has been named Mini Norway.

Dibang Valley: Not less than Norway in beauty

Whenever Mini India is mentioned in India, the first name that comes to mind is Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh because its beauty is much like Norway. Due to less population, there is no crowd here. Natural tourist spots add to its beauty. Geographically it is a U-shaped valley. The roads appear to be undulating like snakes.

Dibang Valley.

More than 500 species of birds are found here, including rare species such as the Mishmi Takin and the Red Panda. This is the reason why it is also called a hotspot of biodiversity. Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required to visit Dibang Valley.

Dibang Valley.

Narkanda: Hill Station of Himachal Pradesh

Narkanda, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, is a beautiful and peaceful hill station. It is known for its wonderful views of apple orchards, dense pine trees and snow-clad peaks. Hatu Peak is the highest and main attraction of Narkanda. There is an ancient temple of Hatu Mata here. The beauty of 'Jau Bagh', the velvety grasslands spread around it, brings peace to the mind. Just like the natural beauty of Norway. This is the reason why this place in India is also called Mini Norway.

Narkanda.

Narkanda is calm and charming. It is situated amidst dense forests of pine and cedar. This area is known for the beautiful views of almond and cherry blossoms in summer. What makes Narkanda different in winter is its calm atmosphere. There is no noisy atmosphere here, which is often seen in other hill stations. Apple orchards remain hidden under the snow.

Narkanda.

Lahaul Valley: Beauty all around

Lahaul Valley of Himachal Pradesh connects Norway to India in another respect. Lahaul, situated in front of Rohtang and Atal Tunnel Corridor, is like a cold desert. It is identified by wide plains, mountains and far-flung settlements.

In winter, the lower part of the valley is covered with snow and Chinar trees enhance the beauty under the open sky.

Ankit Gupta

Born in Lucknow, the city of Nawabs. Graduated from DAV College and MBA from Punjab Technical University. The desire to write and the passion to know the story beyond the news brought me into journalism. Started his career in 2008 with Lucknow's first Hindi tabloid 'Lucknow Lead'. Tried my hand in the features section. Then he joined Dainik Jagran's iNext from Gorakhpur, the city of Baba Gorakhnath. Joined the Jaipur head office of Rajasthan Patrika in 2013 for reporting on city news and health magazine. After spending about 5 years here, I reached Dainik Bhaskar's Bhopal head office in 2018 for a new beginning in the digital world. Got hold of research, explainer, data story and infographic. The most complex news of health and science explained in simple words. Said goodbye to Dainik Bhaskar in 2021 and joined the digital wing of TV9 Group. Currently working in TV9, I am heading the 'Knowledge' section as an Assistant News Editor. There is focus and interest on explainer, data and research stories.

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