Jal Mahal or Water Palace in Middle of Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The stunning Jal Mahal literally “Water Palace”, is built in the middle of Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Originally built in 1699; the palace was later renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Amber. Jal Mahal palace is an architectural marvel displaying the best of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
Chandlai Lake – A Peaceful Getaway and Birdwatchers Paradise Near Jaipur, Rajasthan
If you are interested in going on quick peaceful getaway from the hustle and bustle of the big city like Jaipur; then a visit to Chandlai Lake is the best option. Located just 2 hours drive away from ‘Pink City’ Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, the lake is a great outdoor option
Jawai Leopard Sanctuary and Dam in Pali, Rajasthan
Jawai is well known as a leopard sanctuary and dam. Located in Pali district of Rajasthan. Jawai Sanctuary and Dam lies in between Udaipur and Jodhpur. There are approximately 50 to 60 leopards in the granite hills of Jawai and over 370 crocodiles in the dam.
Desert National Park in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Desert National Park is a national park in Rajasthan, India. Located near the cities of Jaisalmer and Barmer, it is one of the largest national parks in India, covering an area of a whopping 3162 sq. km. The Desert National Park was set up as Desert Wildlife Sanctuary in 1980 when it was accorded the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site and national park in 1992 to preserve the fragile ecosystem of the Thar Desert.
Keoladeo National Park – A Birdwatchers Paradise
Keoladeo National Park formerly Bharatpur bird sanctuary is a vast bird sanctuary and former royal game reserve in Rajasthan. Located south of city of Bharatpur, the national park’s woods and man-made wetlands are a huge protect area that is home to over 370 species of migratory and resident birds, including herons, painted storks, cormorants and […]
Wetlands of Punjab
Ramsar Convention and Wetlands Wetlands are the ecosystems infused with aquatic, semiaquatic as well as terrestrial characteristics. They are influenced to varying degrees by both terrestrial and aquatic habitats. They differ widely in character due to local and regional differences in climate, soils, topography, hydrology, water chemistry, vegetation and other factors. Depth and duration of […]
Travel to Kolleru Lake for Birds and Nature
Kolleru Lake also called Colair Lake, is one of the largest freshwater lakes in India located in state of Andhra Pradesh 15 kms away from the city of Eluru. Kolleru is located between Krishna and Godavari deltas. The lake is fed directly by water from the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams, and is connected to […]
Pulicat Lake – A Lagoon That is Birdwatchers Paradise
Pulicat Lake – A Lagoon That is Birdwatchers Paradise Pulicat Lagoon is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India, after Chilika Lake. Pulicat Lagoon or Pulicat Lake on the East Coast of India is located 60 kilometres north of Chennai City, in Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh. During the monsoon Pulicat Lake measuring 759 square kilometres, […]
Pobitora – A Wildlife Sanctuary Ideal For Birdwatch
Pobitora is a wildlife sanctuary on the southern bank of the #Brahmaputra river in Morigaon district in #Assam, India. It was declared a sanctuary in 1987 providing grassland and wetland habitat for the Indian rhinoceros. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary’s grassland vegetation consists of at least 15 varieties of grass. The grasslands provide an excellent habitat and […]
