Dachigam National Park – Last Refuge of Hangul

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Located in the Zabarwan mountain range of Western Himalayas, Dachigam National Park is located mere 22 kilometers from Srinagar, the capital of union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The national park’s name that covers a core area of 141 km2 literally means “ten villages”, a reference to the ten villages that were relocated for […]

Chail Hill Station – Patiala Maharaja’s Revenge

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Located at a height of 2,250m above sea level, Chail is a hill station in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, India located 44 km from Shimla and 45 km from Solan. If you as tourist are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday, then Chail is better than overcrowded Shimla, a prime tourist destination in the […]

Mashobra – A Picture Postcard Town

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Mashobra, a quaint little hill retreat located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh is sometimes called ‘Quiet Shimla’. Located in the proximity of tourist favourite Shimla city, a number of tourist attractions including old colonial buildings, forest reserves & sanctuaries, ancient temples and shrines. Less crowded than Shimla, Mashobra is a nature lovers delight, […]

Nubra Valley- India’s Only Cold Desert

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Nubra Valley is a subdivision and a tehsil in the union territory of Ladakh, India. Its inhabited areas form a tri-armed valley cut by the Nubra and Shyok rivers. Its Tibetan name Ldumra means “the valley of flowers”. Nubra valley is called India’s only cold desert. The area is known for its orchards, scenic vistas, […]

Forts of Maharashtra

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Maharashtra is known for its rich history and culture. The state has seen considerable influence of various dynasties. Every ruler left their mark be it the Yadavs, Ahmednagar Sultanate, Mughals, and Marathas in the form of numerous forts, strategically built-in locations that allowed them vantage view and alerted them of advancing enemies. There are over […]

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve – The Twin National Parks

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Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, was established in 1982 and is located in the Himalayan mountains in the northern part of the country, includes core areas of Nanda Devi mountain park and Valley of Flowers national parks, both of which are World Heritage site. The National Park was inscribed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in […]

Kurukshetra & Panipat – Battlefields that Reshaped India Forever

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Kurukshetra & Panipat are the 2 important battlefields that reshaped India for ever. Both located 72 kms apart in Haryana, India; are the scene of epic battles. The epic ‘Battle of Mahabharat’ was fought between cousins Kaurav and Pandav in ancient times few thousand years ago at Kurukshetra. Panipat saw 3 huge battles in last […]

Nallamala Forest and Hills — Rich in Flora and Fauna

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The Nallamala Forests are probably the largest stretch of undisturbed forest in South India apart from the Western Ghats. Located south of the Krishna River, in particularly the section of the Eastern Ghats which form eastern boundary of Rayalaseema region of state of Andhra Pradesh and Nagarkurnool district, districts of the state of Telangana, in […]

Wetlands of Punjab

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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 […]

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