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Wild life and ecotourism of Meghalaya Meghalaya is considered by many biologists to have been the gateway through which many species of Indo-Chinese origin, particularly mammals migrated to Peninsular India. It is said that about 50% of the total number of mammal genera found in the entire Indian sub-continent can be seen in Meghalaya and … Read more
Wild life and ecotourism in Nagaland Wild life Blue hills teeming with Flora, and Fauna and that too in complete isolation makes Nagaland one of the best destinations in India for wildlife lovers. Alluring, and attractive, there might be limited wildlife reserves in Nagaland but they unique fauna, hard to find anywhere else in India. … Read more
The first impression of Punjab one gets is that of a land pulsating with prosperity. The plains of Punjab, with their fertile Soil and abundant water supply, are naturally suited to be the breadbasket for India. The land of Punjab is a land of exciting culture, myriad images of swaying emerald green fields and hearty … Read more
Wild life and Ecotourism of Goa The rocky Western Ghats make it an ideal haven for many species of birds and animals and also provide a corridor for Migration. The Western Ghats called the Sahyadris in Goa extend for a total of 600 kms in Goa of their total length of 3702 kms. The widest … Read more
Assam has very rich source of wild Flora and Fauna. One horned Rhino is the major wildlife species of the Assam. Among other species, which inhibits in Assam are pigmy hog, elephants, wild buffalo and tigers. There are 18 Wildlife Sanctuaries in Assam. The details of these sanctuaries are given in the below table: … Read more
Although Haryana State is deficient in natural forests but it has rich bio-diversity, which makes it suitable for variety of wildlife particularly local and migratory bird species. Out of nearly 1250 bird species recorded in Indian subcontinent; approximately 500 species of birds are found in Haryana State. Wildlife is best preserved in their natural … Read more
Ganga- Ganga is formed by 6 headstreams and 5 of their confluences. Bhagirathi is considered as source of river ganga which rises at the foot of gangotri glacier at gamukh at an elevation of 3892 mts, though there are many small streams that feed bhagirathi . The six headstreams are the Alaknanda, Dhauliganga, Nandakini, … Read more
Religious beliefs and practices, recreation and amusement of Himachal Pradesh Religious practices of himachal pradesh For thousands of years Indians, especially the Hindus, have looked upon the mighty Himalayas with awe and reverence. For them it is the abode of the gods. There Shiva, the great god of destruction, sat in deep meditation until ‘Parvati’, … Read more
Tourism policy, potential and initiative in Himachal Pradesh Tourism policy 2015 Policy objectives are as follows: To establish Himachal Pradesh as a leading tourist destination in the country and abroad; To make tourism a prime engine for Economic Development and prosperity of the State and as a major means for providing EMPLOYMENT; To encourage a … Read more
Wild Life and Ecotourism of Telangana Introduction: Telangana is a state in the Southern region of India. It has an area of 1,12,077 sq.kms., after the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization (amendment) Act, 2014 (as per Act No. 6of 2014 it was 1,14,840 kms.), and is the twelfth largest state in terms of both areaand the size … Read more