The wetlands, also called ‘Hari-ke-Pattan’ is the largest wetland in northern India, with the Harike Lake situated in its deeper part and is located in the Tarn Sahib District in Punjab. The wetland was formed in 1953 by constructing head works across the Sutlej River. The wetlands are a cross between a river and a… Read More
North India
Places to visit in North India
Haridwar is often mentioned in ancient scriptures and even referred during the British times. With Ujjain, Nasik and Allahabad, Haridwar forms the four important pilgrimage centres of India where Kumbh Mela is celebrated here after every 3 years rotated over these 4 destinations. Maha Kumbh Mela will be held in Haridwar in 2022. It is… Read More
Surrounded on three sides by towering Himalayan Mountains, the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) hosts some of the densest population of Himalayan wildlife species. Located 50 km from Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, GHNP was built in 1984 and is spread over 755 sq km. In 1999, it was accorded the status of a national park…. Read More
Govind National Park, also known as Govind Pashu Vihar, was established to save the increasingly endangered species. The park is located in the Purola Tehsil of Uttarakashi district in Uttarakhand. Naitwar is the entrance and starting point of the sanctuary. The Govind wild life Sanctuary and National Park is located in a remote area in… Read More
Gangotri, origin of the River Ganga and seat of the goddess Ganga, is one of the four sites in the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit. Situated in Uttarakhand state, it is 300 km from Dehradun and very close to the Indo-Tibetan border. Gangotri Temple was built by a Gorkha commander in the 18th century. Apart… Read More
With its fine Sal forests and dense thickets that open abruptly into magnificent grasslands, the Dudhwa National Park has become one of India’s most vibrant and exciting wildlife reserves — and one of the most vulnerable. Dudhwa is often called The Last Terai, since it holds remains of the dense forests that once existed along… Read More
Dharamshala, formerly known as Bhagsu, is a city known as ‘Heaven on Earth’ located in Himachal Pradesh. Situated in the picturesque Kangra valley and set against the Dhauladhar mountain range in Himachal Pradesh, Dharamsala is an ideal retreat for nature lovers. The pristine environment with dense green cover consisting of Deodar and Pine trees provides… Read More