Famed as the only wildlife sanctuary that houses the Asiatic Lion, the Gir National Park and Lion Sanctuary, is collectively known as the Gir Protected Area. Gir is situated in the Junagadh district of Gujarat. Gir stretches over 1,412 sq km of scrub and grassland, dry deciduous forest and some marshland. Besides lions, Gir harbours… Read More
West India
Places to visit in west India
Dwarka is an important Hindu pilgrimage city and is also known as the kingdom of Lord Krishna. Being one of the four major pilgrim places for Hindus, the city is a part of the “Char Dham” Yatra. Many tourists and devotees visit this city throughout the year. The city of Dwarka is mostly famous for… Read More
Covering an area of 3162 sq km, Desert National Park (DNP) is one of the largest national parks in the country. Located in the Thar Desert, 40 km from Jaisalmer, Desert National Park is situated very close to the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan. It was accorded the status of a national park in 1980. Although… Read More
Known for the forts and palaces, Rajasthan is also popular for rich wildlife. Ironically the state has a good treasure of flora and fauna in the national parka and wildlife reserves. One such remarkable national park of Rajasthan is at Kota – Darrah National Park. Spread in a hilly terrain, the sanctuary is actually a… Read More
Chandoli National Park, Maharashtra is one of the popular national parks in India. It is located in the western part of the state of Maharashtra and is surrounded by the Kolhapur District, Satara District, Sangli District and Ratnagiri District. Plenty of tourists and nature lovers visit the Chandoli National Park, Maharashtra. The Chandoli National Park… Read More
Blackbuck National Park Velavadar, in the Bhal region of Saurashtra is a unique grassland ecosystem that has attracted fame for the successful conservation of the blackbuck, the wold and the lesser florican. Once found in open plains throughout the country and the state of Gujarat, its largest population at present occurs in Velavadar National Park…. Read More
Home to one of the 12 jyotirling shrines in India, Bhimshankar is a prominent pilgrimage centre located in the ghat region of the Sahyadri hills in Maharashtra. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva resided in the form of Bhima in the Sahyadri hills at the request of the Gods to kill demon Tripurasura. Hence, the… Read More