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.. Keoladeo
National Park
.. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary .. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary .. Sultanpur National Park  .. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary
.. Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary .. Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary .. Dandeli Kali Sanctuary .. Corbett
National Park
.. Kaziranga National Park .. Eravikulam National Park .. Kanha National Park .. Sonai Rupai Sanctuary
.. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary .. Shoolpaneshwar .. Overa Wildlife Sanctuary
.. Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary .. Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary  .. Bird
Watching Tour Assam (10 D)
.. Bird Watching Tour Sikkim (16 D) .. Bird Watching Tour Himachal (11 D) .. Bird Watching Tour Ladakh (12 D)  |
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Valley of Flowers |
How
to reach : To reach the Valley of Flowers, one has to trek a distance of
17 kms. Nearest major town is Joshimath in Garhwal, which is connected by
rail and road links with Hardwar (270 kms) and Dehradun (270 kms). |
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Valley of Flowers - A land of Wild Flowers The Valley of Flowers is located above Ghangharia, in the Zanskar range of the Garhwal Himalayas. The highest point in the national park is 6,719 metre high Gauri Parbat. In the year 1931, Frank Smythe an English mountaineer discovered the Valley of Flowers, on his way back from an expedition to Mount Kamet. Designated a National Park in 1982, the Valley of Flowers not only attracts the nature lovers, but also the trek enthusiasts. Surrounded by snow-capped mountain ridges and peaks, the picturesque park is home to around 500 wild flower species and variety of wild animals. Most important flower species found in the park are Brahmakamal, The Cobra Lily, The Himalayan Edelweiss and The Ethereal Himalayan Blue Poppy. Prime Attractions of the Park Fauna of the Park The park is home to animals like Himalayan Tahr, Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Red Fox, Common Langur, Blue Sheep, Bharal, Serow, Himalayan Musk Deer, Yellow-throated Marten, Brown Bear and Himalayan Black Bear. A trek through the Valley provide the charming view of colourful butterflies, which flutter over the flowers.  Flora
of the ParkThe vegetation of the park consist of Alpine forest of birch and rhododendron and a variety of flowers. Flower species in the park mainly include the orchids, poppies, primulas, potentilla, calendulas, larkspurs, lilies, daisies, anemones, fritillarias, gentians and geraniums. Other Attractions Hemkund Sahib Located at the foot of the Hemkunt Lake, this is a Sikh shrine. Hemkund Sahib marks the place where Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Guru, unified with God, after prolonged meditation in his previous birth. Badrinath Badrinath is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in India. Situated just 3 kms from Badrinath, this is the last village of India on the Indo - Tibetan border. |
