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Eravikulam National Park : Kerala
A sanctuary for the endangered mountain goat of South India, the Nilgiri Tahr ( Hemitragus hylocrious), the Eravikulam National Park stands out for the stark beauty of its rolling grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 sq km in the Rajamalai hills.
Anamudi, the highest peak (2695 m) south of the Himalayas, towers over the sanctuary in majestic pride. The slopes of the hills abound in all kinds of rare flora and fauna. The Atlas moth, the largest of its kind in the world, is a unique inhabitant of the park.
Flora: The vegetation type of this region is mainly tropical evergreen forest. Grasslands, shrubs, and forests are what one finds throughout. Grasslands with patches of forests known as sholas in between cover almost the entire region.
Fauna: Other rare species of fauna found here are the Nilgiri Langur, the lion-tailed macaque, leopards, tigers, etc.
An ideal place for trekking, facilities are provided here and tourists are allowed to go on foot up to Anamudi.
Orchid Sanctuary: Gangtok - Sikkim
This institute is the only one of its kind in the world and was established to promote research on the language and traditions of Tibet as well as into the Mahayana sect of Buddhism. It has one of the world's largest collection of books and rare manuscripts on the subject of Mahayana Buddhism plus many religious works of art and incredibly finely executed silk embroidered thankas.
Askot Wildlife Sanctuary: Uttaranchal
Askot Sanctuary, established in 1986, is located in the pastoral surroundings of Indo-Nepal border, in Pithoragarh. Nestled in the picturesque Kumaon Himalayas, Pithoragarh is often called 'Mini Kashmir'.
Flora and Fauna: The park is rich in various species of captivating flora and fauna. The wild species of fauna include snow tiger, leopard, bharal, thar, kakar, black and grey himalayan bear and different types of pheasants and other birds.The wild vegetation comprises of kunj, kail, khersu, fir, bhoj patra, darkunja, raijal etc.
Porbandar Bird Sanctury : Gujarat
Located in the heart of Porbandar city, this small bird sanctuary approximately 1sq km in area is home to a variety of Wildfowl, Teals, Ibis, Curlews and a sizeable number of migratory birds.
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary : Goa
On the western tip to the island of Chorao along River Mandovi, mangrove swamps cover this bird-watchers' paradise aptly named after India's best-known ornithologist. Open throughout the year, the sanctuary can be visited with the permission of the Chief Wild Life Warden, Forest Department, Junta House, Panaji. Apart from a rich variety of coastal birds, one may spot flying foxes, jackals and crocodiles.
Bori Wildlife Sanctuary: Hoshangabad District - Madhya Pradesh
Bori Wildlife Sanctuary It established in year 1977, Under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.However its bio geographical Province 4.8.4(Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest). The Sanctuary is located on Southern slopes of the Satpura range, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, Moreover the area of Sanctuary is 518sq.km(approx). The physical features of sanctuary are perennial natural water source in the area. Little, but many swiftly flowing temporary streams and rivulets. The fairly big Towa River, near Bunglapura gets dried up during dry months leaving only few stagnant pools of water. A few hills (Sakott hill, Gottu Deo hills), which are the out spurs of Satpura ranges, protrude into the area. Their altitude hardly goes above 700m. The undulating forest floor mainly consists of fertile black-cotton soil, mixed with sandy loam. However, in the hills, soil is chiefly composed of sandstones, shales and basaltic rocks.
Average rainfall is 1,750mm. Rainy season June-September with maximum rainfall in July and August. Temperature range 8*C-4 0*C. Altitude ranges from 300-1,000m.
Flora: Tropical dry deciduous forest with good stands of teak. Around Churna, Dhain and Bori there are vast areas of undisturbed forests. The best teak forest-tracts are near Bori. The undergrowth vegetation includes shrubs of many varieties. Throughout the forests numerous climbing plants have entangled the undergrowth vegetation. Epiphytic orchids and parasites are quite common on deciduous trees.
Fauna: The fauna of the sanctuary are Tiger, Leopard, Indian Wild Dog, Striped Hyaena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Indian Fox, Chital Axis, Sambar, Nilgai, and Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara (Mountain Gazelle) Gazella And Others
Wildlife Sanctuary in India
Eravikulam National Park : Kerala
A sanctuary for the endangered mountain goat of South India, the Nilgiri Tahr ( Hemitragus hylocrious), the Eravikulam National Park stands out for the stark beauty of its rolling grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 sq km in the Rajamalai hills.
Anamudi, the highest peak (2695 m) south of the Himalayas, towers over the sanctuary in majestic pride. The slopes of the hills abound in all kinds of rare flora and fauna. The Atlas moth, the largest of its kind in the world, is a unique inhabitant of the park.
Flora: The vegetation type of this region is mainly tropical evergreen forest. Grasslands, shrubs, and forests are what one finds throughout. Grasslands with patches of forests known as sholas in between cover almost the entire region.
Fauna: Other rare species of fauna found here are the Nilgiri Langur, the lion-tailed macaque, leopards, tigers, etc.
An ideal place for trekking, facilities are provided here and tourists are allowed to go on foot up to Anamudi.
Orchid Sanctuary: Gangtok - Sikkim
This institute is the only one of its kind in the world and was established to promote research on the language and traditions of Tibet as well as into the Mahayana sect of Buddhism. It has one of the world's largest collection of books and rare manuscripts on the subject of Mahayana Buddhism plus many religious works of art and incredibly finely executed silk embroidered thankas.
Askot Wildlife Sanctuary: Uttaranchal
Askot Sanctuary, established in 1986, is located in the pastoral surroundings of Indo-Nepal border, in Pithoragarh. Nestled in the picturesque Kumaon Himalayas, Pithoragarh is often called 'Mini Kashmir'.
Flora and Fauna: The park is rich in various species of captivating flora and fauna. The wild species of fauna include snow tiger, leopard, bharal, thar, kakar, black and grey himalayan bear and different types of pheasants and other birds.The wild vegetation comprises of kunj, kail, khersu, fir, bhoj patra, darkunja, raijal etc.
Porbandar Bird Sanctury : Gujarat
Located in the heart of Porbandar city, this small bird sanctuary approximately 1sq km in area is home to a variety of Wildfowl, Teals, Ibis, Curlews and a sizeable number of migratory birds.
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary : Goa
On the western tip to the island of Chorao along River Mandovi, mangrove swamps cover this bird-watchers' paradise aptly named after India's best-known ornithologist. Open throughout the year, the sanctuary can be visited with the permission of the Chief Wild Life Warden, Forest Department, Junta House, Panaji. Apart from a rich variety of coastal birds, one may spot flying foxes, jackals and crocodiles.
Bori Wildlife Sanctuary: Hoshangabad District - Madhya Pradesh
Bori Wildlife Sanctuary It established in year 1977, Under Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.However its bio geographical Province 4.8.4(Indus-Ganges Monsoon Forest). The Sanctuary is located on Southern slopes of the Satpura range, Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh, Moreover the area of Sanctuary is 518sq.km(approx). The physical features of sanctuary are perennial natural water source in the area. Little, but many swiftly flowing temporary streams and rivulets. The fairly big Towa River, near Bunglapura gets dried up during dry months leaving only few stagnant pools of water. A few hills (Sakott hill, Gottu Deo hills), which are the out spurs of Satpura ranges, protrude into the area. Their altitude hardly goes above 700m. The undulating forest floor mainly consists of fertile black-cotton soil, mixed with sandy loam. However, in the hills, soil is chiefly composed of sandstones, shales and basaltic rocks.
Average rainfall is 1,750mm. Rainy season June-September with maximum rainfall in July and August. Temperature range 8*C-4 0*C. Altitude ranges from 300-1,000m.
Flora: Tropical dry deciduous forest with good stands of teak. Around Churna, Dhain and Bori there are vast areas of undisturbed forests. The best teak forest-tracts are near Bori. The undergrowth vegetation includes shrubs of many varieties. Throughout the forests numerous climbing plants have entangled the undergrowth vegetation. Epiphytic orchids and parasites are quite common on deciduous trees.
Fauna: The fauna of the sanctuary are Tiger, Leopard, Indian Wild Dog, Striped Hyaena, Jackal, Jungle Cat, Indian Fox, Chital Axis, Sambar, Nilgai, and Four-Horned Antelope, Chinkara (Mountain Gazelle) Gazella And Others
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