tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52211498440531784952024-02-19T07:43:52.033+05:30Naswiz Holidays Pvt. Ltd.Fun Filled Economical Package with Best Hotels at Price which will not burn your Pocket. Call/Contact @ naswiz.info@gmail.com Earn with Us and Your Tours are Virtually Free. Earn Upto Rs. 5,40,000 Per Month. Visit Us @ www.naswiz.blogspot.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913810415349885352noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5221149844053178495.post-62921364495423498092015-01-12T17:51:00.000+05:302015-01-12T18:04:59.487+05:30Naldehra<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/naswizinfo" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://img1.holidayiq.com/photos/na/Naldehra-7807-20-JPG-destreviewimages-933x700-1324601754.JPG" height="150" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;"><b>Naldehra</b> is mostly preferred by travellers from Delhi, Chandigarh. The go to destination for types of travellers, be it family, kids and couples, Naldehra is, however, mostly preferred by Couple, Group. The best season or months to visit places in Naldehra are March, April, May, June, September, October, November. There are 7 tourist places in Naldehra, which can be explored by travellers. Local attractions can be visited at any time of the day, be it early morning, afternoon, evening or night, as suitable for travellers. Sightseeing in Naldehra can be done by travellers, which will take half a day or one day, but to see all sightseeing places, travellers need to stay in Naldehra </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">for 2 days to 3 days.</span></span><a href="mailto:naswiz.info@gmail.com" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img alt="www.naswiz.blogspot.com" border="0" src="http://img1.holidayiq.com/photos/sh/shareiq-1363718499-582439-jpg-destreviewimages-525x700-1363718499.jpg" height="200" title="Snow Lake" width="150" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; outline: none;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">Tattapani is located at an elevation of 655 m above sea level. This hot water spring is at a distance of 4 km from the Hindu temples and the Shiv Goofa (Shiva Caves) located at Saraur. Tourists also come to this place to try their hand at rafting along the Sutlej River.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; outline: none;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">Most of the devotees come here in the month of January, to take dip in the holy water of Tattapani. Tourists also come here on the 13th April, which is celebrated as a festival of agriculture in India. The hot spring water vanishes in the month of June and July and reappears by the months of November and December. Tourists come here in large numbers on the auspicious days of Tara Ratri, Lohfi and on the 26th January, every year.</span></span><a href="mailto:naswiz.info@gmail.com" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://img1.holidayiq.com/photos/sh/shareiq-1363718427-098527-jpg-destreviewimages-933x700-1363718427.jpg" height="150" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; outline: none;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">As per the historical records, the temple was built in 1664 by Raja Shyam Sen, who was a great devotee of Lord Karna. The temple is crowded on Sundays. Every year, a fair is held here on the day of Sankranti. The temple offers views of the Karsog Valley on one side and the northern Himalayas on the other.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; outline: none;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; outline: none;">Admission Fees: </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px;">Free, INR 100 - 150 (Pony Charges)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Located at distance of 22 km from Shimla, Naldehra (2044 m) is a heaven for tourists. It boasts of the oldest 9 hole golf course in the country. The well groomed Golf Course is a lovely verdant, perhaps one of the finest and sporty in India. Crowned with a springing turf the Golf Course was suggested by Lord Curzon. He was so enchanted by the place that he gave his daughter Alexendra, "Naldehra" as her second name. It is the venue of many competitions. The Nag temple is also situated here and Naldehra derives its name from it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">ACCESS : </b>The closest airport is at Jubbar-Hatti, 45 km away. The nearest narrow gauge railhead is at Shimla, 23 km away. By road Chandigarh is 139 km, Manali is 282 km and Delhi is at a distance of 392 km.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">GOLF COURSE: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">The golf course of Naldehra, built in 1920, is one of the oldest gold clubs in India and is maintained by the Himachal Tourism Department. It is a well maintained 9-hole golf course and offers nine-hole championship courses at par with 68 and 3791 Yardage. This course is affiliated with many golf clubs in India including Golf Club Delhi, the Airforce Golf Club Delhi and ARTRAC Golf Club Shimla. The course is open from April to November, depending on the weather.</span></span></div>
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<a href="mailto:nasiw.info@gmail.com" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.clearcarrental.com/City_Photo/naldehra.jpg" height="121" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">TATTAPANI: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">Tattapani is a popular attraction of this place, located at a distance of 30 km from Naldehra and 56 km away from Shimla. Tattapani is famous for its hot water springs and every year, many people come to this place to take a dip in this water. It is known for its sulphurous spring water, which is believed to cure many ailments like joint pain, fatigues and certain skin diseases. The springs are situated on the banks of River Sutlej, spread over an area of 1 sq km.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kogi Mata Temple: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">The temple of Kogi Mata is located in the village of Kogi, situated near Naldehra. The temple is dedicated to the Kogi Mata. Traditional Himachali houses around the temple and the chowka (Seat of the elders) sculpted in wood, attract many tourists here.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Mahunag Temple: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">Mahunag Temple is located in the midst of the famous Naldehra Golf Course, at a distance of 25 km from Karsog in Mandi District, Himachal Pradesh. The temple is lying at an elevation of 1830 m above sea level, on the Shimla-Mandi Highway. The temple of Mahunag is built in the Pahari style and is dedicated to Lord Karna, locally known as Mahunag. According to local people, Lord Karna’s blessings help them to solve legal matters and family disputes.</span></span></div>
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<a href="mailto:naswiz.info@gmail.com" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTovWDiZ1Om0gmKkTCoZ_VpDjD-b0TP_2F1PfFR_Jkxvp3UxYhH" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Chabba: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">Chabba is a village located at a distance of 18 km from Naldehra in the Shimla District. Chabba is a point from where, an 11 km river rafting stretch starts at the old hydroelectric power house on the Sutlej River and ends at the sulphur springs at Tattapani Village. Chabba provides parking for vehicles and trained river rafting guides as well. The season for rafting lasts from May to June and from September to October.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Shaily Peak: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">Located at a distance of 23 km from Naldehra, Shaily Peak is a popular attraction of this place. It is a steep peak, covered with forests and has rocky trails that are used by trekkers to reach the peak. One can also hire ponies to reach the top of the peak. Shaily Peak is situated among the Himalayan hills near Mahakali Lake. For those who are unable to trek, there is a motorable track to reach the peak. From the base of Khatnol, it is an 8 km climb to reach the peak.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Mahakali Temple: </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 15px; text-align: left;">The temple of Mahakali is located on the bank of Mahakali Lake. It is situated between Gudial and Sano in the Chamba District, near Naldehra. The temple is dedicated to Maha Kali, also known as Goddess Kali Devi. The temple is visited by tourists during the festivals related to Kali Devi.</span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913810415349885352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5221149844053178495.post-8275030989904267872015-01-09T17:59:00.003+05:302015-01-12T18:04:59.492+05:30Ranthambhore<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span data-iceapc="4" data-iceapw="159" style="background-color: white;"><span data-iceapc="3" data-iceapw="159"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span data-iceapc="1" data-iceapw="81" style="line-height: 18px;"><b data-iceapw="1">Ranthambore</b> National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national park in Northern India. The park is located in the Sawai Madhopur <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD11" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">district</span> of southeastern<span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD12" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">Rajasthan</span>, which is about 130 km from Jaipur. Being considered as one of the famous and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, today the Ranthambore National Park terrain is major wildlife tourist attraction spot that has pulled the attention of many wildlife photographers and lovers in this destination. - See more at: http://www.ran</span><span data-iceapw="78" style="line-height: 18px;">Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national park in Northern India. The park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, which is about 130 km from Jaipur. Being considered as one of the famous and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, today the Ranthambore National Park terrain is major wildlife tourist attraction spot that has pulled the attention of many wildlife photographers and lovers in this destination.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ranthambore is also counted as the famous heritage site because of the pictorial ruins that dot the wildlife park. Certainly, a visit to Ranthambore National Park is a treat for every wildlife and nature lover. The time spend on watching tigers roaming around, verdant greenery, a gamut of other species of chirpy birds and <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">animals</span> is priceless and worth enough to be explored at least once in a life.</span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="153" style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ranthambore National Park in every sense is the ideal destination for exploring the real wilderness. A trip to this amazing land is really a bountiful experience when you include some more <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD8" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">interesting places</span> to your Ranthambore Trip. There are some refurbishing destinations across the Ranthambore National Park that can lead you to the most investing exploration. These destinations include <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">Agra</span>- home to the famous Taj Mahal, Jaipur- the pink city and Bharatpur- the birds' paradise. These three destinations are simply extravagant to bring the maximum exciting surprises along with the wildlife tour. When you are on your way to these three destinations along with Ranthambore, you will meet something extraordinary and special like heritage, cultural and birding tour. So, come and enjoy a magnificent tour to Ranthambore and also visit these three destinations for a complete leisure trip that will help you to learn the culture, heritage, wildlife of India; all in a single trip</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="127"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The most noticeable thing in Machali is in her name. It is named so since she has the fish shaped marking on the left part of her face. Her legendary fight with 14 foot long crocodile has really created a history and it was the first time since such an encounter has been recorded and filmed. Interestingly, Machali has been photographed many times and have gained a lot of popularity amidst the wildlife lovers. Many documentaries and short films have been shot for her and she had been the star of the wild tiger world. In addition to this many books have been written on her and her park; and even received a TOFT Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to conservation and the wider Rajasthan economy.</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="67" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This renowned tigress was first witnessed during monsoons in 1997, probably in July and this was the time when people impressed with her majestic look and flexible movements. She gave birth to three cubs, one female and the other two male by mating with a large male tiger called "Bamboo Ram". <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD9" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">The female</span> one was being named "Sundari (T-17)" and the cubs were named "broken tail" and "slant ear".</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="111"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">By the end of December 2001 both these cubs separated from Machali. Soon after Broken Tail and Slant Ear separated from Machali, she mated again with another male tiger called "Nick Ear". Bamboo Ram had died of old age when Broken Tail and Slant Ear were still with Machali and Nick ear had taken over his territory. By April 2002, Machali had given birth to her second litter, the two cubs named Jhumru (male) and Jhumri(female). By the end of 2004 Machali mated with another male tiger known as X-male and around March 2005 she again gave birth to two cubs namely Sharmeele (which means shy in Hindi) and Bahadur (Brave).</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="78"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Machali became popular due to its muscular strength and was always being noticed for saving her cubs from other animals <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD10" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">and male</span> tigers. It is so interesting to learn that the male tigers really got afraid of her and upon intimidating they use to run away from her and her cubs. Since her common territory was the lakes around the Ranthambore Fort and so she had great encounters with many crocodiles; the legends of which are so popular even now.</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="68" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Machali, the queen of the tiger dynasty is now in her devolving stage; a painful fact to be <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">accepted</span>. The royal tigress that once used to conquer the whole dipso environment of Ranthambore for over a decade with her muscular hunks and impressive strength is now a toothless tiger that really needs feeding unlike the royal battle she won with 13 foot long crocodile at her enduring stage.</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="76"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Certainly the elegance in her royalty still illuminates with her every movement and the grace is still clung with her every growing muscle. Perhaps this can easily be realized when she moves. Her inevitable legacy will <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-color: transparent !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; border-bottom-style: solid !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; color: rgb(103, 176, 69) !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static; text-decoration: underline !important;">survive</span> forever. In fact, two of her daughters are now being shifted to Sariska Tiger Reserve when the reserve lost all its count so as to continue the dynasty of the tigers to rule in the whole jungles ofRajasthan.</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="31"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today, Machali has grown old and has lost almost all of her teeth and most of her territory as well. But still her royalty resounds at every nook andcorner of Ranthambore.</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapc="1" data-iceapw="79"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On October 2006, this grandeur of Ranthambore was first observed; <b data-iceapw="4">the Sundari (T-17) tigress</b> is simply like her mother, Machali. Out of all the three sisters namely "Sundari or Satara", "Athara" and "Unnis" (or 17, 18 and 19 in Hindi) who were born during the monsoon months (July to September) of 2006, Satara is the dominant litter from the very beginning. Majestically by December 2007, she started exploring her own territory while her other sisters stayed with their mother.</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="56"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">By the early 2008, Satra established her own perfect territory and that majestically was the base of Ranthambore Fort. Like humans, she occasionally used to visit her family despite being capable of hunting on her own. By summer 2008, Satra became totally independent but her two sisters taking another few months to separate from their mother.</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="63"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Like her mother she too loves exploring territory and in the rage of such efforts she had expanded her territory to greater extent. Quite amazing but she even fought with her mother Machali to overtake her territory and finally won too. Machali had to leave her territory, the area of the lakes and eastablished her base in Lakkarda, which is her current territory.</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="41" style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Gradually, Satara overtook almost all the territories of Machali except Lakkarda region and some parts of Mandoop, which was overtook by her sister Unnis (19). Her other sister, Athara (18) had established her territory recently in the area of Phoot Kot.</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="41"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since then Satara is ruling the areas of the lakes for the last three years. The interesting part of this tigress is that she is not shy of vehicles coming to the reserve and makes the tourists comfortable while roaming around.</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="46"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Satara is often been found to mate with other male tigers but ironically had not been able to bear any litter out of them. She always shared her territory with three different males (T12, T25 and Sitara earlier, and now Sultanpur, following T12's move to Sariska).</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="47"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Satara later expanded her area into the Kachida valley during summer 2011 after the dominant female there (T5) died and has one of the largest territories among the females in Ranthambore National Park - a territory rivaled in size only by that of her sister Unnis (T-19).</span></span></div>
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<span data-iceapw="22"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Finally after much speculation Satra bore three cubs in early May 2012 and it is assumed that Dollar (T-25) is their father</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">The Dalhousie Town was named after </span>Lord Dalhousie<span style="line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"> who was the British Governor-General in India while establishing this place as a summer retreat. </span><span style="color: #555555; line-height: 20.15999984741211px; text-align: left;">Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh. Established in 1854 by the British Empire in India as a summer retreat for its troops and bureaucrats, the town was named after Lord Dalhousie who was the British Viceroy in India at that time. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-align: left;">It is built on and around five hills, Kathalagh, Potreyn, Terah, Bakrota and Bhangora.</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-align: left;">Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-align: left;"> </span>Himalayas<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.200000762939453px; text-align: left;">, it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Dalhousie is situated between 6,000 and 9,000 feet (2,700 m) above sea level. The best time to visit is in the summer, and the peak tourist season is from May to September. Scottish and Victorian architecture is prevalent in the bungalows and churches in the town.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dalhousie is a gateway to the ancient Chamba Hill State, now Chamba District of the state of Himachal Pradesh of India. This hill region is a repository of ancient Hindu culture, art, temples, and handicrafts preserved under the longest-running single dynasty since the mid-6th century.Chamba is the hub of this culture. Bharmour, the ancient capital of this kingdom, is home to the Gaddi and Gujjar tribes and has 84 ancient temples dating from the 7th–10th century AD.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dalhousie being a beautiful tourist spot, plays an important role in the economy of the state. The major industry is tourism. While Dalhousie has a large number of hotels to accommodate the visiting tourists, the town also offers several non-hotel stays like independent villas and bungalows, which offer an alternative to typical hotels, Anadam Spa at Hotel Mount View is also a great place to be when in Dalhousie. There are just over 600 hotels, which provide temporary jobs to about 5,000 to 8,000 individuals every year. This town alone counts for almost 13% of the GDP of the state.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dalhousie has many places to visit. A favorite spot for tourists is the area near Alla. It is a potato field and it offers mesmerizing scenic landscape. Another popular spot is the area of Karelanu. It is famous for its precious water which healed a great leader, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subhas_Chandra_Bose" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Subhas Chandra Bose">Subhas Chandra Bose</a>. He was suffering from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Tuberculosis">tuberculosis</a> and he regularly drank the water from the natural spring in Karelanu and was healed. Some of the major tourist attractions of the town are:</span></div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dainkund Peak</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Village Lohali</span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gandhi Chowk(G.P.O)</span></li>
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">Kanniyakumari</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;"> (or </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">Kanyakumari</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">) is a town on the southern most tip of the main land of </span>India<span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">, in the state of </span>Tamil Nadu<span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">. It is also known as </span><i style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">Cape Comorin, </i><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; text-align: justify;">necessitated perhaps by the Englishman's inability to pronounce local names.</span></div>
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India is probably one of those privileged lands which have high mountains on one side and oceans and sea <br />
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shores on the others. India is also one of those rare countries that have their shores shared between three great seas - The Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean. And the confluence of these three seas can be witnessed in Kanyakumari. This unique geographical phenomenon has made this little town in the southern most tip of mainland India one of the significant destinations in any religious or pleasure trips that one seeks to undertake in this country. The fame of Kanyakumari attracts prominent people from across the world, including names such as Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi. Its not by coincidence that there are memorials named after these two figures. Moreover, Kanyakumari is one of the few places in the world where one can witness both the sunset and sunrise at the same beach due to the geography.</div>
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The oldest and the most ancient landmark in this town is the temple of Goddess Kumari who prayed to Lord Shiva to be accepted as wife by him. The name of this place has taken after the name of the Goddess. During the British Raj, it was also known as 'Cape Comorin', probably a British spoilt version of 'Kumari', meaning virgin. The town is so small that an enthusiastic tourist may actually walk across the town. For less walking enthusiasts, buses are available and the fares are very low. The auto rickshaws fares are also very reasonable. In short, traveling in and around Kanyakumari is not expensive.</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) of neighbouring state Kerala, is the nearest international airport, with direct flights from the Middle East, Singapore, Maldives and Sri Lanka. And is served by Air-India, among others. From there it takes about three hours by train or bus or taxi. The taxi charges are pretty cheap, about Rs 9-10 per km, and should be around Rs 1000 (US$22 Approx), for a trip to Kanyakumari from the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Alternatively, if you cannot reach Thiruvananthapuram directly from your place, you can reach Chennai (Madras) the state capital and then take either train or bus to reach Kanyakumari. Note that travelling to Kanyakumari is a bit tiresome via road, especially for Westerners, as the travel time is about 14-15 hours and the climate is pretty hot (30-35 degrees during summer and 25-30 degrees during winter) through out the year. Insist on a II tier air-conditioned coach as this is pretty cheap, about Rs 1200 (US$27). A local flight travel to Thiruvananthapuram is also a viable option, but the ticket prices are slightly higher, ranging from Rs. 1500 and can go up to anywhere around Rs. 5000. In India, the faster you book/plan your travel, the more you save on tickets.</li>
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Very well connected and serviced by rail to all major cities in India like Chennai, Trivandrum , Kochi, Bangalore, Bombay, New Delhi, Kolkata, Coimbatore etc. And from here starts longest train route in India, Kanyakumari to Jammu.</div>
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Buses are frequently available from Thiruvananthapuram,the closest major transport hub. Long distance buses are available from Chennai (Madras), Coimbatore, Madurai,Bangalore etc.</div>
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Most people travel around Kanniyakumari using a hired vehicle. Auto-rickshaws (tuk tuks) are available, along with buses. Buses are about Rs15 from the station to the point, and Rs 7.5 from the bus station to the point.</div>
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If your train comes into Nagercoil, there are busses to Kanyakumari from right outside Nagercoil junction station starting at 5:20am (ish) and meant to be on the half hour every hour. Although you just have to keep asking.</div>
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If you can escape from the crowds, you can visit Vivekanandapuram (the only peaceful area in Kanyakumari) <br />
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maintained by the Ramakrishna Mission. It has its own lodging and boarding arrangements. If you'd like to see the sunset or sunrise, it is recommended that you see it from the beach at Vivekanandapuram. The other popular places are the Kanyakumari Devi temple, Vivekananda Rock, and the Thiruvalluvar Statue. It is not recommended that you visit Kanyakumari in December-January; the crowds are at its peak during these months.</div>
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The temple of Goddess Kumari is rather small by South Indian standards, but comes with the usual ingredients of Pujaris (Hindu Priests), Poojas, Kumkums, and Prasad (sweet offerings made to the Gods). All men are supposed to enter the temple with bare torsos as it deemed to be a mark of respect to the Devi. You should be careful about the touts in the temple.</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Vivekananda Rock</b> is about a hundred meters from the shore and a regular ferry service exists between the mainland jetty and the rock. The tickets are Rs 30 for a ride. Normally you will find a lot of people waiting in the queue during holiday season, so there's a legitimate way of by passing the queue by paying Rs 150 , they take you directly inside the ferry, no waiting. The Rock has two Mandaps (halls); one belonging to Swami Vivekananda and the other belonging to a Holy Foot. The Holy Foot is a foot shaped carving found on the rock and is believed to be the footprint of Goddess Kumari who stood on this rock on one leg and performed the Tapasya (penance). The Rock memorial has a tall statue of Swami Vivekananda whose photographs are not allowed to be taken from inside the hall. Below the statue was mentioned the year of death of the Swamiji and the "probable" dates when Swamiji attained Samadhi on the rock. Here you can see both sunrise and sunset and it is one of the main tourist attractions here. Golden Hues of the Horizon are very impressive with a silhouette of the Rock Memorial. Timings: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. You should enter main gate to the jetty for ferry before 4 pm, after that entry is denied. Nobody is allowed there after sunset, so if you were planning an evening visit hurry up and leave well before sunset so as to watch it from the beach. The last ferry leaves the island around the sunset time with all the remaining visitors as well as the staff.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Vivekanandapuram</b> is the headquarters of the Vivekananda Kendra and the centre spreads over an area of 100 acres. There is a well stocked library within the premises. It is well connected. Buses are also regularly available from Vivekanandapuram to Kanyakumari. One can enjoy absolutely breathtaking views of sunrise from the beaches of Vivekanandapuram. It has its own boarding & lodging facilities, a post office and a bank on its premises.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Thiruvalluvar Statue</b> is dedicated to arguably the greatest Tamil poet, philosopher, and saint Thiruvalluvar. The rock supports a huge statue of the saint carved out of many rocks that were then joined together. It was inaugurated fairly recently. The statue is about 133 feet long which corresponds to 133 chapters in the greatest epic written by the saint – Thirukkural. Tourists can climb up to the feet of the statue. The view from this point is quite breathtaking! It is a very entertaining and enlightening piece of work and inspires one to lead a very principled and moral life. It is a must read for anyone who visits this place and it is advisable to spend at least half an hour specially dedicated for this exercise. Such is the beauty of Kanyakumari that a lot of people find themselves attracted to it. Mahatma Gandhi too could not resist its charm, and there is a place here dedicated to him called Gandhi Mandapam. This is the place, as told by locals, where one could witness the 'Sangam' (confluence) of the three oceans. Gandhi arrived here and succumbed to the beauty of the place as described in his beautiful words inscribed below his portrait in the Mandapam. After he died, his ashes were brought to this place. The Gandhi Mantapa is engineered in such a way that at the place where the ashes were kept stands a small stone which is said to receive the Sun’s rays only on the 2nd of October, Gandhi's birthday, every year through a small hole on the roof.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Our Lady of Ransom Church</b> - Located on the shoreline of the Bay of Bengal, the 100-year-old Church of Our Lady of Ransom is dedicated to Mother Mary. The Church, which is one of the most beautiful churchs in India, looks beautiful against the backdrop of the beautiful blue sky.</li>
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The Church of Our Lady of Ransom was built in the Gothic style of architecture with a strong Portuguese influence. The church is slightly off-white in appearance and has three massive towering spires and stained glass windowpanes contributing to its overall grandeur. Another attraction of the church is the Central Tower. It is 153 feet high and is crowned with a cross of pure gold. (Interesting to note that the dimesnsions of the church structures are based on the count of beads in the rosary!</div>
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There are a few things about the church that make the visitors gasp with awe as they enter. The church boasts a beautiful statue of Mother Mary clad in a saree. Surprisingly, as compared with the grand and ornate exteriors, the visitors are quite taken aback by the simplicity of its interiors. There is just a tiny cross that adorns the altar. There are no church benches and the masses are held inside the church in normal days and outside on the clean sands during carnivals and occassions. The prayers are held in Tamil considering the parish here mainly comprises the local fishing folks. However, English masses are being conducted lately. Be on the lookout for the 10-day carnival festival during the second week of December every year. It is vibrant and colourful with the fishing hamlets of other nearby places and people of other religions celebrate together.</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Padmanabhapuram Palace</b> is the erstwhile palatial residence of the rulers of Travancore. It is made entirely of wood. It lies an hours drive away from Kanyakumari on the border between Tamil Nadu and Kerala state. It is actually maintained by the Kerala government. There is an entrance ticket of Rs. 25 for Indians and Rs 200 for foreigners. It will take approximately an hour to one-and-half hours to see this palace. Ticket Timings: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Kamarajar Mani Mantapa Monument</b> was raised and dedicated to a freedom fighter and Former Chief minister of Tamil Nadu, President of Indian National Congress, Mr Kamarajar. He's also popularly known as Black Gandhi among the masses. Like the Gandhi Mantapa, this place is where Kamarajar's ashes were kept for the public to pay homage before immersion into the sea.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Baywatch</b> is a water theme amusement park at Sunset Point and is home to India's first wax museum.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Tsunami Monument</b> is a momument recognizing the tragic events of the 2004 tsunami that claimed the lives of many Kanyakumari denizens. It is near the south shore. The monument is made of uniquely coloured items such as a wave, a flame, and human hands, together.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>See the sunrise/sunset</b> the actual geographic south point of India is a few kilometers to the West of Kanyakumari's point and the big Thiruvalluvar Statue. It has a nice stone boat shed, a big Virgin Mary statue, some rocks, and if you walk down onto the sand and rocks, best of all no other people! If you are getting a bus from Nagercoil station, the first bus of the day should just get you there in time. Ask to get off at the Virgin Mary statue, buses go both ways all day so you'll easily be able to resume your trip.</li>
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<b style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">Ooty</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">, short for </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">Ootacamund</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;"> (an anglicized name for </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">Udhagamandalam</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">), is a popular </span><b style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">hill resort</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;"> in the state of </span>Tamil Nadu<span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;"> in </span>Southern India<span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px;">.</span></div>
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Located in the mountainous range called the Nilgiris ("Blue Mountains"), it draws swarms of tourists every year. The weather is quite pleasant at a mean of 15-20°C around the year, dropping to lows of 0°C during winter. The landscape is marked by rolling hills covered with dense vegetation, smaller hills and plateaus covered with tea gardens, and eucalyptus trees. Many portions of the hills are preserved as natural reserve forests, and special permits will be needed to camp in noncamp sites. *<b>Ooty</b>, is not the destination in itself, as much as it is the focal point of attraction. Auto touring the surrounding country side is certainly a must do. Unfortunately, the hill town suffers from overcrowding and erosion of natural resources. Tourism has placed an enormous strain on the natural resources resulting in pollution, water shortage and roads.</div>
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The hilly region also houses smaller towns like Coonoor and Kotagiri. These smaller towns are a better choice to visit and spend time in, since they are off the beaten path, yet less than 1 hour away from Ooty. They enjoy the same natural climes and prices are a lot cheaper.</div>
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Distance from <b>Ooty</b> to various cities: </div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Coonoor (17 km)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Kotagiri (28 km)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Coimbatore (89 km)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b0080;">Coorg</span> (225 km)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Kodaikanal (236 km)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Munnar (282 km)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Bangalore (297 km)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Calicut (187 km)</li>
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<span style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/87/Ootyviewpanaromaracecourse003pan.jpg" height="143" width="400" /></span>Taxis, tourist cabs, auto rickshaws are available in plenty. There are no standard rates except tourist cabs. Rickshaws charge a minimum of Rs 30. Town buses are also available to all important places. Conducted sight seeing tours are arranged by the private operators and the Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC). There are around 3-4 different day trip routes/packages available. Bus day-trip cost around Rs 125-150 and taxi day-trip cost around Rs 900-1100. Even if you arranged the taxi through the hotel (even TTDC), please verify with the hotel and operator before the trip that there are no hidden costs. Because the taxi drivers demand high parking fees extra and lunch, which is already paid for. The bus/taxi drivers get commission from remote restaurants and shops and they are overpriced, try avoiding such restaurants. Both bus and taxi will take tourists to some remote high-priced restaurant for lunch, try not to eat in such places because the food is cold, overpriced and place is not clean beyond the facade, and you will end up paying for taxi driver's lunch too.</div>
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Also avoid auto drivers recommendation they will take you to the hotels for accommodation where they get 20% commission which will be already added in your room tariff without your knowledge.</div>
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If you are on a <b>sightseeing tour to Ooty</b>, you might want to visit the Government Botanical gardens, which were laid out in 1847.The picturesque gardens that are maintained by the Horticulture department of the state, cover an area of about 22 hectares. The Gardens have well over 650 species of plants and trees, including a fossil of a tree, which is believed to be more than 20 million years old. The garden is very popular with nature lovers and those who long to walk among greenery and see rare ferns and shrubs up close. If you are in Ooty in the month of May, then you can also be a part of the summer festival, which is held here annually. The festival holds flower shows and various cultural programs showcasing the talent of the locals and the renowned artists.</div>
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The Dodabetta Peak stands at an altitude of 2,623 meters. It is the highest point in the district, making it possibly the best vantage point around Ooty. It is merely 10km from Ooty so you can simply grab your camera and head straight to the peak, and click amazing pictures of he valley below. Many say that on a clear day, which is honestly not that often, one can see far off areas, even the plains of Coimbatore and the flat highlands of Mysore.you can get there by catching a bus from ooty bus stand which will just charge you 10 Rs. but will have to walk about 3 km. from the stop where the bus will drop you. you will enjoy the way up the peak ,if you love walking.</div>
<b style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Annamalai Temple</span></b><br />
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Annamalai Temple is a situated about 20 km distance from Ooty. This place has grown as a famous temple of Lord Muruga, known as 7th Hill house of the lord. The view from the Temple is really awesome. There is an observatory at the top of hill for the public to enjoy the magnificent panoramic view.</div>
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its an amazing and very large area garden. You can enjoy varieties of roses there. The roses bloom only for 2-3 months a year (not sure when), so going there off-season is not very interesting. If interested can buy the seeds and plants also.</div>
<b style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wax World - (Wax Museum)</span></b><br />
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Its a private investment not supported by Govt. Don't expect much like other foreign wax museum which are helped by tourism authorities for advertisements and promotions. But for sight seeing its good. More attraction is the very old house, where the museum is set up. Candles are available. But it is suffering from funds for expansion so they request tourists to visit so that they can get help from them, which is the only form of support.</div>
<b style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sims Park (Coonoor)</span></b><br />
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Similar to ooty botanical garden, very rare plants and trees are present. The park is famous for the fruit show it hosts annually during summer festivals.</div>
<b style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Tea Factory</span></b><br />
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Several tree gardens and factories are there. On the way you will get lots of them. They will approach you with free tea taste and offer some tea packets to buy. But be cautious if you don't have much knowledge about tea, better not to buy from them as the packet tea has not the same taste as they gave you to taste.The spices quality is not so good.</div>
<b style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Boating at Pykara</span></b><br />
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it's an awesome experience. Though the rate of boating is little bit high but still it is worthy. Fresh air, good feeling and good view</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Historical Dam with Power station at Pykara</span></b></li>
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Some called it as 'Lambs rock" naturally took the shape of a lamb. Go through a very small forest and then you can see the rock.</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shooting point</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">One very nice place is that. Don't miss it. The view is very pleasant.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pine forest</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Its a natural beauty. After the end of the forest a lake is there. Be careful while walking as the path has slope.</span></li>
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Most travel agents / hotels conduct guided tour packages that will bundle you into a bus, and tick off the most important and hence crowded "tourist" spots in the area. Some hotels also arrange for private cars like Indica, TATA Sumo.</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Enjoy the weather.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Travel on the railway. The charming Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR), blue and cream with wooden coaches and large windows, is widely regarded as a marvel of engineering.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Go for long walks and hikes.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Visit a tea plantation and if possible a tea factory.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Ooty is famous for its choclates, and the best place to have them is at King's Star. They have around 4 outlets in Ooty and are the first chocolate makers in ooty. (the shops are run by the 3rd Generation of the family)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Travel the country side in a 4x4.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Catch a round of golf at the Gymkhana Golf course (membership or introduction required)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Visit the local Army cantonment - the Madras Regimental Center and the DSSC (Defense Services Staff College).</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Visit terrace farmed cabbage fields around Ooty.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Visit the Mudumalai forest sanctuary (1-2 days minimum).</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Visit the Needle industries which is around 6km from maintown Ooty in Ketti.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Visit 9th mile and also the 6th mile where lot of movies are shot:-)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">Visit the Municipal Market and shop for fresh local fruits.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;">You can get farm fresh carrot on the way.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span class="vcard" id="Horse_back_riding"><span class="fn org" style="font-weight: bold;">Horse back riding</span>. <span class="description">It's popular here. In one hour you can go around the lake or longer rides you can visit countryside around Ooty. Some knowledge of horses would be good as the guides are local men who don't speak too much english, teaching is minimal. On top of the price you have to pay for guide. </span><span class="price">usd 4/hour</span>. <span style="color: #aaaaaa; font-size: xx-small;">edit</span></span></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span class="vcard" id="Bakasura_Malai"><span class="fn org" style="font-weight: bold;">Bakasura Malai</span>. <span class="description">Some say that this was the place where Tipu sultan hid himself during the time of war. One can see all the three states from this point. Though you will to reach the place, the entire walk could be the most memorable in your life. It is usually not recommended by taxi/cab drivers as the place is remote and most of the distance needs to be covered by walk.</span></span></li>
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<b>Agra</b> is the city of the Taj Mahal, in the north <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/India" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="India">Indian</a> state of Uttar Pradesh, some 200 km from <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Delhi" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Delhi">Delhi</a>.</div>
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Agra has three UNESCO World Heritage sites, the <b>Taj Mahal</b> and the <b>Agra Fort</b> in the city and <b>Fatehpur Sikri</b> nearby. There are also many other buildings and tombs from Agra's days of glory as the capital of the Mughal Empire.</div>
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The city has little else to recommend it. Pollution, especially smog and litter, is rampant and travellers are pestered by swarms of touts and hawkers at every monument, mosque, temple or palace. That said, the sites are some of the wonders of the world and no trip to India is complete without at least one visit to the Taj.</div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">Agra is 200 km southeast from Delhi and is one of the points of the tourist's Golden Triangle of Agra-</span>Delhi<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">-</span>Jaipur<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start;">. Agra is also very well connected via rail and road with other nearby cities and tourist destinations.</span></div>
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Tongas, electric buses and electric tempos are readily available, and the best way to get to the Taj where no cars are allowed. Auto-rickshaws and cycle-<i>rickshaws</i> are available every where, remember to agree on fares clearly in advance. In case you are a foreigner, please ensure that you bargain everywhere and bargain hard! Generally things are available at 40% of the initially quoted fares.</div>
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The best way to experience the city is to take a walk on the Mall Road (Sadar). The street is full of handicraft and leather goods shops. You will also find plenty of food items quite unique to the city. Indian palate is generally very spicy. Please ensure that you carry antacid tablets in case you are not habitual to the spicy foods</div>
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As a guide, an auto rickshaw from Agra Cantonement station to the Taj Mahal is about Rs 80 (at least in off season); and a cycle rickshaw from the Taj Mahal to Agra Fort is Rs 40.</div>
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An air conditioned taxi for the day should cost around Rs 1200. They will charge slightly more if you want to go to Fatehpur Sikri as it's a bit further out. Be warned that the drivers will probably try to make unscheduled stops along the way at marble and textile shops for which they receive commissions. Firmly tell them that you're not interested in shopping - though this might not get you anywhere so try to just go with the flow - you won't be pressured into buying anything but if you have a tight schedule it can be annoying.</div>
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<b>Tourist Attraction</b></div>
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<b>Tajmahal</b></div>
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<i>Please note that the Taj Mahal is closed every Friday</i></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">The Taj Mahal is an immense mausoleum of white marble, built between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife. Taj Mahal means </span><i style="text-align: start;">Crown Palace</i><span style="text-align: start;">; one of the wife's names was Mumtaz Mahal, </span><i style="text-align: start;">Ornament of the Palace</i><span style="text-align: start;">. The Taj is one of the most well preserved and architecturally beautiful tombs in the world, one of the masterpieces of Indian Muslim architecture, and one of the great sites of the world's heritage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">The Taj Mahal has a life of its own that leaps out of marble, provided you understand that it is a monument of love. The Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore called it </span><i style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">a teardrop on the cheek of eternity</i><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">, while the English poet, Sir Edwin Arnold, said it was </span><i style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;">Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor's love wrought in living stones.</i><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"> It is a celebration of woman built in marble and that is the way to appreciate it.</span><br />
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Although it is one of the most photographed edifices in the world and instantly recognisable, actually seeing it is awe-inspiring. Not everything is in the photos. The grounds of the complex include several other beautiful buildings, reflecting pools, and extensive ornamental gardens with flowering trees and bushes, and a small gift shop. The Taj framed by trees and reflected in a pool is amazing. Close up, large parts of the building are covered with inlaid stonework.</div>
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There is an apocryphal tale that Shah Jahan planned to build an exact copy out of black marble on the opposite side of the river. His plans were foiled by his son, who murdered three elder brothers and overthrew his father to acquire the throne. Shah Jahan is now buried alongside his wife in the Taj Mahal.</div>
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If you are taking a camera, beware that because the Taj is white your camera may underexpose your photos. If it is a film camera you will not find out until it is too late. Overexposure by 1 or 2 stops is recommended.</div>
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The Taj is open from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM (sunset) every day <i>except Friday</i>. Entry costs ₹750 for foreigners and ₹20 for Indians. Get there as early as possible to beat the crowds, crowds are the worst during the weekend when people overshadow the grandeur of the Taj (but note that the gates won't open until at 6AM at the earliest - often a few minutes later, so don't bother getting there at 5AM), and plan to visit the Taj at least two different times during the day (dusk and dawn are best) in order to experience the full effect of changing sunlight on the amazing building. It is also utterly stunning under a full moon. You can also get very good views from <b>Mehtab Bagh</b> (see Gardens section below).</div>
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To buy tickets, you can go to the South gate, but this gate is 1 km far away of the entrance and the counter opens at 8:00 AM. At the West and East gates, the counters open at 6:00 AM. These gates also have smaller queues in peak times as the big tour buses drop groups off at the South gate. Alongside the ticket counter, you can also purchase a self-guided audio tour (allows two to a device) for ₹100 in English and foreign languages and ₹60 for Indian languages.</div>
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The Taj is located pretty much in the middle of town. Expect a line to get into the grounds. There are three gates. The western gate is the main gate where most tourists enter. A large number of people turn up on weekends and public holidays and entry through the western gate may take hours. The southern and eastern gates are much less busy and should be tried on such days.</div>
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There are night viewing sessions on the nights of a full moon and the two days before and after (so five days in total). Exceptions are Fridays (the Muslim sabbath) and the month of Ramadan. Tickets must be purchased 24 hours in advance, starting at 10am, but do not always sell out, so it can be worth looking into it when you arrive even if well after 10am. Tickets only allow viewing from the red sandstone plaza at the south end of the complex, and only for a 1/2 hour window. Make sure to wear mosquito repellent.</div>
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It is a good idea to bring a flashlight, because the interior of the Taj Mahal is quite dark (even during the day) and to fully appreciate the details of the gem inlays, you need a good light.</div>
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Taj Mahal can also be seen during Night 2 days before and 2 days after full moon in all 5 days including full moon, the booking has to be made 24 hours in advance from Archeological Society of India office situated at 22, Mall Road, Agra. Ticket fare is Rs. 500 for Indian Nationals and Rs. 750 for Non Indians. The viewing hours for night viewing is from 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm and 9:00 pm to 9:30 pm. A visitor has to reach 30 mins prior to viewing hours for security check at Taj Mahal Ticketing counter on East Gate of Taj Mahal or he may loose his/ her chance. The Night View is not worth spending as the visitors are kept quite far from Taj Mahal nearly 200 Mts away and there in no light so it could hardly be seen during night hours at viewing hours. Cameras also do not give images with near zero flux can easily be avoided for night viewing.</div>
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<b>Agra Forte</b></div>
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The fort is similar in layout to the Red Fort in <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Delhi" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Delhi">Delhi</a>, but considerably better preserved, as much of Delhi Fort was razed by the British after the Mutiny. As much as palace as a defensive structure, it is also constructed mainly from red sandstone.</div>
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Emperor Akbar, king at 14, began consolidating his empire and, as an assertion of his power built the fort in Agra between 1565 and 1571, at the same time as Humayun's Tomb in Delhi. Emperor Shah Jahan added to the fort and ended up a prisoner in it. The fort has a beautiful view of his masterpiece, the Taj Mahal, on a clear day.</div>
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You can get to the fort by Rickshaw from Taj Mahal for around ₹25-30. Entry to the fort is ₹250 (plus levy of ₹50 if you have not already paid the ₹500 fee for Taj Mahal).</div>
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There are <i>left luggage services</i> at Agra Fort where you can stow your bags at no cost. A fine of ₹5,000 applies if you lose your luggage ticket.</div>
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There are also audio guides available at Agra Fort which you can rent for a cost of ₹100 in English and other foreign languages (German, French, Spanish, etc) or ₹60 in Indian languages such as Hindi or Bengali.</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span class="vcard" id="Mehtab_Bagh"><span class="fn org" style="font-weight: bold;">Mehtab Bagh</span>, (<span class="note directions" style="font-style: italic;">directly across the Yamuna River from the Taj Mahal, the trip takes about 30 minutes from the centre of town by autorickshaw and will cost about ₹200</span>). <span class="hours">Sunrise to Sunset</span>. <span class="description">These botanical gardens give you an opportunity to view the Taj at a remove from the crowds of tourists.. Alternatively, walk past the entrance and straight to the sandy banks of the river: the view of the Taj is every bit as lovely (perhaps more so, since the barbed wire fence surrounding the gardens will be behind you), although you may have to deal with aggressive touts. In the rainy season when the river is full you can get good photos of the Taj at sunset, as the reflection mirrors off the water. Don't forget to take a round trip by auto rickshaw.</span> <span class="price">Entrance to the park is ₹100 for foreigners</span>.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span class="vcard" id="Mankameshwar_Temple"><span class="fn org" style="font-weight: bold;">Mankameshwar Temple</span>, (<span class="note directions" style="font-style: italic;">At Rawatpara, near Agra Fort railway station. Near the raja ki mandi; a simple cycle rikshaw can take you there for a fare of 20/-.</span>). <span class="description">Listen to the aarti, it purifies your soul. It is the MOST VISITED temple by LOCALS.....and during festive seasons its so crowded disrupting the traffic in the nerby areas....</span> </span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Taragarh Fort</b> The biggest of them is this fort built somewhere in the 16th century. This fort counts amongst the most famous ones in Rajasthan for its intricate structures and a highly-regarded painting gallery (from here originated the Bundi style of Mural Paintings ).</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Shikar Burj</b> and <b>Jait Sagar</b> Shikar Burj is the name of the place that was used by kings for hunting. It is very near to a small lake called Jait Sagar. This lake was once famous for lotus flowers. Near Jait sagar there is a small garden called Terrace garden.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Phool Sagar</b> This is another small palace and was more of a summer palace. Prior permission from the DM of the city is required to visit the same as it is still under the control of the royal family.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Stepwells</b> These 32 stepwells were used as a water supply (drinking and washing). They were built by Mother Queen of Bundi in 1699 and were donated for public wellfare. The most beautiful stepwell is Rani Jiki Barol, which you can visit. It's an example of a Hindu and Jain architecture.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Bundi Palace</b> Bundi is one of the few places in India which can lay its claim to an authentic school of painting, "The Bundi School." The splendid paintings in the Chitrashala in the Bundi fort are par excellence and can be compared with probably the best anywhere in the world.</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913810415349885352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5221149844053178495.post-18279719932732662042013-12-10T11:05:00.003+05:302013-12-10T11:42:40.697+05:30UDAIPUR<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Udaipur was the capital of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, ruled by the Sisodia clan with jhala's loyalty. The founder of Udaipur was Rana Udai Singh, father of Maharana Pratap. The ancient capital of Mewar was Nagda, located on the Banas River northeast of Udaipur. Legend has it that Maharana Udai Singh came upon a hermit while hunting in the foothills of the Aravalli Range.</div>
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In 1568, the Mughal emperor Akbar captured Chittorgarh, and Udai Singh moved the capital to the site of his residence, which became the city of Udaipur. As the Mughal empire weakened, the Sisodia ranas, and later maharanas, reasserted their independence and recaptured most of Mewar district. Udaipur remained the capital of the state, which became a princely state of British India in 1818.</div>
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After India's Independence in 1947, the Maharaja of Udaipur acceded to the Government of India, and Mewar was integrated into India's Rajasthan state.</div>
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Udaipur receives ample number of tourists from all over the world every year. The city is still inhabited by people of Bhil tribe. Udaipur dwellers are really friendly and good to be with. On your first look, you will find them rugged, but these people are really good at heart. Untouched by the pace of modern times, these desert people are well-built, simple and cheerful. Here, people usually prefer wearing bright colored clothes. Colorful festivals and fairs depict the cultural prosperity of Udaipur.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">The climate of Udaipur is tropical, with the mercury staying between a maximum of 42.3°C and a minimum of 28.8°C during summers. Winters are mild with the maximum temperature rising to 28.8°C and the minimum dipping to 2.5°C. Best time to visit is during the winters preferably September to March.</span></div>
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<span class="mw-headline">The splendid City Palace, posing over the fascinating Lake Pichola, is one of the most beautiful palatial structures. The elegant palace originally built by Mahrana Uday Singh II rises 30 meters above Lake Pichola and extends up to 244 meters.</span></div>
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The City Palace of Udaipur has number of small and big palaces, museums and the gardens. There are many popular palaces inside the City Palace Complex. The unique aspect of this conglomeration is that the architectural design (a rich blend of Rajasthani, Mughal, Medieval, European and Chinese Architecture) is distinctly homogeneous and eye catching. <span style="text-align: start;">The palace complex has been built entirely in granite and marble. The interiors of the palace complex with its balconies, towers and cupolas exhibit delicate mirror-work, marble-work, murals, wall paintings, silver-work, inlay-work and leftover of colored glass. The complex provides a fine view of the lake and the Udaipur city from its upper terraces.</span></div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Amar Vilas</b> - The uppermost court inside the complex, which is a raised garden. It provides entry to the Badi Mahal. It is a pleasure pavilion built in Mughal style. It has cusped arcades enclosing a square marble tub. 'Amar Vilas' is the highest point of the City palace and has wonderful hanging gardens with fountains, towers and terraces.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Badi Mahal</b> - Also known as Garden Palace is the exotic central garden palace that is situated on a 27 metres (89 ft) high natural rock formation vis-a-vis the rest of the palace. The rooms on the ground floor appear to be at the level of the fourth floor in view of the height difference to its surrounding buildings.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Durbar Hall</b> - Built in 1909 within the Fatepraksh Palace (now a heritage hotel), the hall was used by the royal ladies to observe the court proceedings. This hall has luxuriant interion with some unusually large chandeliers. Weapons of the maharanas and also some of their unique portraits are also depicted here.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Fatehprakash Palace</b> - Now run as luxury hotel and inaccessible to public viewing has a crystal gallery that consists of crystal chairs, dressig tables, sofas, tables, chairs and beds, crockery, table fountains which were never used. There is also a unique jewel studded carpet here.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Jagadish Temple</b> - Located 150m north of the palace in Indo-Aryan architectural style, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple walls and the shikara or tower are decorated with carvings of Vishnu, scenes from Lord Krishna’s life and figurines of nymphs or apsaras. The street square, where the temple is located, is also known as Jagdish Chowk from where several roads radiate in different directions.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Manak Mahal</b> - Approach from the Manak Chowk, the palace has a raised alcove inlaid completely in mirror glass. One of the prominent emblems of Sun is depicted on the façade of the Manak Chowk, which can also be seen from the outermost court.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Mor Chowk</b> or <b>Peacock Square</b> - A pillared hall with glass and mirror mosaic decorations is integral to the inner courts of the palace. The elaborate design of this chamber consists of three peacocks (representing the three seasons of summer, winter and monsoon) modeled in high relief and faced with coloured glass mosaic, built into successive niches in the wall area or jharoka. These were built during Maharana Sajjan Singh’s reign, 200 years after the palace was established. The peacocks have been crafted with 5000 pieces of glass, which shine in green, gold and blue colours. In an adjoining chamber, called the Kanch-ki-Burj, mosaic of mirrors adorn the walls. The Badi Charur Chowk within this chowk is a smaller court for private use. Its screen wall has painted and inlaid compositions depicting European men and Indian women.</li>
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Though, the city is otherwise small and most of the tourist places will take approximately 20-25 minutes for viewing but visit as each one has its own unique architecture that worth viewing.</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Saheliyon ki Badi</b> - Built by Maharana Bhopal Singh. Saheliyon ki Bari means Garden of the Maids. This garden area lies in northern part of the city and has fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants. Each water channel has its distinct sound and the mingling of these sounds complement the ambience of the place. There is also a small museum here. Sahelion Ki Bari' was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Sukhadia Circle</b> - A large roundabout in the city's northern suburb of Panchwati, on the road to Ranakpur and Mt. Abu. centrepiece of the Circle is a large, three-tiered fountain just over 21 m. high, with scalloped dishes surmounted by a wheat-ear motif, representing prosperity. Illuminated at night, it is now a well-known landmark.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Udaipur Solar Observatory</b> - Located on an island in the Fateh Sagar Lake, the observatory is claimed to be one of the Asia's largest. The observatory was built in the year 1976 by Dr. Arvind Bhatanagar following the model of the Solar Observatory at Big Bear lake in <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Southern_California" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Southern California">Southern California</a>.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Gulab Bagh and Zoo</b> - A rose garden laid out by Maharaja Sajjan Singh is situated near the palace on the east side of Lake Pichhola. A library in the garden has a collection of ancient handwritten manuscripts and books. Within the garden, there is a zoo with tigers, leopards, chinkara gazelle, birds, and many wild animals. Children can enjoy mini train, track of which covers the main part of the garden and the zoo.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Doodh Talai</b> - A rock and fountain garden and the sunset point from which one can enjoy the sunset view in Lake Pichhola and a panoramic view of the old city. Also one can enjoy the Aerial tramway (rope way) which connects one of the dudh talai gardens to Karni Mata temple.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Nehru Garden</b> - This is a park situated in the middle of Fateh Sager Lake. This park covers about 41 acres (170,000 m2), with flower gardens and a lily pond. It was inaugurated on the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. The garden overlooks the ancient Moti Mahal of Maharana Pratap and gives a view of the Aravalli hills on three sides.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Bagore-ki-Haveli</b> - An old building built right on the waterfront of Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat. Amir Chand Badwa, the Prime Minister of Mewar, built it in the eighteenth century. The palace has over a hundred rooms, with displays of costumes and modern art. The building has a large and exquisite collection of Mewar painting and glassworks.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Ahar Museum</b> - The Ahar Cenotaphs are a group of royal cenotaphs located in Ahar, about 2km east of Udaipur. The site contains more than 250 cenotaphs of the maharajas of Mewar that were built over approximately 350 years. There are 19 chhatris that commemorate the 19 maharajas who were cremated here.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Aapni Dhani</b> - A very good place to spend your evening. This place has a small zoo, magic show, puppet show, nat ka tamasha, dance shows and to top it all a nice Rajasthani dinner - unlimited of course. The ticket is about Rs 250 per person. The shows start in the evening around 5-6 pm.</li>
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Udaipur offers great excursions to its outskirts. Hire a cab or explore by yourself to the some of the great escapades on the city outskirts.</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Haldighati</b> - An important historical site in the context of Rajasthan at a comfortable distance of 40 kms from the city of Udaipur. The term Haldighati has been derived from the yellow colored soil of the place that gives a sense of turmeric (in Hindi).</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Jagat Temple</b> - Being located at the village called Jagat, at a distance of 58kms in the south-east of Udaipur. Built in 961 A.D, the Jagat Temple is renowned for its intricate carvings in the exteriors.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Kankroli</b> - A small town, located at a distance of 65 kms from the city of Udaipur mainly known for its temple, which is sited on the banks of renowned Rajsamand Lake.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Nagda</b> - Located besides Bagela Lake at a distance of 23 kms in the north-west of Udaipur on the way to Nathdwara. Nagda comprises many small and big temples, but the main attraction is gained by its 'Sas-Bahu' temple.</li>
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<strong style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Area</span>: </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">6528 sq. km</span></h4>
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<strong style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Climate:</span> </strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">The climate of Chamba in general is tempreate with well defined seasons. However, there may be variations because of micro-climatic systems depending upon altitude and mountain aspect. The winters last from December to February. March and April generally remain cool and dry but snowfall does occur at higher elevations during these months. The temperature begins to rise rapidly from the middle of April till last week of June or first week of July when monsoon breaks-in. Monsoon continues till the end of August or mid September. During the monsoon, the weather remains misty, humid and cloudy. October and November are comparatively dry but cold. The maximum temperature in Chamba town in summers is 38°C and the minimum in winter is 0°C.</span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>VISHAKHAPATNAM</b> Primarily an industrial city, Visakhapatnam, as per the Hindu Mythology, is the city named after the god Vaishaka and is popularly known as Vizag. Visakhapatnam city, head quarters of the Eastern Naval Command, has the biggest ship building yard in the country. The major port in Vizag handles huge volumes of Cargo every day. It is an industrial main centre in South India. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Visakhapatnam has a rich cultural and historical heritage. Once part of the ancient empire of Kalinga, it has been ruled by eminent kings such as Ashoka and Krishnadeva Raya. It had also been a Dutch colony in the 18th century. Now a comfortable urban hangout, the city offers the best of both ancient and modern worlds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is a paradise for tourists of all kinds, whether natural lovers, environmental lovers, wild animal enthusiasts, bird watchers or those who look for physical modern entertainments. Natural beauty is abundant in this majestic city, with ranges of pretty big hills, golden beaches along the Bay of Bengal coastline and natural valleys. The city has maintained its greatest appeal to the tourists all along the centuries. The beaches are against a setting of low ranges of scenic hills and lush greenery spotted with quiet coves and creeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Vizag is surrounded by three amazing hills, Sri Venkateswara Konda, Ross hill and Dargah konda. Each hill carries the legacy of housing the shrines dedicated to three different religions. Venkateswara temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva on Venkateswara Konda; Church of the Virgin Mary on Ross hill and the tomb of a Muslim saint, Baba Ishaq Madina Dargah on Dargah Konda. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The popular tourist attractions are Kailasagiri Hill Park, VUDA Park, Mudsarlova, Dantapuram, Simhachalam Temple,Rushikonda Beach and Araku, a scenic hill-station. The city boasts of a submarine museum known as 'Smritika' at Rama Krishna Beach, the first of its kind in South Asia.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.indiantravels.com/admin/uploads/Places/634938758058107231_borra_caves_page12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.indiantravels.com/admin/uploads/Places/634938758058107231_borra_caves_page12.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Borra Caves is highly renowned for its attractive stalactite and stalagmite formations and is located at 1400 meter above sea level in Anantagiri area of Visakhapatnam. Bearing archaeological importance, the Borra Caves have historical and religious significance also. In 1807, William King George of the Geological Survey of India discovered some Paleolithic implements assumed to be a million years old. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Local folks throng to this place to worship the Shivalinga and the idol of the holy cow Kamadenu, which is place deep in the caves. The stone formations in the Borra Caves bear a resemblance to the udder (sthani) of a cow and hence it got the name Gosthani.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Bhavi Konda, Thotla Konda, Bojjana Konda, and Salihundam located around Visakhapatnam were places of Buddhist excavations. These were hamlets of Buddhism during the second century AD. Excavation during 1906 in these places brought out many Buddhist monuments such as stupas and chaityas. It is believed that some of the corporal remnants of the Buddha were conserved at these sacred Buddhist places. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">The visitor is blessed with the view of architectural remnants of the Buddhist period dated from 200 BC to 700 AD, one of the earliest of its class in South India. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Dantapuram, another Buddhist excavation site, is pretty placed at the confluence of river Vamsadhara with the Bay of Bengal not far away from Vizag. The excavations in this holy place have exposed many stupas and antiquities. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">On the eastern hill, there are a series of rock-cut caves, numerous groups of monolithic dagobas, standing on rock platform in tiers above each others and, crowning all, a rock-cut stupa with extensive structural remains. On the western side of the eastern hill is a stairway, partly rock-cut and partly structural, which leads up to a large double-storied cave. The cave is entered by a doorway and is flanked on each side by huge dwarapalas.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">A memorial, also known as ‘Victory at Sea’, dedicated to the great soldiers who sacrificed their lives to the cause of national integrity and border protection, renowned as War memorial is located in Vizag on the left of the beach road and facing the submarine museum. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">This memorial is established to commemorate the victory on 1971 at the sea Indo Pak war. Many war related materials are displayed here, including a fighter plane, missiles, few bombs and a tank.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Blessed with enchanting streams, beautiful waterfalls, wealthy landscape and lovely weather, Araku valley that is placed at a height of 3100 feet in the effluent hills of Anatagiri, is a scenic hill station near Vizag in Andhra Pradesh. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Renowned for the inhabitance of 17 tribal societies, Araku attracts many environmentalists, nature lovers and tourists. Dhimsa dance with colourful costumes and rich cultural performances accompanied with rhythmic pleasing songs is very popular. A famous festival celebrated in the region is Itika Pongal. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">Araku Tribal Museum, Rishikonda Beach, Padmapuram Gardens, Sangda Falls, Matsyagundam and Paderu form the major attractions.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">The calm and serene Bheemunipatnam Beach is located at the confluence of Gosthani River and the Bay of Bengal. Bheemunipatnam is featured by the ruins of a 17th century fort and cemetery, and history reveals that this was a Dutch settlement earlier period. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">The beach, known also as 'Bheemli', is renowned as the safest and calmest location for swimmers. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">The beach and refreshing climate united with the agreeable nature with the lusting greenery all around and the lined palm groves makes it an admired beach.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: blue;">BINSAR</span></b><br /><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">Binsar is situated at an altitude of 2,480 m It is a beautiful, quiet and wild Himalayan destination with rich natural surroundings among dense forest. Binsar is perched on top of the Jhandi Dhar hills. This place is situated 33 km north of the Almora town in the Uttarakhand state of India. From Binsar one can see the 300 km panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks like Kedarnath Peak, Shivling, Trisul and majestic Nanda Devi from a place called </span><i style="color: #30586b;"><b>'Zero Point'</b></i><span style="color: #30586b;">.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #30586b; text-align: start;"></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">Binsar was the summer capital of the Chand Kings, who ruled over Kumaon, from 11th to 18th centuries AD. Binsar is also noted for mythological warfare between King of Binsar and Golu Devata. Due to some confusion Golu Devata was beheaded and his trunk fell at Gairad Dana Golu near Binsar national Park and his head felled at Kaparkahan near Binsar. Both The places has ancinent temples of Lord Golu.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><b>Geography of</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><b>Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary</b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #30586b; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><br /><br />Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 45.59km² and situated at an altitude varying 900 to 2500 metres with an average height of 2412 mts. Binsar is rich in its flora and fauna. The slopes have a varying expanse and the terrain has been shaped by the action of running water. The sanctuary lies some 400-odd kms north of New Delhi on the Moradabad-Kathgodam-Almora route, some mid-way between Corbett National Park and Nanda Devi national Park.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #30586b; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;">Binsar Hills known and Jhandi Dhar, rise to a height of 2412 mts and offer an excellent view of Almora town, Kumaon hills and the greater Himalayan valley. The surroundings abound in alpine flora, ferns, hanging moss and species of wild flowers. The chief attraction of Binsar is the majestic view of the Himalayas - a 300 km, stretch on famous peaks which includes Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nanda Devi, nanda Kot and Panchchuli. Binsar is the epitome of serenity and tranquillity with perched on top of a hill with a spectacular view of the snow capped peaks and the Almora valley. Surrounded by abundant garlands of alpine flora, ferns, hanging moss and many other species of wild flowers, tourist can feel close to heaven.<br /><br />A well known forest reserve and bird sanctuary on the Jhandi Dhar hills of Kumaon. Once the capital of the Chand Raj Dynasty, it is located at a distance of 26kms from Almora. The entire region is surrounded by virgin forests of oak, rhododendron, pine and deodar making it a popular getaway for those looking for solitude and a close experience with nature.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><br /><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Flora </span></b><br /><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">The main forests types found in this sanctuary are listed below :- </span><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">1. Oak and moist mixed deciduous forests. </span><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">2. Temperate moist coniferous forests including deodar and blue pine. </span><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">3. Sub-alpine birch, fir and spruce forests. </span><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">4. Sub-alpine pasture and scrub. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">The place has Pine forest at the lower level and Oak and Rhododendron at the higher altitude. This place is abundant in alpine flora, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, hanging mosses and many other species of wild flowers. Other main plants of this sanctuary are Kaphal (Myrica esculenta) , Pinus roxburghii, Engelhardtia spiicata, Macaranga pustulata, Quercus gloca, Quercus incana, Quercus leucotricophora(Banjh), Quercus semicarpifolia, Quercus dilatata, Cedrus deodara, Alnus napalensis, Aesculus indica, Pinus wallichiana , Quercus lanuginosa and Quercus floribunda, etc. </span><br /><br /><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Fauna </span></b><br /><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">This sanctuary is the home of many high altitude species of animals and birds. These includes leopard (Panthera Pardus), Nemorhaedus goral (goral), Chital (Axis axis) Musk deer , Serow (Capricornis sumatiensis) , Jungle Cat (Felis chaus), Sus scrofa, Black Bear, pine marten,Fox (Vulpes vulpes), Langur (Presbytis entellus), monkey (Macaca mulatta), Porcupine, Flying Squirrel (Petaurista petaurista),Barking Deer(Muntiacus muntjak), amongst others. It has been declared an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International with over 200 species including Tits, Forktail, Nuthatches, Blackbirds, Parakeets, Laughingthrush, Magpies, Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelana), Monal, Koklas, eagles, Woodpeckers and a range of others. Binsar is also home to many reptiles and innumerable invertebrates including a wide range of Butterflies.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary</span></b><br /><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">Binsar wildlife sanctuary was set up in 1988, and spreads over an area of 45.59 sq kms. Binsar wildlife sanctuary was set up for the conservation and protection of the shrinking broad leaf oak (Quercus) forests of the Central Himalayan region It is home to a variety of flora and fauna, and over 200 species of birds. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">The sanctuary has been declared an </span><b style="color: #30586b;"><i>“Important Bird Area by Bird life International.” </i></b><span style="color: #30586b;">There are more than 200 bird species in the sanctuary, including Forktail, Blackbirds, Laughing Thrush, Kalij Pheasant, Nuthatches, Parakeets and Monal. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">Surrounded by dense forests all around, you can catch some amazing views of the Himalayan peaks. </span><b style="color: #30586b;">Zero Point</b><span style="color: #30586b;"> is the best place to see the enthralling view of the snow capped peaks of Kedarnath, Shivling, Trishul and Nanda Devi (best visible in autumn and spring). </span><a href="http://www.nainitaltourism.com/Bineshwar-Mahadev-Temple.html" style="color: #30586b;">Bineshwar Mahadev Temple</a><span style="color: #30586b;"> is a famous 16th century temple, </span><b style="color: #30586b;">8 kms</b><span style="color: #30586b;"> away with the shrine of Lord Shiva. Binsar is said to have been named after this temple.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">Binsar is famous for it's views of the snow capped Himalayan mountain ranges, so one can sit back and enjoy the view while savouring your favourite drink. One can also go trekking with abundant nature trails available from Binsar. Binsar also houses a forest reserve with a rich diversity of flora and fauna with forests of oak and rhododendron with a large species of flowers and birds along with some wild animals. The famous temple of Binsar Mahadev is also nearby. One can also make a detour to nearby places like to Kausani, Ranikhet, Jageshwar or Chowkori.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #30586b; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><br />Bineshwar Mahadev Temple is the temple from which Binsar derives its name. The presiding deity of this temple is the Lord Shiva and it was built during the prosperous reign of King Kalyan Chand; one of the scions of the Chand Raja dynasty. The Chand Rajas had their summer capital at Binsar and Bineshwar Mahadev temple is one of the few constructions dating back to the <b>16th</b>century architectural style that are still there in Binsar.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #30586b; text-align: start;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #30586b; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;">Bineshwar Mahadev Temple is situated at a distance of <b>6 kms</b> from Ayarpani and it is convenient to visit it on the way to the Binsar Wildlife sanctuary.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Kasar Devi Temple</span></b><br /><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">Kasar Devi Temple is located at a distance of around 9 km from the Binsar, it was the house for Dutch Monk from 1970 to early 80s. It is said that this temple was the house for the hippies and hippie culture got popular from here. This temple is still a major tourist attraction for the foreigners.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #30586b; text-align: start;"></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #30586b; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Archaeological Spots in Binsar </span></b><br /><br /><span style="color: #30586b;">The Binsar hills are rich in ancient relics. Near Dinapani on the Almora-Binsar road, there is a point called Pariyadeva-Pashan where there is a long stone with cup-marks. According to Historians these cup Shaped marks belong to Megalithic Age.</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #30586b; text-align: start;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a hill station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar range about 17 kms north- east of Kangra town. This hill station is wooded with oak and conifer trees and snow capped mountains enfold three sides of the town while the valley stretches in front. The snowline is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala than at any other hill resort and it is possible to make a day's trek to a snow-point after an early morning's start. Dharamshala is also the headquarter of the Kangra district.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In 1905, tragedy struck Dharamshala when an earthquake levelled it completely. After its reconstruction, Dharamshala flourished as a quiet health resort. It is divided into two distinct parts. Lower Dharamshala has civil offices and business establishments with courts. Kotwali bazar and Upper Dharamshala comprise of places with names which bear witness to its history like McLeod Ganj and Forsythe Ganj. Since 1960, when it became a temporary headquarter of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Dharamshala has risen to international fame as "The Little Lhasa in India". Mcleodganj is 9 km from Dharamshala.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In and around Dharamshala, one can visit the Kangra Art Museum at Kotwali bazar, War memorial, Kunal Pathri temple and tea gardens on way to Kunal Pathri. There is also a beautiful Cricket stadium in the city facing mighty Dhauladhar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Languages Spoken:</span></strong> Hindi, Punjabi, English and Pahari are understood and spoken by the people engaged in tourism trade</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Shopping centres:</span></strong> Kotwali Bazar, a general shopping area, and McLeod Ganj for Tibetan handicrafts</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Area:</span></strong> 5739 sq. km</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Population:</span></strong> 13.39 lakh</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Altitude:</span></strong> Between 1250 m to 1550 m (Dharamshala)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Best season:</span></strong> January to June; September to December. July-August is rainy season. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The variety Dharamsala offers for sightseeing ranges from temples, churches and monasteries to museums, ancient towns and places of natural beauty. Every season and every spot has its own special offering.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">WAR MEMORIAL </span>: </b>At there start of town, landscaped lawns and a web of narrow paths fill a pine grove where a monument has been raised to commemorate the post independence war heroes of Himachal Pradesh.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ST. JOHN'S CHURCH (8 Km) :</span> </b>8 km from Dharamsala, between Forsythganj and Mcleodganj is the charming church of St. John in the Wilderness. Under the shade of deodar branches, a memorial has been erected over the body of the British Viceroy, Lord Elgin who died at Dharamsala in 1863. There is a well tended old graveyard on these grassy sloped.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">MCLEODGANJ :</span> </b>Often called the Little Lhasa, at 1770m is the residence of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. The Tibetan Government in exile has been head quartered here for over three decades. The impressive monastery has larger than life images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloktwshwara. The large Tibetan community and the presence of traditional architectural designs drawn from Tibet have enhanced the area. Tibetian handicrafts and garments are available on sale every Sunday. The Tibetian Institute of Performing Arts is just a km away and organises a ten day festival from the second Saturday of April.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">DAL LAKE (12 Km) :</span> </b>12 km from Dharamsala and surrounded by deodar trees this is an enchanting and serene picnic spot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">BHAGSUNATH (11 Km) :</span> </b>Close to fresh springs, this ancient temple is 11 km from Dharamsala. It is a popular picnic spot and the famous slate quarries are close by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">CHINMAYA TAPOVAN :</span> </b>10 km from Dharamsala on the banks of the rivulet Bindusaras, is an ashram complex established by the late Swami Chinmayananda, a noted exponent of the Gita. The complex includes a 9 meter high image of Lord Hanuman, a magnificent Rama Temple, a meditation hall, a school, and a health and recreation centre.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">NURPUR :</span> </b>66km from Dharamsala and 26 km from Pathankot, Nurpur is famous for old fort and a temple of Brijraj. Nurpur acquired its name in 1672, when Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor named it after his wife Nurjahan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">OTHER ATTRACTIONS :</span> </b>The temple of Jwalamukhi, Chamunda Devi and Brijeshwari Devi are other pilgrim centers close to Dharamsala. The fort of Kangra and Ma11ngarh are other attractions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS :</span> </b>Between May and October, the Dhauladhar ranges offer an enormous variety of trekking and rock climbing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-weight: normal;"><b style="line-height: 19.1875px;">Masrur</b><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">(or</span><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;"> </span><b style="line-height: 19.1875px;">Masroor</b></span><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">) </span>(42 Km):</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> The major attraction of this place is the fifteen exquisitely carved monolithic rock temples dating back to 8th century. The carvings of these temples are similar to Kailash temple at Ellora. In the sanctum of the main temple, one can find images of Lord Ram, and the Goddesses</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19.1875px;"> </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sita" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19.1875px; text-decoration: none;" title="Sita">Sita</a><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19.1875px;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19.1875px;">and</span><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19.1875px;"> </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshmi" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19.1875px; text-decoration: none;" title="Lakshmi">Lakshmi</a><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19.1875px;">. Masrur is 15 km south of</span><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19.1875px;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 19.1875px;">Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Bhagsu Waterfall (11 Km)</b>:</span> This waterfall is in Bhagsu, 2 km from McLeodGanj. It lies behind the Bhagsunag Temple. During Monsoon, the fall turns into a 30 feet cascade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Bhagsunag Temple</b>:</span> Temple of god Shiva situated around 2 km from McLeodGanj Bazaar. Constructed by 1 GR by around 1800 century and then worshipped majorly by 14 Gukha platoon villages in Dharamshala. Very next to Bhagsunag temple is a water fall, one of the major tourist attraction spot in Dharamshala.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Art Gallery</b>:</span> Naam Art Gallery is a popular tourist spot in McLeodGanj. There are paintings and exhibitions on display. These paintings are works of the renowned German painter Elsbeth Buschmann and English painter A.W. Hallett. It is in Sidhbari village, which is on the main Dalhousie-Chamunda Road.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Kangra Museum</b>:</span> Situated close to the bus stand, Kangra Art Museum is a unique museum displaying the artifacts of Tibetan and Buddhist cultures. This is a treasure of <a class="new" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kangra_valley&action=edit&redlink=1" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #a55858; text-decoration: none;" title="Kangra valley (page does not exist)">Kangra valley</a>’s cultural past, crafts, arts and other ancient artifacts. Some of the displayed items in the museum are dating back to 5th century.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Kangra Museum encloses a gallery consisting of miniature paintings of <a class="new" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kangra_valley&action=edit&redlink=1" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #a55858; text-decoration: none;" title="Kangra valley (page does not exist)">Kangra</a>’s rich past, pottery, rare coin memorabilia, sculptures and anthropological materials. It has a varied collection of tribal jewelry, embroidered costumes and wood carvings. A section dedicated to contemporary artworks adds the attraction to the museum.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Tourists can easily reach by bus or taxi and it will take 30 mins to one hour to see the museum. While visiting the museum, never miss to explore the Kotwali bazar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Kunal Pathri Temple (3 Km)</b>:</span> This temple is dedicated to Goddess Kalpeshwari and is located 3 km from the Kotwali Bazaar. It's believed that a part of Goddess Sati's skull fell here when Lord Shiva was carrying the charred body of the Goddess; hence the name of the temple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Chamunda Temple</b>:</span> This temple is around 15 km from Dharamshala on the right bank of river Baner on the Mandi-Pathankot highway. According to mythology, Goddess Kali killed the demons Chand and Mund at this place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Dal Lake (12 Km)</b>:</span> The Lake is spread in an area of 1 km and is bounded by rhododendrons, deodars, and junipers forest. Annually, a fair is held at the Kali Temple near the Lake. There is another temple close to the lake that is dedicated to sage Durvasa. Dal Lake is 2 km walk westwards from McLeodGanj bazaar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Triund</b>:</span> Triund is nestled in the foothills of Dhauladhar and is around 17 km from Dharamshala. It's a trekking destination from McLeodGanj, and offers magnificent vistas of the mountains and valleys. The nightstays are in the hoods, small time caves, that local gaddis with their goat herds use as shelters from rains during the daytime.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Naddi</b>:</span> This scenic picnic spot is located 5 km northwest of McLeodGanj. Naddi offers a spectacular view of the Kangra valley. You can trek to Kareri Lake, Triund, and Guna Devi from here. It's becoming a popular destination for nature lovers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Jama Masjid:</b></span> Built in 1719 AD near Old bus stand, main Kotwali bazaar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Thaneek Pura:</span></b> or Thanik Pura is a hill station village (hamlet) in Chintpurni in the Una district of the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is near the Chintpurni Temple, which is a place of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Sikhs. The area is surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik (or Shivalik) range bordering the state of Punjab.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">McLeodGanj:</span></b> is around 9 km from Dharamshala. This place is famous for its markets from where one can shop for handicraft items, eat Tibetan food and visit statue of Lord Buddha.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-18" style="line-height: 1em;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharamsala#cite_note-18" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;">[18]</a></sup></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>Sidhbar</b><b>i:</b></span> A village located 6km from Dharamshala near Yol Cantonment and a place of historical spiritual significance. Attractions around Sidhbari include the Kapila Muni Cave, Chinmaya Ashram, Gyuto monastery, Aganjar Mahadev Temple and the newly constructed State legislature. The agricultural hamlet of Rakkar nearby is an ideal base to explore the rest of the Kangra district and experience the traditional lifestyle and mud architecture of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaddi" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Gaddi">Gaddi</a> community.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;"><b><b><span style="color: maroon; font-size: 11pt; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><img align="left" alt="Corbett has one of the highest densities of tigers" border="1" height="157" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_tiger.jpg" vspace="5" width="220" /></span></span></b><span style="font-size: small;">Corbett National Park
</span></b><span style="font-size: small;">has captured the imagination of many with its
diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. The natural uniqueness of the area
was recognised long ago and so in 1936 Corbett attained the distinction as the
<b>first national park </b>to be established in </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">
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mainland </span>
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Asia. </span> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">
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Corbett National Park lies in two districts – <b>Nainital </b>and <b>Pauri </b>– in the hill
state of Uttaranchal in northern India. It covers an area of 521 sq. km and
together with the neighboring <b>Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary </b>and </span><span style="font-size: small;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-weight: 700;">Reserve Forest </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;">areas, forms the <b>Corbett Tiger Reserve
</b>over 1288 sq. km.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">
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</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><img align="left" alt="Chital, the commonest deer of Corbett" border="1" height="167" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_22deer.jpg" vspace="5" width="241" /><span style="font-size: small;">Its geographical location between the <b>Himalayas </b>and the <b><i>terai</i></b>, and the streams,
rivers and </span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">ridges </span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">crisscrossing the terrain, present Corbett with a remarkable
variety of landscapes. This vivid mosaic of habitats – wet and dry, plain and
mountainous, gentle and rugged, forests and grasslands – supports numerous plant
and animal species, representing Himalayan as well as plains kinds. The most
famous of Corbett’s wild residents are the Bengal Tiger and the Asiatic
Elephant, but with about 600 species of avifauna Corbett is one of the richest
bird regions of India.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">Landscape and Geology</span></span></span></b>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: small;">Himalayas and Shiwaliks</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mountains offer a great diversity
of habitats due to variation in altitude, relief, and temperature. Consequently,
mountain plant and animal communities have unique characteristics.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;"><img align="left" alt="There are several species of snake in Corbett" border="1" height="161" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_37snake.jpg" vspace="5" width="230" />Corbett National Park is
characteristic of the Himalayan mountain system. Corbett’s northern areas are
lined by the </span>
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Lesser Himalayan chain</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">, which extends from Pakistan, through Jammu
and Kashmir, Himachal, Uttaranchal, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, and to Arunachal. The
Lesser Himalayas are quite high, with an average altitude of 1800 m and are made
up of crystalline rocks. The vegetation includes cold-climate tree species like
pine, oak, and rhododendron. The Forest Rest House at Kanda at 1300 m is the
highest point in the Park and is representative of the Lesser Himalayas.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">However, most of the Park lies in
the </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">Outer-Himalayan </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">or </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">Shiwalik </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">region. The Shiwaliks are the southernmost of
the Himalayan </span>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">ranges </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">and are much lower than the Lesser Himalayas. They are formed of
sedimentary rocks and are hence crumbly and unstable. The Shiwaliks form the
largest ridge across the park, running east to west from Dhangarhi to Kalagarh.
These ridges are clothed by sal forests and other associates.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Between the Himalayan and
Shiwalik mountain ranges lie elongated valleys called </span><i>duns</i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">. Unlike
typical river valleys, duns are formed not due to erosion but have a structural
origin. They are covered with boulders and gravel originating from the erosion
of the Himalayas and the Shiwalik uplands. One such dun occurs in the northern
half of Corbett. This is the </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">Patli Dun </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">and is most visible from Dhikala. Kanda,
being higher in the Park, presents a panoramic view of this valley.</span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB">Terai-bhabar</span></b></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;"><img align="right" alt="Typical Shiwalik landscape" border="1" height="168" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_siw13.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" /></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">The southern boundary of Corbett
flanks the ecologically important </span>
<span lang="EN-GB"> <i>terai-bhabar </i>region</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">, a strip of land
skirting the southern part of the Shiwaliks. It consists of the <i>bhabar </i>
region, a narrow belt of sloping land located at the outer margin of Shiwaliks,
and the <i>terai </i>swamplands that lie further south of bhabar. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">tract is porous
because it consists mainly
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">gravel and boulders. It is devoid of streams or
springs and water table is quite low. In contrast, the
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and humid, and contains many springs and slow-flowing streams. Most of the <i>terai
</i>once held dense vegetation and was feared for malaria. It has been cleared for
agriculture and is one of the most fertile grain production areas of India.
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Together, the <i>Terai-bhabar </i>
is a distinct ecological region, home to endangered wildlife such as the tiger,
rhino, elephant, sloth bear, and vital habitat for for over 500 bird species. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">For the survival of such a
remarkable gamut of floral and faunal species in Corbett National Park, </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">water </span>
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a crucial factor. The </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">Ramganga river </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">forms the most prominent hydrological
resource, supplemented by tributaries, most prominent of which are the </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">Sonanadi,
Mandal </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">and </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">Palain </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">rivers. The river </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">Kosi </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">runs proximate to the Park and is also
a significant water resource for nearby areas. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Wildlife is dependent on rivers,
more so in the dry season, for they provide drinking water and also form home to
several key aquatic species. </span></span></div>
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<img align="right" alt="The Ramganga river" border="1" height="163" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/river_20ramganga.jpg" vspace="4" width="250" />Without the Ramganga river
there would be no Corbett. It is the largest of the precious few perennial
sources of water in the Park. In fact, for a brief period (from 1954 to 1957)
the Park was known as Ramganga National Park.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">A rain-fed river originating
near Gairsain in the Lesser Himalayas, the Ramganga traverses more than 100 km
before entering Corbett near Marchula. Inside the Park it flows roughly from
east to west for 40 km till Kalagarh where it enters the plains.
During this run through the Park it gathers waters from the Palain, Mandal and
Sonanadi rivers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">A dam on the Ramganga at
<b>Kalagarh </b>(built in the mid-1970s) forms a reservoir of about 80 sq. km. area,
the backwaters of which reach till Dhikala. Downstream from Kalagarh the river
meanders for another 300
<img align="left" alt="The moon over Ramganga valley" border="1" height="163" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/river_123.jpg" width="250" />km through the Indo-Gangetic plains and finally drains
into the Ganga near Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh. </span>
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The Ramganga is inhabited by
key <b>aquatic species </b>like mahseer fish, the endangered gharials, mugger
crocodiles, otters and turtles. Many species of birds, like kingfishers,
fish-eagles, terns and storks depend on the Ramganga. During winters the
Ramganga reservoir attracts many migratory bird species, especially waterbirds
from Europe and Central Asia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The road from Dhangarhi to
Dhikala runs along the Ramganga for most of its length. Forest Rest Houses at
Gairal, Sarapduli, Khinanauli and Dhikala are situated alongside the Ramganga.
The Dhikala watchtower is an ideal spot to view the Ramganga in the Patli Dun
valley. At Crocodile Pool, High Bank and Champion’s Pool visitors can dismount
from their vehicles and see the Ramganga closely. Kanda FRH, the highest rest
house of the Park, provides a bird’s eye view of the Ramganga.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Kosi</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The Kosi is a perennial river
like the Ramganga and its catchment lies partially in Corbett NP. From Mohan
through Dhikuli till Ramnagar, the Kosi forms the eastern boundary of Corbett
National Park. Even though the Kosi does not enter the Park boundary, wild
animals from Corbett use it for drinking especially during pinch periods. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Its bed is strewn with
boulders and its flow is erratic and often changes course. Kosi is notorious for
its unpredictable and damaging torrents during monsoon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Like Ramganga, the Kosi too is
inhabited by mahseer and attracts migratory birds. At places Kosi has steep
cliffs flanking its banks. At such spots one can see goral, the goat-like
creatures, grazing on precipitous slopes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The Sonanadi is an important
tributary of the Ramganga. Named after this river the Sonanadi Wildlife
Sanctuary adjoins Corbett National Park and forms an important part of the
Corbett Tiger Reserve. The Sonanadi enters the Park
from the northwest direction and meets the Ramganga at the reservoir.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The name ‘Sonanadi’ means
‘river of gold’. At one time grains of gold, found in the alluvial deposits
washed down from the higher areas, were extracted from the bed sand by sieving,
washing and mercury treatment.</span></div>
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eastern heights in Talla Salan in Chamoli district. Forming a part of the
northeastern boundary, Mandal flows for 32 km and joins the Ramganga at Domunda
a little distance above Gairal. During the dry season, the Mandal contains very
little water but during the monsoons it turns into a furious torrent. It forms a
vital breeding ground for the endangered mahseer.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The Palain is the third
important tributary of the Ramganga and enters the Park from a northern
direction. It meets the Ramganga about 3 km north of the submerged Boxar
settlement at the Ramganga reservoir.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">‘Sot’ is the local name for a
seasonal stream. While traveling across the park you may cross several of these
bouldery dry streams. Though most of them appear dry and lifeless, they are very
important for
<img align="right" alt="Sot or seasonal stream" border="1" height="170" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_110sot.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />the Park ecology. Animals depend on these sots for their drinking
water requirements for a good part of the year. There are some sots in Corbett
that are perennial, important ones being Paterpani, Laldhang, Kothirao, Jhirna,
Dhara and Garjia. Since water is a limiting factor, these perennial sots provide
water to wildlife during pinch periods.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sots also form passageways for
animals. Many of these sots are covered with thick growth of evergreen shrubs
and bamboo clumps which form ideal shelter for many animals including the tiger.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">During
monsoons, water flows in the sots in a powerful deluge and washes away forest
roads and temporary bridges. This is the main reason that Corbett remains closed
during the rainy season since roads and bridges have to repaired by the Forest
Department after each monsoon.</span></span></span><br />
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Ecosystems</span></span></span></b>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The matrix of diverse
geological features of Corbett has given rise to an equally varied set of
communities of life forms that live in them. Such habitats, along with their
resident flora and fauna, form distinct ecosystems that are recognizable when
you travel through Corbett. </span></div>
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<b>Mountains</b></span></span></div>
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<img align="left" alt="Mountain are vital habitat" border="1" height="165" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_mtn121.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />Mountains
are different from other landforms because they have an unusual variation in
altitude, relief, temperature, slope and the amount of sunlight received.
Therefore, there is </span>
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great diversity in mountain habitats </span>
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and mountain plant and animal communities have unique characteristics. However,
mountain ecosystems are also </span>
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delicate </span>
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and </span>
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unstable</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">. Owing to the
thinness of soil and the high propensity to erosion deforestation degrades
mountains much swiftly and more irreversibly than other areas.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Mountain habitats show a </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">zonation </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">of floral and faunal patterns in terms of altitude. While ascending mountains, a
number of different types of plant communities can be seen. The lower areas are
usually broadleaved forests but higher up, coniferous trees appear. This zonation can also be seen in
Corbett. The lower areas consist of </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">sal </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">and associated forests while as you go
higher you encounter progressive belts of mixed forests, chir pine, oak and
rhododendron. Accordingly, the fauna also varies and the higher reaches have
animals like the Himalayan black bear and serow, which are absent lower down.
This zonation is perhaps most evident in the kinds of birds encountered as you
go higher.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB">Sal
Forests </span></span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Sal (<i>Shorea rubusta</i>) is a handsome
tree that grows up to 35 m tall and has a majestic, shining foliage. Sal is the
main tree species of Corbett and often grows as dense forest. Sal forests
represent tropical monsoon type of climate that occur in areas with 100-200 cm
rainfall annually and grow at 200-1200 m
above sea level.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">These sal forests forms an
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<span lang="EN-GB">important wildlife habitat </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">throughout northern and central India. Being tall and
robust sal trees allow several layers of vegetation to grow under or alongside
them. Hence the sal forest ecosystem has a wide variety of trees, shrubs, herbs,
climbers, fungi, lichens and mosses. Naturally, the life of many mammals, birds,
reptiles and amphibians is linked to sal forests directly or indirectly – for
food or shelter.</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">In Corbett the sal forests are
found around Panod nallah, Amgadi sot, Sajgadi sot, Gajar sot and Sultan, and
also near Dhikala, Khinanauli, Bijrani and Mailani. </span></span></div>
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<b>Khair-sissoo forests</b></span></span></div>
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<img align="left" alt="Khair-Sissoo forest along rivers" border="1" height="169" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_115sisw.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />Even though the sal forests
dominate the Corbett landscape, there occur another distinct ecosystem near
rivers and streams. This consists of </span>
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Khair </span>
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(<i>Acacia catechu</i>) and </span>
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Shisham </span>
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or </span>
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Sissoo </span>
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(<i>Dalbergia sissoo</i>) trees which grow on sandy, gravelly areas
all along the Ramganga and other streams. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Khair and Sissoo are the first
trees to come up on freshly exposed ground and newly deposited alluvium. They
have special nodules on their roots that add nitrogen to the soil and improve
fertility. Once khair-sissoo are established, they improve soil, add nutrients
and control temperature and winds, and thus help more advanced vegetation to
grow. The climax of this gradual process is the formation of sal forests and
takes many decades, even centuries to culminate.</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Khair-sissoo forests provide shade
and cover to large mammalian</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">s</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;"> </span>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">like </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">sambar deer and also tiger and leopard. They also
provide roosts and nesting places for birds.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">These forests are found on sandy,
gravelly areas all along the Ramganga and other streams, and are quite visible
near Dhikala, Phulai, Patairpani and on Kanda road. </span></span></div>
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<img align="right" alt="The sprawling chaur at Corbett" border="1" height="163" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_18chaur.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />Probably
the most unique vegetation habitat of Corbett is the <b><i>chaur</i></b>, a local name for extensive
<b>savannah grasslands</b>. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Chaurs are
manmade clearings that were once used for agriculture but presently form a rich
growth of various species of medium to tall grasses. These areas are favoured by
elephants and deer and provide shelter to many grassland birds e.g. partridges.
The presence of deer attracts tigers to chaurs. Hence, they are the best places
to look for tigers. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Since chaurs form
vital wildlife habitat, their maintenance is an important activity undertaken by
the Park authorities. This is done during winter by a careful exercise of
artificial burning. This induces a fresh growth of grasses that deer and other
grazers feed upon. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The major chaurs
of Corbett occur mainly in the Patli Dun area of the Park. The most
important ones are: Dhikala, Phulai, Khinanauli, Paterpani, Mohanpani, Bijrani
and Bhadhai. Another noted chaur, Boxar, now lies submerged under the Ramganga
reservoir.</span></div>
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and Streams</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The Ramganga and its tributaries, and the numerous
sots form an important segment of the Corbett
<img align="left" alt="Rivers are Corbett's lifeline" border="1" height="172" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_125rivers.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />habitat. Besides providing water
they form home to many plant and animal communities. Many species of fish live
in the perennial waters of the Ramganga and its tributaries. The most celebrated
among them is the <b>mahseer</b>, with other known ones being the goonch, and several
species of carps and loaches. These fish form an important food resource to many
other animals higher up in the food chain. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Among fish feeders are otters that
live on riverbanks and hunt fish in the Ramganga, Palain, Mandal and Sonanadi.
Fish is also the staple diet for the endangered Gharials, crocodilians that are
specialised fish-eaters. They live in deep, fast-flowing waters of the Ramganga.
Another crocodile, the mugger inhabits still waters of the Ramganga reservoir.
Corbett’s rivers attract specialist birds of prey like Pallas’ Fish Eagle and
the rare Tawny Fish-owl. Other water dependent birds like kingfishers,
cormorants, storks, terns, shanks, sandpipers, dippers, forktails etc. also
frequent the Park’s rivers. During winters many long-distance migrant birds
throng the Ramganga reservoir. These are mainly storks, herons, sandpipers,
plovers, waterfowl (ducks and geese) and ospreys.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The different <b>habitat types
</b>of Corbett i.e.
mountains, sal forests, chaurs, khair-sissoo forests, and rivers have their
distinct assemblage of plants. More than 600 species of trees, shrubs, herbs,
bamboos, grasses, climbers and ferns have been identified in the Park. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b>Trees</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The most visible trees found in Corbett are sal,
khair and sissoo <b>(see </b> </span><span style="font-size: small;">
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<a href="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/ctr_revealed_habitat.htm" style="text-decoration: none;" target="middle"><span style="color: #006600;">Habitats
and Ecosystems</span></a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>)</b>. Many other species that
contribute to the diversity, are found scattered throughout the park. </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<img align="left" alt="New flowers on a tree" border="1" height="163" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_10flower.jpg" vspace="5" width="233" /><b>Chir pine
</b>(<i>Pinus roxburghi</i>) is the only conifer
of the Park and is found on ridge-tops like Chir Choti but comes quite low in
Gajar Sot. The upper reaches near Kanda have <b>Banj Oak </b>(<i>Quercus leucotrichophora</i>)
growing which is essentially a Himalayan species. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b>Palms </b>include Khajur or Date-palm (<i>Phoenix
sp.</i>)
that occurs in open areas. <i>Wallachia densiflora </i>is a rare palm characteristic of
Eastern Himalayas but is found in Corbett near Sultan. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Kanju (<i>Holoptelia integrifolia</i>), Jamun (<i>Syzygium
cumini</i>) and Aamla (<i>Emblica officinalis</i>) are found scattered throughout the lower
areas while Tendu (<i>Diospyros tomentosa</i>) occurs in moist areas. Other major tree
species are Bel (<i>Aegle marmalos</i>), Kusum (<i>Schleichera oleosa</i>), Mahua (<i>Madhuca
indica</i>) and Bakli (<i>Anogeissus latifolia</i>). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b>Flowering trees </b>lend colour to the forests in
Corbett. The main ones are Kachnaar (<i>Bauhinia variegata</i>) with pink to white
flowers, Semal (<i>Bombax ceiba</i>) with big red blooms, Dhak or Flame-of-the-forest (<i>Butea
monosperma</i>) with bright orange flowers, Madaar or Indian Coral (<i>Erythrinia
indica</i>) with scarlet red flowers and Amaltas (<i>Cassia fistula</i>) with bright yellow
chandelier like blooms. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Some species of trees that do not occur
naturally in the Park have been <b>artificially planted </b>in and around habitation.
These include Teak (<i>Tectona grandis</i>), Eucalyptus, Jacaranda (<i>Jacaranda mimosaefolia</i>), Silver Oak (<i>Gravillea robusta</i>) and Bottlebrush (<i>Callistemon viminalis</i>), and can be seen in and around forest rest houses. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b>Shrubs</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<img align="right" alt="Flowers of Helicteris" border="1" height="168" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_15helic.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />Shrubs dominate the tree
<b>understorey </b>and scrub
areas. There are several species of Ber (<i>Zizyphus sp.</i>) in open areas and provide
food and habitat to many birds and animals. Maror phali (<i>Helicteres isora</i>) is an
easily noticeable shrub. Its fruits are in the form of twisted spiralling pods.
Karaunda (<i>Carissa sp.</i>), with pinkish-white flowers and sour fruit, is found under
sal. Hisar (<i>Rubus ellipticus</i>) has yellow, juicy, mulberry-like fruits that are
savoured by animals. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Jhau (<i>Tamarix dioica</i>) is found along the
Ramganga basin on sandy or rocky soil. <i>Colebrookia oppsitifolia </i>and <i>Adhatoda
vasica </i>are found in nallahs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b>Bamboo</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">In some parts of Corbett the vegetation is
dominated by bamboo forest. The main species is Male Bamboo (<i>Dendrocalamus
strictus</i>) having clustered stout stems and shining papery stem sheaths. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Bamboos follow a <b>peculiar flowering
</b>process.
All bamboos in a forest flower together at the same time once in several
decades. After flowering, fruiting and dispersal of seeds, all individuals die
together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Herbs </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<img align="left" border="2" height="163" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_p17-13.jpg" width="250" />Herbs include many species of wildflowers
belonging mostly to <b>Pea </b>and <b>Aster </b>families. They are most visible on grasslands
or chaurs and on open areas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><i>Drymaria diandra </i>is a spreading annual herb
with heart shaped leaves and occurs in moist shady places. Bhilmora (<i>Rumex
hastatus</i>) is a sour tasting herb used for making chutney. Other species
encountered in Corbett are <i>Euphorbia hirta</i>, a hairy herb, Indigofera liniofolia
with bright red flowers, Clover (<i>Oxalis sp.</i>) with three leaflets, <i>Solanum
sp. </i>and
<i>Leonotis nepatafolia </i>(orange flowers and spiky round fruits). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b>Grasses</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<img align="right" alt="Corbett has over 70 grass species" border="1" height="176" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_89grass.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />Grasses form the
<b>largest group </b>of plant species
in Corbett with more than 70 species recorded. They occupy different habitats,
especially chaurs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">They include Kansi (<i>Saccharum
sp.</i>), <i>Themeda
arundinacea</i>, Baib or Bhabar (<i>Eulaliopsis binata</i>), Narkul (<i>Arundo donax</i>), Tiger
Grass (<i>Thysanolaena maxima</i>), Khus Khus (<i>Vetiveria zizanioides</i>), <i>Cymbopogon
flexuosus </i>(a tufted grass with pleasant aromatic leaves), <i>Aristida cyanantha
</i>(found amidst boulders), <i>Neyraudia arundinacea </i>(with light brown inflorescence)
and <i>Heteropagon contortus </i>(Spear Grass with conspicuous sharp blades that adhere
to clothes and penetrates skin). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Woody climbers </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Woody climbers found in the park are
<i>Milletia
auriculata</i>, <i>Crypotepris buchanani</i>, <i>Porana paniculata </i>(dense canopy with profuse
white flowers), <i>Clematis gouriana </i>(shrubby twiner with tendril like branches)
and <i>Bauhinia vahlii </i>(flat rusty hairy pods, large leaves used for making pattal)
</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">
<img align="left" border="1" height="162" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev17-6.jpg" width="140" />Epiphytes and orchids </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Epiphytes are plants that grow above the ground
on other plants, and derive nutrients and water from rain, the air, dust, etc.
They are found on sal and other trees in the park. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">They include <i>Dendrophthoe falcata
</i>(scarlet red
flowers), <i>Scurrula cordifolia </i>(hairy coating on shoots and leaves), <i>Vanda
testacea </i>(orchid with flat keeled leaves and beautiful spike flowers), <i>Cuscuta
reflexa </i>(or ‘Dodder’, with interlaced yellow cord like habit, growing on
shrubs). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Wetland vegetation </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The semi aquatic species which inhabit marshy
areas of Corbett include <i>Polygonum</i>, <i>Veronica</i>, <i>Hypericum </i>and
<i>Ranunculus </i>etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Non-flowering plants </span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">
<img align="right" alt="Fungi help recycle nutrients" border="1" height="176" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_9fungi.jpg" vspace="5" width="233" /></span></span></div>
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Non-flowering plants include
<b>ferns</b>,<b> mosses </b>and
<b>lichens</b>. Ferns occur in cool shady moist areas along streams. They include
<i>Adiantum, Pteris, Ophioglossum reticulatum </i>(Snake-tongued Fern which occurs
below Sal), <i>Equisetum </i>(found growing on sandbanks along streams). Many kinds of
fungi are found on rotting trunks and accumulating debris. These include
mushrooms, brilliantly patterned toadstools, and puffballs. The presence of
lichens symbolises good air and environment and many kinds of colourful lichens
grow on mature tree trunks and boulders all over Corbett. <b>Liverworts </b>and
<b>mosses </b>are found on moist trunks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Tiger</span></b>
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The <b>tiger </b>(<i>Panthera tigris</i>) is perhaps the most
celebrated of the wild animals of India. It is symbolises the power of Nature
and finds an important place in our culture, mythology and legends. It has been
worshiped as the guardian and ruler of the forest. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Tigers are believed to have evolved in East
Asia (China) about 2 million years ago. They then dispersed to other parts of
Asia. There existed eight subspecies of tiger, out of which three have gone
extinct. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Today this perfect carnivore is a critically
endangered species, though once it roamed freely in most of Asia. India is home
to the largest population of wild tigers in the world. There are estimated to be
only 5000 to 7500 tigers surviving in the world. Out of these, the subspecies
found in the Indian subcontinent, the Bengal tiger has 3000 to 4500 surviving
members, more than three-fourths of which are in India. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The terai-bhabar region, including Corbett, was
once the best place to find tigers but this habitat has reduced tremendously due
to development-induced land use changes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The tiger has always had a close association
Corbett National Park – earlier through the writings of Jim Corbett and other
shikaris and later because of the launch of Project Tiger, India’s tiger
conservation programme, initiated from the Park’s soil on 1st April 1973. </span><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Tigers hunt deer (preferably sambar but also
chital and barking deer) and wild boar. They choose the largest of the prey
species since larger prey represents more energy for the effort spent. For
this reason the sambar population density is believed to be a good indicator of
the presence of tigers. Occasionally, tigers will also attack young of elephants
and take smaller species, including monkeys, birds, reptiles and fish. </span>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Adult tigers are usually solitary, except for
females with cubs. However, sometimes several are sometimes seen together.
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Generally, both female and male tigers maintain
home ranges that do not overlap with the home range of another tiger of the same
sex. Females have home ranges of approximately 20 sq. km while those of males
are much larger, covering 60-100 sq. km. Male home ranges cover the territory of
many smaller female home ranges. The male protects his territory and the females
within it from competing males. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">To mark their territories, tigers use several
means of advertising this fact. Urine and anal gland secretions are sprayed on
trees, bushes and rocks in various places throughout a particular area. They
also make claw marks on trunks of trees. Such markings help avoid physical
confrontation since any intruders in the territory recognise the owner’s scent
and generally keep out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Among the large cats in India tigers have the
greatest reputation as man-eaters. Several legendary man-eating tigers have been
known, especially during the terai-bhabar region. Such tigers have been
immortalised through the writings of Jim Corbett. For example, the Champawat
tiger is said to have killed 434 people before Corbett finally succeeded in
killing it. However, in recent times, with the huge decline in the numbers of
tigers, attacks on humans have been relatively rare. Man-eating is usually the
result of a tiger’s inability to catch usual prey when it is too old to hunt or
if it has an injury. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Being a carnivore and a master predator, the
tiger lies on top of the food pyramid. It keeps the population of ungulates
under control and thus maintains the ecological balance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The tiger is an indicator of a healthy
wilderness ecosystem. If the tiger is protected, our forests will also live. And
forests mean good air and plenty of freshwater, both of which affect our own
survival. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/null" name="elephant"></a>The Asian Elephant </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The elephant, largest of the land mammals, has
been an integral part of the history, mythology, tradition, culture and religion
of India. There are three surviving species of elephants in the world, one in
Asia and two in Africa. The Asian elephant (<i>Elephas maximus</i>) is distributed in
the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Unlike the African species, Asian
elephants have been domesticated for thousands of years and have been used in
medieval warfare, for temples, and as a working animal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<img align="right" alt="A herd of wild elephants in a chaur" border="1" height="166" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_29tusker.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />The Asian elephant was once found throughout
south and southeast Asia but now it has been reduced to several scattered
populations because of human activities like conversion of forest areas to
farming, construction of dams and civil works like roads and canals. Apart from
habitat constriction, these wide-ranging animals also face obstruction of their
traditional migration routes. Poaching of elephants for ivory is another serious
problem that elephants face. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Elephants are notable for their remarkable
intelligence and a sharp memory. This is because elephants have the largest
brains in the animal kingdom. Males have tusks and such elephants are commonly
called “tuskers”. There are also some tuskless males, called “makhnas”. The
trunk of an elephant is a most distinct and versatile organ and can be used for
feeding and drinking, breathing, trumpeting, herding the young ones and
sometimes even for fighting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Asian elephants live in a variety of habitats.
They prefer a combination of grassland, shrubbery, and forest. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Elephants are strictly vegetarian and prefer
grasses, leaves, stems of trees, vines, bamboos and shrubs. Sometimes they also
enter fields in the villages located near forests and raid crops. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Owing to its large size, and high forage
requirements elephants are constantly on the move, searching for food. They
undertake long-distance migrations and follow the same seasonal migratory routes
generation after generation. However, in recent times the migratory routes have
been encroached upon by human activities which has seriously affected their
movement. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Elephants are social and live in groups
consisting of females and their young and are led by the eldest and most
experienced female. Living in herds is useful for collective defence, better
care and teaching of young ones and increased mating opportunities. Adult males
usually travel alone and associate with female herds for mating. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Corbett Tiger Reserve has about 700 Asian
elephants. They are part of the migratory population that also lives in Rajaji
National Park. Earlier, there were much fewer elephants in Corbett but their
population in the park has increased significantly in recent decades. Although,
present throughout the Park, elephants are most easily sighted in Dhikala chaur,
Phulai chaur, and near the Saddle Dam.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/null" name="deer"></a>Deer </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Corbett has four species of deer. They are the
most frequently sighted large mammals in the Park. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b>
<img align="left" alt="Chital, the commonest deer of Corbett" border="1" height="167" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_22deer.jpg" vspace="5" width="241" />Chital </b>(<i>Axis axis</i>) or Spotted deer is the
commonest of deer species of Corbett. It is also the most beautiful, with
characteristic white spots on its reddish-brown body. Only male chital have
antlers that may grow up to 1 m length. These antlers are periodically shed and
a new set developed every time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Chital live in large herds and are usually seen
in open grasslands. Grasses form the main food for chital but they also depend
on fallen fruits, flowers and leaves from forested areas. They prefer to graze
in short grasslands without much cover because in such areas they can watch out
for predators like tigers. Tree cover is also required as shelter and source
of food. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Chital are most active in early morning and
evening and rest in cool places during the heat of the day. They give alarm calls to warn the herd when a
potential threat or predator is sensed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Chital are ecologically important because they
form an important prey base for carnivores like leopards and tigers. They also
help in dispersal of plant seeds including grasses and also tree and shrub
species like amla, ber, etc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b>
<img align="right" alt="Hog deer in chaur" border="1" height="166" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_hdeer_21.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />Para or Hog Deer </b>(<i>Axis porcinus</i>) is the rarest
of Corbett’s deer. It is closely related to the chital but is smaller in size.
Unlike most other deer, the hog deer is not given to leaping over obstacles but
instead, it escapes its predators by crouching low, ducking under obstacles. Its
limbs are short and its hind legs are longer than the fore legs. This anatomy
raises its rump to a higher level than the shoulders. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">This species mostly inhabits grasslands, swampy
areas and clearings and is usually nocturnal. Unlike chital, hog deer are
solitary animals but sometimes feed in small groups. Hog deer face the threat of
habitat destruction, especially draining of swampy areas and change in water
regimes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b>Sambar </b>(<i>Cervus unicolor</i>) is the largest deer
found in Corbett. Its body is largely a uniform greyish-brown in colour, except
for the creamy white on the backsides and under-tail areas. Males have antlers
up to 1 m long that are periodically shed and replaced. Male sambar also
have dense manes on their necks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<img align="left" alt="Sambar is the largest deer of Corbett" border="1" height="131" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_sambar_23.jpg" vspace="5" width="188" />Sambar are mostly found in dense forests with a
gently sloping to steep topography. They are known to reach altitudes as high as
3,700 m. Sambar browse on leaves, berries, fallen fruit, leaves and tender bark
of young trees, and also graze on grasses and sedges. These deer are mostly active
solitary
but may be found in small groups during the mating season. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">They let out a loud, repetitive alarm call when
they sense a threat. These signals are used by trackers to locate tigers. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Sambar is the most important prey species for
the tiger and presence of sambar usually indicates a good tiger habitat. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b>Kakar or Barking Deer </b>(<i>Muntiacus muntjak</i>) is
the smallest of Corbett’s deer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The body colour is golden tan on the dorsal
(upper) side and is lighter on the undersides. Male kakar have short antlers
growing on long, bony projections called burrs. In place of antlers, females
possess only bony knob-like burrs on their head. Males also have tusk-like upper
canine teeth curving sharply outwards from the lips. </span></div>
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<img align="right" alt="Barking deer in forest" border="1" height="176" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_bdeer_32.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />Kakar are mostly found in areas having dense
vegetation and hilly terrain. They prefer to be close to water-sources. Kakar
are omnivorous and feed on herbs, fruit, grass, tree-bark and also birds’ eggs
and small animals. They are solitary and quite territorial. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Kakar emit a typical dog-like alarm “bark” when
they sense the presence of a predator. Barking may carry on continuously for up
to an hour. They are active both during daytime and at night. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">They are a prey for tigers, leopards, jackals
and pythons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/null" name="other"></a>Other mammals </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The <b>Leopard </b>(<i>Panthera pardus</i>) is the other
large cat found in Corbett. Compared to the tiger leopards are smaller, more
graceful and have a long agile body that has rosettes instead of stripes. It
also has the ability to limb trees. Leopards are quite versatile, adaptable to a
variety of terrains as well as to a broad range of prey that includes everything
from insects and rodents up to large ungulates. Leopards mostly hunt during
twilight hours and at night. They also ambush their prey by jumping down from
trees. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The leopard’s call is termed as ‘saw’. Sawing
can be described as a short rasping vocalisation. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">When living near populated areas leopards will
attack and kill livestock and domestic dogs. Sometimes, they also attack humans.
</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">In spite of leopards being highly adaptable,
they face many problems in survival. This includes habitat destruction, poaching
for their skins, and persecution as killers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">There are two species of <b>primates </b>found in
Corbett. The <b>Rhesus Macaque </b>(<i>Macaca mulatta</i>) is the<b><img align="right" alt="The langurs are excellent climbers" border="1" height="218" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_13langur.jpg" vspace="5" width="152" /></b> commonest monkey of the
Indian subcontinent. It lives in a wide range of habitats – from plains to the
Himalayas at elevations up to 3000 m – and is quite adaptable to humans. Its
body is earthy brown in colour and buttocks are reddish. The Rhesus is quite a
lively and vocal animal. It lives in large troupes of up to two hundred
individuals. Large dominant males (called alpha males) lead these groups. It is
omnivorous, and often eats roots, herbs, fruits, insects, crops, and small
animals. </span></div>
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Hanuman or Common Langur </b>(<i>Semnopithecus
entellus</i>) has an unmistakable appearance - a light body, dark face and a very
long tail. It is considered to be sacred in many parts of India and is found in
many environments, from desert edge to forests. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Langurs are vegetarian and feed mainly on
leaves, buds, flowers, fruit, and seeds. Feeding activity is generally in the
early morning and late afternoon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Like monkeys, langurs too live in troupes led
by dominant males. In the trees, they are remarkably agile and can make
horizontal leaps of 3-5 m. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b>Himalayan Goral or Ghural </b>(<i>Nemorhaedus goral</i>)
is a goat-like animal that occurs in the Himalayas between 1,000 to 4,000 m. It
lives in small groups on sparse mountainous slopes and cliff faces with
crevices. It is remarkably sure footed and can move at high speeds even over
near vertical terrain. Goral are active at dawn and dusk when they come to feed
on grasses, leaves, twigs, nuts and fruit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Mostly grey to brown in colour, the goral has a
lighter coloured ‘bib’ at the base of the neck and sports short, conical,
backward-curving horns having irregular ridges. Goral are well camouflaged, and
thus are very difficult to spot, especially when they are still. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b>Wild boar </b>(<i>Sus scrofa</i>) is the ancestor of the
domesticated pig that lives in moist forests and scrub. It has long, curved
canine teeth (called tusks) that are used for digging food and as weapons. Wild
boar feed on roots, tubers, fruits, shrubs, bird eggs, insects, mice, snakes,
frogs and carrion. They usually move in groups both at day and night. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<img align="left" alt="Jackals can be seen near forest rest houses" border="1" height="171" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_19jackal.jpg" vspace="5" width="244" />The <b>Asiatic Jackal </b>(<i>Canis aureus</i>) is a member
of the dog family. It is found in open country, short grasslands and has also
adapted to living near human settlements. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">It comes out during the night to forage for
food. Its omnivorous diet consists of deer fawns, rodents, hares, birds, eggs,
reptiles and amphibians and various fruits especially ber and jamun. The jackal
is also an opportunistic scavenger, readily raiding garbage bins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Corbett is one of the few places in India where
three species of <b>otter </b>are found existing together. Otters are an important
component in the ecology of the Park, especially the Ramganga and its
tributaries. Otters are indicators of a healthy river ecosystem. These small
carnivores are a part the aquatic food chain and live mostly along riverbanks,
spending a lot of their time in water. They make dens among rocks and boulders
along perennial streams and rivers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The species of otters occurring in Corbett Park
are <b>Eurasian or Common otter </b>(<i>Lutra lutra monticola</i>), <b>Smooth-coated otter
</b>(<i>Lutra
perspicillata</i>) and <b>Small-clawed otter </b>(<i>Aonyx cinerea</i>). Fish forms the majority
of the otters’ diet, except in case of Small-clawed otter, which primarily feeds
on insects and other invertebrates. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Otters face threat of elimination of habitat
due to construction of dams, intensive fishing, quarrying in rivers for stone
and gravel and land use changes for agriculture or prawn cultivation. Poaching
in the hilly regions of India for otter skins is also a threat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/null" name="bird"></a>Birds </span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">
<img align="right" alt="Corbett has an amazing diversity of birds of prey" border="1" height="208" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_38raptor.jpg" vspace="5" width="158" /></span></span></div>
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The great variety of habitat in Corbett is
reflected in its impressive diversity in the bird life. Over 600 species, many
of them rare and endangered, have been recorded in and around the park. these
include nearly fifty kinds of birds of prey that provide a unique character to
the avifauna. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">This inherent richness in bird life increases
even further during winter with the arrival of numerous migrants – some, like
osprey and ducks, coming all the way from East Africa, Europe and Central Asia.
Winter also brings many Himalayan birds from higher regions who come to take
refuge in Corbett to escape the extreme conditions in the mountains above. These
include many flycatchers, great barbet and the wallcreeper. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><b>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/null" name="gharial"></a>Gharial and Mugger </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<img align="left" alt="Corbett is one of the best places to see gharials" border="1" height="165" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_39gharial.jpg" vspace="5" width="235" />Corbett has two of India’s three crocodilian
species. It is considered to be one of the best spots to see the <b>Gharial </b>(<i>Gavialis
gangeticus</i>), one of the largest and most endangered crcodilians of the world. It
is found only in the Indian subcontinent. It gets its name from the ‘ghara’ or
pot like structure on the snout that is present only in males. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The gharial’s slender snout is adapted to eat
fish so it does not attack humans or larger mammals. Young gharials may eat
invertebrates and insects. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">About 100 gharials live in the Ramganga and can
be seen swimming in its deep pools or basking in the sun on its banks. These
were released as part of the conservation programme for gharials. Though it has
been saved from extinction, the gharial is still critically endangered.
The main threats are – loss of habitat (fast-flowing rivers) and nesting sites
(sandbanks) due to construction of dams and barrages which changes the flowage
of water and exploitation of fish by humans (depletion of prey species). </span>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The still waters of Corbett, especially the Ramganga reservoir, are home to the <b>Mugger </b>crocodile (<i>Crocodylus palustris</i>).
Muggers are more general carnivores and take a variety of animals as food.
Muggers are also found in Nakatal, Corbett’s only lake. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/null" name="fish"></a>Mahseer and other Fishes </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Corbett is home to many species of freshwater
fish. The Ramganga, Palain, Sonanadi and Mandal rivers, provide vital habitat
and breeding grounds for them because of moderate temperature, low gradient,<img align="right" border="1" height="172" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_68-20.jpg" width="250" />
presence of deep pools and boulders and gravel on stream beds, and negligible
pollution. Fish form a fundamental link in the food chain for many key species
like the gharial, otters, fish-eagles, kingfishers, ospreys, storks, fish-owls,
egrets, darters and pelicans. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The most celebrated of the fishes is the <b>Golden Mahseer
</b>(<i>Tor putitora</i>), a large freshwater river fish belonging to the carp
family. It has a magnificent appearance – sap green body with bright orange
scales. Mahseer is considered to be one of the most prized fish for anglers all
over the world. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Clean water, which is increasingly becoming
rarer, is the prime habitat requirement for the mahseer. Its population has
declined due to loss of habitat. Loss of breeding grounds also poses a threat
because mahseer require shallow, clear, well-oxygenated water for spawning,
which again is hard to find these days. Decline of mahseer is also due to
construction of dams on their migratory routes, obstructing access to favoured
spawning areas upstream. The Ramganga is one of the best-preserved
rivers for mahseer in India. Other important fish species of Corbett are
<b>Goonch </b>(<i>Bagarius bagarius</i>), <b>Indian trout </b>(<i>Barilius bola</i>) and
<b>Rohu </b>(<i>Labeo rohita</i>) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Sustainable angling, as opposed to intensive
fishing, benefits conservation of prized fishes like mahseer. Angling is allowed
in certain areas in the buffer region of Corbett after taking permits from the
Forest Department.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/null" name="herp"></a>Herpetofauna </span></b></span><br />
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<img align="left" alt="There are several species of snake in Corbett" border="1" height="161" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/rev_37snake.jpg" vspace="5" width="230" />Reptiles live in a great variety of habitats.
But apart from the gharial and mugger the other reptiles of Corbett have not
been studied in great detail. Several species of snakes have been reported from
here, including the <b>King Cobra </b>(<i>Ophiophagus hannah</i>) and <b>Indian Cobra
</b>(<i>Naja naja</i>).
<b>Indian Rock Pythons </b>(<i>Python molurus</i>) are frequently sighted and there also exist
several kinds of vipers, kraits and boas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">The <b>Bengal Monitor </b>(<i>Varanus bengalensis</i>) is the
most imposing of Corbett’s lizards. The list includes nine other species of
Agamas, Geckos and Skinks </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">Amphibians occupy a wide range of niches from
forest floor to freshwater swamp, and from urban areas to mountain torrents. As
of now, there are seven species of toad and frog occurring in the Park. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: maroon;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; text-transform: uppercase;">A BLEND OF NATURE AND CULTURE</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana;"><br />
</span> </b>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">
<img align="left" alt="Corbett is rich in both natural and cultural heritage" border="1" height="166" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/her_73.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />Corbett
isn’t just about Nature. It is also a rich treasure of history and cultural
heritage. The park has a </span>
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long tradition of conservation</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">.
The fact that it is the oldest National Park of the Asia and India’s first Tiger
Reserve itself symbolises that Corbett is a pioneer in efforts at preserving our
natural heritage. </span></span>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">The great naturalist-writer </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">Jim Corbett </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">needs little introduction. His
writings have fascinated generations of wildlife enthusiasts and he still
commands no less appeal nowadays. The areas in and around the present day
Corbett National Park were the stage for his exciting adventures in wilderness.
Most of his man-eater hunting expeditions also took place in the same areas. Jim
Corbett lived in Kaladhungi, where his house has been made into a Museum
dedicated to his life and times.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Besides being located at a
biogeographic confluence, Corbett National Park is situated at the junction of
two distinct hill regions of Uttaranchal – </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">Garhwal </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">and </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">Kumaon</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">.
Hence, the Park represents a synthesis of cultures of both these mountain areas.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><b>
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">information FOR VISITORS</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">
<img align="right" alt="Corbett attracts more than 70,000 tourists every year" border="1" height="167" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/visit_51.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />Corbett
has been a haunt for tourists and wildlife lovers for a long time. </span>
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Tourism </span>
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is allowed in </span>
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selected areas </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">
of Corbett Tiger Reserve so that people get an opportunity to see its splendid
landscape and the diverse wildlife living here. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">In recent years the number of
people coming here has increased dramatically. Presently, every season more than
70,000 visitors come to the park from India and abroad. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB">General
Information</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Altitude</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">:</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;"> 385-1100 m above mean sea
level</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Annual rainfall</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">:
1400-2800 mm.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Temperature range</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">:
4</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">°</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">C
in winter to 42</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">°</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">C
during summer.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB">When to
Visit</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Corbett remains open to tourists
from </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">15th November to 15th June</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">. The main reason for closure of the Park during
the rest of the year is that during the monsoons most of the roads get washed
away. Repair work starts after the rains end and it is only by November that
roads are back in motorable condition. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB">Getting
there</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">The town of </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">Ramnagar </span>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">forms </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">the headquarters of
Corbett Tiger Reserve. It is well connected to important places by road and
rail.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB"><i><b>By Road:</b></i>
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Ramnagar is connected by
road to Delhi, Moradabad, Bareilly and Naintial. State transport buses ply
regularly from Delhi, Moradabad, Haldwani to Ramnagar. The approach routes are:</span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB">Delhi-Gajrola-Moradabad-Kashipur-Ramnagar </span>
(<span lang="EN-GB">240 km</span>)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">
<span lang="EN-GB">Bareilly-Kichha-Haldwani-Ramnagar </span>
(<span lang="EN-GB">160 km</span>)</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB"><i><b>By Rail:</b></i>
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">A direct train to Ramnagar
runs from New Delhi. Alternatively, one can come upto Haldwani/Kashipur/Kathgodam
and come to Ramnagar by road.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB">Tourism
zones</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">For the convenience of visitors
and streamlining tourism management Corbett Tiger Reserve has been divided into
five mutually exclusive </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">tourism zones</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">,
each having separate gate for entry.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Dhikala</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Jhirna</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Khara, Kalagarh</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Domunda</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Sonanadi</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Vatanvasa</span></span></div>
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Travelling inside the Park<br />
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<img align="right" alt="Hired Gypsies are a popular means of travelling in Corbett" border="1" height="163" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/visit_52.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" />Visitors can move about in
vehicles inside the park area after making entries at the respective gates.
<b>Tourists are not allowed to use their own vehicles inside the park.</b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB">Walking or trekking inside the park is not allowed </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">except at certain places.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Specific </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB">
trails </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">
for vehicles are maintained to enable visitors to watch wildlife at Corbett.
Driving off track it is not allowed for reasons of safety. It is to be noted
that driving after sunset is strictly prohibited. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">The distance to various places in
Corbett from Ramnagar are:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB">Distance
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">2</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Bijrani</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">11</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Malani</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">23</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Dhangarhi Gate</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">18</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Sultan</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">23</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Gairal</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">36</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Sarpduli</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">38</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Khinanauli</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">46</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Dhikala</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">51</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Durgadevi Gate</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">26</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Lohachaur</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">43</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Rathuadhab (via Durgadevi)</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">70</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Kanda (via Durgadevi)</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">63</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Vatanvasa Gate</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">25</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Kalagarh</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">45</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Kaladhungi</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">28</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Nainital (via Kaladhungi)</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">63</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: maroon;"><b>
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">FACILITIES for visitors at corbett</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB">Food and
Canteen</span></span></b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB">Canteens</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">
are located at Dhikala,
Gairal and Bijrani. However, at other places where this facility is not
available cooking utensils and crockery <span class="msoDel">
<span style="text-decoration: none;">are </span></span>
<span cite="mailto:MRS%20KIRAN%20ARORA" datetime="2001-10-17T23:17" style="text-decoration: none;">
have been provided</span> for visitors to carry their rations and cook
<span class="msoDel"><span style="text-decoration: none;">their own </span>
</span>their own meals. Consumption of </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">non-vegetarian food </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">and </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">alcohol </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">is </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">strictly prohibited </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">inside the park.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB">
<i><b>Interpretive Facilities and Services</b></i></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;"><img align="right" alt="Elephant rides offer a unique experience" border="1" height="169" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/visit_59.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">For the purpose of directing
visitors and showing them around Corbett, trained </span><span lang="EN-GB">
Nature Guides</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;"> are available
at </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">their </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">service. These registered guides help tourists spot wildlife and make
sure that they do not lose their way inside the forest. Taking a Nature Guide
with each vehicle is compulsory.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">The authorities at Corbett Tiger
Reserve have maintained a </span><span lang="EN-GB">Visitor Centre and Museum at
Dhangarhi Gate</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">. This
complex is equipped with displays, exhibits and models for the benefit of
visitors to orient them and enable them to understand the history and
biodiversity of Corbett. This facility is accessible to everyone, even if they
don’t go inside the park, and remains open throughout the year. </span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB">Elephant
rides </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">are offered at
Dhikala, Khinanauli, Bijrani, Gairal and Jhirna during mornings and evening so
that tourists can get a closer view of the jungle, its wildlife, and landscape.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">
<img align="left" alt="Wildlife watchtower in the forest" border="1" height="175" hspace="5" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/images/visit_72.jpg" vspace="5" width="250" /><br />
There are </span>
<span lang="EN-GB">watchtowers </span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">at Dhikala, Phulai and Jhirna, and
several machans near Dhikala, Bijrani and <span class="msoDel">
<span style="text-decoration: none;">kothirau</span></span><span cite="mailto:MRS%20KIRAN%20ARORA" datetime="2001-10-17T23:23" style="text-decoration: none;">Kothirau</span>
to facilitate the viewing of wildlife. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">During evenings the lodgers at
Dhikala and Bijrani can enjoy </span><span lang="EN-GB">films on wildlife</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">
that are screened to provide an educative entertainment to visitors.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Dhikala also has a well-stocked
</span><span lang="EN-GB">library</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">,
which has a fine collection of books concerning wildlife and general topics. </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">DO'S AND
DON'TS</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Please enter the Park only after
taking the necessary permits and follow all the rules. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Please obtain services of Nature
Guides that the Park has trained for your benefit. They are of great help to
you in spotting wildlife and ensuring that you do not lose your way in the
forest.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Drive slowly in the Park. In
this way you can see, observe and enjoy the most, without disturbing wildlife.
</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Keep to the specified roads and
trails. Driving off track you may trample growing trees and cause
disturbance to resting animals and their young.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Respect the wild animals and
maintain a safe distance from them. Remember, you are in their home and they
get first priority.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Listen to the music of the
forest instead of your car stereo or transistor. The quieter you are, the more
the chances of your seeing wildlife.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Wear dull-coloured clothes.
Bright colours alarm most wild animals and they flee.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Don’t carry guns. Feel free to
shoot with a camera instead.</span></span></div>
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<li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Do not smoke or light campfires
in the forest. Accidental fires can destroy this wonderful jungle in no time.
</span></span></div>
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</span>
<li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Don’t get off your vehicle at
any point in the Park except where it’s allowed. This is for your own safety
and the safety of wildlife.</span></span></div>
</li>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span>
<li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">The Park is not a zoo; so don’t
expect to see wildlife everywhere. Corbett is breathtaking even in its
scenery.</span></span></div>
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</span>
<li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Do not be disappointed if you
don’t see a tiger. There are many other interesting creatures that are to be
seen and cherished.</span></span></div>
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<li>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: 400;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Having alcohol and non vegetarian food is not
allowed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-weight: 400;">
Help keep the park pollution-free. While inside the park, please put your
</span><span class="msoDel">
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-weight: 400;">e<span style="text-decoration: none;">ntire
</span></span></span>
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-weight: 400;">
non-biodegradable litter (tin cans, plastic, glass bottles, metal foils etc.)
into the bag provided and dispose of it on your way out.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/"><img border="0" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/pgallery/landscapes/sun-moon_tnail.jpg" /></a> </span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-weight: 400;"><img alt="Sal forest during leaf-fall at Thandi Sarak" border="0" height="90" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/pgallery/landscapes/salforest_leaffall_tnail.jpg" width="135" /> </span></b><img alt="Winter mist at sunrise from Patairpani" border="0" height="90" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/pgallery/landscapes/wintermist_paterpani_tnail.jpg" width="135" /> <img alt="Sunrise from Dhikala" border="0" height="90" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/pgallery/landscapes/cloudforest_dhikala_tnail.jpg" width="135" /> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="Winter morning - Dhikala" border="0" height="90" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/pgallery/landscapes/wintermorn_dhikala_tnail.jpg" width="135" /> <img alt="Sunrise from Dhikala" border="0" height="90" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/pgallery/landscapes/sunrise_dhikala_tnail.jpg" width="135" /> <img alt="Ramganga from Gorkha Sot" border="0" height="90" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/pgallery/landscapes/ramganga_gorkhasot_tnail.jpg" width="135" /> <img alt="Dhikala chaur" border="0" height="90" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/pgallery/landscapes/treeskycloud_dhilaka_tnail.jpg" width="135" /> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><img alt="Ramganga viewed from Crocodile Pool" border="0" height="90" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/pgallery/landscapes/ramganga_crocpool_tnail.jpg" width="135" /> <img alt="Ramganga viewed on way to Gairal" border="0" height="90" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/pgallery/landscapes/ramganga_gairal_tnail.jpg" width="135" /> <img alt="Ramganga viewed from Sarapduli" border="0" height="90" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/pgallery/landscapes/ramganga_sarapduli_tnail.jpg" width="135" /> <img alt="Ramganga from Sambhar Road, Dhikala" border="0" height="90" src="http://www.corbettnationalpark.in/pgallery/landscapes/ramganga_sambarroad_tnail.jpg" width="135" /></span> </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913810415349885352noreply@blogger.com0Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand 244714, India29.401418 79.12480069999992314.783194 58.470503699999924 44.019642 99.779097699999923tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5221149844053178495.post-30221778632252422812012-11-19T11:23:00.001+05:302015-11-03T10:43:25.117+05:30From My Picture Album of Tours<div style="width:680px;padding:0;margin:0;border:none;background:#000 url(http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-0843-b472-79f4/e/1563842502/bg)0 0 no-repeat"><embed width="680" height="425" src="http://images.travelpod.com/bin/tripwow/flash/tripwow.swf" flashvars="xmlPath=http%3A%2F%2Ftripwow.tripadvisor.com%2Ftripwow%2Fta-0843-b472-79f4%2Fapxml%3Fed%3D1563842502%26ref%3D" base="http://images.travelpod.com/bin/tripwow/flash/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" bgcolor="#000000" name="TripWow" wmode="opaque" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><!-- Use of this widget is subject to the terms stated here: http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/widget_terms.html --></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913810415349885352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5221149844053178495.post-55273699862174735772012-11-19T11:21:00.000+05:302015-11-03T10:50:06.037+05:30My Slide Show from NASWIZ Manage Tour<div style="width:680px;padding:0;margin:0;border:none;background:#000 url(http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/ta-0843-b472-79f4/e/a563843db5/bg)0 0 no-repeat"><embed width="680" height="425" src="http://images.travelpod.com/bin/tripwow/flash/tripwow.swf" flashvars="xmlPath=http%3A%2F%2Ftripwow.tripadvisor.com%2Ftripwow%2Fta-0843-b472-79f4%2Fxml%3Fed%3Da563843db5%26ref%3D" base="http://images.travelpod.com/bin/tripwow/flash/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" bgcolor="#000000" name="TripWow" wmode="opaque" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><!-- Use of this widget is subject to the terms stated here: http://tripwow.tripadvisor.com/tripwow/widget_terms.html --></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12913810415349885352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5221149844053178495.post-10545033536138157712012-11-09T16:27:00.002+05:302012-11-16T10:36:52.593+05:30Goa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Goan culture has been shaped mainly by the Hindu and Catholic population. People are mostly easy going ( 'sossegado' in Portuguese). With better connectivity by Air and Rail, there has been an influx of people from neighbouring states that has led to different cultures. Many Indians from other states have now come and settled here.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ArNfmTRMbXKJe5acrM9D3Vh5tt689Lb9Pr34SwmXSZ6MaDGoAUNRELTuyenUbearMJLFzEM2d-1oxpOKAWaFxrLBABZ544bAI1SLUt-qItlQe5g5CSNl4MnfEwl9zdJnv0H6VaNUPIA/s1600/Goa+heston_004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ArNfmTRMbXKJe5acrM9D3Vh5tt689Lb9Pr34SwmXSZ6MaDGoAUNRELTuyenUbearMJLFzEM2d-1oxpOKAWaFxrLBABZ544bAI1SLUt-qItlQe5g5CSNl4MnfEwl9zdJnv0H6VaNUPIA/s200/Goa+heston_004.jpg" width="200" /></a>Goan Catholics generally acknowledge their Hindu roots, and carry traces of a caste-system within their social beliefs. It is recorded that in many instances the Hindus left one son behind to convert and thus continue to own and manage the common properties while the rest of the family preferred to emigrate to neighboring areas along with the idols representing their Hindu deities.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbphPuQIjNd_ZbN0IPxx_KEDMOLNYnnz0JWDZSxrPoENmzkBnO_cMYESYLVfGM_eEQyWFSgTxA-qOW-16eP1Rs3tKxHPMiyBVbkjGVVutBiO59QJvVqBTrCfLbRN8I_sWUPPllAyfSOE/s1600/Goa+church-goa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSbphPuQIjNd_ZbN0IPxx_KEDMOLNYnnz0JWDZSxrPoENmzkBnO_cMYESYLVfGM_eEQyWFSgTxA-qOW-16eP1Rs3tKxHPMiyBVbkjGVVutBiO59QJvVqBTrCfLbRN8I_sWUPPllAyfSOE/s320/Goa+church-goa.jpg" width="212" /></a>Over the years large numbers of Catholics have emigrated to the major commercial cities of Bombay and Pune and from there onward to East Africa (to the Portuguese colonies of Angola and Mozambique), to Portugal itself, and towards the end of the 20th century to Canada and Australia. Many old Goan ancestral properties therefore lie either abandoned or mired in legal tangles brought about by disagreements within the widely dispersed inheritors of the property. In recent years, expat Goans have been returning to their home state, often purchasing holiday homes along the coast (which are then converted into 'rent back' apartments, hired out to short-staying tourists by realtors).</div>
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The best time of the year to visit Goa is mid-November to mid-February when the weather is comfortable, dry and pleasant.</div>
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For a state which has a lot of people passing through, Goa has nearly two weeks of holidays each year. Government offices have a five-day week (closed Saturday-Sunday). Panjim closes early (around 8PM) each evening, and shops here could have a fairly longish siesta break (from around 1.30PM till up to 3.30PM). Goan shop owners take this siesta break seriously, and no business is conducted during this time. Bars, restaurants and other shopping centers are more buyer-friendly.</div>
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Expect a huge influx of tourists and locals residing in other states during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and the Carnival, which is celebrated at the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. It is advised to make bookings for trains, buses and flights well in advance if you intend on visiting the state during these times.</div>
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<b>Region</b></h3>
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By Indian standards, Goa is a very small state with only two districts -North and South Goa. These districts are together further divided into 11 talukas. These divisions, however, don't make much sense for a traveller. North and South Goa are similar, and each has its own "coastal" and "interior" areas. The major division in Goa is actually between the central coastal areas where the beaches are located and the hinterland. The coastal areas were under colonial rule for longer, reflecting more of Portugal's influence, including having a relatively larger Christian population. The interior is more Hindu, and has more protected forest areas, mining zones and villages.</div>
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Contrary to popular perception, Goa is not an island, though parts of what was considered "Goa" in the past were cut-off from the mainland by the many rivers this region is known for.</div>
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Goa also has a number of other smaller, charming and sometimes crowded towns such as those along the beach belt (Calangute, Candolim), and in the interior (Chaudi in Canacona, Sanvordem-Quepem, Bicholim, Pernem town, etc). Some of these are gateways to the nearby touristic areas. In addition, Goa has some nearly 350 villages, often scenic and each having a character of its own.</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><b>Dona Paula</b> - a popular beach.</li>
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Wild life sanctuaries and others</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Bondla_Wildlife_Sanctuary" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary">Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary</a> has sambar, gaur (Indian bison) and wild boar, amongst other animals. Elephants have also been spotted here at times.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Cotigao_Wildlife_Sanctuary" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary">Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Dr._Salim_Ali_Bird_Sanctuary" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary">Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary</a></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Dudh_Sagar_Waterfall" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Dudh Sagar Waterfall">Dudh Sagar Waterfall</a></li>
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<b>Language</b></div>
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Goa's state language is <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Konkani_phrasebook" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Konkani phrasebook">Konkani</a>. Most Goans speak Konkani, English, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Hindi_phrasebook" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Hindi phrasebook">Hindi</a>, and <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Marathi_phrasebook" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Marathi phrasebook">Marathi</a>. <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Portuguese_phrasebook" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Portuguese phrasebook">Portuguese</a> is also known by a small segment, especially the elite and earlier privileged class or the older generation which studied in pre-1961 Portuguese-ruled Goa.</div>
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Goa can be reached by its lone airport (Dabolim), by train, and by the many buses connecting the state with cities in India (primarily Mumbai, Mangalore and Bangalore). If you are travelling from Mumbai or Pune, car travel will provide you a journey through breathtaking scenery of the Konkan area.</div>
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The Dabolim airport in <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Vasco_Da_Gama" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Vasco Da Gama">Vasco Da Gama</a> is Goa's only airport. Some airlines fly directly to Goa, but most international flights arrive via <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a>. Air India has international flights to <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Kuwait" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Kuwait">Kuwait</a> and <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://wikitravel.org/en/UAE" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="UAE">UAE</a> twice a week. Air Arabia has discount flights to Sharjah. Qatar Airways has flights to Doha, along with convenient connections to Western Europe, Africa and USA.</div>
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Flights can be chartered to the <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/United_Kingdom" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="United Kingdom">United Kingdom</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Germany" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Germany">Germany</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Russia" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Russia">Russia</a> and <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Switzerland" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Switzerland">Switzerland</a>.</div>
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Many domestic airlines have daily flights to and from <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Bangalore" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Bangalore">Bangalore</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Delhi" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Delhi">Delhi</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Hyderabad" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Hyderabad">Hyderabad</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Pune" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Pune">Pune</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Chennai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Chennai">Chennai</a>,<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Jaipur" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Jaipur">Jaipur</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Ahmedabad" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Ahmedabad">Ahmedabad</a> and <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Kozhikode" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Kozhikode">Kozhikode</a> (Calicut).</div>
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On arrival, take pre-paid taxis from Dabolim Airport. A yellow pre-paid taxi booth can be found 30 metres on the left when you exit the main building. There is also a pre-paid taxi stand in the international arrival area. Rates are slightly cheaper than the yellow cabs .</div>
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Many resorts pick up guests from the airport for free, so make sure you ask your resort for free pick-up.</div>
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By bus</div>
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There are several bus routes from various cities, but most traffic is from mainly Mumbai and Pune. Due to increasing demand from the south, there has been an increase in buses and trains from Mangalore, Bangalore and New Delhi. Overnight buses from Mumbai to Goa are an alternative to trains and flying. Book in advance during the crowded seasons (particularly during the Christmas-New Year rush, for Carnival, or when other Indian regions have school holidays when families travel).</div>
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Kadamba Transport Corporation is the Goa state-run transport service. Its buses have seen better days, and more efficient times. There are also other state-run buses run by the governments of Karnataka (some services are efficient, specially the Volvo buses), Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. Many private players also offer bus connections to other cities, with varying levels of discounts and efficiency, with the two usually being inversely related.</div>
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The main centre for booking train and bus tickets, in Panjim, is around the Kadamba inter-state bus terminus. Tickets for the Konkan Railway can also be booked here, though expect long queues during the holiday season (which in India, can also coincide with the timings when children have a school break).</div>
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By train</div>
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Indian Railways <a class="external autonumber" href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">[2]</a> connects Goa with direct train services from <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Delhi" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Delhi">Delhi</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Ahmedabad" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Ahmedabad">Ahmedabad</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mangalore" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mangalore">Mangalore</a>,<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Kochi" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Kochi">Kochi</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Kolkata" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Thiruvanantapuram" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Thiruvanantapuram">Thiruvanantapuram</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Bangalore" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Bangalore">Bangalore</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Chennai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Chennai">Chennai</a> and <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Hyderabad" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Hyderabad">Hyderabad</a>. The destination station is usually<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Margao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Margao">Madgaon</a> in South Goa. Travelling to Goa by train is a real pleasure as the route passes through greenery and many tunnels. Goa is also connected to Pune via the Belgaum Miraj line. A railway station most tourists tend to miss is Thivim, which is served by most trains and is just 20 minutes away from Calangute beach by taxi. For budget travellers, this is the cheapest option, along with being faster and much more comfortable than travelling by road. It is advisable for tourists to make reservations well in advance as the major trains (Konkan Kanya, Nethravati Express, etc.) are usually heavily booked.</div>
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Trains from Mumbai and most other places have a quota of seats set aside for tourists. Quota tickets must be purchased in person at the rail station by the tourist and cannot be booked via a travel agent. Note that quota tickets are only sold at the station of origin. Tickets can be booked <b>online</b><a class="external autonumber" href="http://www.irctc.co.in/" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">[3]</a></div>
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Unless traveling on a shoestring budget, it is advisable to travel in air conditioned sleeper coaches. These are quieter and much more comfortable. Each bunk is provided with two freshly laundered sheets, a blanket, and a pillow. You can also have a hand towel on request.</div>
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Most travel agents will book tickets for a small fee (₹200), but be aware that trains do get busy and you need to book in advance. Do not leave booking your ticket to the last moment as you may be disappointed.</div>
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Here are some useful trains to get into Goa:</div>
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<tr><th>Train Number</th><th>Train Name</th><th>You may board at</th><th>You may alight at</th></tr>
<tr><td><a class="external text" href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_trn_num.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">12432</a></td><td>Rajdhani Express</td><td>Nizamuddin (<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Delhi" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Delhi">Delhi</a>), Panvel (<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a>)</td><td><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Margao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Margao">Madgaon Junction</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a class="external text" href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_trn_num.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">12618</a></td><td>Mangala Lakshadweep Express</td><td>Nizamuddin (<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Delhi" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Delhi">Delhi</a>), Kalyan (<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a>), Panvel (<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a>)</td><td>Thivim, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Margao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Margao">Madgaon Junction</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a class="external text" href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_trn_num.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">0103</a></td><td>Mandovi Express</td><td><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a> CST, Panvel (<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a>)</td><td>Thivim, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Margao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Margao">Madgaon Junction</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a class="external text" href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_trn_num.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">0111</a></td><td>Konkan Kanya Express</td><td><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a> CST, Panvel (<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a>)</td><td>Thivim, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Margao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Margao">Madgaon Junction</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a class="external text" href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_trn_num.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">12051</a></td><td>Jan Shatabdi Express</td><td><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a> CST, Panvel (<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a>)</td><td>Thivim, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Margao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Margao">Madgaon Junction</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a class="external text" href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_trn_num.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">12450</a></td><td>Sampark Kranti Express</td><td>Nizamuddin (<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Delhi" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Delhi">Delhi</a>)</td><td>Thivim, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Margao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Margao">Madgaon Junction</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a class="external text" href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_trn_num.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">17309</a></td><td>Yesvantpur-Vasco Express</td><td>Yesvantpur (<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Bangalore" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Bangalore">Bangalore</a>)</td><td><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Margao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Margao">Madgaon Junction</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Vasco_Da_Gama" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Vasco Da Gama">Vasco Da Gama</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a class="external text" href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_trn_num.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">17311</a></td><td>Chennai-Vasco Express</td><td><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Chennai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Chennai">Chennai</a> Central, Yesvantpur (<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Bangalore" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Bangalore">Bangalore</a>)</td><td><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Margao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Margao">Madgaon Junction</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Vasco_Da_Gama" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Vasco Da Gama">Vasco Da Gama</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a class="external text" href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_trn_num.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">18047</a></td><td>Amaravathi Express</td><td>Howrah (<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Kolkata" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>)</td><td><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Margao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Margao">Madgaon Junction</a>, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Vasco_Da_Gama" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Vasco Da Gama">Vasco Da Gama</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a class="external text" href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_trn_num.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">16346</a></td><td>Netravathi Express</td><td><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Thiruvananthapuram" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Thiruvananthapuram">Thiruvananthapuram</a> Central, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mangalore" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mangalore">Mangalore</a>Junction</td><td><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Margao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Margao">Madgaon Junction</a>, Thivim</td></tr>
<tr><td><a class="external text" href="http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_trn_num.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #3366bb; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">12431</a></td><td>Rajdhani Express</td><td><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Thiruvananthapuram" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Thiruvananthapuram">Thiruvananthapuram</a> Central, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mangalore" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mangalore">Mangalore</a>Junction</td><td><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Margao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Margao">Madgaon Junction</a></td></tr>
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Travelling by train can be quite an experience as you are more likely to interact with fellow Indian travellers visiting Goa from different parts of the country, under more relaxed conditions.</div>
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<i>See also Rail travel in India</i></div>
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By car</div>
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Distance from <b>Goa</b> to various cities:</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mangalore" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mangalore">Mangalore</a> (360 km)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Pune" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Pune">Pune</a> (485 km)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Bangalore" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Bangalore">Bangalore</a> (592 km)</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mumbai" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mumbai">Mumbai</a> (749 km)</li>
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By ferry</div>
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Occasional cruise services used to sail from Mumbai to Goa. This was run in past years, but is currently discontinued.</div>
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High resolution maps are not available for Goa. For example, some popular isles are not shown in many maps.</div>
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Parts of Goa lack sign boards, so finding your way around could be challenging. When in doubt just ask - usually people are friendly and helpful- but don't expect precise answers(a so-called 'five minute drive' could take a good twenty minutes).</div>
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When driving, expect surprises like domestic animals and little children darting across the road and unmarked speed breakers / speed bumps.</div>
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Choice of geared and un-geared motorbikes and scooters can be rented (typically without helmets). Those planning to stay long may consider buying one instead. Rentals are around ₹300 a day (₹200 in non-peak season) for a Honda Activa scooter and a little more if one is looking for a geared motorcycle (you buy the gasoline as needed). Many small roadside shops sell gas at ₹75 a liter, while the going rate at a station (these are hard to locate in the coastal areas) is around ₹65 a liter.</div>
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For the motorbikes, always ask for a discount if renting long-term (one month or more). You should not have to pay more than ₹100 per day. Ensure that you have all the ownership documents of the bike. Also, avoid taking motorbikes with yellow plates out of Goa, as it is a punishable offense. Hiring a bike with white plates is ok for local travel in the immediate vicinity but if you want to travel further afield then always rent a bike with yellow plates. Wearing a crash helmet is compulsory when you go on any major roads (there is ₹100 fine for not wearing one). Foreigners will need an International Driving Permit (Convention 1949); this is the first thing police will ask you for if stopped. You should also carry your normal driving licence with you.</div>
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Mahindra, Willys or Maruti Gypsy makes are similar to the long wheel base version of the Suzuki Jimny. Some of these jeeps are open roof. Expect to pay around ₹1,000 - ₹1,200 a day.</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span class="vcard" id="taxiGUIDE.in"><span class="fn org" style="font-weight: bold;">taxiGUIDE.in</span> (<span class="nickname" style="font-style: italic;">Goa Car Rental</span>), <span class="tel"><abbr class="type" style="border-bottom-color: black; border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: help;" title="voice">☎</abbr> <span class="phone value">+91 888 023 4455</span></span> (<a class="email" href="mailto:support@taxiguide.in" rel="nofollow" style="background-image: url(data:image/png; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; color: #0b0080; font-style: italic; padding-right: 13px; text-decoration: none;">support@taxiguide.in</a>). <span class="hours">Inquiry: 7am to 11pm</span>. <span class="description">Goa Car Rental services on taxiGUIDE.in - Cabs can be booked from Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad & Pune as well on taxiGUIDE.in</span> <span class="price">Fares starting Rs.1120 for within city and Rs.13/km for outstation</span>.</span></li>
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Goa has a more than its fair share of museums, art galleries and libraries. You will find many government run museums in<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Panaji" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Panaji">Panaji</a>, including the Goa State museum, the Kala Academy, the Central Library and the Goa Science Centre. In <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Vasco_Da_Gama" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Vasco Da Gama">Vasco Da Gama</a>, you can find the Naval Aviation Museum, a great place to see vintage aircraft.</div>
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<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Old_Goa" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Old Goa">Old Goa</a> is a great place to see examples of<b>Christian religious art</b>, and sometimes, secular art. There you can find the Christian Art Museum and also a modern art gallery containing the works of surrealist Dom Martin. In <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Mormugao" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Mormugao">Mormugao</a>, you can find the Religious Museum of the Blessed Joseph Vaz. The Xavier Centre of Historical Research at <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Bardez" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Bardez">Bardez</a> also has a gallery on Christian Art.</div>
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Attracted by Goa's bohemian life, many artists, painters and architects have made their home here. They too have proceeded to set up art galleries and museums. An example of this is Subodh Kerkar's art gallery in<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Candolim" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Candolim">Candolim</a>. Benaulim also has the <b>Goa Chitra Museum</b>, containing the largest collection of ethnographic artifacts ever assembled in one place.</div>
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Other museums of note are Gerard da Cunha's architectural museum <b>Houses of Goa</b> in <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Benaulim" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Benaulim">Benaulim</a>, Big Foot(aka Ancestral Goa) at Loutolim, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Salcette" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Salcette">Salcette</a>, an attempt to illustrate and recreate Goa's traditional past. There's even a vintage-cars collection of sorts -- Ashvek Vintage World, in Nuvem, <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Salcette" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Salcette">Salcette</a></div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">Anjuna Beach</b><span style="text-align: justify;"><b> - </b>Close to the Chapora Fort, its key attraction is a magnificent</span><i style="text-align: justify;">Albuquerque Mansion</i><span style="text-align: justify;"> built in 1920, flanked by octagonal towers and an attractive Mangalore tile-roof. Anjuna was the second home (and main location) of the hippies in Goa in the 1960s and 1970s, after other destinations like Calangute got too "crowded" for them. It is still the venue of a (vastly-changed and more mainstream) flea market held each Wednesday. In the nearby village of Arpora, two colourful Saturday night bazaars are held in the non-monsoon seasons. This is still part of "alternative" Goa, though charter and other tourists also visit in increasing numbers to "get a feel of the hippy years".</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Arambol Beach</u></b> - a quiet beach in North Goa near Pernem. Not too many facilities in terms of hotels or eateries. The water is shallow and good for swimming.</span><br />
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<b><u>Palolem Beach</u></b><span style="text-align: justify;">-a scenic beach in extreme south Goa with scenic rocks and islands off its shores. Good eating options. It is becoming pricey (by local standards) and getting a bit crowded, but still less crowded compared to other popular beaches.</span></div>
<u style="text-align: justify;"><b>Patnem Beach</b></u><span style="text-align: justify;"> - a small and quiet beach in Canacona Taluka.</span><br />
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<b style="text-align: justify;"><u>Vagator Beach</u></b><span style="text-align: justify;"> - a beach in Bardez, neighbouring Anjuna.</span></div>
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<b style="text-align: justify;"><u>Morjim Beach</u></b><span style="text-align: justify;"> - a beautiful beach, inhabited by Russian tourists. This place is popular among kitesurfers due to the shallow depth of the sea and a very wide beach. Prices are high, with many restaurants offering Russian cuisine. Nightlife is vibrant here.</span></div>
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<b style="text-align: justify;"><u>Asvem Beach</u></b><span style="text-align: justify;"> - a quieter beach in extreme north Goa's Pernem Taluka.</span></div>
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<b style="text-align: justify;"><u>Mandrem Beach</u></b><span style="text-align: justify;"> - another beach in extreme north Goa's Pernem taluka</span></div>
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<b style="text-align: justify;"><u>Candolim and Sinquerim</u> </b><span style="text-align: justify;">Beaches in North Goa's Bardez taluka. Once humble fishing villages. Now the crowded concretised coast of North Goa. Goa's Benidorm. Or quickly getting to be as crowded.</span></div>
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<b style="text-align: justify;"><u>Colva Beach</u></b><span style="text-align: justify;"> - This beach's spectacle of sea, sand and sky blend in a enchanting natural harmony, weaving their magic spell on the visitors. Known for its scenic beauty. This is part of </span><a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Salcette" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-align: justify; text-decoration: none;" title="Salcette">Salcete</a><span style="text-align: justify;">, Goa's only Catholic majority sub-district. Once a very hospitable area, now relations are getting monetized thanks to tourism. Beware of mountains of trash on the beach and nearby locations, stray dogs nd bad odors.</span></div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">Calangute Beach</b><span style="text-align: justify;"><b> - </b>aka Queen of all Beaches in Goa. Once highly rated. Now crowded. Expect traffic jams along the main crowded street. Beach is full of Indian tourists, a lot of noise, a lot of souvenirs and water sports beggar. You won't get peace here. Many famous clubs are located here. Nice eating options.</span></div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">Baga Beach</b><span style="text-align: justify;"><b> </b>A family-beach and charter tourist destination just outside Calangute.</span></div>
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<b style="font-weight: bold;">Chapora</b><span style="text-align: justify;"><b> </b>Home of the Chapora fort. Close to Vagator and Anjuna beaches. Also site for a fishing jetty where trawlers (introduced into Goa in the 1960s and 1970s, amid protests from traditional fishermen, who were affected by them) bring in their catch. Dil Chahta Hai Movie's one song was shot at this fort. Although in pretty damaged state, Chapora fort offers mesmerizing views of sea and both beaches. It's a bit difficult to find the way to the fort, but bikers won't mind it. Built on a hill top, fort offers some resistance for climbing up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;"><b>Digha</b> is one of the most popular vacation destinations in <b>West Bengal</b>, particularly for people from </span><b><span style="color: #0b0080;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">Kolkata</span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.200000762939453px;">.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Digha is a 4-5 hour journey by bus from Kolkata.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are regular and frequent services to Digha from the Bus Terminus (Route 6) in the Garia suburb of <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Kolkata" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: initial;" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a>. Buses run from 4AM to 8.30AM and there is a afternoon bus service from the same state transport depot. Service is regular and residents from Jadavpur, Tollygunj, Rajpur, Sonarpur can easily use the good service.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are also frequent bus services to Digha from Dharamtala bus stand of <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Kolkata" style="background-image: none; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: initial;" title="Kolkata">Kolkata</a> and many other parts of West Bengal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is bus service from Kudghat Bus Stand with two buses daily at 6AM and 8.30AM. There is also service from Dumdum station. The bus leaves Dumdum at 7AM. 2 buses by CSTC from the bus stand near Ruby General Hospital start at 4:30AM and 4:45AM daily. There is bus service from Barrackpore at 6AM and 7.30AM. There is also frequent bus service from Howrah (Suburb of Kolkata) with buses leaving almost the whole day every 30 minutes or so.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is advisable to make reservations in advance for weekends and national holidays.</span></div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three trains run daily from Howrah Railway Station at 6.40am (Tamralipta Express), 11.15am (Duranto Express) and 2.40pm (Kandari Express) daily. Sometimes special trains are announced on special occasions and holidays. Notice for such trains come on widely circulated newspapers. Journey by Duront Exp (12847) leaving Howrah at 11.15 can be of great experience. The returning times are 10.25am, 1.35 pm and 6.20pm respectively.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On saturday, There is paharia express which comes from new jalpaiguri and halts at Howrah. This train remains quit empty and very comfortable to travel.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From 01-07-2011 , Indian Railways launched 4 (four) special trains from Puri (Wednesday 23:35 & Saturday 23:35),Malda Town ( Saturday 08:10),Vishakapatnam (Thursday 17:50).These all trains are weekly.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Travelling to Digha by road has become easier, thanks to the chief minister's efforts in promoting tourism at Digha and surrounding beaches (Mandarmoni, Tajpur, Sankarpur). The roads are excellent, and one can easily reach Digha from Kolkata in 4 hours of sedate driving.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Route: NH-6 till Kolaghat -> take a left turn on NH-41 excellent roads till Nandkumar -> right turn on state highway all the way to Digha, via towns of Contai and Ramnagar.</span></div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span class="vcard" id="Marine_StationAquarium_of_Zoological_Survey_of_India"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="fn org" style="font-weight: bold;">Marine Station/Aquarium of Zoological Survey of India</span>. <span class="hours">M-Sa 9:30AM-6PM</span>. <span class="description">This is possibly the most well equipped marine aquarium in India, but the collection of specimens are poor. Some local common fishes are kept in this huge aquarium.</span></span></span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Ornaments and curios</b>, Made of sea shells</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hand woven mats</b>, Made of weeds. These mats are called "Madur" in Bengali and colorful Madurs of Midnapur District are famous.</span></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Cashew nuts</b>. There is a cashew nut farm in Digha and cashew nuts are cheaper here than other places of West Bengal.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are many cheap "rice hotels" all over Digha, serving cheap, but good quality Bengali dishes. There are some more expensive restaurants where continental food is available. In an average restaurant, vegeterian meal is available for Rs 35-45, Bengali fish curry-rice is available for Rs 25-35. Meal with egg curry-rice is available around Rs 45.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another great idea would be to just buy the staple vegetarian fare at the hotel you are staying and have it delivered to your room. You can buy fresh fishes like ilish, pomfret, parshe and prawns from Mohona, Digha fish market in the morning and have it cooked at the numerous "Dada-Boudi'r" joints around Sea Hawk. Have this fish with your standard vegetarian lunch or dinner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the evening look for fried fish on the sea front in Digha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Those who are fussy about the quality of cooking, have transport at their command and are looking for tasty fish preparations should go and have lunch at<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Shankarpur" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: initial;" title="Shankarpur">Shankarpur</a>, some 14 km away - they prepare the fish much better than at Digha. The quality at Shankarpur is comparable to the Kolkata 5 star but is comparatively cheaper and the fish as fresh as you can demand. The trouble of travelling would be well compensated.</span></div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0.1em; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Green Coconut water</b>, Green coconuts are very cheap here. A single green coconut costs around Rs10-20. The green coconut vendors move with their cycles all along the Sea Beach.</span></li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsLsIpiCYq2CgcJ26xZnyNmc1mBlmhJbGQ8bPyC4Ni9MYTGZcHC60zNcZZYdwjwUaCd9TffD-hVl9xA4ZnRxPndpr07w-NM0gX1Y7CIfZGB7jUOeYyvGFGTq5kI5VPkI-UN5jqwPsgso/s1600/Munnar+book+cover+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsLsIpiCYq2CgcJ26xZnyNmc1mBlmhJbGQ8bPyC4Ni9MYTGZcHC60zNcZZYdwjwUaCd9TffD-hVl9xA4ZnRxPndpr07w-NM0gX1Y7CIfZGB7jUOeYyvGFGTq5kI5VPkI-UN5jqwPsgso/s200/Munnar+book+cover+003.jpg" width="150" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_iZdDeYeanFPkr_6xyJrWt62yEV8ciPDm_IM1uJUqPLlEHCHBv4kc_xjg-GDQ5SDEcmYhdpYbyAAJ34oEAGLsthlSeMmPaD-lasGQTspqY1GzICnLYlH7_SC6OcF_A81TNaP08hALJg/s1600/Munnar_tea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_iZdDeYeanFPkr_6xyJrWt62yEV8ciPDm_IM1uJUqPLlEHCHBv4kc_xjg-GDQ5SDEcmYhdpYbyAAJ34oEAGLsthlSeMmPaD-lasGQTspqY1GzICnLYlH7_SC6OcF_A81TNaP08hALJg/s320/Munnar_tea.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="MyDescription">It is one of the attractions that
contributed to Kerala's popularity as a travel destination among
domestic and foreign travellers. Situated at the confluence of three
mountain streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, and perched
about 1600 m above sea level, the hill station of Munnar once used to be
the summer resort of the erstwhile British administration in south
India.</span></div>
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<span class="MyDescription"><span class="MyDescription">This hill station is marked by vast expanses
of tea plantations, colonial bungalows, rivulets, waterfalls and cool
weather. It is also an ideal destination for trekking and mountain
biking.</span></span></div>
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<span class="MyDescription">Let us now explore some of the options in
and around Munnar that would provide travellers ample opportunities to
enjoy the captivating hill station of Munnar.</span></div>
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attractions near Munnar is the Eravikulam National Park. Located about
15 km from Munnar, this park is famous for its endangered inhabitant -
the Nilgiri Tahr. Spread over an area of 97 sq. km., this park is also
home to several species of rare butterflies, animals and birds. A great
place for trekking, the park offers a magnificent view of the tea
plantations and also the rolling hills caressed by blankets of mists.
The park becomes a hot destination when the hill slopes here get covered
in a carpet of blue, resulting from the flowering of Neelakurinji. It
is a plant endemic to this part of the Western Ghats which blooms once
in twelve years. The last time it bloomed was in 2006.</span></span></div>
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<u><i><b>Anamudi Peak</b></i></u><br />
Located inside the
Eravikulam National Park is the Anamudi Peak. This is the highest peak
in south India standing at a height of over 2700 m. Treks to the peak
are allowed with permission from the Forest and Wildlife authorities at
Eravikulam.<br />
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<u><i><b>Mattupetty</b></i></u><br />
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Another place of interest, located about 13 km from
Munnar Town, is Mattupetty. Situated at a height of 1700 m above sea
level, Mattupetty is known for its storage masonry dam and the beautiful
lake, which offers pleasurable boat rides, enabling one to enjoy the
surrounding hills and landscape. Mattupetty's fame is also attributed to
the dairy farm run by the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project, where one would
come across different high yielding breeds of cows. Mattupetty with its
lush green tea plantations, rolling grasslands and the Shola forests is
also ideal for trekking and is home to a variety of birds.</div>
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<u><i><b>Pallivasal</b></i></u><br />
Pallivasal, located at about 3 km from Chithirapuram
in Munnar is the venue of the first Hydro-electric project in Kerala. It
is a place of immense scenic beauty and is often favoured by visitors
as a picnic spot.<br />
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<u><i><b>Chinnakanal</b></i></u><br />
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Near the town of Munnar
is Chinnakanal and the waterfalls here, popularly known as Power House
Waterfalls, cascade down a steep rock 2000 m above sea level. The spot
is enriched with the scenic view of the Western Ghat ranges.</div>
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<u><i><b>Anayirangal</b></i></u><br />
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When you have traveled about seven kilometers from
Chinnakanal, you reach Anayirangal. Anayirangal, 22 km from Munnar, is a
lush green carpet of tea plants. A trip on the splendid reservoir is an
unforgettable experience. The Anayirangal dam is surrounded by tea
plantations and evergreen forests.</div>
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<u><i><b>Top Station</b></i></u><br />
Top Station, which is about 32 km from Munnar is at a
height of 1700 m above sea level. It is the highest point on the
Munnar-Kodaikanal road. Travellers to Munnar make it a point to visit
Top Station to enjoy the panoramic view it offers of the neighbouring
state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the spots in Munnar to enjoy the
Neelakurinji flowers blooming over a vast area.<br />
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<u><i><b>Tea Museum</b></i></u><br />
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origins and evolution of tea plantations. Taking account of this legacy
and to preserve and showcase some of the exquisite and interesting
aspects on the genesis and growth of tea plantations in Kerala's high
ranges, a museum exclusively for tea was opened some years ago by Tata
Tea in Munnar. This Tea Museum houses curios, photographs and
machineries; all of which have a story to tell on the origins and growth
of tea plantations in Munnar. The museum is located at the Nallathanni
Estate of Tata Tea in Munnar and is worth a visit.</div>
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<b>Nearest railway stations:</b> Theni (Tamil Nadu), about 60 km away; Aluva about 110 km away.<br />
<b>Nearest airports: </b>Madurai (Tamil Nadu), about 140 km away; Nedumbassery International Airport, about 125 km away.<br />
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One of the biggest <b>Agra</b> attractions is of course the Taj Mahal, which attracts tourists from across the world. The <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.482208315134266.104930.100000353069193&type=3" style="color: #993322; text-decoration: none;">Tajmahal</a></b> is a monument of love built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal in the 17th century. There are other Agra tourist attractions which make a visit to this North Indian city worthwhile. The city’s Mughal monuments are a must in any Agra sightseeing tour.<br /><br />After the <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.482208315134266.104930.100000353069193&type=3" style="color: #993322; text-decoration: none;">Tajmahal</a></b>, one of the biggest Agra tourist attractions is the Agra Fort, built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century, and now a World Heritage Site. Other Agra attractions include Fatehpur Sikhri, again built by Akbar, and which has a number of striking buildings of historical importance. Other places on the Agra sightseeing itinerary include <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.482208315134266.104930.100000353069193&type=3" style="color: #993322; text-decoration: none;"><b>Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb</b></a>, Akbar’s Tomb in Sikandra, the Mughal garden of Ram Bagh and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.</div>
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There are many operators who offer sightseeing tours to Agra. For those who don’t want to stay in Agra, some operators offer daily trips from Delhi, which start in the morning and return you to the capital the same night.</div>
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Getting on to a <b><a href="http://www.naswiz.com/" style="color: #993322; text-decoration: none;">golden triangle tour</a></b> of North India is also a good and affordable option for travelers, as they don’t only get to visit Agra, but they also get to visit Delhi and Jaipur.</div>
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The world we live in is a mystifying and enchanting place and if you have the drive to explore it, then you are sure to find yourself in some amazing places. But sometimes it’s not about the places, it’s about the Journey, the people. The faces of the thousands of lives that you come in contact with while you’re on the road can stay with you as long as the memories of the destinations themselves. There are times when it seems that you catch something special in a photograph.When you look back at the glossy paper, or the computer screen, you see something more than a two dimensional image. Sometimes it almost seems as if you can see a person’s history, hardships and humanity gleaming behind the face that the camera managed to capture.</div>
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These fleeting moments are perhaps nothing to those who find themselves victim to the truth of the lens, but in them you can find something real. In the eyes of despair, you can see hope. In the face of adversity, you can find a hero, and in the depth of poverty, you can find triumph. These photos have moved us and we consider ourselves blessed to have been touched by these faces, and to sometimes share in the lives behind them. These are the people of our world and the many faces of travel.<br />
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(Call Now @ <b>+91-9310347533; +91-9958188883; +91-9818973536</b>)<br />
Naswiz Holidays, a unit of <b>Naswiz Holidays Pvt. Ltd</b>, Delhi - India's
fastest growing tourism Management Company . <b>Naswiz Holidays</b> welcomes
you to the world of incredible holiday with a Difference… No more hectic
schedules and stress… Enjoy your vacations at your own terms!!! At <b>Naswiz
Holidays</b> we provide a blueprint for all your holiday needs. We operate fun
filed tours all over the world, with the minimum budget.<br />
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Kiya Aap Ghumna Chahtiye Hai To Aapke Liye Badiya Sa Package Hai</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Deluxe Category Hotels With Three
Star Facilities Where Ever Possible At Desired Destination For <u><b>Four Night And
Five Days</b></u> On Twin Sharing Basis with Two Childeren upto 8 years <b><u>FOUR TIMES</u></b> in <b><u>TWELVE Months</u></b> (12 Months).</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meal Credit Of Rs. 2000/- To Be
Consumed At The Hotel Of Stay According To Menu Card Rates on every visit.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Destination: (You Can Select Any One
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1 Agra<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>2 Almora (Hill Station)<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>3
Betal Ghaat<br />
4 Bharatpur <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>5 Bhimtal <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>6
Bikaner<br />
7 Binsar <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>8 Bundi <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>9
Chail(Shimla Hill)<br />
10 Chamba <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>11 Corbett <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>12
Dalhousie<br />
13 Darjeeling <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>14 Dharamshala <span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>15
Digha<br />
16 Gangtok <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>17 Garhumukteshwar <span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>18
Goa<br />
19 Haridwar <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>20 Jaipur <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>21
Jaisalmer<br />
22 Jodhpur <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>23 Kanyakumari <span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>24
Kasauni<br />
25 Khajjar <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>26 Kodakanal <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>27
Mahabalipuram<br />
28 Majkhali <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>29 Manali <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>30
Matheran<br />
31 Mount Abu <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>32 Mukteshwar <span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>33 Munnar<br />
34 Munsiyari <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>35 Mussoorie <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>36
Nahan<br />
37 Nanital <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>38 Naldhera <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>39
Ooty<br />
40 Palampur <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>41 Panchmahi <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>42
Patni Top<br />
43 Puri <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>44 Pushkar <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>45 Ranakpur<br />
46 Ranikhet <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>47 Ranthambore <span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>48
Shilong<br />
49 Shimla <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>50 Shirdi <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>51
Srinagar<br />
52 Tirupati <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>53 Udaipur <span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>54
Vishakhapatam</span><br />
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<u style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"><b>INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION (11)</b></u><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1. Bangkok 2. Chiang Mai 3. Chitwan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4. Genting 5. Krabi 6. Kathmandu</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">7. Kualalumpur 8. Pattaya 9. Phi Phi</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">10. Phuket 11. Pokhara</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Only<u><b> Rs. 9760/-</b></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Valid For 12 Months</b></u></span><br />
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