India Wildlife Tour 2010- Join India Wildlife Resorts for its Exceptional Wildlife Travel Programs to India

India Wild Life Resorts, an award winning wildlife outfitter specializing in adventure vacations to India’s most exotic wildlife destinations, is now offering unprecedented wildlife tour packages to India http://www.indiawildliferesorts.com/wildlife-packages.html . Designed especially for wildlife and nature lovers, these non commercial tours feature special activities to remote locations that allow travelers to encounter the largest volume of wildlife possible.

An expert in wildlife and nature travel, Mr. John shares his personal experiences and illustrates “With its abundance of forests, concern for conservation and truly astonishing wildlife, India is well-worth an extended stay. Being one of the top destinations in the world for people interested in birds and nature, these tours are an excellent introduction. “

The packaged tours ranged between 4 days –to – 28 days. Of all the packages, famous one includes tours to-Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Sariska National park, Rathambore National Park, Kaziranga National Park, Corbett National Park, Kanha National Park and many more.

Tour planner Anil Rana, of http://www.IndiaWildlifeResorts.com/ , will walk you through each wild and enriching journey. Incredible orchids add vivid splashes of color to the rainforest, and the mammal species are exciting too – sloths, monkeys and the excitement of watching a magnificent wild tiger stroll through native habitat, explore bamboo thickets and Sal forest while riding on the back of an elephant.

India Wildlife Resorts began with a passion for nature travel and its power to transform lives. Today it is recognized as the ultimate adventure source for wildlife lovers. The company caters to wildlife enthusiasts, providing unequaled wildlife interactions, value packed itineraries, small touring groups of non commercial wildlife viewing. India Wildlife Resorts‘s unique travel style allows travelers time to explore and enjoy the amazing wildlife that is encountered during once-in-a-lifetime journeys.

“The key feature of wildlife packages is their flexibility as travelers can book the tour according to their requirement. That’s why we have designed a wide spectrum of packages to choose from”, says the Director, http://www.IndiaWildlifeResorts.com/

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Dhikala Forest Lodge- A Delightful Stay in the Enchanting Jungle of Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett National Park is one of the optimum wildlife Park where people from all round the globe come in huge numbers to experience the divine nature. Exploring some valuable time in the jungle becomes more delightful with one of the most unique forest lodges like the Dhikala Forest Lodge.

The  Dhikala Forest Lodge, being one of the most loved and popular tourist accommodations of the Jim Corbett national park is always thronged with visitors. The Dhikala area of Corbett is termed as the finest observatory of wildlife in their natural habitat.

Elephant ride for wildlife viewing is available from Dhikala; besides a network of observation towers situated at the edge of the forest are also approachable by Jeeps.

“At Dhikala Forest Lodge you just need to surrender yourself to the nature. The lodge provides you all the facilities and amenities to add on your enchanted stay in the jungle”, said Edward, one of the recent tourist at Dhikala.

It is a spot, where the entire wildlife gets wild, where one can hear the truest tune of birds’ chirps, where you can feel the freshest aroma of nature.

“Dhikala Forest Lodge is a perfect place, where one can spill heart, mind, body and soul to the Nature”, says the owner of the lodge.

Many tour operators in India provide special wildlife tour packages to Dhikala Forest Lodge. Dhikala Forest Lodge http://www.dhikalaforestlodge.in/ also provides customized tour packages to the lodge and its vicinities.

Kumbh Mela 2010-The Countdown begins for the commencement of the observance

The year 2010 is all geared up to by stand Kumbh Mela in one of the sacred cities of the country, Haridwar. The bed of Ganga at Haridwar is now playing host to one of the largest spiritual congregations. Saints, sadhus and seers from across the country will come together to take part in the Kumbh Mela 2010

Millions of devotees are expected to turn up at Hardwar for the Kumbh Mela starting from January 14, 2010 and ending on April 28. So with this large congregation of people expected during the Maha Kumbh Mela, the government is all geared up and has imposed special arrangements for the Kumbh Mela 2010. The entire Maha Kumbh area has been divided into 31 sectors and one hospital is being set up in each of the sector. Each sector would be supervised by three doctors. Apart from these 31 police stations and 41 police chowkies are also established in the Mela area for maintenance of law and order. For control of crime in the Mela, 5 police lines and PAC lines are established. 36 Fire stations are established to control any incident of fire.

”A special team of 52 policemen from Kanpur is projected to join duty at Haridwar on February 1 and remain there till the end of the fair”, says the Mela officer.

A Central Control Room (CCR) with all modern communication system is established around the clock for monitoring of crowd inflow to avoid any crowd pressure.

Kumbh Mela is organized at four major places in India namely, Allahabad, Ujjain, Nasik and Haridwar, with each place witnessing the ceremony after 12 years. Every season, huge number of Naga Sadhus, priests and a massive quantity of devotees visit the rite to take a holy dip in the divine water of Ganga as they believe it eliminates all the evil and past sins from an individual’s life.

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Bravura World of Wilderness-Assam Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks

Assam is bestowed with an abundance of scenic magnificence. Its wildlife is rich and diverse in both flora and fauna. An affluence of rarest species of wildlife are found in Assam that includes Golden Langur, Hispid Hare, White-Winged Woodduck, Tiger, Clouded Leopard, Swamp Deer, Gangetic Dolphins etc. View of one horned rhino, roar of the tigers, the birds that fly past over the head, is an experience that everyone long for. Assam proudly exposes wildlife parks like Kaziranga and Manas as its best chattels.

Check the famous wildlife sanctuaries of Assam:

Kaziranga National Park

Located in the heart of Assam on the bank of the Brahmaputra River, lies the Kaziranga National Park. Covering an area of 430-sq-kms, this national park consists of dense forests and craggy reeds. Elephant grass grows up to a few meters making it an idyllic grazing ground for the renowned One Horned Rhinoceros. These One Horned Rhinos are internationally known as Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros, thus forming the main attraction for the park. The other attractions include wild buffaloes, barasingha, herd of elephants moving around, grey headed fishing eagle. The water-birds include swamp partridge, bar-headed goose, whistling teal, the Bengal florican, storks, herons and even pelicans. The best time to see the park is from November to March. The park remains closed from April to mid October.

Manas National Park

Manas National Park is tucked in the foothills of Himalayas with some part lying into the territory of Bhutan. The pictorial landscape attracts most wildlife enthusiasts to have a tour to Manas National Park. Covering an area of 520 sq km, this park is most famous for its tiger population. It is the only wildlife park in Assam that comes under Project Tiger. Apart from tigers, one horned rhino, Wild boar, Hog Deer are found here. Pigmy Hog, Assam Roofed turtle, Hispid Hare are few animals that are found only in Manas National Park. Among other frequently seen birds are Fowls, bulbuls, Brahminy Ducks and Gray hornbills. The park lies in the vicinity of Guwahati. The best of the safaris are available here. One can enjoy an Elephant Safari or a Boat Safari in the Manas River. These safaris are of 3 hours duration. Even a Jeep Safari can be enjoyed as the roads are well laid. This national park is a must visit if interested in nature and wild creations. Many a visitors are attracted to this National Park for its immense beauty and rare species.

Nameri National Park

Nameri National Park covers an area of 200sq. kms and is located at the foothills of eastern Himalayas. The park is the second Tiger reserve of Assam. This national park is a refuge for many rare animals like Tiger, Black bear, elephant, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Indian Bison, Pangolin, Indian wild dog, deer, Civet Cat, Capped Langur and Jackals etc. Various species of birds such as the endangered white winged wood duck, four species of Hornbill, butterflies and reptiles are also found here. Nameri is also famous for Golden Masheer, which has made the place a paradise for the wildlife lovers.

Dibru- Saikhowa National Park

Dibru – Saikhowa is the largest national park of Assam and is spread over an area of 650 sq. km. It mainly consists of semi wet evergreen forests, clammy deciduous forest, bamboo, cane brakes and grasslands. Situated in the plains of Brahmaputra, at an altitude of 118 m above sea level, Dibru-Saikhowa is a safe asylum for many rare and scarce species of wild life. It also consists of various species of shrubs, herbs and rare medicinal plants. It is also famous for its bright coloured wild horses known as Feral Horses. Some rare and scarce animals of this sanctuary are Hoolock gibbon, langur, water buffalo, tiger, elephant, river dolphin etc. Bird life consists of Spot billed pelican, White bellied heron, fishing eagle, Pale capped pigeon, Swamp francolin etc. and migratory birds like Geyleg goose, Brahmini duck, Bar-headed goose, pelican, Black stork etc.

Truly considered as a traveler’s ecstasy, this inexplicable land of Mountains and lush green forests has lot to offer to a tourist. It is one of those places on earth where a rich assortment of wildlife exists. Bounded by rainforests, deciduous and bamboo trees, it offers an exceptional abode to hundreds of migratory birds. A trip to Assam can be rightly considered incomplete without a visit to its national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

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Most Visited Temples in India

From the arresting Himalayan ranges in the North, to Kanyakumari in the South India is suffused with famous temples which date back to ancient times. The adornment in these traditional temples is one of the world’s primary artistic legacies. Today they are a paradigm of how life was earlier and that how the worshiping has been after years of passing.

Have a look at some of the most famous ones.

Khajuraho Temples- Khajuraho temple is situated in Madhya Pradesh. The Khajuraho temples are internationally famous for the erotic sculptures that enrich the walls. Architecturally these temples are unique. They are built on high platforms, several meters off the ground in a combination of light sandstone and granite. Each of these temples has an entrance hall or mandapa, and a sanctum sanctorum or garbha griha. The roofs of these various sections have a discrete form. The porch and hall have pyramidal roofs which are made of several horizontal layers. The inner roof is a conical tower, a massive load of stone made of minute towers called Shikhara.

Meenakshi Temple-.The Meenakshi temple has distinguished and elegantly carved towers, dedicated to Goddess Meenakashi in Madurai (Tamil Nadu). Considered as the south gateway, the Meenakshi temple consists of identical temples of God Shiva and Goddess Meenakshi, each one as high as about nine storeys. The temple is an outstanding example of sculpture and architecture. The Meenakshi temple has grandiose stonewalls and towers. The image of Goddess Meenakshi is said to be carved out of a lone emerald. The temple was refurbished many times adding corridors and grand sculptures to it. According to the legend of this temple the marriage of the goddess Meenakshi to Shiva took place in Madurai and is still celebrated every summer with grand gusto.

Sun Temple -The wonderful Sun temple is a living monument of Orissa’s splendid past. The Sun Temple of Konark is regarded as the crest of art and architecture of the ancient Kalinga era. The entire temple was designed in the form of a mammoth chariot drawn by seven spirited horses on twelve pairs of elegantly carved wheels. Each of the wheels is nearly 10 feet in diameter. The studies represent the imposing parade of the Sun God. The temple holds the distinction of being one of the few UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.

Golden Temple- The temple is in the capital city of Punjab (Amritsar). It was built by the fifth guru of the Sikhs and is located on a small island in the centre of a pool called the Amrit-sar (‘pool of nectar’) and is linked to land by a marble walkway. The golden color comes from the cover of gold foil. The architecture of the temple is considered as an epitome of creativity and it represents a unique accord between the Muslims and the Hindus. Symbolically, it has entrances on all four sides to show that it is open to worshippers of all castes and creeds.

Mahabodhi Temple- The fifty meter high Mahabodhi Temple is located in Bihar in the city of Gaya. The temple is an evidence of the history of Buddhism.  It is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, particularly the attainment of Enlightenment. This temple is located near the spot where Gautama Siddhartha had attained salvation. The temple is considered as one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely in brick. The sculpted stone balustrades are an outstanding example of stone. The four towers on the corners rise gracefully. Delimited on all four sides by stone railings, Mahabodhi Temple bears railings of two types, the older railings are made from sandstone and the other railings are of unrefined granite.

Ajanta Ellora Caves- The famous caves of Ajanta and Ellora are situated in the state of Maharashtra. These caves are regarded as a world heritage site and were dug out from a solid rock. They symbolize the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. They are placed in a horseshoe shape. Out of the total 34 caves, 12 caves to the south are Buddhist, the 17 in the centre are dedicated to Hinduism, and the 5 caves to the north are dedicated to Jainism. These caves are divided into ‘Chaitya-Grihas’ (stupa halls) and ‘Viharas’ (dwelling halls). The carvings and the paintings in the caves portray the life of Lord Buddha. Along with this, several types of human and animal figures are also carved out of the rocks. Aurangabad is the closest city from these cave temples. These caves are a famous heritage site of India.

Dilwara Jain Temples- Dilwara Jain temples, Mount Abu are sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains. The temples are a mix of simplicity as well as delicacy. They are five in number all of which are built in white marble. The two most famous of these are Vimala Vasahi and Luna Vasahi. The Vimala Vasahi is dedicated to the 1st Jain Tirthankara (saint). The entrance to the temple is from the east through a arched porch which leads to a six-pillared pergola with a three-tiered smosan (representation of the holy mountain of the Jains) in the center. The smosan is surrounded by 10 statues including that of the founder Vimala and his family, each seated on a beautiful elephant made out of a single block of white marble, about four feet high. The Luna Vasahi is dedicated to the 22^nd Jain Tirthankara (saint). It is slightly smaller then the Vimala Vasahi. The eight pillars of Luna Vasahi assembly hall are of different types. The emphasize is on the ceiling with superbly carved figures of dancers, animals and parade of horsemen.

The Indian temples portray a true intermingling of different cultures of India. The Indian temples are a perfect example of Unity in Diversity, because there is hardly any city, town or village in the country that does not have temples. The Indian temples depict the different sects’ prevalent here. Thus the Hindu temples are amongst the finest in India that are spread almost in every segment.

The temple tours take on a sanctified journey to all the Important Temples in India. The statuary and embellishment in these antique temples showcase one of the world’s leading artistic legacies. Temples of India reflect religious harmony. They are the finest examples of temple craftsmanship of India. So explore these temples and know about the rich cultural legacy of India and experience the memorable India Temples Tour.

Accentuate the fun of Christmas and New Year with Zeal and Fanaticism-Tour My India

Christmas and New Year are occasions that mark the arrival of new beginnings. Celebration of Jesus’ centenary and later a warm salutation to the upcoming year, the occurrences fill the mind with several jolly thoughts and offers a reason to be happy and gay. Christmas is now warmly regarded in India primarily in southern part of India and Bengal, where commemoration is done on a grand scale owing to the presence of Catholics in these areas. Conversely, New Year is an occasion that marks the beginning of a fresh year and is believed to take away the worries with it.

People in believe in celebrating the festival season at their homes with their loved ones but there is a cluster of individuals, who believe in enjoying outdoors and that too at varying destinations. For vacationers dwelling at different places, India is fast becoming a preferred destination to spend the festive season, after all where will you find such wide picture of inheritance and colorful culture. Amidst the cultural extravaganza and breath-taking locales in every part of the country, spending festive season is equivalent to grabbing a one-time opportunity.

If you really want to spend your Christmas holiday in India, South India, Mumbai and Bengal are the places to be. People here light candles on their rooftops and balcony giving their homes a well-lit look. Visiting these places can be a visual treat and you can actually take pleasure out of sumptuous cuisines and foodstuffs prepared for the eve like cakes, pastries, cookies and many more. People clad in colorful clothes, decorated houses, flocked markets and goodies, what else can a vacationer want to make his/her festive days, an unforgettable one. Likewise, New Year is also celebrated with equal enthusiasm with a spectacular display of fireworks, parties and a whole lot of people in colorful disposition. Nevertheless, New Year is celebrated nationwide and you can find all sorts of celebration, big and small by all communities as the fresh year brims upon the horizon.

One of the most liked destinations for vacationer is Goa, as the city is rich with places that appeals to the taste of people of all ages. Apart from unwinding with the gush of seas at the beach, there is lot of places to watch out for here. In addition to this, metropolitan cities too celebrate the invasion of upcoming year with full zest.

India is a country, which is rich with culture and colorful populace. Celebration of the Christian’s festival is just a talk of few states in India, and there the fiesta is celebrated with zeal.

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A Rendezvous with Adventurous Face of Modern India: a treat for Peak Climbers

A buzzword in today’s modern India, Adventure is tourism, involving exploration or travel to remote or exotic areas, where the traveler should “expect the unexpected”. If adventure is what one lives for then one should go on adventures tours in India and enjoy the holiday of a lifetime. It is known that India has been an age-old destination that has managed to allure the attention of vacationers for time immemorial. Simultaneously, scope of adventure as well as leisure tourism in India too has attained a broad frame and achieved a noteworthy status. This has been possible owing to the geographical features here, as in for Himalayas and other mountainous terrains in Sikkim, Garhwal and Himachal; standing tall is a best option to challenge heights and one’s limit in peak climbing.

The climbing destinations in India are abundant with Skyscraping Mountains, steep valleys and scenic beauty to look for. Be it the Kanchenjanga in Sikkim, Trans Himalayan regions or lofty terrains in Himachal and Ladakh, India has it all to give you a real adrenaline rush. Below mentioned are some of the highlights of India, where adventure has a “real meaning”.

The Real Essence of Adventure Felt In the Lap of Trans Himalayan Region

The snow-covered mountains, lavish pastures, lakes and impassable woods in the hills of Garhwal make for a captivating adventure trip. Huge mountainous terrains and steep valley all clad in the beauty of rhododendron flowers offers a fantastic opportunity to adventure junkies, primarily peak climbers.

Discover True Fun While Climbing Heights in Ladakh

Inhabiting an area of some 90,000 sq. km at altitudes of 2,750 to 6,670 m, Ladakh in northern India is situated between the Western Himalayas and Tibet. Sky-touching mountains and high passes offer some real fun and essence of adventure while climbers scale heights.

The Fascinating Peak Climbing Experience in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh is copious with peaks and high mountainous terrains that are true treat for adventure lovers. Boasting a major tourist attraction, Manali and area surrounding Manali forms the core of mountaineering in Himachal. Some of the other areas that are abundant with terrains are Beas Kund region, lower reaches of the Hanuman Tibba (5930 m), Shitidhar peaks around the source of river Beas and Deo Tibba (6001 m) in Kullu.

Kanchenjanga- a dream come true for Adventure Enthusiasts

Kanchenjanga is not a single summit but a mountain massif consisting of five summits with several satellite peaks and glaciers. Climbing the mesmerizing heights and facing the harsh weather simultaneously can be challenging as well as full of adventure for the adrenaline junkies flocking to Sikkim. Kabru, Kirat Chulior Tent Peak (7,365 mts) and Sinolchu (6,887 mts) are some of the other mountains where climbing is allowed and is a real fun.

India offers numerous options for breathtaking adventure holiday destination where you can enjoy activities like mountaineering, camping, trekking and rock climbing on various mountain ranges, in India to the fullest. Adventure tours in India are fast emerging as one of the favorite touring options. These touring options have managed to capture the hearts of numerous global vacationers of all ages and physical caliber.

Golden Triangle in India

India is a land of great diversity. India’s golden triangle of holidays clubs royal Rajasthan with the terrific city of the Taj Mahal besides the dazzling and delightful Delhi. The combination of all the three cities presents the potpourri of India. The golden triangle tour of India is probably the most captivating holiday that can be spent at Northern India. The purity, shine, glory and the royal power, reflects in this Golden Triangle. It gives the opportunity to explore those places in India, which boast of rich cultural heritage.

The Golden triangle tour refers to the various sections of the tourists. The traditions, cuisines, ethnicity, costumes are all enthralling in their own way. The tour does not focus on any one city. The aim is to bring out the best of all that India has to offer. Though it is quiet unfeasible to view all the hues of India. The three destinations in their own way present three different shades of the wide gamut that India displays.

Golden Triangle Tour which is the most popular tourist circuit in India comprises the three famous cities of India-Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These cities are the soul of ancient and recent history. They endow with colourful ethnicity in a single India Tour, with the Qutab Minar in Delhi, Taj Mahal in Agra and Amber Fort in Jaipur hypnotize you.

If you talk about Delhi, it makes up one of the cornerstones of the golden triangle in the country’s north. Reflecting

the colors and flavors of India’s assorted composition, present-day Delhi is one where one will be stimulated, startled, captivated and overwhelmed at every corner. The India Gate, Red Fort, Jam Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Qutab Minar, Jantar-Mantar, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Akshardham Temple and many more are worth seeing in Delhi. The city is the perfect blend of the old and the new. From the regal pillars of Connaught Place to the lanes of Chandni Chowk and the malls of South Extension, one will come across a whole range of experiences here. Delhi is also a ecstasy for shopping, eating and sight-seeing.

Agra, the momentous city of the medieval times is a major tourist destination because of its grand Mughal-era buildings especially the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Taj (the epitome of love) one of the wonders of the world, is one of the most visited and most snapped places in the world.  It was built by the famous emperor Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his wife ‘Mumtaz’. Agra Fort was built by Akbar. It worked as a military strategic point as well as royal residence. Fatehpur Sikri an epic in red sandstone near Agra was built by Akbar. The emperor had no heir. He visited holy men for this. When he visited Sheikh Salim Chishti who was living at the village of Sikri the saint predicted that the emperor would be blessed with a son.  When emperor’s son was born, he constructed this city and named it Fatehpur Sikri. Till today people from all spheres of life visit the shrine of Fatehpur Sikri to fulfill their wishes.

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan also known as the Pink city has beautifully laid out gardens parks, monuments and imposing heritage hotels, which are worthy of admiration. The Rajasthanis swear by the saying “Atithi Devo Bhava “. Thus the Amber fort, City Palace, Jantar-Mantar, Hawa Mahal make one’s trip to the pink city a memorable one.

Thus the melodious blend of the capital of the country with its entire historic grandeur, the soft romanticism of the startling Agra and the ferocious glory of Rajasthan presents India at its best. No doubt Golden Triangle Tour is a special combined package of fun and pleasure. It has been designed in such a way which will enliven the senses. The three places that form the golden triangle are thus a composite blend of the past, the present and the future of India.

Jim Corbett National Park- A Wacky Experience

Home to a variety of flora and fauna, Jim Corbett is famous for feral population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants. Corbett national park established in 1936, is Asia’s first national park and India’s first Tiger Reserve supports an array of plant life making it the idyllic haunt for tiger.

Corbett lies in the Nainital, Pauri Garwhal and Bijnore Districts of Uttaranchal.Its geographical location, present an outstanding array of landscapes. It is also a rich cache of history and cultural heritage. This stunning combination of habitat supports numerous plant and animal species. The most famous are the Tigers and the Elephants.

Attractions in Corbett

Corbett is a refuge for Tigers, Deer, Wild Boar, Leopard and some lesser-known animals. Some night cats found here are the Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat and Fishing Cat. Others include Sloth Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Dole or Wild Dog and the Jackal.
Some of the smaller residents of the park are Himalayan Palm Civet, Indian Gray Mongoose, Common Otter, Black aped Hare and Porcupine. One can also spot the, Gharial Crocodile and the ‘Mugger’ Crocodile. Also seen are the Langur and Rhesus Monkeys which are well distributed through out the park.Jim Corbett also has some special bird species .

Jeep Safari

An expedient way of screening wildlife is in open four-wheeled jeeps which can be rented for the park trips. Each jeep have room for 6 persons .Besides the visitors, the jeep has an able driver and a skilled nature guide. These guides help tourist’s experience wildlife and make sure that they do not lose their way inside the forest. Definite paths are maintained and driving astray is not allowed for reasons of security.

Elephant Safari
The best way to explore the park is on an elephant’s back. It allows traveling deeper into the wasteland and getting closer to wildlife because the height of the massive helps to viewing the wildlife species very clearly. Thus it is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and adventure seekers. The ride is packed with feral adventure.

Fishing

Fishing is allowed in certain areas in Corbett but only after taking sanction from the department. The species include Mahseer (fresh water flaking fish) especially the Silver and Black Mahseer which is available on the Ramganga / Kosi rivers. Besides the Goonch, a fresh water scavenger is also another species that boom in these rivers.

Bird Watching
With more than 1000 Species of Birds including Migratory, Corbett is an ecstasy for bird watchers. One can view birds like Himalayan swiftlet, Alpine Swift, Eurasian wryneck, woodpecker, Ashy woodswallow, flycatcher, Blyth’s Reed, Dusky, tickell’s leaf, hume’s, treecreeper, Blue rock thrush, blue whistling thrush, Oriental skylark, yellow eyed babbler, Ashy primnia and many more.

Hotels &Resorts

Corbett offers hotels, resorts and lodges of all classes and budgets. There are comfy cottages with all the amenities one can think of. These resorts are amid lush green mountains. The honeyed sounds would have a long-lasting impression on one’s mind.

Thus nestling in the foothills of the grand Himalayas, this rich hunting ground has incarcerated the imagination of many vacationers with its assorted wildlife and awe-inspiring landscapes.

Ladakh-Unveil the Amazing Amalgamation of Beauty and Adventure Paradise

For several years now, numerous travelers have embedded their footmarks on the land that carries an age-old heritage and diverse cultural panorama, India. The country is not just the land of sand dunes or mere colorful people, as it was believed, but encapsulates much more than this. This is the only reason, that several travelers and modern-day nomads flock the country in masses and are left completely spellbound with the features of the places that are manifold. One such destination is Ladakh, a place that is reckoned for its truly amazing beauty and a whole lot of fascinating routes that voyages you across the hypnotic world of adventure.

Ladakh scales mesmerizing altitudes that ranges from about 9,000 feet (2,750 m) at Kargil to 25,170 feet (7,672 m) at Saser Kangri in the Karakoram. Owing to such heights, the temperature in summers rarely exceeds about 27°C in the shade, while in winter they may plunge to minus 20°C; even in Leh. What more can a traveler desire? Chilling gush of air that mightily faces the brawny mountains standing tall in the lap of Ladakh altogether makes a perfect option for adventure enthusiasts, who have penchant to exceed every possible limit and putting everything at risk.

Ladakh boasts of a couple of mountain ranges that are appreciated for their amazing heights. Some of them are the Greater Himalaya and the Karakoram, along with two others, the Ladakh range and the Zangskar range. These burly structures proffers terrains and steep routes that seems quiet luring and manages to attract huge number of fun-lovers for trekking and other adventure activities. Ladakh also has High Mountain passes that comes on the adventurous routes giving you chance to get a glimpse of colorful mountains and amazing landscape.  Amidst several audacious trek paths, Spituk to Markha Valley, Zanskar Valley, Nubra Valley, Changthang Valley, Rupsu Valley, Stok Kangri, Darcha – Padum, Frozen River, Kanji Trek, Junglam Trek, Lamayuru Gompa – Chilling and Likir to Temisgam are some of the popular treks that one can take.

When it comes to offering fun-filed trekking routes, Ladakh has much more. Some of the fascinating trekking routes for travelers are:

Markha Valley

Markha Valley is popular for its age-old history and beautiful paintings that are spellbinding and represents true Indian workmanship. Some of the places of interest are Leh – Shey – Thiksey – Hemis, Zinchen – Yurutse (3900 M) Via Rumbak, Thochuntse – Nimaling (4700 M), Nimaling – Kongmaru La (5150 M) – Sumdo, Sumdo – Hemis (4 Hrs Trek) – Leh and many more.

Lamayuru

A mirror image of true essence of Ladakh, Lamayuru links two of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh at its either end. The trail passes through desert mountain scape with vivid verdant villages tucked away into the hillsides. Along this fascinating trekking routes, one can peek into the world of Gompas at Lamayuru, Wanla, the Sumdochoon valley, which is inhabited by descendants of Nepalese , craftsmen brought by the king of Ladakh in the 18th century. Other trekking routes are Lamayuru Martselang Trekking, Lamayuru Chilling Trek.

Trans Zanskar

Trans Zanskar is one of the massively flocked regions in Ladakh, which proffers travelers an apt choice for expedition and other adventure activities. The starting point of the region is Lamayuru gompa, the most ancient monastic site in Ladakh and the travelers cross 4 high passes to reach Zanskar’s capitol of Padum.

Nubra Valley

Reckoned as the “Orchard of Ladakh”, Nubra Valley is a tributary of the Shyok River that flows parallel to the Indus on the northern side of the Ladakh range. Mild climate, scenic beauty and rich vegetation & flora take you on a pleasant journey. Some of the places of interest are Sabu Village – Digar La Pass, Digar Village – Agyam Village, Khalsar Village – Diskit, Diskit – Leh and many more.

Rupshu Valley

Situated between the Zanskar and the Tibetan border to the east, Rupshu is the highest and least known part of Ladakh. The region is a part of the Chang Tang plains that extend eastwards from Rupshu for almost 1000 kilometers across the land of Tibet. Boasting of a association of high valleys, estranged by impressive ridges, coupled with snow – capped peaks with altitude 6000 meters, Rupshu is a rugged land apt for adventure activities. Some of the palces of interest are Latza Gongmaru-Kongmaru La (5030m) – Langtang Chu (4250m), Langtang Chu – Yakrupal (4700m), Sorra – Dat (4200m) and many more.

Stok Kangri

The sturdy peak of Stok Kangri (20075ft.) is prominent on the southern skyline and contributes in offering travelers, a true trekking experience. Colorful monasteries at Shey, Thikse and Hemis and top of all, lovely trek through the Markha Valley are some of the highlighting features of the region. Some of the places of interest are picturesque villages to the high Nimaling Plain below the imposing peak of Kang Yatze, Kang Yatze, a 6400 metre high peak that has a subsidiary summit at around 6100 meter, which is flocked heavily for trekking and many more.

If you really want to have a glimpse of a destination that personifies natural marvel and experience the true adventure jerks, Ladakh is the right option. The only place in the northern arena that wraps up the picturesque sceneries and steep roads to proffer you the most exciting as well as intriguing trekking routes