Assam is a north-eastern state of India with its capital at Dispur (a suburb of Guwahati City) and can be aptly described as “the land of the red river and blue hills”. Known as one of the richest biodiversity zones in the world, it consists of tropical rainforests, deciduous forests, riverine grasslands, bamboo orchards and … Continue reading »
North East India, located in the eastern part of the Himalayan hills, in the NE side of India, is a region that is inhabited by over 40 million people which are mainly divided into various tribes. Every tribe has its unique culture and traditions, and the differences are clearly seen if you check out the … Continue reading »
Northeast India is one of India’s secrets, a remote unexplored land rich in biodiversity and indigenous cultures. Filled with rain-forests, Himalayan mountains and hills, tourism in the region is a delicate affair which revolves around environment and cultures, creating a mutually benefiting relationship of sorts. Three delightful destinations where ecotourism has flourished are – … Continue reading »
Elephants are one of the most magnificent creatures. Though they are so mighty and dangerous, their humbleness and graciousness shows, when they allow humans to tame them. This attitude has always intrigued me and I’ve often wondered as to what makes them scared of humans; for we are so small and insignificant in mass compared to an … Continue reading »
This wild and handsome elephant with an magnificent tusk was photographed in Kaziranga National Park, in the fertile state of Assam in Northeastern India. He walked not bothered, like a king – not even tigers dared harm him. The only occasional problem arising from the aggressiveness of another alpha male. Related Posts: The Kaziranga Grasslands Photo Of The Day ~ … Continue reading »
With the first rays of the sun, the landscape of Kaziranga National Park of Assam changes into a mystery tale; of the noises of animals, songs of birds and of the thrill of a free tiger roaming somewhere around you. The jungle awakens, the predators rise and the preys begin to move. … Continue reading »
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Men are at times incredible. They risk there own lives, for love for others. In Kaziranga National Park, India, the prestigious forest guards battle it out against hunters and loggers. Yet, a many of them loose their lives to the very animals they are protecting. For the grasslands of Kaziranga are teeming with wild animals; … Continue reading »
GUWAHATI: The officials of Aaranyak, city-based biodiversity conservation NGO, feel thatUNESCO should take cognizance of the impact of large dams in Arunachal Pradesh andBhutan on the state’s world heritage sites, Kaziranga national park and Manas national park. “Unless sincere efforts are made to check the large number of ecologically harmful and unsustainable dams in Eastern Himalayas, it … Continue reading »
One of the oldest forest of India & also one of the most loved parks of India, Kaziranga needs no introduction. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985, Kaziranga is solemnly responsible for bringing the One horned Rhino out of extinction. In just a span of hundred years, the conservation efforts of the … Continue reading »
