One of the least disturbed forests of ‘God’s own country’ the Silent Valley. It is named so because it is devoid of the most common sound found in the Rain forests–the incessant chirping of cicadas. The local name of the forest is ‘Sairandhri’, another name of Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas. Some believe its name is derived from the lion-tailed Macaque, whose scientific name is Macca Silenus. Due to its topographic isolation Readmore
Vacations can be hectic. India is so rich in variety that it is hard to see everything. Taking time to visit the more serene areas of the country will help revive your spirit and make your vacation all the more enjoyable. Let’s explore some of these peaceful mountain escapes.
Located at the elevation of 996 m. above sea level on the south bank of the Ravi River, the ancient Pahari Readmore
Namdapha National Park in India is now a protected area, having been declared in 1983 Namdapha National Park under Wildlife (Protection) Act. The same year, it was also declared as a Tiger Reserve under project tiger. With a total area of 1,985-sq-kms, this is the largest national park in the Northeast and one of the larger protected areas in the country.
About 150 species of trees have been identified which Readmore
