Eco-tour :/01 GOA
Tucked away between the hills of Western Ghats and the Arabian
Sea, Goa is one of India’s most important tourist destinations. Its
land is covered with groves of cashew, mango and coconut. Nature
has blessed Goa with long sandy beaches and painted it in the
richest colors. The magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural
splendors of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a
firm favorite with travellers around the world. Click here for details.
Eco-tour :02
SIKKIM
GANGTOK-DARJEELING-YUMTHANG-MIRIK
Capital of Sikkim, GANGTOK
is built along a ridge to one side of
the River Ranipool and facing towards
the Kanchenjunga range. The participants
would visit the architectural marvels
in the form of monasteries, Orchid Sanctuary
with more than 200 beautiful orchids and
Tsongo Lake at the height of 12200 feet.
Centre of India’s most
celebrated tea growing district, DARJEELING
has possibly the best views of any Indian
hill station. Surrounded by the mighty
Himalayan ranges like Kanchenjunga, Kabru
and Pandim, Darjeeling lives up to the
name that means ‘place of the thunderbolt”.
At the height of about
5800 feet, MIRIK welcomes its guests with
a cool and comfortable climate. The Sumedu
Lake, Tea Gardens, Mirik Monastery and
Pashupati Market together make this place
a tourist’s delight.
Situated at an altitude
of 11800 feet with a close proximity of
Tibet, YUMTHANG is a unique place where
the tree line ends with blooming rhododendrons
and primulas. A number of hot springs
are scattered in this valley providing
an unexpected opportunity to feel the
warmth of the water even in a freezing
temperature. Click here for details.
Eco-tour :/03 Nainital-Corbett
Nainital is dotted with
a number of lakes hence has earned the
titlte 'Lake District' of India . The
most prominent of these lakes is Naini
lake surrounded by hills. Other important
lakes in and around are Bhimtal , Sattal
and Naukuchiatal.
You should not miss the reflection in
the waters of Nainital. Observed properly,
you should be able to view the seven hills,
with pretty cottages and villas spread
over them. More beautiful than this however
is the lake at night when the myriads
of lights from the hill sides and quite
a large numbers of them hanging near the
lake’s edge stab their magic light into
its waters.
Jim Corbett National Park had the proud distinction of being chosen
as the venue for the inauguration of Project
Tiger, a successful programme aimed at
the conservation of the critically endangered
Tiger and its habitat. Earlier part of
Uttar Pradesh this National park now comes
under Uttaranchal, the newly created state.
Though the centre of attraction is Royal
Bengal Tiger, the habitat diversity of
this National Park protects a variety
of flora and fauna. There are 110 tree
species, 50 mammals, 580 birds and 25
reptiles. Declared as a National
Park in 1936, this was called Hailey National
Park but renamed in 1955 as Ramganga National
Park. Finally as an honour to Mr. Jim
Corbett, the hunter turned wildlife conservationist,
this park was named as Jim Corbett National
Park in 1956. This is the first and obviously
the oldest National Park of India. The
visitor can expect mammals like Elephant,
Spotted Deer, Sambar, Wild Boar, Ghoral,
Leopard, Jungle Cat, Fishing Cat, Himalayan
Black Bear, Wild Dog, Blacknaped hare
etc, reptiles like the long-snouted, fish-eating
Gharial Crocodile and the Marsh Crocodile. ......Click here for details.
Eco-tour :/04 KERALA
COCHIN-MUNNAR-PERIYAR-ATHIRAPPILLYALLEPPY-
BACKWATERS
1 BATCH (14 DAYS)
No. From To
1. 08-11-2010 MON 17-11-2010 WED
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