Diversity of beautiful lands
is something you are going to witness within the sphere of an Incredible India. So through this article we are going to see some of the wonders of Indian Territory.
Rann of Kutch
Symphony of salt and stone cuddle up to design a beauty of desert of Kutch district of Gujarat, Rann of Kutch is salty marsh and has developed itself into different geographical features and can be called as surreal charm of western tip of Gujarat.
Rann of Kutch is the largest salt desert in the world, spans an area of 7505.22 Sq. km. and you would be surprise to see an array of flora and fauna.
During winter, water bodies of great Rann of Kutch transform it colour into pink and with the reflection of the drifting Flamingos the beauty touches a height of wonders.
This dry brown desert is a home to many migratory birds and bird watchers take privilege to be at a site of beauty. Beside that the artisans of Kutch are famous for their wares and you can witness some of their splendid works of embroidery, hand block printing and copper bells.
Coastal Karnataka
After you are done with all the sports activity and fan fare make your way towards a land of wonders where you are going to witness relax flow of life and at a same time journey would enable you to see renowned Kambala event, which is held in every villages of Karnataka.
100s of Buffalo hustling into a field of paddy and running high to end first would be a sporty mark of your journey.
Competition is held in every village and at every coast which in turn would allow you to taste some brilliant cuisine of Karnataka.
Dual path of about 160 meters where their buffalos run till the end to save a pride of their master would be different experience altogether.
Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga National Park area consists of 429.93 Sq. Km. with an additional area of 429.40 Sq. Km. and situated in the two districts of Assam, namely Golaghat and Nagaon
Famous for its single horned Rhino, Kaziranga national park must thank wife of Lord Curzon who visited this park during early 19th century to spot single horned rhino but could not spot a single one and now with stable approach Kazirnaga is enliven by numerous rhinoceros.
Beside that journey here would enable you to see various other species of animals that adds more glory to the conservation chapter of this pristine wild life park.
Temple Circuit
Visit to Tamil Nadu means lines of holy ambiance, circled by pristine temples from Tanjore, Trichy, Madurai, Kumbakonam and Chidambaram all you are going to witness is spiritual site.
Amazing architecture flourished marvel designs, exclusive deities and between that touch of Tamil profile makes the journey totally amazing.
Beside that authentic cuisine of south and beautiful sight of natural escape all are the testimony of southern culture.
Kerala
Visit to kerala means significant march towards a lap of nature, blessed by natural essence and its tropical magic adds delights to the journey.
Alluring backwaters and above it surface gentle motion of houseboats are something you are not going to experience everywhere.
Witness diversity and above that historical touch and its ruins that lures tourist from across the world is something very different.
Healing touch of Ayurveda, holy shrines, wildlife sanctuary, floras and faunas, marvellous culture and tradition all are waiting on the line.
Indroda Nature Park is located in Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat, in India. The park is considered as one of the top tourist attractions of the city. Spread over an area of about 468 hectares, the nature park is placed along the banks of the Sabarmati River. Indroda Nature Park is the second largest hatchery that has got the dinosaur eggs in the entire world and it is managed by the Gujarat Ecological Education and Research Foundation (GEER). It is the only dinosaur museum in the country and it includes a huge botanical garden, interpretation center, massive skeletons of sea mammals like the blue whale, a zoo and also provides camping facilities. The place also houses a Wilderness Park which is inhabited by diverse species of birds, reptiles, langurs, hundreds of nilgais and peafowl within its vast forest area. It is a perfect destination for nature lovers and is visited by tourists from different parts of the country.
Attractions
Along the span of time, the flora and fauna of this place has increased tremendously, with the park including some rare and endangered species. The place provides a wide range of facilities for research and interpretation of floral and faunal species along with a natural history museum.
Dinosaur Section
The park holds a section for dinosaur eggs hatchery. The dinosaur section of this nature park holds a wide collection of fossilized eggs, skeletons and skin impressions of dinosaurs. These things prove to the existence of dinosaurs in India in the early times. The fossils that can be seen at this place are said to be existing since 65 million years ago, which is quite amusing as the fossils are still in the same place. The dinosaurs’ eggs of different size and structure can also be seen over here. Some of these eggs look like a huge cannon ball. Visitors can only view and take pictures of the eggs and fossils, as touching them is strictly prohibited. Some of rare species of dinosaur skeletons that can be also seen at this place are Tyrannosaurus rex, Brachiosaurus, Barapasaurus, lguanodon, Antarctosaurus, Stegosaurus and Megalosaurus.
Zoo Section
The Indroda Nature Park also has a different section for a variety of wild animals. The species of wild animals that you can see at this place are leopard, blackbuck, antelopes, tiger, sambar, jackal and few others. These animals are kept in a large enclosure that includes the best possible natural environment for them. The park is also visited by about 201 varieties of birds during seasons, with 65 varieties coming here during the breeding season. About 31 varieties of birds have been kept in the walk-in aviary for the bird watchers.
Reptile and Marine Animal Sections
The place also houses a different section for reptiles, which includes tortoises, snakes, crocodiles and few other species of reptiles. As for the marine section of the nature park, it includes dolphins, whales and skeletons and replicas of different aquatic animals. Botanical garden and geological garden has also been developed at this place, which are very much popular among the visitors.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the place is during the months of October to February, as the region experiences a pleasant climate during this time of the year.
Accommodation
Except for the few camping sites the nature park does not facilitate any other type of accommodation facilities. However, the close by areas of the Indroda Nature Park is dotted with several numbers of budget, mid-budget and luxury hotels that offer excellent staying facilities to their guests.
How to Reach
By Road: As the nature park is located in the Sector 8 of Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat, the place can be reached from different parts of the state, such as Ahmadabad, Vadodra, Rajkot, Vadhana and others. Regular state owned buses and private luxury buses are available to this place from different parts of the state.
By Air: The nearest airport to this place is in Ahmadabad, located at a distance of about 30 km. The airport operates regular flights to different parts of India, such as Kolkata, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and others. Local and hired taxis are available from the airport to the place.
By Rail: The nearest major railway station to this place is in Ahmadabad, located at a distance of about 30 km. The station is well connected with various major cities in India, such as Jammu, Jaipur, Nagpur, Guwahati, Amritsar etc. Regular taxi services are available from outside the station to get to the place.
Spread over an area of about 7,505.22 sq km, the Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary is the largest wildlife preservation in the state of Gujarat. The sanctuary is situated in the north-eastern part of the Kutch district that borders Pakistan and Wild Ass Sanctuary. The place is regarded as one of the largest seasonal saline wetlands having an average water depth between 0.5 to 1.5 m. However, after the months of October to November, water dries up and the entire area transforms into a saline desert. The area was declared as a wildlife sanctuary on February 1986.
The area named ‘Flamingo City’ within the sanctuary is a nesting and breeding place for thousands of Flamingoes. A 5000 year old city lies buried at a close distance from this place. Recent excavations resulted in the discovery of Dholavira city of Harappan civilization, which attracts a large number of archaeologists from different parts of the globe.
Attractions
Flora:
The entire area of this sanctuary comprises of revenue wasteland, forest area and territorial water of the Arabian Sea. There are two hills within this sanctuary, namely Kala Dungar and Goro Dungar. Towering to a height of about 438 m, The Kala Dingar hill is the highest point in the sanctuary. Both these hilly landscapes include various microhabitats. On these hills you will find scrubland, grassland, agricultural land, barren wasteland and irrigation reservoir. All of these support a diverse variety of wild habitats.
Fauna:
This uniquely featured sanctuary is a home to a diverse species of wild animals, such as wild ass, hyena, wolf, Indian porcupine, mongoose, blue bull, pale hedgehog, Small Indian civet, jackal, desert fox, sambar, chinkara and few others.
The sanctuary is also home to diverse species of avifauna, like black-necked storks, pintail, gulls, sandpiper, sparrow, Greater flamingo, spoonbill, Houbara bustard, pochard, stints, brahmini duck, plovers, Indian cormorant etc.
Fossils:
There are other attractions at this sanctuary besides the different variety of flora and fauna found at this place. Fossils of vertebrates, invertebrates and plants have been found entrenched below the Cretaceous and Jurassic rocks on Kuvar, Pachchham and Khadir bets. These areas have recorded recovery of fossils of crocodiles of Dinosaurian period, dinosaurs and whales of tertiary period. Fossilized forests of Jurassic and Cretaceous era have also been found in the rocks of this area. The fossils of invertebrates found at this place are those of sea urchins, amonties and few others.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit the place is in the winter season, i.e. during the months of November to March.
Accommodation
Though there are no accommodation facilities found within the area of the sanctuary, you will find a considerable number of dining and lodging options close to this place. The region provides a diverse variety of staying option offering you an opportunity to choose according to your budget or preference.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport to this place is in Bhuj, located at a distance of about 74 km. The airport is well linked with Mumbai and Ahmadabad, from where you will get flights to different parts of the country. Local and hired taxis are available from the airport to get to the place.
By Train: The nearest railway station to this place is in Bhuj, located at a distance of about 110 km. The station is well connected with various major parts in Gujarat as well as cities like Mumbai and Delhi. Tourists will get taxi services from outside the station to get to the place.
By Road: The nearest bus station to this place is Rapar, located at a distance of about 20 km. The bus stand receives regular buses from various major places in Gujarat.
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