Corbett National Park

One of the visited wildlife reserves of India Corbett National Park. Situated in the state of Uttarakhand, it has large population of leopards, tigers and elephants. The Park is blessed with scenic beauty as well. Situated at the panoramic foothills of Himalayas, Corbett National Park was initially established as ‘Hailey National Park’, in the year 1936. That makes it the oldest national park in the country. Changing times witnessed changing names of the park. First it was 'Ramganga National Park' during 1950s and finally its current one 'Jim Corbett National Park'. The park has the distinction of being the first tiger reserve when Indian government started ‘Project Tiger’. The park has been named after legendary hunter Jim Corbett.

Flora and Fauna of the Corbett Tiger Reserve is extremely rich. From varied kinds of animals to marshy depressions and hilly areas, the place is truly endowed with mesmerizing beauty. Several types of vegetation are found in the park including Sal, Khair, Sissoo, Ber, Kuthber, Bel, Chbilla, Dhak, Semal, Khingan, Kharpat, Rohini, Bakli, Pula and Bamboo. Inside the park, it is estimated that no less than 488 different species of plants exist.

The main animals found in the Jim Corbett Park are, tigers, found kinds of deer, wild boar, leopards, elephants, three types of nocturnal cats, Sloth Bear, Black Bear, Himalayan Palm Civet, Common Otter, Blacknaped Hare, Porcupine, Ghoral, Langur, Rhesus Monkeys, Jackal, Indian Grey Mongoose, otters, yellow-throated martens, Indian pangolins, etc. If anything was missing then wide variety of migratory birds complete that. Huge numbers of 585 species of birds inhabit the park. It is definitely a must visit for any tourist who wants to explore India.

Mount Abu

One of the most popular tourist destinations in India is picturesque place of Mount Abu. Situated in Northern state of Rajasthan, it has the distinction of being the sole hill station in the state. Rajasthan is basically a desert state and yet Mount Abu once served as the summer residence of the Rajputs and, later on as favorite place of the British. A tourist has various tempting spots to look forward to in this beautiful place. One will find several colonial mansions, bungalows and holiday lodges. Situated on the highest peak of Aravalli Range in Rajasthan, Mt Abu is extremely rich in terms of natural beauty. It is endowed with waterfalls, lakes, rivers, and lush forests. No wonder, it is also called as ‘Oasis of the Desert’. One major reason of its popularity is apart from its natural beauty, Mount Abu also has holy shrines.

A tourist really needs to take some time off while touring Mt Abu. The reason being ample numbers of tourist attractions. One of the must visit is Gaumukh temple. Apart from that, Dilwara Jain temples, Nakki Lake, sunset point, wildlife sanctuary etc are other major attractions. Dilwara temples were made during 11th to 13th century. These temples are architectural delights. Nakki Lake is very popular among tourists because of calm and soothing feel. Wonderfully located, Nakki Lake is a sheer beauty for those seeking break from hustle and bustle of life. If you are seriously seeking respite from scorching heat of this summer, Mount Abu could be best option for you.

Backwaters of Kerala

Kerala is known for its blue backwaters. But one fact that is not very known is that backwaters labyrinth is composed of crisscrossing of no less than 44 rivers. These 44 rivers flow across the state and are further formed by several lagoons, canals, deltas and lakes. More of a network, these 44 rivers flow alongside sea water. The complex structure of the backwater can only be felt and experienced. The total stretch of the backwater is astonishing 1900 km, however for safety and difficulty reason only 900 km of the water is allowed for navigation purposes. Houseboats are preferred and more useful mode of transport in these backwaters. Tourists all across the world flock to experience these backwaters on the houseboat.

Apart from being a major tourist attraction, the backwater of kerala also provides amazing ecological support to the Mother Nature. It is unique and extremely beneficial for several reasons. One can witness great number of birds and water animals in the backwaters. The complex backwater labyrinth also supports many rare and unique species that are not found anywhere else. Aquatic life is fully supported by the richness of the water. Species like terns, darters, crabs, mudskippers, kingfishers, frogs, cormorants, turtles and otters can found the serene beauty of Kerala’s backwaters. There are several leafy plants as well. The beauty of nature can be seen in surrounding greenery as bushes, shrubs and palm trees adorn this wonderful place.