Goa Tourism, goa Honeymoon Destination, Goa Travel Guide

The map of India speaks that Goa is the smallest state in respect of area and fourth smallest in terms of population. Goa, is located in the West part of India, this region is popularly known as the Konkan Region. This smallest state of India is bounded by Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the south and east, while the Arabian Sea forms the western coast of Goa. Situated on the Malabar Coast, Goa is mainly popular for its sandy beaches, as one goes towards the Western Ghats , Goa becomes hilly. Mandavi and Zuari are two largest river of Goa, between the mouth of these two river lies the island of Goa called Ilhas. Panaji is the state capital of Goa, and Vasco da Gama is considered as the largest city of Goa.

Beach of Goa

Tourist Attraction

The most interesting fact of Goa is it is a perfect place where one will find excellent blend of traditional s well as modern aspects of life. If you touched yourself once at Goa, you will be mesmerized to see the plush beaches on one hand and  natural landscape on the other . It is very sure that natural waterfalls, forest, beaches, will together make your holiday a memorable one. Goa is ideal for the honeymoon destination, in few words it can Goa is described as a mixed blend of picturesque beauty and a touch of romance will make a perfect honeymoon destination. So here we are giving you the idea of some of the top places Goa:

Panaji

Panaji is one of the beautiful coastal town of Goa, which is adorned with churches and cathedrals and a sting of beaches which draw tourist from all the corners of the world. The biggest attraction of Goa, is the Carnival celebration in the month of February, people visit here, in this month to enjoy and to witness the colorful  parade on the street of Goa.

Goa Carnival

Dona Paula Beach

Dona Paul Beach is considered as one of the top visited spot in Goa, this beach is considered as a perfect destiny for the true lovers. This splendid beach is a place to enjoy the water sports, apart from that one can enjoy sunbathing and various other items from the local vendors. National Oceanography Institute is also be spot here. In fact this place is a haven for true lovers.

Dona Paula Beach

Chapel of St. Francis Xavier
Churches are one of the must see in Goa, the Chapel of St. Francis Xavier draws a largest tourist all through, the year, and is one of the must see in Goa.

Chapel of St.Francis Xavier

Anjuna Beach

Anjuna, almost 8 km away from west Mapusa, in  Goa, this place is attractive due to picturesque fluorescent painted palm trees all around and for not so famous dull moon parties. Anjuna Beach is also famous for its rocking rave parties during Christmas and New Year.

Anjuna Beach

Baga Beach

One of the top beach of Goa, is Baga Beach. Baga, is almost 10 km west of Mapusa, is actually the extension of Calanguate beach, considered as one of the top visited place in Goa, sometimes the local people finds it difficult to decide from where it begins and where it ends.

Baga Beach

Fort Aguada

In Goan history, this monument occupies a special place. This fort holds a special place for the military, as this fort is an excellent example of military architecture.

Fort Aguada

Fact File

Language:  Konkani and Marathi

Climate: Tropical Monsoon Climate

Food: Apart from Goan cuisine, rice and fish are the staple food.

Beverage: Cashew feni

Transport

Air

Goa international Airport  is at INS Hansa, is a civil enclave, and there is naval airfield is near Dabolim at Vasco da Gama.

Road

Goa's public transport usually consist of private buses, connecting well to the other part of  the state. Four national highways passes through this state.

Rail

Goa has two railway lines one is Konkan Railway and other is South Western Railway.

It is a mater of the fact that Goa is considered as one of the best honeymoon destination in India, this place is truly called the haven for the lovers. The natural beauty of Goa, and the string of beaches, makes an ideal place for the honeymoon.

Cochin Tourism, Tour Cochin, Cochin Travel Guide

Cochin is located on the Malabar coast in central Kerala.Cochin is considered as one of the finest natural harbors. This place is popularly known as Queen of the Arabian Sea.  Cochin is considered as the business capital of Kerala. This place is considered, the gateway to the most enchanting backwaters of Kerala.

Cochin

  Cochin is actually comprises of a group of island , scattered along the lake Vembanad. One of the most interesting feature about Cochin is, it is a place of mixed culture like English, Chinese, Jewish, French Dutch. It can also be said the Cochin is a drapery of various  culture, colors, which attracts tourists from all the corners of the globe to its shore.

Vembanad

Tourist Attraction

The most interesting activities in  Cochin tourist itinerary is to take a ferry ride across the vast backwaters of  Cochin. It is always treat to the eyes, to see the coconut palms all over, the Chinese nets faced the backdrop the setting sun, one will be absolutely amazed by the beauty of Cochin. Another thing which many other cities in India cannot boast is the amazing houseboat rides on the backwaters of Cochin where the boats glides in water from one place to another like a fish. The backwaters of Cochin always is in the top notch in the tourist map of this amazingly beautiful city.

Cochin Port

Cochin is always a good choice for, no matter whether you are there to explore the charm of Bygone era, or to taste the lip smacking food or there to explore their own traditional culture or their art forms, or you are there to free yourself from the daily hectic schedule of your life.

Cochin has got many famous tourist spots in and around, they include; the Bolgatty island, where the Bolgatty palace is situated, which was built in the year 1744 by the Dutch. Another attraction is the man made island known as Willington island, is also a must visit spot, this island was made by filling the dredged soil around the tiny natural island, which actually existed previously.

Bolgatty Palace

When one will make a trip to the heritage zone of Fort Cochin, one will be amazed to see the mixed culture of Dutch, English and Portuguese colonial rule even today. We all believe in love at first sight, don't we? The shady avenues, the sleepy streets and the touch of European heritage and the added cosmopolitan culture, actually makes one fall in love with Cochin at first sight. The best way to discover the city is take a leisurely stroll on the streets of the Cochin, which will tell you the thousand tales of this charming and delightful city. Sometimes, one falls short of words to describe the beauty of Cochin, so it is always advisable to visit this place at least once, take a ferry ride on the blue lagoons, experience the rustic life of the people of Cochin and obviously the beauty of the place, shop till your heart desires in the local antique shop, or enjoy your life to the fullest in the roadside cafe. The options are always your, when you are at Cochin, if any one wants to indulge yourself in Ayurveda massage, so one should always try the one at the Fort Cochin, which is the authenticate place of Ayurveda massage.

Fort Kochi

Santa Cruz basilica, Fort Kochi

Another place where one can spend time with your loved ones in the evening as well as one can have wonderful meet with the sun and sand. For you there are good eateries and restaurants which serves fresh fish items at a very reasonable prices.

Transport

Air

The Cochin International Airport Limited is almost 22 km away from the city Cochin, international and domestic flights ply regularly from this airport.

Road

Cochin is connected to all parts of India through its wide networks of roads and Highways. NH17 and NH 47 passes through the city. Apart from that there are bus services which keep Cochin well connected with the other part of the city as well as other part of South India.

Apart from that for distant locations cabs are always better option. Within the city auto rikshaws are always better. if any one wishes to visit Mattanchery or Fort Kochi, since they are close to the market place , so bike is always are wise options, there are many bike rental shops in the market.

Rail

The three major railway station of Cochin is Ernakulam town station, Ernakulam junction station and Cochin Harbor station, which provide regular train services to all the major cities of India.

Fact File

Climate

This city enjoys a uniform temperature, tropical climate throughout the year.

Best time to Visit

Usually, Department of Tourism some festivals and carnivals from the month of October and extend till end March, these are the time when tourist visits Kerala, apart from that due to some or the other events, all the twelve months are there for tourists. There is a new concept called "monsoon tourism" for the tourist to enjoy the dream season and and the monsoon magic of Kerala, this is also the time to rejuvenate Ayurvedic therapies are some of the theme offers one get in these holidays.

Cochin Carnival

In few words, it is an acceptable fact that Cochin tourism is very diverse in its own way. So it is better, come and experience this charming and friendly city, which is in one word is the "favorite" destination for all the tourist.

Alleppey Tourism, Alleppey Backwater Cruise, Alleppey House boat

Alleppey is located in the southern part of Kerala, and it share its border with the districts of  Kollam, Ernakulam, Kotyam and Pathanamthitta. Alleppey is almost 64 km away from Kochi and almost 162 km away from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram.
Alleppey is fondly called "the Venice of the East" because the waterways and the channels are interconnecting to each other, this popular cliche was first actually used by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy and Governor General of India, to describe the beauty of Alleppey. The place Alleppey, as it is called in local language do keep up to its name. These waterways are best to be explored in country boats like in Venice.

Backwaters in Alleppey

There are numerous reasons for Alleppey being so demanding among the tourists. It is the only place other than Holland, where rice is cultivated under the sea level. The reason behind Alleppey being so enchanting and receptive to the tourist all around the globe is due to the place's unimaginable beauty, the picturesque village with the blue backwater at the backdrop, paddy field, Chinese net  and most importantly the coconut palms are there to the extra beauty of the place, the slow pace of life in the lagoons and the placidity of the place is broken by the echoing calls of the migratory birds, brings you into a different world altogether.

Alleppey

Today scores of tourists are attracted to Alleppey is only because of its backwaters, this is the only reason why Alleppey attracts number of tourists every year. Another biggest crowed puller of this place is the boat races of Alleppey. One of the red letters day of Alleppey tourist calender is during the Nehru boat race, when sores of snake boats which has got the capacity of accommodating almost 120 oarsmen , cutting through the water,race up to reach the finishing line.

Snake boat race

No trip in Alleppey will be complete without a trip in the house boats. These house boats which are made from the Eco-friendly materials like ropes and wood were previously used to carry things like farm produce like rice along the waterways. But as time passes, these house boats are used as a part of leisure cruise for the tourists of Alleppey along the Punnamada Lake and also along the Alleppey backwater, apart from your memorable stay in the amidst the water. Whether it is honeymoon or a corporate holiday or a family trip, it is ensured, that you will enjoy every bit of your memorable stay in the house boat.

House Boat

One of the interesting factor about the back water of Alleppey is the waterways which are interconnected to each other, forms a 900km of navigable backwaters of Kerala.

Punnamada Lake

Alleppey is truly different from other places in India because, here the life of Alleppey is revolving around water, instead of cars, people here own country boats; children learn to swim here, before they learn to walk. Instead of clock alarm, people hear wake up by the hooting sound  of the ferry; where not only human beings use the ferry across the backwaters, but also e vegetables and other items are being sold in these ferries but also posts.

Tourist Facilities

It is very obvious, that one will get to do no other activities, as there is water water every where! All you can do is take a close view of the village, the life around the village, can swim along the shallow water, if one wishes, can explore the local market that sells local handicraft items. One can also try their hands in fishing rods. If one wish to taste a local beverage, can hop into the local toddy shop and have a taste of local coconut toddy along with some spicy fish delicacies including there signature dish karimeen.

You can also visit the Andrew Church which was founded in 1866 by the Portuguese missionaries and also the fabled Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna Temple.

Here one must try some mouthwatering sea food items like Karimeen Pollichathu ( Pearl spotted fish being cooked in banana leaf), then you have Konju Ulathiyathu (Tiger Prawns), Chemmeen Fry (prawns) and if anyone like to taste some spicy food can try the ones available at the toddy shop. One must try the jackfruit chips and the banana chips, which are sold almost at all the shops.

Climate

 Since Alleppey is close to the sea, this place enjoys a moderate tropical climate. The average rainfall in Alleppey is almost 229cm. In summer, the temperature hovers around 35 degree Celsius and 20 degree Celsius in the summer.

Fact File

August to March are the ideal months to visit Alleppey, recently there the concept of "Monsoon tourism has gained wide popularity. During the month of August, the much acclaimed snake boat races are held.

 Transport

Air

Cochin International airport is 64 km away from Alleppey and Thiruvananthapuram airport is 159 km away from Allepppey.

Road

Alleppey is very well connected with Kerela, with the rest of theroads. The national highway- NH 47 passes right though the town Alleppey.

Rail

Alleppey is well connected by rail, to all the parts of India, in the center of the town, the railway station is located.

Water

Alleppey is well connected with Kumarakan, Kottyam, Kollam, Cochin, with the help of the  regular boat services. The jetty boat is located in the center of the town.

It is advisable to all, that once in a lifetime, one should visit this place, should enjoy and taste this lovely flavor of this heavenly place, where one will be mesmerized by the serene beauty of Alleppey, will feel like staying in a true dream land.

 

Kovalam Beach, Kovalam Tourism, Kovalam Travel Guide

Kovalam is a beach town by the Arabian Sea is almost 16 km  from the Trivandrum city, in Kerala, India. The name Kovalam has been derived from coconut trees. There are plenty of  reasons behind the beach of Kovalam, known as "The Paradise of the south" because, in this little beach you will get to experience both the feeling of a cool breeze blowing and a warm summer sun, when you walk along the sandy beach of Kovalam. If any one is deciding to plan a holiday or a honeymoon in a perfect beach, it is assured that Kovalam will make a memorable holiday for the one.

Kovalam Beach

Mainly, there are three beaches in Kovalam, they are the Lighthouse which gives an awesome view of the moon shaped beach and the Vizhingjam mosque. Samudra beach lies to the north of Kovalam, where you won't be able to realize how time flies away. Hawah beach is in the center of Kovalam is a center place of activities from where the fishermen set out for fishing. The rocky foreland synthesize with the serene blue bay and turn the bay into an undefined aquarelle in the moonlight nights. There are three bays in the palm groove, there are a sheltered bay, the azure waters and the opulent reaches.

Tourist Interest

Kovalam provides all the opportunity starting from swimming in the beach to taking sun bath, yoga, ayurveda and meditative contemplation are all available in Kovalam. In true sense Kovalam should be called a tropical paradise. Apart from all these Kovalam, is a fishing village, which also provides you fresh fruits to fishes and from toddy to coconut bear. One will actually be spell bounded by the beauty and the virginity of this tiny village, which is the spotlight of the Kerala tourism industry, which gives one an ultimate experience of India.

Kovalam Beach

Serenity and virginity oozes out from the beaches of Kovalam, in addition to your enjoyment, there are lovely lodges, for the one to stay and enjoy themselves. Not only his, there are many restaurants, which serves both western and Indian cuisines, which are very delicious. In addition to your enjoyment, some lip smacking  grilled sea food served here are king prawns, lobsters, kalamari, they are all served fresh, as they all are got fesh from the sea of Kovalam. To make your holiday, a memorable one, there are yoga centers, Ayurveda massage parlous, water sports facilities are all available here, thus this place makes a popular haven for the tourist from all the corners of the world.

Kovalam Beach view

The purplish blue color  of the water and an amazing climate is appropriate for the swimming , all around the year, you won't be able to resist yourself from taking a dip into a saline water of the shallow pacific sea of Kovalam. One will be attracted to the clean white sandy beach, and will feel irresistible to lie on that awesome beach ideally and get yourself tanned. You can also indulge yourself in rejuvenating herbal, body massage and other holistic therapies. In spite of many tourist visiting Kovalam all through the year, Kovalam manages itself to maintain that charm all through, against many odds. Swimming and surfing are part of the water sports game. These are the factors which truly make Kovalam the "paradise of south", this is the reason, people from all over the globe, come here and enjoy this place very joyfully.

Kovalam Beach

Beaches of Kovalam

There are three beaches in Kovalam, and they re separated by the rocky outcrop in its 17km coastline, these three beaches together forms the famous crescent of the Kovalam beach.

• Lighthouse Beach

  Lighthouse beach is the southern most beach of Kovalam and is frequently visited by the tourists. Lighthouse beach has got its name from the old Vizhingjam Lighthouse located on the rocky promontory there. During the night, its intermittent lights render some unexplainable charm to the beach.
  
  

  

  Lighthouse Beach

  
  

  • Hawah Beach

    Hawah beach was previously known as the Eve's beach, was in the second rank. This beach is the center of the hub of activities, where the fishermen, set out for fishing from this beach. The calm blue water of the bay along with the high rocky promontory, together makes a paradise during the moonlight night.
    
    

    

    Hawah Beach

    
    

    • Samudra beach

      • Samudra beach is being separated by the large promontory from the southern side, here hardly you get to see tourists thronging here and there. This beach is manly used by the fishermen to ply their trade on this part of Kovalam. 
      
      

      

      Samudra Beach

      
      
      

      Transport

      Kovalam is almost 16 km way from the Trivandrum city, taxis and auto rickshaws do ply between Trivandrum and Kovalam. Trivandrum airport is only 10 km away from Kovalam.
      
      As a whole, the calm blue bay, the natural scenic beauty, the white sand, the picturesque view of the beach along with the other other facilities like Ayurveda massage centers, yoga centers, water sports, makes Kovalam one of the most beautiful and charming holiday destination for the tourists all over the globe.

     

Srinagar Tourism, Srinagar Travel Guide, Srinagar Tourist Place

Srinagar, is known as the summer capital of the Indian state Jammu and Kashmir, it is nested in the Kashmir valley, on the bank of the river Jhelum, which is the main tributary of the Indus. This city is mainly famous for its ornamental garden, beautiful lakes and attractive house boats. Apart from that, Srinagar is also famous for dry fruits and traditional Kashmiri handicrafts.

Srinagar is located on the both sides of the river Jhelum, which is also known as Vyath in Kashmir. Jhelum flows through the city and meanders through the valley, moves towards the Dal lake and deepens it. Another feature of this city is its nine old bridges, which connects two parts of the city.

Dal Lake

Near Srinagar is the wetland called Hokersar. During the month of winter, thousands of migratory birds come from Siberia. The wetland in Kashmir is used by the migratory birds as a transitory camp during the months of September to October and again during springs.

 Hokersar is near Srinagar, is a wetland. During winter, many migratory birds come from Siberia, and other regions. It is said that these migratory birds coming from Central Asia and Central Asia use wetlands in Kashmir as their transitory camps Between the months of September to October and again during spring. It is important to note that this wetland in Kashmir plays a vital role in sustaining a huge population of breeding, staging and wintering birds.

Hokersar is considered as one of the world class wetland, is almost 14 km north of Srinagar and it almost covers an area of 13.75 square kilometers which includes marshy areas and lake. Hokersar is one of the well known accessible wetland in Kashmir which includes Hygam, Shalibug and Mirgund.

Birds one will get to see in Hokersar are mainly migratory ducks and geese, which includes Tuft Duck, Brahminey Duck, Garganey,  Red-crested Pochard, Northern Pintail, Mallad Common Pochard, Ruddy Shelduck, Common Teal and many more.

Red-crested Pochard Duck

Climate

Srinagar has got humid subtropical climate, Srinagar is much cooler than rest of the country as we know that it is position in the the north and its highly elevated. Srinagar is surrounded by Himalayas and other mountains by all sides. The temperature is cool during winter with average temperature around 2.5 degree Celsius, with the temperature dropping below the freezing point at night. Moderate to heavy snowfall are expected during the months of winter. Another important fact is the only road which connect Srinagar to the rest of the country remains blocked for few days due to avalanche. Summer months are usually warm, sometimes temperature rising up to 30 degree Celsius during July. Usually Springs are wet and Autumn are dry.

Tourism

Srinagar is popularly known as the " Venice of the East" or the "Kashmiri Venice" because for its lake, especially the Dal Lake , special note for the house boats and also for Nagin Lake.

The Mughal Garden

Srinagar has got some of the lovely Mughal Gardens, other place of interest includes the royal fountain known as Chashma Sahi, the place of fairies called Pari Mahal, the garden of spring called Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Naseem Bagh. The Tulip Garden is another must visit has been recently opened by Sonia Gandhi.

The Tulip Garden

Gulab Bhavan, the palaces of the Maharajas, has turned into Lalit Grand Palace hotel now.

Transport

Road

Srinagar is being served by many highways including National Highway 1A and National Highway 1D.

Air

Regular flights ply between Srinagar to Leh, Jammu, Chandigarh and Delhi, and some internal flights ply occasionally.

Rail

 Srinagar is the railway station which is almost 119 km on Kashmir valley has started from the year 2009, it connects Baramulla to Srinagar and also Anantnag and Qazigund.

Boat

Boat is used as one of the main mode of transport as we know, that Srinagar is situated on the Jhelum river and Dal Lake.

Places of Interest in Srinagar

Like Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar too have got some wonderful blend of cultural heritage. The holy places all around  Srinagar depict the religious diversity and historical cultural of the Kashmir Valley.

The holy places in Srinagar includes:

Hazratbal Shrine

• Hazratbal Shrine
• Jama Masjid, Srinagar
• Hamza Makhdum
• Hari Parbhat
• Shankaracharya Temple

As a whole, it is very true that Srinagar will definitely make a wonderful holiday destination not only for the Indians but also for the foreigners.

Kanha National Park

Kanha National Park is not only a national park but also a Tiger Reserve which falls under the district of  Mandla and Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh. Kanha was then divide into two sanctuaries during 1930s, into Banjar and Hallon, approximately covering the area of 250 and 300 Km². Kanha National Park was introduced to the world on 1 June 1955. Now almost covering the area of 940 Km² which includes two districts Mandla and Balaghat. "Kanha Tiger Reserve" has form by almost covering the buffer zone of 1, 067 Km² and the very neighboring Phen Sanctuary  which covers 110 Km². On !4 April  Kanha National Park came under Madhya Pradesh Forest Department. Thus Kanha National Park is considered as the largest national park in Central India.

Kanha National Park

Kanha has been home to varied species of animals like Royal Bengal Tiger, Indian wild dog, Barasingha, bear, leopards and sloth. Even one will get to see varied species of trees and plants like Bamboo forests, lush sal, ravines, grassy meadows. It is considered that Rudyard Kipling has got inspiration from Kanha for his  famous 'Jungle Book'.

Flora

It is said that almost over 1000 species of flowering plants are there in Kanha National Park. One will get to see two types of forest in Kanha National Park, they are: the lowland forest and the highland forest. One will get to see the mixture of other mixed forest trees and Sal, and it is interspersed with meadows. The highland forest of Kanha is of tropical type dry deciduous type with lots of different kinds of bamboo on the slope. Another interesting fact is a very good looking Indian ghost tree known as Kullu is also found in the dense forest.

Sal Tree

Kanha Tiger Reserve is bounded in meadows which is actually a grassland is in the fields and some of the abounded villages, they have away out for animals too. Kanha meadow is one such good example. Different species of  grass which are found in Kanha, they are very important for the survival of Barasingha. In the dense forest zones of Kanha, one will get to see the abundant species of climbers, shrubs and herbs. Tal an aquatic plant are found in numbers which are known as the lifeline of migratory and wetland species birds.

Fauna

One of the apex predator in Kanha is the Tiger. Apart from Tiger other flesh eating population of Kanha includes are jackal, leopards, wild dogs, wild cats and many other

One of the only species of  swamp deer is Barasingha which is known as the pride of the place is found only in Kanha, it is said that it is only a sub species of  swamp deer found in India. These deers can live in had ground, not like the swamp deer from north, which are only adapted to marshy swamps. This national park has been very active for rescuing of the Brasingha from the extinction. One will get to see Gaur, it belongs to ox genus, mostly during winter ends, it is found only in Kanha. During the summer months Gaurs are found in meadows and water holes in the park.

Barasingha

Apart from these animals, other commonly seen animals are barking deer, spotted dear, sambar and the four horned deer. Recently in the Tiger Reserve, the mouse deer has also been found.

Black buck has been re-introduced in the fence area of the park, as previously it could not survive here, as the habitat was not suitable for it. At Sarahi Gate, Nilgai can still be seen and the Indian wolf which was seen at Mocha are rarely seen now. Occasionally sloth bear and Hyna are seen. Wild boar and langur are commonly seen.

Tiger at Kanha

Outside the park, nocturnal animals like hare, ratel, porcupine, hyna, honey badgr, jungle cats are seen.

Near the water bodies, many species of turtles can be seen, amphibians like cobras, pyhons, rat snakes, vipers, grass snakes.

Transport and other facilities 

To reach the park, Jabalpur is the nearest place and the nearest airport( 175km), well with very limited flight connectivity.  Even  Nagpur and Raipur, too have airports, which have good connectivity with the county. Mandla has good road connection with Kanha as you will get good taxi connection from Jabalpur, which will go via Mandla and Nainpur.

In Kanha National Park, there are three gates for the entrance, the Khisli gate is easily accessed from Jabalpur and it stops in he village called Khatia in the buffer zone. The other two gates are Mukki and recently opened Serai.

General information about the park:

Area covering the park is 940 kilometer square.

Best season to visit this park is from February to June. 

Visiting hours: morning visiting hours: 6 am -12 noon

                      evening visiting hours: 3 pm- 9pm

Closing : 1 July to 15 October.

Manas National Park

Manas National Park is in the foothills of the Himalayas, in the Indian state Assam in India. This national park is not only a Wildlife Sanctuary, but also UNESCO natural World Heritage Site, apart from that it is a Project  Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and even a Biosphere Reserve. This national park is adjoining with the Royal Manas National Park. Here in this park, one will get to see some rare , endangered and endemic species such as, Assam Roofed Turtle, Pygmy Hog, Golden langur and Hispid Hare. Manas is mainly famous for its huge population of wild water buffalo.

Manas National Park

The name of this national park was derived from the Manas River, which was named after Manas, the serpent Goddess. The river Manas is one of the main tributary of the Bramhaputra, which flows through the heart of this national park.

In the core of the National Park is the only forest village known as Agrang, apart from that there are more 56 villages around this park, where some way or the other, they are depend on this park.

Geography of the Park

Five districts falls under this park, there are Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalgiri, Darrang in Assam, India.

This park is mainly divided into three ranges, Panbari, is the western range, then Bansbari is the central range, which is near Barpeta road, and Bhuiyapara is the eastern range which is near Pathsala.

Located in the Eastern Himalayan foothills, Manas, has got a very dense forest. The major tributary of the Bramhaputra is the Manas river, which flows through this park, this river flows through the western park of the park, further it splits into two river namely Beki, Bholkaduba.

Climate

Here, the minimum temperature is around 15 degree Celsius and the maximum temperature is around 37 degree Celsius. This place receives the maximum rainfall between the months of May and September, the annual rainfall this place receives around is 333 cm.

 

Biomes

Mans has two major Biomes:

•  The grassland Biomes, which consists of wild Asian Buffalo, bengal florican, pygmy Hog and Indian rhinoceros.
  

•  The forest Biomes consists of capped langur, wild pig, sambar, wild pig, Malayan and black giant squirrel.
  

   

Flora

Vegetation

Between he borders of the Indo Gangetic and Indo Malayan biogeographical realms lies the Burma Monsoon Forest of Manas, which is also the part of the Bramhaputra Valley Biogeographic Province.

Arundo Donax

 

 

The main vegetation here are 

• In the northern part is the Sub-Himalayan Light Alluvial Semi-Evergreen Forests.
  
• the most common type is the East Himalayan mixed Moist and Dry Deciduous Forest.
  
• Low Alluvial Savanna Woodland, and
  
• Assam Valley Semi- Evergreen Alluvial Grasslands, which almost covers 50% of the park 
  

In the core zone of Manas, almost 543 plant species are recorded in which there are 374 species of dicotyledon which includes 89 trees, 139 species of monocotyledons and 30 species of Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms.

Bombax Ceiba

Some of  common trees in the park included Syzgium cumini, Bombax ceiba, Trewia polycarpa, Arundo Donax, Oroxylum indicum, Bauhinia purpurea and many more.

 

Fauna

Manas has about 55 species of mammals, birds of 380 species, reptiles of 50 specie, 3 species of amphibians. Among them 31 mammals are threatened.

Jungle Fowls

This sanctuary has Barking Deer, Indian Rhinoceros, Gaur, Asian Elephants, Asian Water Buffalo, Indian Tigers, Leopards, Slow Loris, Hollock Gibbon, Assamese Macaques and many more.

This park is also famous for as it has some rare species which are not found in any part of the world, such as, Hispid Hare, Assam Roofed Turtle, Pygmy Hog, Golden Langur.

Assam Roofed Turtle

This national park is the home of 450 species of birds and interestingly  it has the large number of  Bengal Florician. Some of the birds includes are Bulbuls, Jungle fowls, Fishing Eagles, Falcons, Ospreys, Brahminey Duck, Egrets, Pelicans.

 

Tourist Interest

Tourist here will be able to enjoy, the Elephant Rides, the Jeep Jungle Safari, river rafting, Bird Watching, Manas nature Trails and Treks.