Kutch, Gujarat
Kutch District is
surrounded by the Gulf of Kutch and the Arabian Sea in south and west, while
northern and eastern parts are surrounded by the Great and Little Rann
(seasonal wetlands) of Kutch. When there were not many dams built on its rivers,
the Rann of Kutch remained wetlands for a large part of the year. Even today,
the region remains wet for a significant part of year. The district had a
population of 1,583,500 of which 30% were urban as of 2001. Motor vehicles
registered in Kutch district have their registration Number starting with
GJ-12.
Markha River,
Ladakh
The Markha River
is a river in Ladakh, India. It is a tributary of the Zanskar River. The Markha
Valley is the most popular trekking route in Ladakh, accessible from Ganda La pass
near Spituk in the west and Gongmaru La pass near Hemis. On top of the valley
you can find the Kang Yatze, a 6,400 m (21,000 ft) high mountain. The Markha
River also passes to the south of the 6,153 m (20,182 feet) high Stok Kangri Mountain.
Valley of
Flowers, Uttarakhand
Valley of Flowers
National Park is an Indian national park located in West Himalaya, in the state
of Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the
variety of flora.
Pangong Lake,
Ladakh
The lake is in
the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of
international importance. This will be the first trans-boundary wetland in
South Asia under the convention.
Andaman &
Nicobar Islands
The territory is
150 km (93 mi) north of Aceh in Indonesia and separated from Thailand and
Myanmar (Burma) by the Andaman Sea. It comprises two island groups, the Andaman
Islands and the Nicobar Islands, separated by the 10°N parallel, with the
Andamans to the north of this latitude, and the Nicobars to the south. The
Andaman Sea lies to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the west.
Sandakphu,
Darjeeling
Sandakphu can be
reached in two different ways, either by car or by trekking . The trekking
starts from Manebhanjang via Chitire, Meghma, Tonglu, Tumling, Gairibas,
Kalapokhri, Bekhe to Sandakphu. From Manebhanjang one can hire 1950's made Land
Rovers which climbs up to Sandakphu and Phalut. The journey on Land Rover is
not quite smooth on the rough mountain roads.
Alleppey, Kerala
Alleppey is an
important tourist destination in India. The Backwaters of Alleppey are the most
popular tourist attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise in these backwaters is
a delightful experience.It connects Kumarakom and Cochin to the North and
Quilon to the South. Alleppey is also the access point for the annual Nehru
Trophy Boat Race, held on the Punnamada Lake, near Alleppey, on the second
Saturday of August every year. This is the most competitive and popular of the
boat races in India. The mullackal chirap is also one of the attractions of Alleppey
which is the festive season held ten colourful days every year in the month of
December.
Loktak Lake,
Imphal
This ancient lake
plays an important role in the economy of Manipur. It serves as a source of
water for hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking water supply. The lake
is also a source of livelihood for the rural fisherman who lives in the
surrounding areas and on phumdis, also known as “phumshongs”. Human activity
has led to severe pressure on the lake ecosystem.
Bhimtal,
Uttarakhand
The climate of
Bhimtal is pleasant and salubrious during summers but very cold during winters.
Summer temperatures range from 15 °C to 29 °C, while winter temperatures range
from 4 °C to 18 °C.
Roopkund Lake, Gopeshwar
A shallow lake,
having a depth of about 2 metres, Roopkund has attracted attention by having
human skeletal remains easily visible at its bottom when snow melts. There are
many theories and opinions, from purely spiritual to purely scientific ones,
which explain the existence of these skeletons, which date back to 9th century
CE. Because of these skeletons, the lake is also sometimes called as Skeleton
Lake in recent times.
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