11 wetlands have been added from India to the Ramsar sites of International Importance. This is in addition to the five newly added Ramsar wetlands of International Importance, earlier this year. The total Ramsar sites …
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Bhitarkanika National Park – India’s Amazon and Habitat to World’s Largest Saltwater Crocodile
Bhitarkanika National Park is situated in Kendrapara district, Odisha state, India. It is the core area of Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary. This national park is known for its mangrove forests. Bhitarkanika’s mangrove forests are locally known …
Continue readingA Temple Without Roof – Chausathi Jogini Temple
Chausathi Jogini Temple alias 64 Joginis Temple is a temple without any roof, believed to be built by the Queen Hiradevi of the Bramha dynasty during the 9th century. It is situated at Hirapur, 20 …
Continue readingBalukhand Konark Wildlife Sanctuary Known For Rare BlackBucks and Marine Life
Balukhand Konark Wildlife Sanctuary is located along the Bay of Bengal coast, in the state of Odisha in India. It is located in between the temple towns of Puri and Konark. Blackbucks are seen inside …
Continue readingChandipur Beach famous for Horseshoe Crabs & the nearby Abdul Kalam Island
Chandipur Beach is a famous beach on the Bay of Bengal coast, known for Beach resorts. The water recedes by five kilometres during low tide, which helps the bio-diversity of the area and is home …
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