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Overview of the Great Himalayan National Park Being inducted in 1999, Great Himalayan National Park also happens to be the latest addition to the list of National Parks in India. This sanctuary was initially declared a protected region in 1984. Located in the Kullu region in Himachal Pradesh, Great Himalayan National Park is bestowed with unique ecological aspect nestled in the Western Himalaya. The four valleys of the park are named Sainj Valley, Tirthan Valley, Jiwa Nal Valley and Parvati Valley. An elusive Snow Leopard at Great Himalayan National Park Great Himalayan National Park is home to over 180 bird specials, some rare mammals that include Himalyan Brown Bear, musk deer and snow leopard along with a number of invertebrate, reptiles and rare amphibian species. In a nutsheel Location : Kullu in Himachal Pradesh Highlights : 180 species of birds and rare mammals such as black bears, blue sheep, Himalayan Brown Bear, musk deer and snow leopard National Park Area : 754 km� core a

Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is one of the most visited national parks in India. Ranthambore is renowned for its tiger and it is believed that this wildlife sanctuary offers the highest probability of tiger spotting in their natural habitat. Ranthambore is located in Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. It used to be the hunting ground of the former maharajas of Jaipur. At the centre of Ranthambore National Park is the 10th-century Ranthambore Fort. You could also notice an array of ancient temples, several talaos (lakes) and chhatris inside this wildlife reserve in Rajasthan. Ranthambore National Park is famous for 'friendly' Royal Bengal Tigers Ranthambore National Park Travel Facts   Location : Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan Highlights : Tigers and over 250 bird species National Park area: 275 km� core area. 392 km� including buffer zone Tiger Reserve area : 1334 km� Altitude : 215 to 505 meters above sea level Eco-region : Kathiarbar-Gir dry deciduous forests Terra

The place where the prince Siddhartha Gautam attained Nirvana and became Buddha, Mahabodhi temple is the holiest pilgrimage of Buddhists. Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO inscribed World Heritage Site for its cultural importance. Located in Gaya district of Bihar, Mahabodhi Temple is visited regularly by both Buddhist and Hindu and millions of tourists from around the World. An array of monasteries and temples are peppered around the main Stupa where monks and devotees meditate and reflect as well as study the gospels of Buddha.  Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Photo Credit - Wikipedia The first temple was built by Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century B.C., and the present temple dates from the 5th or 6th centuries. It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely in brick, still standing in India, from the late Gupta period. The existing temple at Bodhgaya is one of the earliest and most impressive structures built exclusively from brick in the late Gupta period. The carved stone balustrad

When people think of Agra, they think of Taj Mahal. But believe me when I say that there are other things to do in Agra beside Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. Besides Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri, other attraction is Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb but it is hardly a hidden attraction in Agra. Many people visit Agra but what when anyone is asked for the attractions worth visiting they come up with names like Taj Mahal , Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daula Tomb, Fatehpur Sikri and rarely Sikandra. [Here's more on popular things to do in Agra and how to get around and get there ] Around Agra, Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur is a popular destination but then again hardly hidden as it is popular around the world as a UNESCO World Heritage Site so is Fatehpur Sikri. Listed below are what I think some lesser known attractions around Agra. Mehtab Bagh Mehtab Bagh offers perfect photo ops to capture Taj Mahal in its glory 50 years ago, when the Taj was built on the Yamuna's south bank, a

Ever wondered about seven manmade wonders of India? Well there are so many specimen built by men since antiquity in India. Many stand out, but when it comes to choosing the best of the best the task becomes really arduous.  When Times Magazine came up with its list of 100 Top Books, they said that the list has two purposes: One is to instruct and the other is to enrage.  By �enrage� one could surmise that they were referring to the debates and furious comments the list would attract from readers whose favorite didn�t make it to the list. Even this list might do the same (albeit at a smaller scale), as it could accommodate only seven manmade wonders of India. I have tried to justify the reason for their inclusion though brief overview and their significance. Rest, I leave on you, the readers of this list.  And feel free to leave your thoughts or mention name of any manmade wonders of India that you believe could have been included on this list along with why you believe so. Taj Mahal, A