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Deep within the subcontinent lies a land
whose many secrets still lie hidden from the human eye in
its largely unexplored terrain. A land that on one hand is
synonymous with harsh terrains and on the other with breath
taking beauty - Chambal. Glimpses of this enchanting land
have made their way into countless books, songs and
folklore.
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Imagine a pristine blue lake lined by the
ruins of a long forgotten kingdom. Jarasandh’s Jalesar of
the Mahabharat period and equally majestic Khajur trees,
that’s Patna. Maintaining a constant vigil over this tiny
jewel is Lord Shiva’s age-old temple believed to have been
built by King Jarasandh.
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The diversity and abundance of wildlife
in our country is a valuable national asset. The flocking of
both resident and migratory birds around the many lakes here
during the winters attracts a lot of attention. These birds
play a vital role in maintaining the overall ecological
balance.
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Saman Bird Sanctuary was set up in 1990
to protect the Sarus Cranes in the wetland areas of Etawah
and Mainpuri District of U.P. The
Sanctuary is spread over 526 hectares out of which 290
hectares are natural wetland the rest being grassland.The Saman Bird Sanctuary is one of the best
nesting sites for Sarus Cranes and offers sanctuary to More... |
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Sur Sarovar - the name says it all. An
enchanting place of natural beauty where the divine and the
temporal meet to form paradise on earth. The place that
ignited the passions of Lord Krishna and Radha and inspired
the famed poet Surdas to compose the “Bhakti Kavya”
one of the finest pieces of devotional poetry ever written.
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Photographs courtesy.. |
Skimmers - Dhritiman Mukherjee |
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Muggar and Gharial - Ashok Chopra |
Patna Lake, Sauras Cranes and Gull - K.K Singh I.F.S |
Nesting Egret- Ram Pratap Singh |
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