20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW BecauseThey Wonrsquot Exist For Long
Yes India is a beautiful place and it has lots to offer to those whore looking for the best of history nature culture andeverything in between But there are some amazing places in this country that desperately need us to work to preservethem and sadly we seem to have dropped the ball somewhere
So heres a list of places you might want to visit while they still exist which unfortunately wont be for long
1 Rakhigarhi Haryana shy The largest city in the Indus Valley Civilization
This village in Hisar district in Haryana is an archaeologists dream In 1963 archaeologists discovered that this was thesite of the largest city in the Indus Valley civilization much larger than the sites found around Mohenjodaro andHarappa Although the site was excavated for three winters since 1997 it was stopped due to a CBI investigation forclaimed misallocation of funds Also the lack of maintenance has rendered the boundary wall useless letting locals stealancient artifacts from the site and sell it to interested buyers
2 Rama Setu Tamil Nadu shy Limestone Shoals connecting two nations
Also known as Adams Bridge Rama Setu is a chain of limestone shoals that connects Dhanushkodi in India andMannar Island in Sri Lanka Legend has it that it was the bridge built by Ramas Vaanar sena While that is stillconjecture the sad thing is the planned Sethusamudran Shipping Canal Project by the Indian government threatens theexistence of this natural wonder
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3 Sundarbans West Bengal shy The two faces of Mother Nature
The Sundarban Delta is one of the most fascinating places in the world if youre into nature and wildlife Home to thelargest mangrove forest it is also famous for the now endangered Bengal Tiger But nature has a dark side too Thedelta is in a low lying region which puts it at great risk of annihilation by being submerged underwater Add to that thegrowing impact of global warming (its not a myth people) and the rising sea level this beautiful region could soon behistory
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
4 Chiktan Castle Jammu amp Kashmir shy Right out of a Fantasy Novel
Yes its located in the Kargil region so its not exactly a tourist spot But that doesnt mean its not worth preservingOne look at the castle and you would be amazed by the craftsmanship of the builders from Baltistan (in Pakistan) whobuilt this magnificent structure in the 16th century
Most of the walls are almost or partially destroyed now owing to lack of maintenance and the harsh weather in theregion Also sometime in the 20th stone from the structure was used to build a public hospital
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
5 Dechen Namgyal Monastery Jammu amp Kashmir shy a fortified place of spiritualism
A 17th century Buddhist monastery or gonpa this magnanimous fortified structure was built along the Ladakh traderoute by Ladakhi King Sengge Namgyal with assistance from Tibetan priest StagshyTsangshyRasshyPa Because its so difficultto reach the much needed restoration work has suffered over the years The ten monks who pray there do what theycan to keep it standing with help from the locals in Hanle village
6 Shimla Civic Centre Himachal Pradesh shy the pretty side of our colonial past
When the British turned their attention to Shimla as a potential summer retreat a slew of colonial style buildings wereerected which gave the town its unique look This included the Christ Church the Telegraph Office and the greystoneTown Hall But over the years unplanned development and lack of proper maintenance has turned the colonial hill towninto an urban eyesore which is sad because otherwise it is a picturesque place The Civic Center in Shimla is one ofthe four Indian buildings to be featured on World Monuments Funds at risk list
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
7 Kothi at Qila Mahmudabad Uttar Pradesh shy the best of Awadhi culture
This kothi located in Mahmudabad town in Sitapur district in Uttar Pradesh is a classic example of Awadhi architectureBuilt in 1677 under the rule of Raja Mahmud Khan a descendant of the first Caliph of Islam this structure wascompletely destroyed by the British in 1857 during the First War of Independence but was quickly rebuilt soon after Butover the years the high cost of upkeep of this huge structure (67 650 square feet) and seismic events have greatlydeteriorated the kothis condition It is one of the other four Indian structures on WMFs endangered list
8 Jaisalmer Fort Rajasthan shy a magestic structure struggling with modernity
One of the largest fortifications in the world the Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan is a pride of the Rajputs in India Amazinglyseveral families still live within the premises of the fort and it is also a major tourist attraction Due to rising populationand the introduction of modern plumbing (something that could not have been taken into account when the fort was builtin the 12th century) the fort is deteriorating And yes this too is on that WMF watch list
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
The greenery of the Western Ghats along the west coast of India cannot be overstated It is home to various kinds ofanimals and plant species The adivasi people have also been living in this region for hundreds of years But in thename of development many areas of the Ghats are now exposed to builders and naturally this threatens the basic coreof the region For example the MumbaishyPune expressway which is praised by so many of us cuts right through thehills affecting the bioshydiversity of the forested land
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
10 Balpakram Forest Meghalaya shy Where departed souls are said to rest
The Balpakram National Park or forest is located in the southern part of Meghlaya Home to the local Garo tribe locallegend has it that this is where the souls of the departed go to rest An environmentalists delight the green gorges areabundant with wildlife such as wild water buffaloes red pandas and various species of wildcats
But due to water dams and coal mines the forest area is receding everyday which is drastically threatening theexistence of all the animals in the region
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
11 Coral Reef Lakshadweep shy the beauty under the surface
If you have ever gone snorkeling in Lakshadweep youll know how amazing the coral reefs in the region are But theexcessive amount of blast fishing coral mining and change in navigation paths is putting these in danger Add rising sealevel due to global warming to the hateshylist and youll realize how the bleak the future of the region is
12 Majuli Assam shy the largest river island and its shrinking
Majuli in upper Assam is one of the most diverse wildlife regions in India Elephants tigers deer rabbits snakesbuffaloes and different kinds of birds have made the largest river island in the world their home The tragedy is theisland is shrinking Deforestation resulting is massive erosion has reduced the area of the island from 483 sq km to 421sq km Some surveys show that at this rate within 15shy20 years Majuli might even cease to exist
Source shy GourabDasPhotography
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
13 Bhitarkanika Mangroves Odisha shy where mans greed triumphs the animals need
Home to the King Cobra python white crocodile and even the Olive Ridley Turtle Bhitarkanika Mangrove should ideallyhave been a well maintained wildlife sanctuary But there are reports of corrupt guards accepting bribes to let inoutsiders who have been felling trees in the region for some time now If this goes on for long soon these animals willhave nowhere to go
14 Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand shy Strictly for trekkers
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
They were right when they said beauty can be a cruel mistress The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is so beautifulthat it attracts a lot of tourists and that is the biggest threat to the region There is a thin line between an ideal trekkingdestination and a burgeoning tourist hub and we seem to have crossed that when it comes to Valley of Flowers
15 Kaziranga Assam shy proving mans conscience is thicker than the rhinos skin
The Rhinoceros has become synonymous with Assamese pride and yet the irony is in Kaziranga local poachers arethe biggest threat to the animal Once an abundant population of one horned rhinos existed in Kaziranga along of otheranimals But now only around 3000 of them are said to exist The area of the National Park too is decreasing becausepeople are settling in too close to the edges Less people more rhinos I say
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
16 Dachigam National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy where a rare species is caught in the crossfire
Dachigam National Park is just 22 kms away from Srinagar and it is home to the rare Hangul (Red Stag) species ofdeer According to a survey done in 2011 only about 300 of them live today The political turmoil of the region has a lotto do with it The locals graze their cattle in the Hanguls terrain which leaves less for the deer On top of that it is saidthat during the peak of terrorism in the region the insurgents often hunted the deer for meat
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
17 Hemis National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy the Snow Leopards playground
The Eastern Ladakh region houses the Hemis National Park whose undiputed superstar is the now endangered SnowLeopard About 200shy600 are still said to be roaming around the higher regions of the park If you ever happen to thatpart of the country make sure you catch a glimpse before the elusive animal (and the park by extension) ceases toexist Rough terrain yes but well worth it
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
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Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
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Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Thanks Raj
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Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
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Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
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Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 16 March at 1520
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
3 Sundarbans West Bengal shy The two faces of Mother Nature
The Sundarban Delta is one of the most fascinating places in the world if youre into nature and wildlife Home to thelargest mangrove forest it is also famous for the now endangered Bengal Tiger But nature has a dark side too Thedelta is in a low lying region which puts it at great risk of annihilation by being submerged underwater Add to that thegrowing impact of global warming (its not a myth people) and the rising sea level this beautiful region could soon behistory
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
4 Chiktan Castle Jammu amp Kashmir shy Right out of a Fantasy Novel
Yes its located in the Kargil region so its not exactly a tourist spot But that doesnt mean its not worth preservingOne look at the castle and you would be amazed by the craftsmanship of the builders from Baltistan (in Pakistan) whobuilt this magnificent structure in the 16th century
Most of the walls are almost or partially destroyed now owing to lack of maintenance and the harsh weather in theregion Also sometime in the 20th stone from the structure was used to build a public hospital
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
5 Dechen Namgyal Monastery Jammu amp Kashmir shy a fortified place of spiritualism
A 17th century Buddhist monastery or gonpa this magnanimous fortified structure was built along the Ladakh traderoute by Ladakhi King Sengge Namgyal with assistance from Tibetan priest StagshyTsangshyRasshyPa Because its so difficultto reach the much needed restoration work has suffered over the years The ten monks who pray there do what theycan to keep it standing with help from the locals in Hanle village
6 Shimla Civic Centre Himachal Pradesh shy the pretty side of our colonial past
When the British turned their attention to Shimla as a potential summer retreat a slew of colonial style buildings wereerected which gave the town its unique look This included the Christ Church the Telegraph Office and the greystoneTown Hall But over the years unplanned development and lack of proper maintenance has turned the colonial hill towninto an urban eyesore which is sad because otherwise it is a picturesque place The Civic Center in Shimla is one ofthe four Indian buildings to be featured on World Monuments Funds at risk list
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
7 Kothi at Qila Mahmudabad Uttar Pradesh shy the best of Awadhi culture
This kothi located in Mahmudabad town in Sitapur district in Uttar Pradesh is a classic example of Awadhi architectureBuilt in 1677 under the rule of Raja Mahmud Khan a descendant of the first Caliph of Islam this structure wascompletely destroyed by the British in 1857 during the First War of Independence but was quickly rebuilt soon after Butover the years the high cost of upkeep of this huge structure (67 650 square feet) and seismic events have greatlydeteriorated the kothis condition It is one of the other four Indian structures on WMFs endangered list
8 Jaisalmer Fort Rajasthan shy a magestic structure struggling with modernity
One of the largest fortifications in the world the Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan is a pride of the Rajputs in India Amazinglyseveral families still live within the premises of the fort and it is also a major tourist attraction Due to rising populationand the introduction of modern plumbing (something that could not have been taken into account when the fort was builtin the 12th century) the fort is deteriorating And yes this too is on that WMF watch list
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
The greenery of the Western Ghats along the west coast of India cannot be overstated It is home to various kinds ofanimals and plant species The adivasi people have also been living in this region for hundreds of years But in thename of development many areas of the Ghats are now exposed to builders and naturally this threatens the basic coreof the region For example the MumbaishyPune expressway which is praised by so many of us cuts right through thehills affecting the bioshydiversity of the forested land
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
10 Balpakram Forest Meghalaya shy Where departed souls are said to rest
The Balpakram National Park or forest is located in the southern part of Meghlaya Home to the local Garo tribe locallegend has it that this is where the souls of the departed go to rest An environmentalists delight the green gorges areabundant with wildlife such as wild water buffaloes red pandas and various species of wildcats
But due to water dams and coal mines the forest area is receding everyday which is drastically threatening theexistence of all the animals in the region
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
11 Coral Reef Lakshadweep shy the beauty under the surface
If you have ever gone snorkeling in Lakshadweep youll know how amazing the coral reefs in the region are But theexcessive amount of blast fishing coral mining and change in navigation paths is putting these in danger Add rising sealevel due to global warming to the hateshylist and youll realize how the bleak the future of the region is
12 Majuli Assam shy the largest river island and its shrinking
Majuli in upper Assam is one of the most diverse wildlife regions in India Elephants tigers deer rabbits snakesbuffaloes and different kinds of birds have made the largest river island in the world their home The tragedy is theisland is shrinking Deforestation resulting is massive erosion has reduced the area of the island from 483 sq km to 421sq km Some surveys show that at this rate within 15shy20 years Majuli might even cease to exist
Source shy GourabDasPhotography
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
13 Bhitarkanika Mangroves Odisha shy where mans greed triumphs the animals need
Home to the King Cobra python white crocodile and even the Olive Ridley Turtle Bhitarkanika Mangrove should ideallyhave been a well maintained wildlife sanctuary But there are reports of corrupt guards accepting bribes to let inoutsiders who have been felling trees in the region for some time now If this goes on for long soon these animals willhave nowhere to go
14 Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand shy Strictly for trekkers
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
They were right when they said beauty can be a cruel mistress The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is so beautifulthat it attracts a lot of tourists and that is the biggest threat to the region There is a thin line between an ideal trekkingdestination and a burgeoning tourist hub and we seem to have crossed that when it comes to Valley of Flowers
15 Kaziranga Assam shy proving mans conscience is thicker than the rhinos skin
The Rhinoceros has become synonymous with Assamese pride and yet the irony is in Kaziranga local poachers arethe biggest threat to the animal Once an abundant population of one horned rhinos existed in Kaziranga along of otheranimals But now only around 3000 of them are said to exist The area of the National Park too is decreasing becausepeople are settling in too close to the edges Less people more rhinos I say
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
16 Dachigam National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy where a rare species is caught in the crossfire
Dachigam National Park is just 22 kms away from Srinagar and it is home to the rare Hangul (Red Stag) species ofdeer According to a survey done in 2011 only about 300 of them live today The political turmoil of the region has a lotto do with it The locals graze their cattle in the Hanguls terrain which leaves less for the deer On top of that it is saidthat during the peak of terrorism in the region the insurgents often hunted the deer for meat
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
17 Hemis National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy the Snow Leopards playground
The Eastern Ladakh region houses the Hemis National Park whose undiputed superstar is the now endangered SnowLeopard About 200shy600 are still said to be roaming around the higher regions of the park If you ever happen to thatpart of the country make sure you catch a glimpse before the elusive animal (and the park by extension) ceases toexist Rough terrain yes but well worth it
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
All images sourced from WMF Flickr Wikipedia and Pinterest
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 27 April at 1354
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Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
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Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
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Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
Reply middot Like middot middot 6 December 2014 at 11002
Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
Reply middot Like middot middot 8 December 2014 at 1122
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Thanks Raj
Reply middot Like middot 8 December 2014 at 1134
Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
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Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 17 March at 1153
Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 16 March at 1520
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
4 Chiktan Castle Jammu amp Kashmir shy Right out of a Fantasy Novel
Yes its located in the Kargil region so its not exactly a tourist spot But that doesnt mean its not worth preservingOne look at the castle and you would be amazed by the craftsmanship of the builders from Baltistan (in Pakistan) whobuilt this magnificent structure in the 16th century
Most of the walls are almost or partially destroyed now owing to lack of maintenance and the harsh weather in theregion Also sometime in the 20th stone from the structure was used to build a public hospital
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
5 Dechen Namgyal Monastery Jammu amp Kashmir shy a fortified place of spiritualism
A 17th century Buddhist monastery or gonpa this magnanimous fortified structure was built along the Ladakh traderoute by Ladakhi King Sengge Namgyal with assistance from Tibetan priest StagshyTsangshyRasshyPa Because its so difficultto reach the much needed restoration work has suffered over the years The ten monks who pray there do what theycan to keep it standing with help from the locals in Hanle village
6 Shimla Civic Centre Himachal Pradesh shy the pretty side of our colonial past
When the British turned their attention to Shimla as a potential summer retreat a slew of colonial style buildings wereerected which gave the town its unique look This included the Christ Church the Telegraph Office and the greystoneTown Hall But over the years unplanned development and lack of proper maintenance has turned the colonial hill towninto an urban eyesore which is sad because otherwise it is a picturesque place The Civic Center in Shimla is one ofthe four Indian buildings to be featured on World Monuments Funds at risk list
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
7 Kothi at Qila Mahmudabad Uttar Pradesh shy the best of Awadhi culture
This kothi located in Mahmudabad town in Sitapur district in Uttar Pradesh is a classic example of Awadhi architectureBuilt in 1677 under the rule of Raja Mahmud Khan a descendant of the first Caliph of Islam this structure wascompletely destroyed by the British in 1857 during the First War of Independence but was quickly rebuilt soon after Butover the years the high cost of upkeep of this huge structure (67 650 square feet) and seismic events have greatlydeteriorated the kothis condition It is one of the other four Indian structures on WMFs endangered list
8 Jaisalmer Fort Rajasthan shy a magestic structure struggling with modernity
One of the largest fortifications in the world the Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan is a pride of the Rajputs in India Amazinglyseveral families still live within the premises of the fort and it is also a major tourist attraction Due to rising populationand the introduction of modern plumbing (something that could not have been taken into account when the fort was builtin the 12th century) the fort is deteriorating And yes this too is on that WMF watch list
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
The greenery of the Western Ghats along the west coast of India cannot be overstated It is home to various kinds ofanimals and plant species The adivasi people have also been living in this region for hundreds of years But in thename of development many areas of the Ghats are now exposed to builders and naturally this threatens the basic coreof the region For example the MumbaishyPune expressway which is praised by so many of us cuts right through thehills affecting the bioshydiversity of the forested land
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
10 Balpakram Forest Meghalaya shy Where departed souls are said to rest
The Balpakram National Park or forest is located in the southern part of Meghlaya Home to the local Garo tribe locallegend has it that this is where the souls of the departed go to rest An environmentalists delight the green gorges areabundant with wildlife such as wild water buffaloes red pandas and various species of wildcats
But due to water dams and coal mines the forest area is receding everyday which is drastically threatening theexistence of all the animals in the region
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
11 Coral Reef Lakshadweep shy the beauty under the surface
If you have ever gone snorkeling in Lakshadweep youll know how amazing the coral reefs in the region are But theexcessive amount of blast fishing coral mining and change in navigation paths is putting these in danger Add rising sealevel due to global warming to the hateshylist and youll realize how the bleak the future of the region is
12 Majuli Assam shy the largest river island and its shrinking
Majuli in upper Assam is one of the most diverse wildlife regions in India Elephants tigers deer rabbits snakesbuffaloes and different kinds of birds have made the largest river island in the world their home The tragedy is theisland is shrinking Deforestation resulting is massive erosion has reduced the area of the island from 483 sq km to 421sq km Some surveys show that at this rate within 15shy20 years Majuli might even cease to exist
Source shy GourabDasPhotography
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
13 Bhitarkanika Mangroves Odisha shy where mans greed triumphs the animals need
Home to the King Cobra python white crocodile and even the Olive Ridley Turtle Bhitarkanika Mangrove should ideallyhave been a well maintained wildlife sanctuary But there are reports of corrupt guards accepting bribes to let inoutsiders who have been felling trees in the region for some time now If this goes on for long soon these animals willhave nowhere to go
14 Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand shy Strictly for trekkers
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
They were right when they said beauty can be a cruel mistress The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is so beautifulthat it attracts a lot of tourists and that is the biggest threat to the region There is a thin line between an ideal trekkingdestination and a burgeoning tourist hub and we seem to have crossed that when it comes to Valley of Flowers
15 Kaziranga Assam shy proving mans conscience is thicker than the rhinos skin
The Rhinoceros has become synonymous with Assamese pride and yet the irony is in Kaziranga local poachers arethe biggest threat to the animal Once an abundant population of one horned rhinos existed in Kaziranga along of otheranimals But now only around 3000 of them are said to exist The area of the National Park too is decreasing becausepeople are settling in too close to the edges Less people more rhinos I say
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
16 Dachigam National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy where a rare species is caught in the crossfire
Dachigam National Park is just 22 kms away from Srinagar and it is home to the rare Hangul (Red Stag) species ofdeer According to a survey done in 2011 only about 300 of them live today The political turmoil of the region has a lotto do with it The locals graze their cattle in the Hanguls terrain which leaves less for the deer On top of that it is saidthat during the peak of terrorism in the region the insurgents often hunted the deer for meat
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
17 Hemis National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy the Snow Leopards playground
The Eastern Ladakh region houses the Hemis National Park whose undiputed superstar is the now endangered SnowLeopard About 200shy600 are still said to be roaming around the higher regions of the park If you ever happen to thatpart of the country make sure you catch a glimpse before the elusive animal (and the park by extension) ceases toexist Rough terrain yes but well worth it
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 27 April at 1354
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Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
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Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
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Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
Reply middot Like middot middot 8 December 2014 at 1122
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Thanks Raj
Reply middot Like middot 8 December 2014 at 1134
Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
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Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 17 March at 1153
Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 16 March at 1520
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5 Dechen Namgyal Monastery Jammu amp Kashmir shy a fortified place of spiritualism
A 17th century Buddhist monastery or gonpa this magnanimous fortified structure was built along the Ladakh traderoute by Ladakhi King Sengge Namgyal with assistance from Tibetan priest StagshyTsangshyRasshyPa Because its so difficultto reach the much needed restoration work has suffered over the years The ten monks who pray there do what theycan to keep it standing with help from the locals in Hanle village
6 Shimla Civic Centre Himachal Pradesh shy the pretty side of our colonial past
When the British turned their attention to Shimla as a potential summer retreat a slew of colonial style buildings wereerected which gave the town its unique look This included the Christ Church the Telegraph Office and the greystoneTown Hall But over the years unplanned development and lack of proper maintenance has turned the colonial hill towninto an urban eyesore which is sad because otherwise it is a picturesque place The Civic Center in Shimla is one ofthe four Indian buildings to be featured on World Monuments Funds at risk list
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
7 Kothi at Qila Mahmudabad Uttar Pradesh shy the best of Awadhi culture
This kothi located in Mahmudabad town in Sitapur district in Uttar Pradesh is a classic example of Awadhi architectureBuilt in 1677 under the rule of Raja Mahmud Khan a descendant of the first Caliph of Islam this structure wascompletely destroyed by the British in 1857 during the First War of Independence but was quickly rebuilt soon after Butover the years the high cost of upkeep of this huge structure (67 650 square feet) and seismic events have greatlydeteriorated the kothis condition It is one of the other four Indian structures on WMFs endangered list
8 Jaisalmer Fort Rajasthan shy a magestic structure struggling with modernity
One of the largest fortifications in the world the Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan is a pride of the Rajputs in India Amazinglyseveral families still live within the premises of the fort and it is also a major tourist attraction Due to rising populationand the introduction of modern plumbing (something that could not have been taken into account when the fort was builtin the 12th century) the fort is deteriorating And yes this too is on that WMF watch list
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
The greenery of the Western Ghats along the west coast of India cannot be overstated It is home to various kinds ofanimals and plant species The adivasi people have also been living in this region for hundreds of years But in thename of development many areas of the Ghats are now exposed to builders and naturally this threatens the basic coreof the region For example the MumbaishyPune expressway which is praised by so many of us cuts right through thehills affecting the bioshydiversity of the forested land
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
10 Balpakram Forest Meghalaya shy Where departed souls are said to rest
The Balpakram National Park or forest is located in the southern part of Meghlaya Home to the local Garo tribe locallegend has it that this is where the souls of the departed go to rest An environmentalists delight the green gorges areabundant with wildlife such as wild water buffaloes red pandas and various species of wildcats
But due to water dams and coal mines the forest area is receding everyday which is drastically threatening theexistence of all the animals in the region
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
11 Coral Reef Lakshadweep shy the beauty under the surface
If you have ever gone snorkeling in Lakshadweep youll know how amazing the coral reefs in the region are But theexcessive amount of blast fishing coral mining and change in navigation paths is putting these in danger Add rising sealevel due to global warming to the hateshylist and youll realize how the bleak the future of the region is
12 Majuli Assam shy the largest river island and its shrinking
Majuli in upper Assam is one of the most diverse wildlife regions in India Elephants tigers deer rabbits snakesbuffaloes and different kinds of birds have made the largest river island in the world their home The tragedy is theisland is shrinking Deforestation resulting is massive erosion has reduced the area of the island from 483 sq km to 421sq km Some surveys show that at this rate within 15shy20 years Majuli might even cease to exist
Source shy GourabDasPhotography
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
13 Bhitarkanika Mangroves Odisha shy where mans greed triumphs the animals need
Home to the King Cobra python white crocodile and even the Olive Ridley Turtle Bhitarkanika Mangrove should ideallyhave been a well maintained wildlife sanctuary But there are reports of corrupt guards accepting bribes to let inoutsiders who have been felling trees in the region for some time now If this goes on for long soon these animals willhave nowhere to go
14 Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand shy Strictly for trekkers
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
They were right when they said beauty can be a cruel mistress The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is so beautifulthat it attracts a lot of tourists and that is the biggest threat to the region There is a thin line between an ideal trekkingdestination and a burgeoning tourist hub and we seem to have crossed that when it comes to Valley of Flowers
15 Kaziranga Assam shy proving mans conscience is thicker than the rhinos skin
The Rhinoceros has become synonymous with Assamese pride and yet the irony is in Kaziranga local poachers arethe biggest threat to the animal Once an abundant population of one horned rhinos existed in Kaziranga along of otheranimals But now only around 3000 of them are said to exist The area of the National Park too is decreasing becausepeople are settling in too close to the edges Less people more rhinos I say
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
16 Dachigam National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy where a rare species is caught in the crossfire
Dachigam National Park is just 22 kms away from Srinagar and it is home to the rare Hangul (Red Stag) species ofdeer According to a survey done in 2011 only about 300 of them live today The political turmoil of the region has a lotto do with it The locals graze their cattle in the Hanguls terrain which leaves less for the deer On top of that it is saidthat during the peak of terrorism in the region the insurgents often hunted the deer for meat
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
17 Hemis National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy the Snow Leopards playground
The Eastern Ladakh region houses the Hemis National Park whose undiputed superstar is the now endangered SnowLeopard About 200shy600 are still said to be roaming around the higher regions of the park If you ever happen to thatpart of the country make sure you catch a glimpse before the elusive animal (and the park by extension) ceases toexist Rough terrain yes but well worth it
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 27 April at 1354
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2
Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
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Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
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Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
Reply middot Like middot middot 6 December 2014 at 11002
Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
Reply middot Like middot middot 8 December 2014 at 1122
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Thanks Raj
Reply middot Like middot 8 December 2014 at 1134
Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 15 March at 1711
Follow
2
Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 17 March at 1153
Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 16 March at 1520
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
7 Kothi at Qila Mahmudabad Uttar Pradesh shy the best of Awadhi culture
This kothi located in Mahmudabad town in Sitapur district in Uttar Pradesh is a classic example of Awadhi architectureBuilt in 1677 under the rule of Raja Mahmud Khan a descendant of the first Caliph of Islam this structure wascompletely destroyed by the British in 1857 during the First War of Independence but was quickly rebuilt soon after Butover the years the high cost of upkeep of this huge structure (67 650 square feet) and seismic events have greatlydeteriorated the kothis condition It is one of the other four Indian structures on WMFs endangered list
8 Jaisalmer Fort Rajasthan shy a magestic structure struggling with modernity
One of the largest fortifications in the world the Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan is a pride of the Rajputs in India Amazinglyseveral families still live within the premises of the fort and it is also a major tourist attraction Due to rising populationand the introduction of modern plumbing (something that could not have been taken into account when the fort was builtin the 12th century) the fort is deteriorating And yes this too is on that WMF watch list
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
The greenery of the Western Ghats along the west coast of India cannot be overstated It is home to various kinds ofanimals and plant species The adivasi people have also been living in this region for hundreds of years But in thename of development many areas of the Ghats are now exposed to builders and naturally this threatens the basic coreof the region For example the MumbaishyPune expressway which is praised by so many of us cuts right through thehills affecting the bioshydiversity of the forested land
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
10 Balpakram Forest Meghalaya shy Where departed souls are said to rest
The Balpakram National Park or forest is located in the southern part of Meghlaya Home to the local Garo tribe locallegend has it that this is where the souls of the departed go to rest An environmentalists delight the green gorges areabundant with wildlife such as wild water buffaloes red pandas and various species of wildcats
But due to water dams and coal mines the forest area is receding everyday which is drastically threatening theexistence of all the animals in the region
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
11 Coral Reef Lakshadweep shy the beauty under the surface
If you have ever gone snorkeling in Lakshadweep youll know how amazing the coral reefs in the region are But theexcessive amount of blast fishing coral mining and change in navigation paths is putting these in danger Add rising sealevel due to global warming to the hateshylist and youll realize how the bleak the future of the region is
12 Majuli Assam shy the largest river island and its shrinking
Majuli in upper Assam is one of the most diverse wildlife regions in India Elephants tigers deer rabbits snakesbuffaloes and different kinds of birds have made the largest river island in the world their home The tragedy is theisland is shrinking Deforestation resulting is massive erosion has reduced the area of the island from 483 sq km to 421sq km Some surveys show that at this rate within 15shy20 years Majuli might even cease to exist
Source shy GourabDasPhotography
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
13 Bhitarkanika Mangroves Odisha shy where mans greed triumphs the animals need
Home to the King Cobra python white crocodile and even the Olive Ridley Turtle Bhitarkanika Mangrove should ideallyhave been a well maintained wildlife sanctuary But there are reports of corrupt guards accepting bribes to let inoutsiders who have been felling trees in the region for some time now If this goes on for long soon these animals willhave nowhere to go
14 Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand shy Strictly for trekkers
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
They were right when they said beauty can be a cruel mistress The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is so beautifulthat it attracts a lot of tourists and that is the biggest threat to the region There is a thin line between an ideal trekkingdestination and a burgeoning tourist hub and we seem to have crossed that when it comes to Valley of Flowers
15 Kaziranga Assam shy proving mans conscience is thicker than the rhinos skin
The Rhinoceros has become synonymous with Assamese pride and yet the irony is in Kaziranga local poachers arethe biggest threat to the animal Once an abundant population of one horned rhinos existed in Kaziranga along of otheranimals But now only around 3000 of them are said to exist The area of the National Park too is decreasing becausepeople are settling in too close to the edges Less people more rhinos I say
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
16 Dachigam National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy where a rare species is caught in the crossfire
Dachigam National Park is just 22 kms away from Srinagar and it is home to the rare Hangul (Red Stag) species ofdeer According to a survey done in 2011 only about 300 of them live today The political turmoil of the region has a lotto do with it The locals graze their cattle in the Hanguls terrain which leaves less for the deer On top of that it is saidthat during the peak of terrorism in the region the insurgents often hunted the deer for meat
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
17 Hemis National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy the Snow Leopards playground
The Eastern Ladakh region houses the Hemis National Park whose undiputed superstar is the now endangered SnowLeopard About 200shy600 are still said to be roaming around the higher regions of the park If you ever happen to thatpart of the country make sure you catch a glimpse before the elusive animal (and the park by extension) ceases toexist Rough terrain yes but well worth it
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
All images sourced from WMF Flickr Wikipedia and Pinterest
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 27 April at 1354
Follow
2
Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
((
Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
View 1 more
9
Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
Reply middot Like middot middot 6 December 2014 at 11002
Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
Reply middot Like middot middot 8 December 2014 at 1122
Follow
1
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Thanks Raj
Reply middot Like middot 8 December 2014 at 1134
Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 15 March at 1711
Follow
2
Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 17 March at 1153
Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 16 March at 1520
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
The greenery of the Western Ghats along the west coast of India cannot be overstated It is home to various kinds ofanimals and plant species The adivasi people have also been living in this region for hundreds of years But in thename of development many areas of the Ghats are now exposed to builders and naturally this threatens the basic coreof the region For example the MumbaishyPune expressway which is praised by so many of us cuts right through thehills affecting the bioshydiversity of the forested land
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
10 Balpakram Forest Meghalaya shy Where departed souls are said to rest
The Balpakram National Park or forest is located in the southern part of Meghlaya Home to the local Garo tribe locallegend has it that this is where the souls of the departed go to rest An environmentalists delight the green gorges areabundant with wildlife such as wild water buffaloes red pandas and various species of wildcats
But due to water dams and coal mines the forest area is receding everyday which is drastically threatening theexistence of all the animals in the region
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
11 Coral Reef Lakshadweep shy the beauty under the surface
If you have ever gone snorkeling in Lakshadweep youll know how amazing the coral reefs in the region are But theexcessive amount of blast fishing coral mining and change in navigation paths is putting these in danger Add rising sealevel due to global warming to the hateshylist and youll realize how the bleak the future of the region is
12 Majuli Assam shy the largest river island and its shrinking
Majuli in upper Assam is one of the most diverse wildlife regions in India Elephants tigers deer rabbits snakesbuffaloes and different kinds of birds have made the largest river island in the world their home The tragedy is theisland is shrinking Deforestation resulting is massive erosion has reduced the area of the island from 483 sq km to 421sq km Some surveys show that at this rate within 15shy20 years Majuli might even cease to exist
Source shy GourabDasPhotography
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
13 Bhitarkanika Mangroves Odisha shy where mans greed triumphs the animals need
Home to the King Cobra python white crocodile and even the Olive Ridley Turtle Bhitarkanika Mangrove should ideallyhave been a well maintained wildlife sanctuary But there are reports of corrupt guards accepting bribes to let inoutsiders who have been felling trees in the region for some time now If this goes on for long soon these animals willhave nowhere to go
14 Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand shy Strictly for trekkers
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
They were right when they said beauty can be a cruel mistress The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is so beautifulthat it attracts a lot of tourists and that is the biggest threat to the region There is a thin line between an ideal trekkingdestination and a burgeoning tourist hub and we seem to have crossed that when it comes to Valley of Flowers
15 Kaziranga Assam shy proving mans conscience is thicker than the rhinos skin
The Rhinoceros has become synonymous with Assamese pride and yet the irony is in Kaziranga local poachers arethe biggest threat to the animal Once an abundant population of one horned rhinos existed in Kaziranga along of otheranimals But now only around 3000 of them are said to exist The area of the National Park too is decreasing becausepeople are settling in too close to the edges Less people more rhinos I say
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
16 Dachigam National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy where a rare species is caught in the crossfire
Dachigam National Park is just 22 kms away from Srinagar and it is home to the rare Hangul (Red Stag) species ofdeer According to a survey done in 2011 only about 300 of them live today The political turmoil of the region has a lotto do with it The locals graze their cattle in the Hanguls terrain which leaves less for the deer On top of that it is saidthat during the peak of terrorism in the region the insurgents often hunted the deer for meat
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
17 Hemis National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy the Snow Leopards playground
The Eastern Ladakh region houses the Hemis National Park whose undiputed superstar is the now endangered SnowLeopard About 200shy600 are still said to be roaming around the higher regions of the park If you ever happen to thatpart of the country make sure you catch a glimpse before the elusive animal (and the park by extension) ceases toexist Rough terrain yes but well worth it
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 27 April at 1354
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Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
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Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
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Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
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Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
Reply middot Like middot middot 8 December 2014 at 1122
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Thanks Raj
Reply middot Like middot 8 December 2014 at 1134
Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
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Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 17 March at 1153
Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
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10 Balpakram Forest Meghalaya shy Where departed souls are said to rest
The Balpakram National Park or forest is located in the southern part of Meghlaya Home to the local Garo tribe locallegend has it that this is where the souls of the departed go to rest An environmentalists delight the green gorges areabundant with wildlife such as wild water buffaloes red pandas and various species of wildcats
But due to water dams and coal mines the forest area is receding everyday which is drastically threatening theexistence of all the animals in the region
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
11 Coral Reef Lakshadweep shy the beauty under the surface
If you have ever gone snorkeling in Lakshadweep youll know how amazing the coral reefs in the region are But theexcessive amount of blast fishing coral mining and change in navigation paths is putting these in danger Add rising sealevel due to global warming to the hateshylist and youll realize how the bleak the future of the region is
12 Majuli Assam shy the largest river island and its shrinking
Majuli in upper Assam is one of the most diverse wildlife regions in India Elephants tigers deer rabbits snakesbuffaloes and different kinds of birds have made the largest river island in the world their home The tragedy is theisland is shrinking Deforestation resulting is massive erosion has reduced the area of the island from 483 sq km to 421sq km Some surveys show that at this rate within 15shy20 years Majuli might even cease to exist
Source shy GourabDasPhotography
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
13 Bhitarkanika Mangroves Odisha shy where mans greed triumphs the animals need
Home to the King Cobra python white crocodile and even the Olive Ridley Turtle Bhitarkanika Mangrove should ideallyhave been a well maintained wildlife sanctuary But there are reports of corrupt guards accepting bribes to let inoutsiders who have been felling trees in the region for some time now If this goes on for long soon these animals willhave nowhere to go
14 Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand shy Strictly for trekkers
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
They were right when they said beauty can be a cruel mistress The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is so beautifulthat it attracts a lot of tourists and that is the biggest threat to the region There is a thin line between an ideal trekkingdestination and a burgeoning tourist hub and we seem to have crossed that when it comes to Valley of Flowers
15 Kaziranga Assam shy proving mans conscience is thicker than the rhinos skin
The Rhinoceros has become synonymous with Assamese pride and yet the irony is in Kaziranga local poachers arethe biggest threat to the animal Once an abundant population of one horned rhinos existed in Kaziranga along of otheranimals But now only around 3000 of them are said to exist The area of the National Park too is decreasing becausepeople are settling in too close to the edges Less people more rhinos I say
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
16 Dachigam National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy where a rare species is caught in the crossfire
Dachigam National Park is just 22 kms away from Srinagar and it is home to the rare Hangul (Red Stag) species ofdeer According to a survey done in 2011 only about 300 of them live today The political turmoil of the region has a lotto do with it The locals graze their cattle in the Hanguls terrain which leaves less for the deer On top of that it is saidthat during the peak of terrorism in the region the insurgents often hunted the deer for meat
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
17 Hemis National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy the Snow Leopards playground
The Eastern Ladakh region houses the Hemis National Park whose undiputed superstar is the now endangered SnowLeopard About 200shy600 are still said to be roaming around the higher regions of the park If you ever happen to thatpart of the country make sure you catch a glimpse before the elusive animal (and the park by extension) ceases toexist Rough terrain yes but well worth it
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 27 April at 1354
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2
Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
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Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
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Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
Reply middot Like middot middot 6 December 2014 at 11002
Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
Reply middot Like middot middot 8 December 2014 at 1122
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Thanks Raj
Reply middot Like middot 8 December 2014 at 1134
Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 15 March at 1711
Follow
2
Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 17 March at 1153
Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 16 March at 1520
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
11 Coral Reef Lakshadweep shy the beauty under the surface
If you have ever gone snorkeling in Lakshadweep youll know how amazing the coral reefs in the region are But theexcessive amount of blast fishing coral mining and change in navigation paths is putting these in danger Add rising sealevel due to global warming to the hateshylist and youll realize how the bleak the future of the region is
12 Majuli Assam shy the largest river island and its shrinking
Majuli in upper Assam is one of the most diverse wildlife regions in India Elephants tigers deer rabbits snakesbuffaloes and different kinds of birds have made the largest river island in the world their home The tragedy is theisland is shrinking Deforestation resulting is massive erosion has reduced the area of the island from 483 sq km to 421sq km Some surveys show that at this rate within 15shy20 years Majuli might even cease to exist
Source shy GourabDasPhotography
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
13 Bhitarkanika Mangroves Odisha shy where mans greed triumphs the animals need
Home to the King Cobra python white crocodile and even the Olive Ridley Turtle Bhitarkanika Mangrove should ideallyhave been a well maintained wildlife sanctuary But there are reports of corrupt guards accepting bribes to let inoutsiders who have been felling trees in the region for some time now If this goes on for long soon these animals willhave nowhere to go
14 Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand shy Strictly for trekkers
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
They were right when they said beauty can be a cruel mistress The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is so beautifulthat it attracts a lot of tourists and that is the biggest threat to the region There is a thin line between an ideal trekkingdestination and a burgeoning tourist hub and we seem to have crossed that when it comes to Valley of Flowers
15 Kaziranga Assam shy proving mans conscience is thicker than the rhinos skin
The Rhinoceros has become synonymous with Assamese pride and yet the irony is in Kaziranga local poachers arethe biggest threat to the animal Once an abundant population of one horned rhinos existed in Kaziranga along of otheranimals But now only around 3000 of them are said to exist The area of the National Park too is decreasing becausepeople are settling in too close to the edges Less people more rhinos I say
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
16 Dachigam National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy where a rare species is caught in the crossfire
Dachigam National Park is just 22 kms away from Srinagar and it is home to the rare Hangul (Red Stag) species ofdeer According to a survey done in 2011 only about 300 of them live today The political turmoil of the region has a lotto do with it The locals graze their cattle in the Hanguls terrain which leaves less for the deer On top of that it is saidthat during the peak of terrorism in the region the insurgents often hunted the deer for meat
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
17 Hemis National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy the Snow Leopards playground
The Eastern Ladakh region houses the Hemis National Park whose undiputed superstar is the now endangered SnowLeopard About 200shy600 are still said to be roaming around the higher regions of the park If you ever happen to thatpart of the country make sure you catch a glimpse before the elusive animal (and the park by extension) ceases toexist Rough terrain yes but well worth it
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 27 April at 1354
Follow
2
Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
((
Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
View 1 more
9
Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
Reply middot Like middot middot 6 December 2014 at 11002
Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
Reply middot Like middot middot 8 December 2014 at 1122
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Thanks Raj
Reply middot Like middot 8 December 2014 at 1134
Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 15 March at 1711
Follow
2
Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 17 March at 1153
Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 16 March at 1520
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
13 Bhitarkanika Mangroves Odisha shy where mans greed triumphs the animals need
Home to the King Cobra python white crocodile and even the Olive Ridley Turtle Bhitarkanika Mangrove should ideallyhave been a well maintained wildlife sanctuary But there are reports of corrupt guards accepting bribes to let inoutsiders who have been felling trees in the region for some time now If this goes on for long soon these animals willhave nowhere to go
14 Valley of Flowers Uttarakhand shy Strictly for trekkers
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
They were right when they said beauty can be a cruel mistress The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is so beautifulthat it attracts a lot of tourists and that is the biggest threat to the region There is a thin line between an ideal trekkingdestination and a burgeoning tourist hub and we seem to have crossed that when it comes to Valley of Flowers
15 Kaziranga Assam shy proving mans conscience is thicker than the rhinos skin
The Rhinoceros has become synonymous with Assamese pride and yet the irony is in Kaziranga local poachers arethe biggest threat to the animal Once an abundant population of one horned rhinos existed in Kaziranga along of otheranimals But now only around 3000 of them are said to exist The area of the National Park too is decreasing becausepeople are settling in too close to the edges Less people more rhinos I say
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
16 Dachigam National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy where a rare species is caught in the crossfire
Dachigam National Park is just 22 kms away from Srinagar and it is home to the rare Hangul (Red Stag) species ofdeer According to a survey done in 2011 only about 300 of them live today The political turmoil of the region has a lotto do with it The locals graze their cattle in the Hanguls terrain which leaves less for the deer On top of that it is saidthat during the peak of terrorism in the region the insurgents often hunted the deer for meat
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
17 Hemis National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy the Snow Leopards playground
The Eastern Ladakh region houses the Hemis National Park whose undiputed superstar is the now endangered SnowLeopard About 200shy600 are still said to be roaming around the higher regions of the park If you ever happen to thatpart of the country make sure you catch a glimpse before the elusive animal (and the park by extension) ceases toexist Rough terrain yes but well worth it
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 27 April at 1354
Follow
2
Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
((
Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
View 1 more
9
Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
Reply middot Like middot middot 6 December 2014 at 11002
Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
Reply middot Like middot middot 8 December 2014 at 1122
Follow
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Thanks Raj
Reply middot Like middot 8 December 2014 at 1134
Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 15 March at 1711
Follow
2
Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 17 March at 1153
Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 16 March at 1520
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
They were right when they said beauty can be a cruel mistress The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is so beautifulthat it attracts a lot of tourists and that is the biggest threat to the region There is a thin line between an ideal trekkingdestination and a burgeoning tourist hub and we seem to have crossed that when it comes to Valley of Flowers
15 Kaziranga Assam shy proving mans conscience is thicker than the rhinos skin
The Rhinoceros has become synonymous with Assamese pride and yet the irony is in Kaziranga local poachers arethe biggest threat to the animal Once an abundant population of one horned rhinos existed in Kaziranga along of otheranimals But now only around 3000 of them are said to exist The area of the National Park too is decreasing becausepeople are settling in too close to the edges Less people more rhinos I say
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
16 Dachigam National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy where a rare species is caught in the crossfire
Dachigam National Park is just 22 kms away from Srinagar and it is home to the rare Hangul (Red Stag) species ofdeer According to a survey done in 2011 only about 300 of them live today The political turmoil of the region has a lotto do with it The locals graze their cattle in the Hanguls terrain which leaves less for the deer On top of that it is saidthat during the peak of terrorism in the region the insurgents often hunted the deer for meat
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
17 Hemis National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy the Snow Leopards playground
The Eastern Ladakh region houses the Hemis National Park whose undiputed superstar is the now endangered SnowLeopard About 200shy600 are still said to be roaming around the higher regions of the park If you ever happen to thatpart of the country make sure you catch a glimpse before the elusive animal (and the park by extension) ceases toexist Rough terrain yes but well worth it
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
All images sourced from WMF Flickr Wikipedia and Pinterest
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
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Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
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Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
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Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
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How could you miss Spiti valley
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16 Dachigam National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy where a rare species is caught in the crossfire
Dachigam National Park is just 22 kms away from Srinagar and it is home to the rare Hangul (Red Stag) species ofdeer According to a survey done in 2011 only about 300 of them live today The political turmoil of the region has a lotto do with it The locals graze their cattle in the Hanguls terrain which leaves less for the deer On top of that it is saidthat during the peak of terrorism in the region the insurgents often hunted the deer for meat
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17 Hemis National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy the Snow Leopards playground
The Eastern Ladakh region houses the Hemis National Park whose undiputed superstar is the now endangered SnowLeopard About 200shy600 are still said to be roaming around the higher regions of the park If you ever happen to thatpart of the country make sure you catch a glimpse before the elusive animal (and the park by extension) ceases toexist Rough terrain yes but well worth it
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18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 27 April at 1354
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Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
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Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
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Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
Reply middot Like middot middot 6 December 2014 at 11002
Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
Reply middot Like middot middot 8 December 2014 at 1122
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Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
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Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
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Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
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17 Hemis National Park Jammu amp Kashmir shy the Snow Leopards playground
The Eastern Ladakh region houses the Hemis National Park whose undiputed superstar is the now endangered SnowLeopard About 200shy600 are still said to be roaming around the higher regions of the park If you ever happen to thatpart of the country make sure you catch a glimpse before the elusive animal (and the park by extension) ceases toexist Rough terrain yes but well worth it
582015 20 Unique Places In India You Must Visit NOW Because They Wont Exist For Long
18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 27 April at 1354
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2
Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
((
Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
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Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
Reply middot Like middot middot 6 December 2014 at 11002
Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
Reply middot Like middot middot 8 December 2014 at 1122
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Thanks Raj
Reply middot Like middot 8 December 2014 at 1134
Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 15 March at 1711
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Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 17 March at 1153
Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 16 March at 1520
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18 Sasan Gir Forest Gujarat shy where lions are making a comeback
The Sasan Gir National Park or Gir forest is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion It is listed as an endangered animal butthankfully the number is steadily growing thanks to some artificial insemination measures undertaken by SakkarbaugZoo in Junagadh Tourism has been curbed in the region by some extent to preserve the natural essence of wildlife butsome areas are still open to outsiders Visit it when you have the chance to do so
19 Wular Lake Jammu amp Kashmir shy the shrinking lake
Wular Lake in Kashmir is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world and it regularly hosts water sports for localsand tourists But it is shrinking due to pollution and the hunting to waterfowl Enjoy the sights of this grand water bodywhile it lasts There is a plan to fell 2 million tress to increase the size of the lake but that will take some time And evenso the idea that trees need to be cut down to preserve a natural body seems a bit bizarre But maybe its just me
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 27 April at 1354
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2
Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
((
Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
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Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
Reply middot Like middot middot 6 December 2014 at 11002
Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Thanks Raj
Reply middot Like middot 8 December 2014 at 1134
Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 15 March at 1711
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Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 17 March at 1153
Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
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20 Taj Mahal Uttar Pradesh shy time for a cleanshyup act
To outsiders the Taj Mahal has become a symbol of India which is great thing but we Indians do not seem to have thesame amount of respect for one of the wonders of the world Whether its the dirty river next to the structure or our loveof scribbling our lovers name on monuments we seem to have ticked all the wrong boxes Time to buckle up and helppreserve this beautiful symbol of love
Sometimes its nature but most often its us humans who ruin the good things Now is a goodtime to take a Ushyturn
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
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Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
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Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
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Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
Reply middot Like middot middot 6 December 2014 at 11002
Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
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Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
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Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 17 March at 1153
Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 27 April at 1354
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2
Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
((
Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
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Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
Reply middot Like middot middot 6 December 2014 at 11002
Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
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Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
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Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
Reply middot Like middot Follow Post middot 17 March at 1153
Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
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Shabla Mathur middot middot Senior Editor at Pan India Internet Network middot 133 followers
You missed Andamansthe mystique beauty that too is likely to perish in eras to come
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Dinesh Rath middot Top commenter middot Hyderabad
((
Reply middot Like middot 27 April at 1523
Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
Do you guys acknowledge the pictures coz thats me standing on the bridge on majuli island pic and the picture is taken by gourab das photography
Reply middot Like middot middot Follow Post middot 5 December 2014 at 1028
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Neha Shaw middot Kv command hospital kolkatta
awesome photography n concept )
Reply middot Like middot middot 6 December 2014 at 11002
Raj Das middot middot Top commenter middot Staff writer at ScoopWhoop middot 229 followers
Thanks for bringing it to our notice Nitin Ive added at link at the bottom of that image
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Nitin Manore middot Bharati Vidyapeeths college of Engineering Mumbai
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Soniya SK middot middot Nursery Teacher at The HD Foundation School
I dont agree to this as u have ignored and did not include the most serene islands in andamans incomplete research
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Bibi Sangma middot Chief General Manager at Reserve Bank of India
Balpakram Forest is not only considered the Resting Place of Spirits it was declared a National Wildlife Sanctuary and inaugurated bylate Rajiv Gandhi the then Prime Minister It is believed to still have undiscovered flora and fauna The canyons forest cover roughand rocky terrain strong winds and its location at the trijunction of the borders of Garohills Khasilhills and Bangladesh gives it amystic aura
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Varchas Bansal middot Analyst at McKinsey amp Company
How could you miss Spiti valley
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