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Deep within the subcontinent lies a land whose many secrets still lie hidden from the human eye in its largely unexplored terrain. A land that on one hand is synonymous with harsh terrains and on the other with breath taking beauty - Chambal. Glimpses of this enchanting land have made their way into countless books, songs and folklore. More...

Imagine a pristine blue lake lined by the ruins of a long forgotten kingdom. Jarasandh’s Jalesar of the Mahabharat period and equally majestic Khajur trees, that’s Patna. Maintaining a constant vigil over this tiny jewel is Lord Shiva’s age-old temple believed to have been built by King Jarasandh. More...

The diversity and abundance of wildlife in our country is a valuable national asset. The flocking of both resident and migratory birds around the many lakes here during the winters attracts a lot of attention. These birds play a vital role in maintaining the overall ecological balance. More...

Saman Bird Sanctuary was set up in 1990 to protect the Sarus Cranes in the wetland areas of Etawah and Mainpuri District of U.P. The Sanctuary  is spread over 526 hectares out of which 290 hectares are natural wetland the rest being grassland.The Saman Bird Sanctuary is one of the best nesting sites for Sarus Cranes and offers sanctuary to More...

Sur Sarovar - the name says it all. An enchanting place of natural beauty where the divine and the temporal meet to form paradise on earth. The place that ignited the passions of Lord Krishna and Radha and inspired the famed poet Surdas to compose the “Bhakti Kavya” one of the finest pieces of devotional poetry ever written. More...

 

Photographs courtesy..

 Skimmers - Dhritiman Mukherjee  
 Muggar and Gharial - Ashok Chopra
 Patna Lake, Sauras Cranes and Gull - K.K Singh I.F.S
 Nesting Egret- Ram Pratap Singh