E XPLORE  HIDDEN  PARADISE IN NORTH EAST INDIA

There is a hidden unexplored nature's bounty tucked in the eastern part of Himalaya.India's  north east is unique because it is home to more than a hundred  tribes proud of their cultural heritage, making their way into the modern civilisation. 

WIDE  VARIETIES  OF  FLORA   &  FAUNA   ARE  FOUND  IN  MANAS  SANCTUARY  IN BODOLAND  DISTRICTS   OF ASSAM .  SPECIALLY  SUITED FOR  STUDENTS OF BOTANY,  DOCTORS   DOING  RESEARCH  IN  MEDICINE ,  ADVENTURE  SEEKERS , NATURE  LOVERS ,  WILL  ALWAYS  FIND  SOMETHING   TO  APPEASE   THEIR  QUEST.    

The patrolling along railway tracks in Assam is an initiative that was started out in November 2008, by the Assam Forest Department, Northeast Frontier Railways and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) supported by the UK-based charity Elephant Family (EF), under the Train Hits Mitigation Project.

In the past 65 train-elephant collisions have proved fatal and the tragedy is fairly common in this eastern state owing to many railway tracks cris-crossing through dense forests with elephant population.  The frequency of accidents saw an increase from 1990.

Alramed by this accidents in 2008 WTI carried out a rapid survey to analyse the accident prone areas and thereby form a site-specific solution to the problem.

The studies identified about 23 accident-prone sections in eight forest divisions in Assam. On priority basis seven of these sites are patrolled by volunteers including the Deepor-beel patch. This team usually comprises of six members, two each from forest department, railways and WTI-EF

 Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary, Guwahati is a proposed sanctuary in Assam that is supposed to be situated amidst a zone of idyllic bliss with its lush greenery sprinkled with sparkling water bodies. The sanctuary's premises exude an aura of tranquility and the melodious twitters of birds are a welcome break that occasionally disturbs the quietude.

The site for the Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary is strategically located at a stone's throw distance from the bustling Guwahati city. The proximity to a major city makes the bird reserve easily accessible by rail, road and rail and thereby facilitates tourism.

The property of Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary is a small picturesque and sylvan land that covers an expanse of 4.14 sq. km. The sanctuary's locale is a photographer's dream and worth an artist's pencil with some out-of the-world sceneries. Sparkling lakes and water bodies glittering like a mirage of quicksilver adorn the surroundings of the idyllic green paradise.

As the name signifies Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary, Guwahati is being constructed to shelter abundant species of birds dappled in vibrant hues. The Department of Forests, Assam has listed over 120 species of birds to be housed in the sanctuary. They include numerous kingfishers, fishing eagles, adjutant storks and a plethora of ducks.

It is usually advised that the congenial Assam winters and bracing months of spring spanning from the cool December to the pleasant March are the best time to visit the sanctuary.

Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary, Guwahati is the ideal retreat for the weary tourist residing amidst a concrete jungle and seeking a quick winter getaway.

MIGHTY  HIMALAYAN   TRAILS  SPARES  NOT  A  SOUL  TO  REMIND  ETERNITY   TO  ANY  POMPOUS   MORTALS   TO  THEIR  HUMILIATION. 

 Earthly Beauties could stop a pulse or two. 

 Assam is the gateway to the North-East and is dominated by the mighty river Brahmaputra that has its origin in Tibet. Indeed, a large part of the state is located in the narrow valley that the river has created over the ages. The state population includes a startling mix of Dravidians, Aryans and Tibeto-Burmans. Assam is perhaps best known for two things: tea and the one-horned Rhinoceros, which is found in large numbers at Kaziranga National Park. The capital of Assam-Dispur, is a suburb of Guwahati in 1972. The uneven topography of the land, full of hills, plains and rivers might therefore have contributed to her name.

The only domain of feral horses in South Asia is now the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park situated in the eastern end of Assam. It is also arguably the only island wildlife preserve.
However, the park’s status as an island – formed by the river Brahmaputra and its branch-off Dibru – has come at a price; it has lost 97 sq km area in 15 years mainly due to erosion. Human habitations in its core area have also been a factor.
Vaibhav C Mathur, DFO of Tinsukia wildlife division said a survey result reveals that Dibru-Saikhowa’s area shrunk from the original 340 sq km to 242.7 sq km as on 30 January this year. The figure was arrived at after analyzing retrospective satellite imagery of the past 15 years obtained from the National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad.
“While the original perimeter of the park was 155km, it is just 99.3km now. And this is just a part of the picture; effective habitat availability for wildlife is even lower, as out of the 242.7 sq km available, 48.2 square km of the core area is occupied by two villages that are continually expanding,” said Mathur.
Wildlife enthusiasts are alarmed by Mathur’s revelation, as the national park is considered a rich wildlife habitat and biodiversity hotspot. Apart from the feral horses and elephants, it boasts of at least 380 species of endemic and migratory birds of both wetland and grassland varieties. According to green activist Nakul Khound, the shrinkage in area would translate into very low crude density and an even lower ecological density of wildlife, as large parts of the available habitat were degraded because of grazing by livestock from the two villages.
Some 2,000 families reside in the two villages, and as such working out a rehabilitation and relocation package would be an uphill task. Officials allege that residents of these two villages fell trees inside the park and aid poaching directly or indirectly, taking advantage of the abysmally low number of forest personnel protecting the area.
When people were allowed to settle there by the government in the 1950s, the area allotted to them was just 3.73 sq km. But now, they are occupying 20 per cent of the land left after erosion. Moreover, from the original figure of 165 families settled, the population has swollen to 2165 families today.

 Tea-plantations in Assam, unlike those in China or Japan for instance, are comparatively big, spanning hundreds of acre. Thus they offer you the spatial freedom to meander through them, watching the dappled sunlight filter through the shade trees and weave patterns of black and white on the neatly pruned tea-bushes. Apart from the Brahamaputra valley, Barak valley and southern Assam also has abundance of tea plantations. Dibrugarh located along the river Brahmaputra is the largest tea exporting town in India. Together Assam produces almost 400 million kg tea per annum. Assam tea is famous for its rich full bodied, bright liquor. The tea from here is best for those who prefer a strong cup. The Tea festival organised by Assam Tourism in the month of November is a unique experience. One cannot miss this festival which offers holidays combining visits to Tea Gardens, Golf and River Cruises. A visit to the "Guwahati Tea Auction Center" (GTAC) in Guwahati, the largest in India is a must.

Watch the tea-pluckers at work. Admire the deftness of their fingers as they pluck the delicate two leaves and a bud from which the "nectar of the gods" is made. Assam plantations produce black tea, far different in taste and colour from the green tea made in China.

No trip to Upper Assam can be complete without a visit to one of the numerous tea-gardens that stand, lush and verdant, all around the valley. The tea gardens of Assam have a unique ambience, and a cultural entity that makes them stand apart from other such plantations elsewhere.

  Tea tasting in guwahat

 The first was steeped with boiling water. This go-round added milk to the brewed tea, just as it would be drunk by the majority of tea drinkers in India.

– the lowest quality of broken tea leaves that looks like powder is very popular in the south of India because it brews many more cups per kilo than the pricier leaf tea. He said it’s also used in tea bags.

Just like wine tasters The vocabulary  reminds of wine tasting. The

taster assessed the weight and quality of the tea on his tongue, just like an experienced sommelier, checking for burnt, harsh or coarse overtones.

 Carritt Moran, founded in 1877, is the second-largest tea auctioneer firm in the world, handling about one-fourth of the teas sold through the Indian auction system.
 spent the morning at the Gauhati Tea Auction Centre, watching both the live and the subsequent electronic auction. Assam – the province of which Guwahati (also called Gauhati) is the capital – grows most of the tea exported by India. Some 20 percent of Indian tea passes through this auction house. Watching the auction itself was mesmerising.

 Like many in Guwahati, they invested in a tea plantation, which is called a tea garden here.The Brahmaputra River is bordered by more than a half a million acres of lush green tea gardens growing in the rich alluvial soil. The total production of tea in Assam approaches one million pounds per year.

The tea gardens themselves are beautiful. The emerald green of the waist-high camellia sinensis bushes seems to glow from within. The best tea is picked by hand, and whole villages of migrant workers are imported to do the specialised work. First comes withering, when the freshly picked green leaves are spread out to dry on enormous ventilated trays. The leaves are then processed and graded, with whole leaves at the top of the scale, and the powdery dust at the bottom.

 Digboi Club Golf Links 18 holes Golf course considered the best in the entire upper Assam, where all important tournaments are held. There are 8 other 9 hole Golf courses with tea estates between Dibrugarh and Doom DoomaThe golf club is bordered by the popular Deihing forest reserve on three sides, with the fourth outlined by the National Highway-38 and the magnificent mountains of Arunachal Pradesh looming large on the horizon. The Reserve hosts a variety of flora and fauna including wild elephants, leopards, wild boar, barking deer, an assortment of snakes including the venomous king cobra and among birds, the hornbill and the parakeet.

It is common for wild beasts to wander the course, especially at night. Every fairway on the golf course has a drain running through it. A look into any of these drains will reveal an assortment of pugmarks. A discerning eye can notice a great many of those belonging to leopards and deer

 Amidst the vast expanses of dense forests and exquisite tea estates lies the 18-hole golf course of Digboi, considered to be the best golf course in the whole of Upper Assam. Every year, tournaments, at both national and international level, are played here and people come from all over the country to enjoy or take part in the events. The whole course stands over a huge 6309 yards of land and is considered to be one of the biggest in the northeast India.

Digboi golf course is situated amid beautiful natural settings, bordered by the Deihing Forest Reserve on three sides. It is from the fourth side that a splendid view of the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh can be seen. Dehing Forest Reserve, on the other hand, is the abode of a wide variety of flora and fauna. Animals like wild elephants, barking deer, parakeets, hornbill birds, wild boar, leopards and several varieties of snakes, inhabit the reserve and can often be seen wandering out onto the course.

Digboi golf club offers a complete enjoyable experience to the golfers as well as the other people who come to visit it. Rooms are available at very reasonable charges in a small clubhouse, situated just adjacent to the golf course. There is also a bar located within the clubhouse and people often come here to relax and to take a break from the monotonous routine of daily life. The club also has facilities for indoor games, a swimming pool and a restaurant offering a range of local delicacies. However, overnight stay is not allowed at the club house.

Among the numerous tournaments held at Digboi golf course, the ones worth mentioning are the All Assam Amateur tournament and the Servo Masters, which is the only professional golf tournament held in the entire northeast India. The maintenance of the club is being looked after by the Indian Oil Corporation of Digboi, who see to it that the world class standards of the club are preserved, be it in terms of the gold course, the ambience or such other amenities

THE  SERENITY  OF  THE  LAKE  IS THE  PERFET  DESTINATION  FOR  A  ROMANTIC  SOUL. 

 Since the days of the Britishers, Jia Bhoroli of Assam has been famous for Angling. It is a magnificient snowed sparkling river that rumbles and swirls down the rugged mountain valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, and then through the dense green Balipara Reserve Forest, forming gorges and fiery rapids to join the mighty 'Brahmaputra'.

It is one of the most fascinating rivers- full of joy and life which leaves the adventure loving tourists, anglers and naturalists in utter awe.

The fishing seasonal camp at Potasah is easily accessible, and is only an hour's drive from Tezpur town, about two hours drive from the Kaziranga National Park and about 220 kilometres from Guwahati. However, anglers have the choice of other base camps too like the Tourist Bungalow of the Government of Assam at the picturesque hilly township of Bhalukpong on the banks of the Jia Bhorob river or the tourist lodge at Tezpur town. The main highway leading to Bomdila and Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh runs miles along the way. However, the best way of fishing throughout the length of the river from Bhalukpong to Potasali (about 26 km of water stretch) is by using an inflatable rubber dinghy. In fact, a rubber dinghy ride has become so popular that the 'Inflatable rubber dinghy rafting competition' has been introduced by the Assam (Bhoreb) Anglers Association in 1992 along with the angling competition held regularly since 1981 in the early part of November every year. The angling season with rod and line in the Bhoroll river starts from early October and continues upto late April.

It is always pleasant and thrilling to raft down the Jia Bhoroli river in a rubber dinghy amidst the vibrant green, and serene surroundings. This gives the angler ample scope to try his luck with rod and line, and the choice of several splitting channels of the river, which meet downstream forming some of the excellent spots for casting the line in a school of fish.

How to go there ?

Fishing in the Bhoroli entails an hour's pleasant drive from Tezpur through the Bahpara Reserved Forests to Bhalukpong (60 krns from Tezpur) or a few kitometers up to the Tipi confluence in Arunachal Pradesh. Tezpur is connected by bus with Guwahati, North Lakhimpur, Dhemajee and Rangia. A 3 kms long motorable bridge over Brahmaputra connects Tezpur with the South Bank at Silghat( Nagaon) . The nearest Airport to Tezpur is Saloni, (10krns) and the Railway Station is Rangapara, 26 kms in the main line. Tezpur is the subline station.

 This is the route through which the Chinese soldiers entered Indian Territory, almost unchallenged, in 1962. This is where the Golden Pagoda shines from atop a hill, 3500 meters above sea level. This is the land of orchids, quaint sounding lakes and the handsome Monpa tribe. I was on my way to Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, snuggling at the Himalayan foothills on India’s North East. Tawang literally means the land of the rising sun.

We started our journey from Tezpur, the pretty little town on the north bank of the Brahmaputra on New Year’s Day. Locals warned us that we would have to return from Bomdila, halfway to Tawang, because there had been heavy snowing during the previous days and the road could be closed. But we had faith in the efficiency of the Indian army, whose border road maintenance crew could not leave this vital road closed for long.

We were right. The road was open, but just enough. Bomdila, where we spent a night, was a picture-postcard landscape. Under the bright blue sky, blobs of white stood like a thermocol set design in a children’s school-play. The lakes were frozen solid on which the bare trees cast dark shadows, creating an illusion of a Japanese painting. The steep road was slushy with melted snow and the valley dipped off out of sight down below, but the expert Nepali driver of our jeep was nonchalant. Perhaps we should have chosen the tourist season (September-October or April) but coming from a hot climate, this fairyland in white was worth the bone-chilling cold. You had to just leave behind your fear of heights and enjoy!

On way to Bomdila we stopped for a while at the Orchid Research Centre at Tipi on the bank of river Jia-Bharali (Kameng upstream). The State Government project gives visitors a glimpse of this exotic plant. Arunachal has more then 600 species of orchids. Some of them like the “Ladies Sleeper” variety are indigenous to the land and there is a prohibition on taking them outside the state. The road through the beautiful Dirang valley offered spectacular views of rivers, hills and grassland merging into one. Who needs a trip to Switzerland?

For the people of North East India, however, Bomdila, will forever be a symbol of the historical Himalayan blunder. The Chinese invaders reached here and it wouldn't have been a cakewalk for them to enter the Assam valley to the south had not been a ceasefire called under international pressure. The lesson has been learnt the hard way but learnt well; the meticulously maintained roads, the frequent army camps are proof. At Jaswant Singh Garh, near the Bumla Pass, the story of heroism of some Indian soldiers is retold. This is where Jaswant Singh of the 4th Battalion Garhwal Rifles held off the enemy for 72 hours single-handedly. He ran from bunker to bunker- firing and creating an illusion of many soldiers present. Two local girls helped him to carry the ammunition. The story goes that rather than give in when the Chinese soldiers were at their doorstep, Singh hanged himself. Army convoys on the way to the border make it a point to stop and pay homage at the beautifully maintained memorial. The jawans (soldiers of the Indian army) at the outpost treat everybody passing through with tea.

We often hear about the bitter weather conditions that soldiers have to face at the Siachen border in the north. At Sela Pass at 14,000 ft we could feel that for ourselves. For as soon as we got down, the whining wind and freezing cold almost knocked us out. We literally scooted to the warmth of a make-do cafeteria with its warm brazier.

Till 1951, Tawang (also called Monyul) was under the Tibetan government. Its claim to fame is the 400 years old Tawang Monastery belonging to the Galukpa faction of the Mahayana sect of Buddhism. The huge fort-like monastery can house more than 700 monks. The name denotes ‘founded by the horse’ (Ta= horse: Wang= chosen). Legend has it that, following wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama, Mera Lama set out in 1681 searching for a place to construct a monastery. One day after prayer for guidance, he found his horse standing at a spot on a hill-top quietly and took it as a divine sign. Locals helped build the monastery and even today they are responsible for looking after it. Inside, the huge 30 ft gilded Buddha made of wood sits serenely amidst priceless tankhas (scroll-paintings) and Buddhist artifacts. The priest-guide said that the whole structure was brought from Tibet, piece by piece, on horseback and assembled here. The whole atmosphere is of a reverential silence except for the chanting of the monks. Attached is also a museum which displays ancient manuscripts, and precious artifacts, evocative of the centuries-old Indo-Tibet Buddhist trail.

The local people, the Monpas, are a handsome tribe, peace loving and courteous. Religion plays a dominant role in their lives. There are a number of separate monasteries in this area for Buddhist nuns who follow even stricter schedule than the male monks.

Despite greater flow of tourists today in North East India and even shooting of Hindi films (ln the Hindi movie Koyla, the location near the cascading Naraneng Falls is pointed out), this is a world that still retains the pristine beauty of a hidden paradise.

Fact File:

To go to Tawang, Inner Line Permit is needed. Foreigners need to apply for special permit.

Between January - February, the Losar and Torgya festivals are held when lama dance and religious rituals prove a big draw.

How to go:

From Tezpur by road which takes about 12 hours to Tawang.
Share taxi Rs 350 approx per head, but a stoppage at Bomdila advised.
For more comfortable journey, individual hired jeep is better.
Also, buses are run by the state government transport department.

Accommodation:

Both Bomdila and Tawang have a number of comfortable hotels.

   

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• “ The Hotel was well managed ” 8 Jun 2011

 

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• “ A Dump ” 2 Aug 2011
• “ Still a Good Experience ” 13 Jul 2011

 

Tarika

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• “ good one ” 22 Mar 2011
• “ Very Good & value for money ” 20 Nov 2010

 

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• “ Excellent location, rooms but poor service ” 18 May 2011
• “ Warm and friendly efficiency ” 20 Oct 2010

 

Dhotapu Guest House

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• “ Cozy little gem ” 9 Jun 2011
• “ value for money ” 2 Jun 2009

  

De Villa Gangtok

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• “ Excellent Decor, good food and good transit point however far from the city centre ” 26 Apr 2011

 

Hotel Golden Pagoda

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• “ Hotel Golden Pagoda - Average abode ” 28 Jun 2011
• “ A good hotel for stay with family membes ” 26 Jun 2011

 

The Lakar Hotel

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• “ Excellent location and value for money ” 25 Jan 2011

 

Hotel Nirvana Gangtok

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• “ mindblowing place.. ” 20 Apr 2011
• “ Hotel With Good Facilities ” 5 May 2010

 

Modern Central Lodge

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• “ Excellent staff and friendly manager. ” 28 Apr 2011
• “ Simplistic, affordable, friendly ” 10 Jun 2010

 

 

 

The Northeastern region of India is of immense scenic beauty. The seven sisters of the region are considered to the ‘paradise unexplored’ of India. Not only that, it has a favorable climatic condition to produce spices, fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs. Moreover, out of the 925 varieties of orchids available in India, over 600 can be grown in the Northeast (Goswami and Gogoi 2005). If transport and communications facilities are better-developed, the region would be transformed into a global tourist spot complete with bio-diversities and heritages (Goswami and Gogoi 2005). It will not only benefit the region but also benefit India as a whole.

But unfortunately we have lost the paradise. Almost everyday we find news of the smuggling of Narcotics and Light Weapons, Insurgency, HIV/AIDS, Rape etc. which are prevalent in the paradise. Moreover, the region is overwhelmed by poverty and economic backwardness.

The Government of India’s per capita expenditure for Northeast India is among the highest of all the states. Most of the Prime Ministers of India declared their own development plans for Northeast India. In 2008 the Government of India introduced the North Eastern Region Vision 2020 (NER 2020). According to Duncan McDuie-Ra (2009), ‘It brings together the usual promises to increase the connectivity of the region and create employment through state investments in infrastructure, encourage private investment especially in natural resources and agriculture, increase border trade, promote tourism in the ‘paradise unexplored’, and continue the process of political and economic engagement with surrounding countries. It also contains provisions for people-to-people contact between India and its eastern neighbours such as joint tourism development, trade fairs, direct flights, sporting events, and ‘cultural exchanges’ ’.

But the question still remains – will government policies and programmes be able to secure peace and prosperity in the region. The government should consider issues like re-building its education system, incorporating vocational trainings in the education system, ensuring security for the citizens, improving health services, organizing confidence building measures with the neighbouring countries in order to bring economic growth and social cohesion in the region. But the most important action would be to ensure people’s participation in the development process with a holistic view. Without the people’s involvement in the development process, it would not be possible for the government of India to benefit them through its efforts. For example, Nagaland Communitisation of Public Institutions and Services Act 2002 (Act No. 2 of 2002 notified on April 15, 2002) was an initiative taken by the state government of Nagaland to create a sense of ownership of public institutions and better management of limited resources. This programme mainly covered power, water supply and the education sector. The outcomes of this programme were extremely impressive- in the education sector it increased enrollment, improved academic performance of the students, reduced Drop Out rate, increased students’ and teachers’ attendance and increased community contribution in terms of cash, labour or kind (http://mdoner.gov.in).

The essence of mass participation in government programmes is the capacity of the local public administrators to reach out to the common people. Therefore, the time has come when we should replace the traditional service delivery mode with the modern community ownership mode at least in some sectors, if not in all spheres.

AND  THE  GIGGLES  OF  THE  PRETTY  DAMSELS   RESONATES  LONG  AFTER  YOU  LEAVE    IS  DEFINITELY  WELCOMING  ENOUGH  FOR  THE  SECOND  VISIT. 

The North East Region (NER) of India comprises the eight states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur and Sikkim. The region is home to a rich flora and fauna, diverse culture, customs and yet distinguished from each other by interesting paradoxes. While Mizoram has the second highest literacy rate in the country, Arunachal Pradesh lags far behind. Assam is well connected by roads, railways and airway while there is no connectivity of railways in Sikkim, Meghalaya and Mizoram.

Nature has always played a major role in determining the lifestyle of the region. 167,00 sq. km is under forest area  and out of the 1300 species of orchids found in India, 550 are from Arunachal Pradesh alone. North Esat India also supports some of the rarest birds and animals. Mawsynrem in Meghalaya prides in being the area with the highest rainfall while Arunachal Pradesh has  the second largest Buddhist Monastery in Asia. In Manipur there is the Loktak Lake while Tripura can boast of an unmatched cultural diversity.

The Ministry of Tourism has called the NER as “paradise unexplored”. To say that the NER has tremendous tourism potential is an understatement. But unfortunately, not enough measures have been taken to promote tourism in the region. People are averse to visiting the region because of preconceived notions and due to the geographical terrain and other factors. Infrastructural development must be followed by the revamping of the “Look EastPolicy” which, without doubt, shall be a boon to the region in all aspects as the region shares close similarities with the people of East Asia.

The very successful “Incredible India s campaign  must take into consideration the  unexplored Incredible north east as well. Enough budget should be allocated for tourism development in the NER but most importantly, there should be a credible political will as well. Above all, keeping in mind all the factors, the uniqueness of the region should not be disrupted at any cost. A pathway to innovating and implementing sustainable tourism should therefore be the way forward.

THIS   IS  NOT  FOR  THE  FAINT  HEARTED  AND  IS  DEFINITELY  A CHALLENGE  FOR  THE  BRAVE  ONES  WHO  DARE  SAY  YES  TO  MANAS  WILDLIFE  SANCTUARY.  

THE  TRAIN  COMING  OUT  OF  THE  TUNNEL  IN  NORTH  CACHAR  HILLS  DISTRICTS  IN ASSAM    DEFINITELY  REMINDS  OF  WILD WILD  WEST  ON  COWBOY  TRAIL. 

THE  GREAT  TAWANG  MONASTRY  UP  IN THE MOUNTAIN  IS  DEFINITELY    MANGNIFICIENT  FOR  FEASTFUL  EYES. 

TOY  TRAIN  IN  DARJEELING  IS  THE  OLDEST  IN THE  TRAIN  HISTORY  AND PROMISES   A PLEASANT  TRIP  UP  IN  THE  MOUNTAIN .

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 GIRLS , GIRLS .beautiful earth.

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 What to do after reaching Kokrajhar    ;    BUY  INDI  SILK  FROM  KOKRAJHAR IN BODOLAND         linksite;www falangihouseyolasite.com

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Indi Luo Enterprise

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 indi Luo Enterprise, situated at Kokrajhar, the Head Quarter of Bodoland Territorial Council in Assam, India is a leading silk manufacturing unit in the Country.

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IT was heartening news for wildlife buffs and conservation brigades, besides the forest and wildlife staff of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) of Assam, that the Unesco World Heritage Committee (WHC) has decided to restore the World Heritage Site tag on picturesque Manas National Park in Assam in its last conference held in Paris in June this year.

The national park acquires its name from the magnificent Manas river that originates in Bhutan Himalayas and eternally gurgles through the sanctuary.

Located at about five-hour-drive from Guwahati, the sprawling landscape of the Manas National Park attracted hordes of tourists, both domestic and tourists during the winter months. An elephant ride inside in the serene atmosphere in the park is a lifetime experience. Tourists are delighted to see peacocks crisscrossing their way while the deer would watch you from a safe distance.

The uniqueness and grandeur of the Manas National Park had provided enough reasons to Unesco to bracket the core area of the wildlife sanctuary as a World Heritage Site in 1985.

Manas National Park is unique because it is the only wildlife protection area in the country which has got five different conservation statuses — tiger reserve, world heritage site, biosphere reserve, national park and an elephant reserve. Manas is arguably the only wildlife habitat which harbours more than 20 Schedule I species as listed in the Wildlife Protection Act of India.

Among the five Natural World Heritage Sites in India, Manas fulfils maximum three criteria for the coveted tag compared to other four World Heritage Sites that fulfil only two criteria each. The rest three Natural World Heritage Sites in India as enlisted by the Unesco include Kaziranga National Park, Sundarban National Park, Keoladeo National Park and Nandadevi and Valley of Flowers National Park (Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve).

Rhinos have been reintroduced in Manas through translocation under the Rhino Vision 2020 Project. Elephant and wild buffalo populations have attained stability. Population of the hispid hare, pigmy hog and Bengal Florican has added to the uniqueness of the wildlife protection area. The presence of lesser-known rare species like the white-winged duck and Manipur bush quail has also been re-established here. There have been renewed efforts to conserve the endangered tiger in the Manas landscape that has been nurturing a tiger reserve since 1973.

Prominent green brigades that played key roles in helping Manas regain its lost glory included the WWF, International Rhino Foundation (IRF), ATREE, the WWT, the WTI and Ecosystem-India and Aaranyak.

BTC’s executive member in charge of forest and tourism Khampa Borgoyari said, "With the restoration of the World Heritage status by Unesco, we are now looking forward to greater cooperation with the management of the Royal Manas National Park across the India-Bhutan border. A strategy is being worked out for facilitating eco-tourism in and around Manas."

"That Manas National Park has risen from the worst phase to the present stature and regained its Word Heritage Site status speaks volumes of how concerted efforts involving government authorities, NGOs, local communities can work wonder for the conservation of wildlife habitats," said Dr Bibhab Talukdar, a noted wildlife biologist and secretary general of Aaranyak.

A report of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) also noted that Manas has made good progress and there was some evidence that wildlife population was beginning to recover. An IUCN-Unesco mission had visited the park early this year.

Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary falling under Dhubri and Kokrajhar districts of Assam, India.^[1][2] It is famous for the Golden Langur and is the second protected habitat for Golden Langur in India.^{[3] [4]} Chakrashila Hill was first declared as reserve forest in 1966 and on July 14, 1994 it was recognized with the status of sanctuary by the Government of Assam.^[5] It covers an area of 45.568 km² (4556.8 hectares). It is around 6 km from Kokrajhar town, 68 km from Dhubri town and 219 km from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati.

The sanctuary is mainly a hilly tract running north-south and there are two lakes (DHEER BIL AND DEPLAI BIL) on either side, which are integral to the eco-system of the sanctuary. The lower hilly reaches are covered with Sal coppice regeneration while middle and upper reaches are covered with mixed deciduous forests. Different kinds of mammals and birds, twenty-three species of reptiles including snakes, crocodiles, alligators, lizards and turtles, more than forty species of butterfly are found in this sanctuary.^[6] Some species of mammals recorded so far in this sanctuary are Indian Short-tailed Mole, Indian Flying Fox, Short Nosed Fruit Bat, Indian False Vampire, Indian Pipistrelle, Rhesus Macaque, Chinese Pangolin, Asiatic Jackal and Bengal Fox. Hornbills are also spotted here. It is also a save haven for a variety of endangered animals. The Sanctuary has some tourist accommodation facility at Choraikhola, Kokrajhar and also provides facilities for bird watching, forest trekking, and wildlife and nature photography.

Deepor Beel is a permanent, freshwater lake, in a former channel of the Brahmaputra river, to the south of the main river south-west of Guwahati city. It is a large natural wetland having great biological and environmental importance besides being the only major storm water storage basin for the Guwahati city. The beel is endowed with rich floral and faunal diversity. In addition to huge congregation of residential water birds, the Deepor ecosystem harbours large number of migratory waterfowl each year. Deepor beel has been designated as a Ramsar Site in November 2002.

Justification for Designation as Ramsar Site
Deepor Beel is one of the largest and most important beels in the Brahmaputra valley of lower Assam and is a representative wetland type found within the biogeographic province, 'Burma Monsoon Forest'.
The lake supports threatened species of birds like spotbilled pelican, lesser adjutant stork, greater adjutant stork, blacknecked stork, and large whistling teal.
The lake is one of the staging grounds on the migratory flyways for several species. Some of the largest congregations of aquatic birds in Assam can be seen here, particularly in winter.
It supports 50 fish species belonging to 19 families. The diversity and concentration of indigenous freshwater fish species is very high. Natural breeding of some of these species takes place within the beel itself.

Biodiversity Values

Flora
Phytoplankton is one of the major components of the lowest level of the producers in the Deepor beel ecosystem. The dominant species are represented by Oscilatoria sp and Microcystis sp. A total of 18 genera of phytoplankton are reported only from the core area of the Deepor beel ecosystem.

The dominant aquatic plants include Eichhornia crassipes, Pistia stratiotes, Ottelia alismoides, Lemna minor, Potamogeton crispus, Vallisneria spiralis, Hydrilla verticillata, Ipomoea reptans, Azolla pinnata, Spirodela polyrhiza, Eleocharis plantaginea, Nymphaea albea, N.rubra and Sagittaria sagittifolia. The giant water lily Euryale ferox also grows here. The lake shore vegetation includes Eupatorium adoratum, Achyranthes aspera, Cyperus esculoentus, Phragmites karka, Vitex trifolia, Accium basilium, Saccharum spontaneum and Imperata arundinacea. Dominant tree species in the nearby deciduous forests include Tectona grandis, Ficus bengalensis and Bombax malabaricum.

The State Government had acted out the Guwahati Water-bodies (Preservation and Conservation) Act three years back but it seems its responsibilities ended with that. Major wetlands, like Deepor Beel and Silsako Beel, continue to reel under growing anthropogenic and industrial pressure.

Continuous dumping of untreated municipal solid waste at Boragaon in close proximity to Deepor Beel remains perhaps the biggest threat to the water body’s long-term survival prospects. Tests conducted by the Pollution Control Board Assam had detected the presence of highly-toxic substances in Deepor Beel’s water – something regarded as a grave threat to the biodiversity and ecology of the State’s lone Ramsar Site and a bird sanctuary.

Industrial activities near the wetland, too, have shown little signs of abatement, with a large number of brick kilns operating in the area. While only a small part of the existing wetland has been designated as a bird sanctuary, sadly, the authorities have failed to accord protection to its sanctity.

Increasing pollution in Deepor Beel’s water can be seen well inside the protected area itself, with a blackish coat covering a part of the water.

A forest official said to this correspondant “We have repeatedly been taking up the matter with the district administration and the municipal and authorities but action been taken. The dumping of garbage close to the beel is definitely a threat to Deepor Beel’s survival,”

On its part, the Forest Department, too, has not been able to check illegal fishing inside the sanctuary besides defacing of the beel’s bank by picnickers during the winter. Acknowledging the problem, the official, however, claimed that fishing had been brought down to a reasonable level with better vigil as well as awareness drives conducted in the nearby villages.

Similarly, the State Government had announced a plan for clearing encroachments and even removing the legal structures by paying compensation and reclaiming the land. The aim was to restore the lost status of Silsako which is a major storm-water reservoir of the city. But here also, the project is progressing at a snail’s pace.

 Gorumara National Park 

 The river Torsha flows through this rain forest sanctuary which is mostly covered with tall grasses, the sanctuary encompasses a luxuriant vegetation and a rich variety of wildlife. The Malangi River also flows nearby from east to west. Riding elephants and Jeep Safaris are the only way to move inside this forest.
It was declared as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1991.

The dense forest is mainly savannah covered with tall elephant grasses. The main attraction of the sanctuary is The Indian Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) also called Greater One-horned Rhinoceros and Asian One-horned Rhinoceros). The sanctuary holds the highest Rhino population in India after Kaziranga National Park in Assam. The other animals found are The Bengal tiger, or Royal Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), The Asian or Asiatic Elephant (Elephas maximus), Sambar (Rusa unicolor), Indian Gaur (Bos gaurus also called Indian bison) Barking Deer (Muntiacus), and many others.

Jaldapara is a paradise for bird watchers too. It is one of the very few places in India, where the Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis), also called Bengal Bustard and The Himalayan Vulture or Himalayan Griffon Vulture (Gyps himalayensis) is sighted. The other birds to be found here are the Crested Eagle, Pallas's fishing eagle and shikra, besides Jungle Fowl, Peafowl, Partridges, and lesser Pied Hornbill.

Sikkim one of the fortified place; it is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayas. It is the least populous state in India and the second-smallest state after Goa. This thumb-shaped state borders Nepal in the west, the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China to the north and the east and Bhutan in the southeast. The Indian state of West Bengal borders Sikkim to its south. Despite its small area of 7,096 km2 (2,740 sq mi), Sikkim is geographically diverse due to its location in the Himalayas. The climate ranges from subtropical to high alpine. Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak, is located on the border of Sikkim with Nepal. Sikkim is a popular tourist destination owing to its culture, scenic beauty and biodiversity. Places of Interest   Mangan: Mangan is the district headquarters of North Sikkim, a little hamlet with flower patches, and the water wheels strung with bells set in exquisite miniature gardens more than compensate for the primitiveness of the region. The Mangan Bazaar (market place) is situated on the North Sikkim highway with around fifty odd shops. The district collectorate where the district collector and other government department function is situated around two kilometers uphill from market at a place called Pentok and is approached by a link road. On the sides of this link road while traveling towards Pentok lies a public ground and Mangan Senior Secondary School. Just opposite to Mangan, separated by river Teesta, is seen a sloppy villages namely Lingdong, Barfok, Hee-Gyathang falling under Dzongu area. From the Pentok area, the picturesque view of mount Siniolchu (a range of mount Khangchendzonga) is also seen. The region is famous for the Phensong and Phodong Monastery, the latter being considered one of the six main monasteries of Sikkim.     Namchi: Namchi, meaning `Sky High`, nestled among the hills at an elevation of 5,500 ft commands panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains and vast stretches of valley. It is also the headquarters of the South District. The area is fast developing into a tourist destination with its immense potential for all round tourist activities. It is about 78 kms from Gangtok and 100 kms from Siliguri.   Tendong Hill Above Damthang, overlooking South District headquarter town Namchi, there is a small flat stretch of land at an altitude of 8,530 ft surrounded by lush green ancient forest which is popularly known as the Tendong Hill. Tendong HillHistorically, this has been a place of recluse for Buddhist Lamas who spend years in meditation amidst the silent scenic grandeur. Legend says that the Tendong Hill saved the Lepcha tribe from the ravages of deluge when the whole world was flooded - legend similar to Noah`s Ark of the Bible. Even today, the Lepchas perform pujas to pay reverence to the Tendong Hill. The view from the top of the Tendong Hill is something to be cherished and enjoyed as it spans across the plains of Bengal to the majestic heights of the Himalayan Ranges. Trek to Tendong from Damthang Bazar, the nearest road head, is just about two hours of casual walk. But one can also proceed to Namchi by trekking via Tendong Hill following the traditional route used in old days.   Gyalshing: Gyalshing or Gezing is the capital of the district of West Sikkim in the Indian state of Sikkim. The town is connected to the capital Gangtok by a metalled road. Gezing is also connected to the West Bengal towns of Darjeeling and Kalimpong via Jorethang. A few kilometres north are the town of Pelling. The town has a large Nepali population and the Nepali language is the predominant language of the region. The town is situated at an altitude of about 6500 feet (1900 m). The town enjoys a temperate climate for most of the year and snow sometimes falls in the vicinity.

This mountain region of Sikkim provides enormous class of plant and wildlife along with a versatile ethnic mix of people with rich cultural tradition.

    Tiny yet beautiful, Sikkim is situated in the eastern Himalayas. It is spread out below the Mount Khanchendzonga (8534 mts) and ranked third in the world among highest mountain. It is honorable by the folks of Sikkim as their protective God.

       On an area of 7,300 sq. kms. and measuring approx. 114 kms from the north to south and 64 kms from east to west, the elevation ranges from 300 mts. to over 8540 mts. above sea level.

      Amidst the grandeur of the mountain peaks, hills & lavish valleys, swiftly- flowing rivers, Sikkim offers its visitors an uncommon and noteworthy undergo.  Within a few hours one can go through from the sub-tropical heat of the lower valleys to the cold of the rugged mountain slopes that reach up to the area of ceaseless snow.

  Nature Enriched:   Sikkim is enriched with a grand variety of flora and fauna. Near about 450 categories of orchids, over 600 species of butterflies, 500 species of birds along with red pandas, snow leopards and other animals can be spotted in Sikkim. And the largest collection can be viewed at the Kanchenjunga National Park which spans an area of 850 square kilometers. Finally, as outcome ornithology tourism is also earning popularity prominence in beautiful Sikkim.

     Culture Life of Sikkim: is related to Tibetan traditions. Most of the Buddhist monasteries are monument of remarkable artistic gem, in which are bronze images, wall paintings and tankas. Buddhism is an integral part of Sikkim and its culture, and many of the recommended trips around Gangtok have a monastery as their ultimate destination. The closest monasteries to Gangtok are Enchey, Phodong and Rumtek.

Food:  The food served here is taking an impression of Tibet Cuisine and most favorite fast- food available here in multiple varieties are Momo and noodle.

    Occupation for locals of Sikkim: Travel, tourism and agriculture are in the base of the local economy. Sikkim is the largest producer of a type of spice called, ‘cardamom’ in India. The forests of Sikkim have great economic value in wood pulp as well as timber. Sikkim is also noted for bamboo work withal cotton, wool, blankets, rugs and carpet weaving.

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   The Climate: The seasonal rainfall differs from 50-200 inches in June-Sept, and perennial snow in the upper levels often heaps up to by few meter thickness. The best times to witness blooming orchids are April-May, July-August and November.

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