Great Himalayan National Park vies for World Heritage status
June 13th, 2012 - 12:15 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, June 13 (IANS) The Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh, one of the richest biodiversity sites in the western Himalayas, has come closer to getting global recognition.A team ... Read more...
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For the perfect trekking experience at Himachal national park (Letter from Kullu)
June 11th, 2012 - 12:12 pm ICT by IANS
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), June 11 (IANS) If you are a professional trekker and want to test your nerves in the rugged and inhospitable terrain of the trans-Himalayas, the Great Himalayan ... Read more...
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Endangered pheasant species multiply in Himalayan park (With Image)
May 8th, 2012 - 12:46 pm ICT by IANS
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), May 8 (IANS) The presence of the highly endangered, elusive western tragopan can now be felt more clearly in the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh, ... Read more...
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IUCN to inspect Himachal national park next year
December 17th, 2011 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Dec 17 (IANS) A team of international wildlife experts will visit Himachal Pradesh next year to evaluate the flora and fauna of the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) in ... Read more...
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IUCN to inspect Great Himalayan National Park
July 18th, 2011 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, July 18 (IANS) In a move that could bring global recognition for the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh, a team of international wildlife experts will visit it ... Read more...
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High adrenaline adventures in Himachal’s rugged trails
June 1st, 2011 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla/Manali, June 1 (IANS) From rock-climbing to trudging lofty mountains in the Himalayas, to white-water rafting and parasailing, the mountainous trails of Himachal Pradesh have a lot to offer for ... Read more...
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To parasail or trek across jungles, try Himachal (With Image)
May 12th, 2010 - 10:59 am ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Shimla, May 12 (IANS) If you're an adventure freak and want to test your endurance on lofty mountains, Himachal Pradesh is the place to be this summer. From rock-climbing and ... Read more...
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Himachal to redraw boundaries of wildlife protected areas
December 17th, 2009 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Dec 16 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will redraw the boundaries of its wildlife protected areas to allow development activities, Forest Minister J.P. Nadda told the state assembly here Wednesday.
"Work to rationalise the ... Read more...
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Himalayan park on world heritage site shortlist (With Image)
July 16th, 2009 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Shimla, July 16 (IANS) The Great Himalayan National Park may get global recognition, with Unesco's world heritage committee placing it in the latest shortlist of world heritage sites.With magnificent glaciers, ... Read more...
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