Raipurs Three Important Wildlife Sanctuaries
Posted on July 3, 2009
Raipur is a fast developing capital of Chhattisgarh State. Besides the growing commercial and industrial centers in Raipur, wildlife sanctuaries lie on a standstill. It is because of the city?s contribution and conservation of their predominant species.
Raipur is the biggest city situated along the fertile plains of Chhattisgarh District. This district was a part of the Southern Kosal. It is considered under the Mourya Kingdom and the capital of the Haihaya Kings. The city became the center of trade, commerce and the home of wildlife sanctuaries in India.
Raipur district has three wildlife sanctuaries that can be visited during the months of November to June. These sanctuaries offer abundant terrain wooded hills, natural and evergreen forests. Sightseeing of main species like the chinkara, the spotted dear or chital and Sambar are most loved. Other rare animals are the nilgai, barking deer, Kotri, bison, chausingha, sloth bear, four-horned antelope, wild dog, hyena, wolf and jackal.
These sanctuaries have an avifauna section which includes pigeons, jungle fowls, peacocks, wood peckers, green pigeons, quails, parrots, storks and gray-partridges. Most tourists watch the migratory birds during the summer and winter seasons. This is along the artificial water holes designed to attract them. There are three sanctuaries offering great features of different animals and their habitats.
Barnawapara Sanctuary
Barnawapara is located at the northern part of Mahasamund of Chhattisgarh. The sanctuary is just 85 km away from the Raipur Airport. It was established in the year 1976 and became one of the finest in the region. The 245 square km sanctuary is a protected area under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
The unique and lush vegetation of the area provides tropical dry flora with prominent trees like Sal, Bamboo, Teak, Mahua, Tendu and Terminalia. There is a variety of small animals including the flying squirrels, porcupine, black ducks, monkey and leopards as well as the Gaur, python, cobra, tiger, egrets and many more. Bird lovers will surely become fascinated with birds such as the bulbul, parrot, egret, peafowl, woodpecker and heron, vulture along with lesser kestrels, herons and racket-tailed drongos.
The Barnawapara wildlife sanctuary is easily accessible through the PWD forest road via Patewa on National Highway 6 at Pithiora. Forest rest houses at Raven, Devpur and Pakreed are available with its numerous lodges and huts. The place really promises a rewarding knowledge about wildlife.
Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary
Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary is at the southern most part, with a very big area of 556 square km. It is located along the district of Dhamtari and Chattisgarh. The hilly terrain owes its name to the Sitanadi River.
The sanctuary has a rich flora of moist teak, Semal, Mahua, Ber Tendu, peninsular Sal and bamboo forests. There are many interesting species to see here, like the four-horned antelopes, Gaur, Sambar, Chinkara and other birds like the Teetar, Crimson Breasted Barbet and Tree Pie.
The best time to visit is from November to June. It is just 95 km away from the railway station and accessible through the Deobhog State Highway.
Udanti Sanctuary
Undanti Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its wild buffalos. The hill ranges and stripes of plains made this 232 square km sanctuary a favorite amongst tourists. The officials of the forest department had taken steps in its survival. Large man-made tanks have been constructed surrounding the sanctuary.
Among the many animals inside are tigers, chitals, black bucks, foxes, cobras and panthers as well as the chinkara, nilgai, porcupine and many others. Flora is made up of dry peninsula Sal forests and tropical dry mixed forests. Many birds come out in the months of November to June. This is the best time to visit and get a chance to see them.
Bhoramdeo Sanctuary
Bhoramdev Sanctuary is one of the eleven wildlife of Chhattisgarh, also known as Bhoramdeo. The place is located at Kabirdham district just 140 km away from Raipur. Bhoramdeo is named after the Bhoramdeo temples.
Flora and animals of rare and wild species comprise the wildlife of Bhoramdeo. Sakari River flows through it becoming the source of drinking water for the animals. The river Sakari which flows through the sanctuary is the source of drinking water for the animals.
Raipur is a big city covering the most of wildlife sanctuaries in India. These sanctuaries help in the growing tourism in Raipur.
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Camping in Italy, Matching the Movie to the Destination
Posted on July 3, 2009
Roman Holiday
Rome
In this classic romantic comedy, Audrey Hepburn plays a Princess who rebels against her regimented schedule and gets taken on a whirlwind tour around Rome with a charming yet conniving American news reporter.
On your camping holidays in Italy, why not rent a classic Vespa and take your own whirlwind tour around the city, whizzing past the Coliseum and arriving at the Spanish Steps, where Princess Ann (Audrey) famously tasted her first Italian gelati. The Castel Sant?Angelo was where the duo famously danced amongst the river barges, something you?ll most certainly feel like doing on your camping holiday in Italy after sampling Rome?s incredible ice-cream.
Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade
Venice
Ah, the city of romance, winding canals and, the Holy Grail? Well that?s certainly what old Indiana Jones believed in his third movie. On your camping holiday in Italy you should start your quest for the Holy Grail at the Church of San Barnaba in Campo San Barbara, as it is here that Indiana Jones reveals some of the key clues to the whereabouts of this Holy Vessel. However, had he just stayed at home and stuck on the Da Vinci Code he?d have soon released that it was in Paris buried under the Louvre Gallery the entire time.
Life is Beautiful
Tuscany
Life is beautiful and so is Tuscany, should have been the title given to this Oscar winning tragic comedy about the holocaust. You?ll soon realise what we mean when you view the dramatic rolling hills and sloping Chianti filled vineyards on your Italy camping holiday. The first part of the film was filmed in Arezzo and the main square, or Piazza Grande, is instantly the most recognisable spot. It is here that the clownish character of Benigni spots his ?Principessa? for the second time. If you watch the film before your camping holiday in Italy, you will also instantly recognise the Piaggia San Martino, as the place where the key drops down from the heavens.
The Spy Who Loved Me
Sardinia
The sun kissed beaches of Sardinia provide the stunning backdrop to this James Bond movie. In fact, one of the most memorable Bond scenes of all time features in this film and takes place around the millionaire?s playground of Porto Cervo. The scene sees James Bond?s white Lotus Esprit being chased off a cliff by a sleek black helicopter. The car then falls into the water, and upon landing turns into a futuristic white submarine. You may not have a submarine in which to explore the area of Sardinia, but on your Italy camping holiday you can discover the varied underwater side of this island by taking part in one of the island?s renowned diving excursions.
Quantum of Solace
Lake Garda
It seems that 007 just can?t get enough of beautiful Italy, and who can blame him? The 2008 movie, Quantum of Solace opens with an action-paced car chase beginning on Lake Garda and racing along the lakeside road to Malcesine. The pursuit then moves onto the mountainous region of Tremosine, before dropping again back to Lake Garda and the attractive town of Gargano. Whilst still being chased by persistent Alfa Romeo drivers, James heads nearly 200 miles south of Lake Garda and the pursuit finally ends in the beautiful marble quarries of Carrara, where Michelangelo often came to seek stone for his sculptures.
Author Bio: Lorraine Waddell is the brand and advertising manager of Canvas Holidays, one of the leading European camping and mobile home holiday operators in the UK. With over 40 years of experience, Canvas offer superb Camping holidays in Italy, as well as trips to France, Spain and a total of 9 European countries.
Gastronomic Camping in Brittany
Posted on July 3, 2009
Culinary Camping
Situated in the north western coastal region of France, the area of Brittany is a prime spot for camping. And it?s the local cuisine that might just be the highlight of a Brittany camping trip, where fantastic food and drink await you.
The region boasts beautiful scenery, and most Brittany campsites offer swimming pools, sports grounds and a range of activities to keep you entertained. But it?s Brittany?s culture of delicious, traditional food and drink that will make your trip all the more worthwhile. From cr?pes to crayfish, the local flavours are sure to tickle your taste buds.
The Cr?pe Tradition
It was in this very region of France that the tradition of cr?pes originated. A cr?pe is, if you don?t already know, a thin, broad pancake. Its tradition revolves around Candlemas, a day celebrating the Virgin Mary?s blessing. On this day, if you catch a tossed cr?pe in a frying pan with your left hand while holding a gold coin in the other, wealth will come your way that year.
Perhaps this practice would be a little difficult to adhere to whilst camping in Brittany, but simply eating this local Breton dish would be tradition enough. Some campsites in Brittany even have their very own cr?peries, where you can enjoy these delights for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bowls of Cider
Brittany is the second largest cider-producing region in France. Traditionally drunk from a bowl, this drink is best enjoyed with a cr?pe in hand.
Brittany?s cider-making procedures involve aging the cider in oak casks for anything between 4 and 12 years, and a bowl of cider in the evenings is a sure way to warm up on a chilly evening whilst camping in Brittany.
A local favourite is Pommeau of Brittany, a blend of brandy, apple juice and Breton cider. This has only been aged for 4 years, and is mellow and colourful. For something stronger, there are ciders which have a 40% alcohol volume (perhaps drinking a whole bowl would not be wise!). As with the Pommeau, Lambic-Breton brandy cider has been aged for 4 years, but its alcohol volume is high. If you want something that has been aged for longer, La Fine Betagne brandy cider is popular cider which has been aged for 12 years.
Whatever your aging or alcohol volume preference, sipping cider in Brittany while camping is an experience not to be missed.
Guaranteed Fresh Seafood
A camping holiday in Brittany would not be complete without a seafood dinner or two. Being a coastal region, fresh seafood is plentiful. Shellfish and crustaceans are the seafood of choice for Bretons, with mussels, oysters, crayfish, shrimps and more being sold in markets and served in restaurants. Bretons are particularly proud of their fine seafood platters, and restaurants have gone so far as to sign a promise of freshness. The charter states that only fresh, local fish may be used, and every platter must contain at least 6 different shellfish. Look out for this charter?s logo on restaurant doors, as it guarantees the standard of the food you will receive.
If you prefer to prepare your own food when camping, Brittany campsites often have places where you can fish. Barbecue your catch of the day with a bowl of cider in hand, as you make the most of the local culinary traditions.
Author Bio: Lorraine Waddell is the brand and advertising manager of Canvas Holidays, one of the leading European camping and mobile home holiday operators in the UK. With over 40 years of experience, Canvas offer superb Brittany campsites and camping holidays, as well as trips to France, Spain and a total of 9 European countries.