{"id":11695,"date":"2018-03-21T11:50:57","date_gmt":"2018-03-21T11:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/?p=11695"},"modified":"2024-11-25T11:33:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T11:33:05","slug":"best-forest-areas-india-international-forest-day-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sterlingholidays.com\/blog\/best-forest-areas-india-international-forest-day-special\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Forest Areas in India (International Forest Day Special)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cThe clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness\u201d \u2013 John Muir<\/p>\n

And still, sadly, it is far easier to create a desert than a forest \u2013 as James Lovelock says. We wish this weren\u2019t true. Man is destroying forests every minute in his greed of material pursuits and destroying the ecological balance. Can you imagine what life would be without forests or trees? We get a glimpse of this in the movie series \u2013 The Planet of the Apes, and we wouldn\u2019t want that to come true, would we?<\/p>\n

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In a bid to help us preserve what is left of our forests and take a step to building forests, we celebrate International Forest Day on 21st March.<\/p>\n

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According to the United Nations, nearly one-third of Earth\u2019s land mass is covered in forests. These biological ecosystems are home to around 1.6 billion people – including a whopping 2,000 + cultures and to 80% of terrestrials including plants, animals and insects, who depend on forests for their daily bread and shelter.<\/p>\n

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Despite these benefits, deforestation is rampant and destroys 13 million hectares of forest annually. If you still want more of the terrifying statistics, deforestation alone is the reason behind 12 to 20 percent of the global greenhouse gas emissions. Now you know who is contributing to global climate change!<\/p>\n

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To stop this onslaught, every 21st March is celebrated as the International Day of Forest, to raise awareness about the vitality of forests to people and the pivotal role forests play in eradicating poverty, increasing environmental sustainability and food security. Let\u2019s all join hands in raising the green cover in our forests and make sustainable living a reality. In sync with this mission, this year\u2019s theme is \u2018Forests and Sustainable Cities\u2019.<\/p>\n

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The world over, we have some wonderful forests we would love to explore. This year, we take you to some of the Best Forests in India.<\/p>\n

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The 7 Best Forests of India<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Some of the most beautiful forests in the world are in India, a luxurious abode with pine and deodar trees and elephants and tigers along with other spectacular living species. City-bred people like us should take off into these forests as this is a golden chance to get up, close and personal with Nature and our inner selves.<\/p>\n

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Sundarbans, West Bengal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Sunderban\u2019s are the pride of West Bengal and home to the Royal Bengal Tiger (the white tiger variety). The Sundarbans delta is among the largest in the world and covers about 10,000 sq.km. The lush mangrove forest is a tiger and a biosphere reserve. The forest has a liberal spread of Sundari trees and is inhabited by fishing and leopard cats, wild boars, Indian grey mongoose, macaques, foxes, pangolin, and cheetah.<\/p>\n

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Gir Forest, Gujarat <\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the Junagadh district of Gujarat is the famous Gir National Park spread over 1,412 sq.km. Spotting the famous Asiatic Lion is something you can look forward to, in the dry- deciduous forest of Gir. Gir is also home to several leopards, which include jungle cat, desert cat, hyenas, golden jackals, Indian palm civets, ratels, nilgai, sambar, antelopes, sloth bears, Indian cobras and mongoose, and chinkara, among others.<\/p>\n

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Khasi Hills, Meghalaya <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Among the unexplored forests of India are the sprawling green Khasi Hills in the North East. An integral part of the Meghalaya subtropical forests ecoregion, Khasi Hills has a good quantity of rainfall and is breathtakingly picturesque all year round.<\/p>\n

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Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Namdapha is the world\u2019s third biggest national park and is found in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Spanning 1985 sq.km, this lush green beauty is nestled between the Patkai range and Dapha bum range of Mishmi Hills. The Namdapha Flying Squirrel is close to extinction and is a famous resident of the Namdapha National Park. Furthermore, this species is found only here. Other species of animals include snow and clouded leopards, tigers, wolves, Asiatic black bears, red panda, and red fox, Slow Loris, Capped Langurs, Hoolock Gibbons, Assamese and Rhesus Macaques.<\/p>\n

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Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Uttarakhand\u2019s Jim Corbett National Park is India\u2019s first national park that was established in 1936. Tourists from around the world plan a vacation at Jim Corbett for its diverse wildlife that includes wild elephants, sloth bears, schools of otters, several types of deer, sambars, peacocks, and more. Jim Corbett is one of India\u2019s best forests for that next vacation you are eyeing.<\/p>\n

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Bandipur National Park, Karnataka <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Once a game reserve for the erstwhile Maharajas of Mysore, the beautiful Bandipur forest has tigers, Indian elephants, gaurs (bison), and antelopes among other species here. Surrounded by the towering Western Ghats, it is breathtakingly beautiful.<\/p>\n

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Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2012, this forest stretches between the Nilgiri Hills in South India and the Western Ghats. This international biosphere reserve attracts nature enthusiasts all year round. Native tribes like the Cholanaickens, Todas, Kotas, Irullas, Kurumbas, Allar, Adiyans, Paniyas and Malayan co-exist here with the wildlife. The reserve is home to hundreds of mammals, birds and about a hundred different reptile species. The more popular residents are the Tiger, Asian elephant, Nilgiri Tahr and the Lion-tailed Macaque. Two of the endangered species, the Lion-Tailed Macaque and Nilgiri Tahr have their largest population here.<\/p>\n

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This International Forest Day, pledge to contribute your mite to save our Forests. And when you do, celebrate it with a nice, peaceful vacation in the wild. For the best vacation experience, choose Sterling<\/a>. Visit our website for the best deals on hotels and travel packages.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u201cThe clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness\u201d \u2013 John Muir And still, sadly, it is far easier to create a desert than a forest \u2013 as James Lovelock says. We wish this weren\u2019t true. Man is destroying forests every minute in his greed of material pursuits and destroying the ecological balance….<\/p>\n

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