Geography and Nature of India

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National Park

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore in Rajasthan combines dry forest, lakes, wildlife habitat and the dramatic setting of a historic fort.

Natural Feature

Sundarbans

The Sundarbans form a remarkable mangrove and delta landscape shared by India and Bangladesh, with the Indian section centred in West Bengal.

National Park

Sundarbans National Park

Sundarbans National Park in West Bengal protects part of the great mangrove delta where river, tidal and marine systems meet.

Desert

Thar Desert

The Thar Desert is India’s major arid landscape, supporting distinctive settlements, pastoral traditions, biodiversity, forts, crafts and cultural forms.

National Park

Valley of Flowers National Park

Valley of Flowers National Park in Uttarakhand protects an alpine Himalayan valley celebrated for seasonal wildflowers and high-altitude biodiversity.

Natural Feature

Western Ghats

The Western Ghats are a long mountain chain along western India, recognised for exceptional biodiversity, monsoon influence and rich cultural landscapes.

River

Yamuna River

The Yamuna is a major river of northern India, flowing from the Himalayas through important agricultural, urban and cultural landscapes before joining the Ganga.