G D GONEKA

PUBLIC SCHOOL,
JAMMU
PREPARED BY:- BHAVYA SHARMA
NAME:- BHAVYA
CLASS:- 5

ECO TOURISM
The diverse geographical features of India are enriched
with hundreds of tourist destinations. No matter which
region you explore, almost every part of the country is
laden with numerous spots giving tourists wide range
of Eco tourism places to explore.
Whether you are exploring the Monasteries and
Himalayan glaciers of Ladakh in Northern part or
roaming through rich Coffee plantation and world
famous Kerala Backwater in South or enjoying the
arduous trekking in Kanchenjunga in North-East or
taking a desert camel safari tour in Thar desert in
Western part of the country, the Eco tourism spots are
pervaded everywhere. Many of them lying still in the
pristine lap of mother lap guarantee its visitors to
fetch them a unique view of their natural richness.

I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT

Munnar, Kerala

Kodagu, Karnataka

Munnar, Kerala
Munnaris a town andhill stationlocated in theIdukki districtof the
southwestern Indian state ofKerala. Munnar is situated at around
1,600 metres (5,200ft) above sea level,[2]in theWestern Ghatsrange
of mountains.
The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers",[3]referring to its
location at the confluence of the Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni and
Kundaly rivers.[4]Munnar town is situated on the Kannan Devan Hills
village inDevikulamtaluk and is the largest panchayat in the Idukki
district covering an area of nearly 557 square kilometres (215sqmi).
[citation needed]The nearest major railway stations are atErnakulamand
Aluva(approximately 140 kilometres (87mi) by road). The Nearest
Functioning Railway station is atUdumalaipettaiaccording to Google
maps The nearest airport isCochin International Airport, which is 105
kilometres (65mi) away.

TRIBES FOUND IN Munnar,

Kerala
Idukki the 'spicy district' which has got its own territories with its
natural heritages and secrecies is the second largest and prominent
place in Kerala where the most number of scheduled tribes and tribal
ambiguities exist. This beautiful High range district is geographically
known for its mountainous hills and dense forests. Almost all the
scheduled tribes are living in the extreme remote hilly banks and in
the deep interiors of thickly growing forests of this district. Even
though a state like Kerala is well known for its high literacy rate and
cultured habits, in the interior corners of this state, may be the most
uncivilized "Adivasis" with their own unique culture and religiospiritual religious regulations and customs are abiding.

FLOURA & FAUNA

Most of the native flora and fauna of Munnar have disappeared
due to severe habitat fragmentation resultant from the
creation of the plantations. However, some species continue to
survive and thrive in severalprotected areasnearby, including
the newKurinjimala Sanctuaryto the east, theChinnar
Wildlife Sanctuary,Manjampatti Valleyand the Amaravati
reserve forest ofIndira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuaryto the north
east,
theEravikulam National ParkandAnamudi Shola
National Parkto the north, thePampadum Shola National Park
to the south and the proposedPalani Hills National Parkto the
east.

Kodagu, Karnataka
Kodagu' is an administrativedistrictin Karnataka, India. It occupies an area
of 4,102 square kilometres (1,584sqmi) in theWestern Ghatsof
southwestern Karnataka. In 2001 its population was 548,561, 13.74% of
which resided in the district's urban centres, making it the least populous
of the 30 districts in Karnataka.[3]The district is bordered byDakshina
Kannada districtto the northwest,Kasargod districtofKeralato the west,
Hassan districtto the north,Mysore districtto the east,Kannur districtof
Keralato the southwest, and theWayanad districtof Kerala to the south.
Agriculture is the most important factor that upholds the economy of
Kodagu and the main crops cultivated in this region are rice and coffee.
Coorg is rich in natural resources which included timber and spices.
Madikeri(English: Mercara) is the headquarters of Kodagu.
Kodagu is known for its coffee and its people. The dominant group are the
indigenous (Kodavas) and other ethnic groups (Arabashe Gowdas and Kodava
subgroups). The chief languages presently spoken in Kodagu are Kodava, Are
Bhashe, Kannada, Tulu, Konkani, Urdu and English. Kodagu is home to the
native speakers of theKodava language

TRIBES FOUND IN KODAGU,

KARNATAKA
KAREHADLU HADI (KODAGU): The tribal people of Kodagu have long been
relegated to history. These people who can be distinguished by their
short stature, deep set eyes and dark complexion, have been living in
their ramshackle huts in forests for centuries.
They work as agriculture labourers, in coffee plantations and some, in
homes of wealthy landholders. A meal per day and any liquor are all they
need for a happy life.
No one took notice of them until three persons, including an eight-yearold boy, died here in Virajpet taluk of suspected gastro-enteritis last
week.
The district administration has promised them help such as, clean
drinking water and foodgrains till the affected persons recover fully.
Steps are under way to dig an open well.
Susheela, who was discharged from the hospital after being treated for
gastro-enteritis said, We have been drinking the water from a nearby
stream for the last 30 years.

Flora and fauna

Kodagu is considered rich with wildlife and has three wildlife sanctuaries and one
national park: theBrahmagiri,Talakaveri, andPushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuaries, and
theNagarhole National Park, also known as the Rajiv Gandhi National Park.
The flora of the jungle includesMichelia champaca,Mesua(Ironwood),Diospyros
(ebonyand other species),Toona ciliata(Indian mahogany),Chukrasia tabularis,
Calophyllumangustifolium(Poon
spar),Canariumstrictum(Black
Dammar),
Artocarpus,Dipterocarpus,Garcinia,Euonymus,Cinnamomum,Myristica,
Vaccinium,Myrtaceae,Melastomataceae,Rubus(three species) and arose. In the
undergrowth are foundcardamom,Areca,plantains, canes, wildblack pepper,
Cyathealesand otherferns, andarums.
In the forest of the less thickly-woodedbamboocountry in the west of Kodagu the
most common trees are theDalbergia latifolia(Black wood),Pterocarpus
marsupium(Kino
tree),Terminalia tomentosa(Matthi),Lagerstroemia
parviflora(Benteak),Anogeissuslatifolia(Dindul),Bassia latifolia,Butea
monosperma,Nauclea parvifiora, and several species ofacacia.Teakand
sandalwoodalso grow in the eastern part of the district.
The fauna include: theAsian elephant, tiger,leopard,dhole,gaur,boar, and
several species ofdeer. Kodagu also offers a wide variety of birds, roughly around
300 birdshave been sighted and reported over the years.

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