वानस्पतिक आवरण से रहित स्पीति की बर्फीली ठंडी रेगिस्तानी पहाड़ी घाटी में १४,५०० फीट की ऊँचाई पर लंग्ज़ा को आमतौर पर “फॉसिल विलेज” के रूप में जाना जाता है। रोहतांग दर्रे से होकर लंग्ज़ा तक पहुंचने के लिए खतरनाक सड़कें निश्चित रूप से कमजोर दिल वालोंके लिए नहीं हैं। खराब सड़कों पर गहरे घुमावदार मोड़... Continue Reading →
Meghalaya (Abode of the clouds), known for its abundant exotic flora and fauna is home to many complex cave systems underneath its hills. There are about an estimated 1,650 caves and cave locations in Meghalaya alone of which only about 1,000 have been either explored partially or wholly. Official records say that Meghalaya has about... Continue Reading →
The Ariyalur district located on the busy highway between Chennai and Trichy unknown to many is a geologist's treasure trove. In 1843, 'strange stone objects' were collected by the British in the Ariyalur region. Soon, geologists from all over the world descended upon this small town to discover much to their amazement a rich fossil... Continue Reading →
Located in the picturesque Union Territory of Diu, Naida Caves that is just outside the city wall of the Diu Fort is a bit of a geological conundrum. No one seems to have a clear idea about the origin of the caves. Locals say that sections of this impressive rock formation were broken by the... Continue Reading →
Langza at an elevation of 14,500 feet is commonly known as the "Fossil Village" in the brutally stark cold desert mountain valley of Spiti devoid of vegetative cover. The treacherous roads of Manali through Rohtang Pass to reach Langza is definitely not for the faint-hearted. The bad roads with almost blind corners with no barriers... Continue Reading →
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