| The Bathing Ghats at Benares - 627 sec
At dawn each morning, many pilgrims [and tourists] descend the ancient steps [ghats] to bathe and go boating on the Holy Ganges River: a 10 minute clip
Auteur : mrabe1
Tags:benares ganges bathing ghats Varanasi
 | | Gifts of Western Ghats - Rain Forests of India - 135 sec
Western Ghats in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka is home to tea, coffee and spice plantations, reserved forests, and dense tropical jungles. Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, and Wild Boars dwell in the forests. Sloth Bear, Leopard and tiger are also found. The Western Ghats is home to numerous serene hill stations like Munnar, Ponmudi, Waynad, Ooty, Kodaikannal, Coorg etc. The Silent Valley National Park in Kerala is among the last tracts of virgin tropical evergreen forest in India.
The Western Ghats form one of the three watershed of India, feeding the perennial rivers of peninsula India. Important rivers include the Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri. Rivers that flow to the west drain out into the Arabian Sea. These rivers are fast-moving, owing to the short distance travelled and steeper gradient. Important rivers include the Mandovi, Zuari, and Periyar. Many of these rivers feed the backwaters of Kerala and Maharashtra. Rivers that flow eastwards of the Ghats drain into the Bay of Bengal. These are comparatively slower moving and eventually merge into larger rivers such as the Kaveri and Krishna. Smaller rivers include the Chittar, Bhima, Malaprabha, Manimuthar, Kabini, Kallayi, Kundali, Pachaiyar, Pennar, and Tambaraparani.
Fast running rivers and steep slopes have provided various state governments set large hydro-electric projects. There are about major 50 dams along the length of the Western Ghats with the earliest project up in 1900 near Khopoli in Maharashtra. Most notable of these projects are the Koyna Dam in Maharashtra, the Parambikulam Dam in Kerala, and the Linganmakki Dam in Karnataka. The reservoir behind the Koyna Dam, the Shivajisagar Lake, is one of the largest reservoirs in India with a length of 50 km (31 mi) and depth of 80 m (262 ft).
During the monsoon season, numerous streams fed by incessant rain drain off the mountain sides leading to numerous and often spectacular waterfalls. Among the most well known is the Jog Falls, Kunchikal Falls, Sivasamudram Falls, and Lushington Falls.
Historically the Western Ghats were well-covered in dense forests that provided wild foods and natural habitats for native tribal people. Its inaccessibility made it difficult for people from the plains to cultivate the land and build settlements. After the arrival of the British in the area, large swathes of territory were cleared for agricultural plantations and timber.
The area is ecologically sensitive to development and was declared an ecological hotspot in 1988 through the efforts of ecologist Norman Myers. Though this area covers barely five percent of India's land, 27% of all species of higher plants in India (4,000 of 15,000 species) are found here. Almost 1,800 of these are endemic to the region. The range is home to at least 84 amphibian species, 16 bird species, seven mammals, and 1,600 flowering plants which are not found elsewhere in the world.
The Government of India established many protected areas including 2 biosphere reserves, 13 National parks to restrict human access, several wildlife sanctuaries to protect specific endangered species and many Reserve Forests, which are all managed by the forest departments of their respective state to preserve some of the ecoregions still undeveloped. Many National Parks were initially Wildlife Sanctuaries.
In 2006, India applied to the UNESCO MAB for some 7 regions to be listed as a protected World Heritage Site.
Auteur : mmanoba
Tags: "Incredible India" "Western Ghats" Nature "Tea Gardens" "Water Falls" "Paddy Fields" "Hill Stations"
| | Western Ghats - Rain forests of India - 279 sec
The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India, run along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau, and separate the plateau from a narrow coastal plain along the Arabian Sea.
They contain the largest patches of moist deciduous forest and rain forest in southern India. These forests are home to diverse fauna and flora, many of them showing affinities to the Malayan region, but are increasingly threatened by human activity. Several national parks and other protected areas lie within the range, but it is estimated that only a small fraction of the Western Ghats remains in pristine condition. The Silent Valley National Park in Kerala is considered by many to be the last tracts of virgin tropical evergreen forest in India.
Biogeographers have long recognized the distinctive plant and animal communities of the Western Ghats. Many of these faunal and floral elements are not found anywhere else in India except in parts of northeastern India. The Western Ghats are also home to many endemic species, and the endemism is especially high in the amphibian and reptilian fauna.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Ghats
Auteur : mmanoba
Tags: Incredible India Western Ghats Rain Forests Kerala Karanataka Tamil Nadu Wilderness Biodiversity Flora Fauna
| | Varanasi Ghats - 570 sec
A trip left at main Ghat, Dasaswamedha Ghat, rather than south to Assi Ghat.
Israeli friend Gal accompanies.
Nick
Auteur : tripmonk0
Tags: Varanasi Ghats India tripmonk0 travel log
| | Ghats of Wayanad. kerala. india - 173 sec
Ghats of wayanad as a no-1 tourist destination of kerala, south india
Nestled among the mountain of the Western Ghats, lies Wayanad, one of the loveliest hill stations of Kerala. This green paradise, located at a distance of about 76 km. from the seashores of Kozhikkod, lies at a height of 700 to 21000 m. above sea level, on the north eastern part of the state. The name, Wayanad, is believed to have been derived from the word, Vayalnadu, meaning the land of paddy fields. The present district of Wayanad was carved out, from the parts of Kozhikkod and Kannur districts. This backward district is perhaps one of the biggest foreign exchange earners of the state, thanks to its cash crops like pepper, cardamom, coffee, tea, spices and other condiments.
Most of the reserve forests in the state are in this district. The loamy soil generally show wide variation in depth and texture with a very high content of organic matter. A large percentage of the population in this region is tribals. The native Adivasis mainly consist of various sects like Paniyas, Kurumas, Adiyars, Kurichyas, Ooralis, Kattunaikkans, etc.
A BRIEF HISTORY
Comprising an area of 2126 sq. km, Wayanad has a powerful history. Historians are of the view that organized human life existed in these parts at least ten centuries before Christ. Countless evidences about New Stone Age civilization can be seen on the hills of Wayanad. The two caves of Ampukuthimala located between Sultan Bathery and Ambalavayal, with pictures painted on their walls and pictorial writings, speak volumes of the bygone era and civilization.
Recorded history of this district is available from the 18th century. In ancient times, this land was ruled by the Rajas of the Veda tribe. In later days, Wayanad came under the rule of the Pazhassi Rajahs of Kottayam royal dynasty. When Hyder Ali became the ruler of Mysore, he invaded Wayanad and brought it under his sway. In the days of Tippu, Wayanad was restored to the Kottayam royal dynasty. But Tippu handed over the entire Malabar region to the British, after the Sreenagapattanam truce he made with them. This was followed by fierce encounters between the British and Kerala Varma Pazhassi Rajah of Kottayam. When the Rajah was driven to the wilderness of Wayanad, he organized the war - like Kurichya tribals into a sort of people's militia and engaged the British in several guerrilla type encounters. In the end, the British could get only the dead body of the Rajah, who killed himself somewhere in the interior of the forest.
Thus, Wayanad fell into the hands of the British and with it came a new turn in the history of this area. The British authorities opened up the plateau for cultivation of tea and other cash crops. Roads were laid across the dangerous slopes of Wayand, from Kozhikkod and Thalassery. These roads were extended to the cities of Mysore and Ootty through Gudallur. Through the roads poured in settlers from all parts of Kerala and the virgin forest lands proved a veritable gold mine with incredible yields of cash crops.
When the State of Kerala came into being in November 1956, Wayanad was part of Kannur district. Later, south Wayanad was added to Kozhikkod district. In order to fulfill the aspirations of the people of Wayanad for development, north Wayanad and south Wayanad were carved out and joined together to form the present district of Wayanad. This district came into being on November 1, 1980 as the 12th district of Kerala.
Auteur : yousefmadari
Tags: events cityscape culture destination landmark travel log nature museum adventure cruise
| | Journey through the Ghats on 2615(grand trunk(gt) express) - 73 sec
Blasting through the ghats on 2615 grand trunk express(gt)
This was taken on 24th Aug while on my way to jhansi.......the ghats are one of the best part of the journey.......
Auteur : syedtube
Tags: india indian railway railways gt grand trunk ghats train irfca 2615
| | Shocking Asia: Poverty on the Ghats/ Sadhus and Siddhis - 155 sec
This is a clip from a documentary/shockumentary I own called Shocking Asia. This clip shows the devastating poverty that exists in India along the Ghats of the Hindus Holiest River, the Great Mother Ganga (Ganges).
How can this just go ignored by so many people in our Western world? You may think, that we have problems of our own, like the war in Iraq, or the war on terrorism. If, however, we take it upon ourselves to "liberate" a nation from a tyrant dictator, or an oppressive government, then why cant we take it upon ourselves to free a nation of poverty and starvation? Why arent these things important in our personal realities anymore? Perhaps if more time and money was spent on relinquishing and liberating nations from grief stricken poverty, starvation, and suffering, then we wouldnt have our current problems, in the first place.
Auteur : mykittierocks
Tags:india starvation hunger ganges ganga shiva kali hindu holy river shocking asia poor
| | India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, at the Ghats - 133 sec
India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, at the Ghats
Auteur : zanzibarbar
Tags:India Varanasi
| | The amazing Varanasi Ghats in the early morning - 385 sec
The amazing Varanasi Ghats are indescribable. On the banks of the river Ganga the Indians burn their dead, do their laundry, are bathing, carry out rituals and offerings all right next to each other. Daily thousands of pelgrims come to varanasi to bathe in the holy river. If you haven't been there... pack your bags and go for an unforgettable experience and find yourself in a place like no other!
Auteur : aldovideo
Tags: amazing view Varanasi Ghats Ganges Ganga burning washing bathing laundry culture religion india holy river Avontuur stad
| | That Diesel Dvd (Ghats) - 315 sec
That Diesel Dvd Ghats
Auteur : YoungHen
Tags:That Diesel Dvd Ghats
| | Rottikallu Home stay | Gateway to Western ghats/ India - 154 sec
A small video to introduce the beauty of Sakleshpur.
Rottikallu is in Sakleshpur, 5 hours from Bangalore, On Mangalore Highway.
Auteur : rottikallu
Tags:Travel india western ghats Rottikallu Sakleshpur weekend resort Homestay Nature
| | Western ghats - 339 sec
A five day vacation in the western ghats of Karnataka.
Auteur : elephasmaximus
Tags:tiger elephant bird westernghats river hills wind india karnataka kemmangundi lakkavali
| | India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, On rickshaw, near the Ghats - 509 sec
India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, View from a cycle rickshaw travelling away from the Ghats
Auteur : zanzibarbar
Tags: India Varanasi cycle richshaw traffic
| | Ghats of Ganga - 178 sec
Sail around the Ghats of Ganga with our Boatman....lol
Auteur : sanjumatta
Tags:Ghats of Ganga
| | One day in Varanasi India 1999 part 1 (ghats) - 621 sec
A documentary of Varanasi India with musical background. Shot in 1999 with Sony PC1 and edited in 1999 with Adobe Premiere on Apple OS9
Auteur : cookiecat1
Tags: Varanasi Benares India Ghat Ganges Gange Hindu Religion religione ganesha
| | The Ariyankavu Tunnel in the Western Ghats - 149 sec
An exciting train trip a couple of years ago from Sengottai to Kollam, through the ghat section
Auteur : eugenecongo
Tags:western ghats kollam india kerala train tunnel light end
| | India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Traffic 1km from Ghats - 138 sec
India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Watching the traffic 1km from the Ghats
Auteur : zanzibarbar
Tags:India Varanasi Traffic
| | Descending down Kashedi Ghats - 523 sec
Video shot from Deepak's Nokia 6233 on the ride to Hedvi. Descending the thrilling Kashedi ghat section.
Auteur : pulsurge
Tags:Riding through the Ghats
| | Bombay (Mumbai) washing ghats Mahalaxmi Ghat Dhobi Ghat - 68 sec
Mumbai / Mahalaxmi Ghat also know as Dhobi Ghat is one of the largest human washing machine in Bombay (Mumbai), India. On the bridge next to the Mahalaxmi station you've a wonderful and colourful view on the washing ghat. In India it's rather common to bring your wash away and when you will do this in Bombay, most likely your wash will end op here.
Auteur : psvideochannel
Tags: bombay Dhobi ghat ghats handwash india laundry machine mahalaxmi mumbai washing
| | Lavasa Ghats - 74 sec
Lavasa Ghats
Auteur : speedyrsa
Tags:Rubber Smokin' Angels RSA Rides Bikers Long rides angels Lavasa Ghats Mutha Mulshi
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