Category: Geology

 The Bhakra Dam is India’s biggest hydro electric project. It is located near the border of Punjab with Himachal Pradesh. The dam has been constructed across the perennial river Sutlej, which flows down the Shivalik ranges that surrounds the region, and is an engineering marvel. It is one of the highest gravity dams in the…

Odisha lies on the eastern coast of India. It is bounded by West Bengal in northeast, Jharkhand in the north, Madhya Pradesh in the west, Andhra Pradesh in the south, and the Bay of Bengal in the east. Orissa can be divided into three broad regions – the coastal plains, the middle mountainous country and…

For centuries, the Naga tribes have lived in harmony with their environment. They have always been self sufficient, producing their own food, clothing, and shelter. Their culture and lifestyle show their deep respect for Nature.

Nagaland is located on the extreme north east, just below Arunachal Pradesh. The terrain is hilly, rugged, and mountainous. The highest peak is Saramati in the Twensang district, which is 3840 metres above sea level. The average height of the peaks is between 900 and 1200 metres. The hillsides are covered with green forests. In…

Meghalaya is a tourist’s paradise and is home to some of the most pristine forests in India. With its many national parks, deep valleys, arching waterfalls, and charming villages, it is a great gateway destination indeed. Earth, Cherrapunjee, is in Meghalaya. It gets over 11,430 millimeters of rain every year, inundating virtually the entire area…