This mighty river then flows north-west for about 260 km before entering Himachal Pradesh through Shipki La (12,894 ft.) cutting across the formidable Himalayan ranges of Zanskar, the Greater Himalaya and the Dhauladhar. Subsequently, the waters meander through the gigantic Kinnaur Kailash-Jorkanden Range at Reckong Peo creating the terrifying Sutlej gorge. Then it streams into Shimla, Kullu, Mandi and Bilaspur and is responsible for the rich cultivation of grapes, apples and apricots all along its banks. After its confluence with the River Spiti at Khab it is known as Sutlej. The Sutlej finally drains into the Indus in Pakistan. … [Read more...] about On the trail of Langchen Khambab, a great Himalayan river
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Across China: World’s only all-white panda’s new gilded look
Easily recognized by black patches around their eyes, over the ears and across their round body, giant pandas often live in the mountains of Sichuan Province as well as Gansu and Shaanxi provinces. From 2016 to 2020, the population of wild giant pandas in China has risen to 1,864, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. Enditem … [Read more...] about Across China: World’s only all-white panda’s new gilded look
Quiz: All about Scotland
3. The National animal of Scotland is quite unique, and one can even say it is so well protected no one has ever seen it! According to ancient tradition this animal was the natural enemy of the lion, and the lion was a symbol adopted by the English royals. This prompted Robert the Bruce to adopt its enemy as the Scottish National Animal in the late 1300s. What animal is this that you would most probably see in a kids cartoon but not in any zoo? … [Read more...] about Quiz: All about Scotland
World’s only all-white panda’s new gilded look
Easily recognized by black patches around their eyes, over the ears and across their round body, giant pandas often live in the mountains of Sichuan Province as well as Gansu and Shaanxi provinces. From 2016 to 2020, the population of wild giant pandas in China has risen to 1,864, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. … [Read more...] about World’s only all-white panda’s new gilded look