The nanda devi national park or nanda devi biosphere reserve, established in 1982 is a national park situated around the peak of nanda devi 7816 m in. Nanda devi national park ndnp was given the status of biosphere reserve and named. Pdf nanda devi biosphere reserve propoor tourisman option. Impact of conservation and development on the vicinity of. So the mechanisms and types of mass wasting change according to prevailing environment. The valley of flowers national park in the nanda devi biosphere reserve is located in the indian state of uttrakhand in western himalaya. Questions based on biosphere reserves are always asked in various competitive exams.
Nanda devi biosphere reserve, uttarakhand, india as a baseline. This article examines the perception of the bhotiya tribal community on the use and conservation of natural resources in nanda devi biosphere reserve ndbr, northwestern himalaya in india with an objective of identifying the bottlenecks in the sustainable management of forest resources of ndbr through peoples participation. Great nicobar biosphere reserve andaman and nicobar. Socioeconomic and ecological consequences of the ban on. Scientific and ecological expedition to nanda devi. U see auli, ghagharia, valley of flowers, badrinath, last. Session of the international coordinating council of the man and the biosphere mab programme, consisting of 34 member states are. The nanda devi national park a national park and biosphere reserve protecting nanda devi peak and its surroundings, in the state of uttarakhand, northern india. Nanda devi national park, uttarakhand trans india travels.
These glaciers originate on the southern slope of nanda devi peak 7108 m. Nanda devi 7816 m and it is declared a unesco world heritage site in 1988. The geographical area of the reserve spreads over 2236km2 with two distinct zones, namely, the core zone and around this the outer buffer zone figure 1. Pdf on jan 1, 2002, chandra negi and others published nanda devi biosphere reserve propoor tourisman option find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Out of biosphere reserves, three have been recognised on world network of biosphere reserves by unesco, namely, nilgiri, sunderbans and gulf of mannar. Although most respondents seem to claim the knowledge of the objectives of nanda devi biosphere. This natural wonder is mainly spread across the base of nanda devi, the highest mountain peak in india. Ndbr lies at the interface of glacial and nonglacial environment and periglacial lies between the two. Nanda devi designated as a biosphere reserve in the year 1988, nanda devi falls within the state boundaries of uttarakhand, along the western himalayas. Ecotourism experiences in nanda devi biosphere reserve. The ndbr was named after the principal peak of the region i. It covers parts of chameli with oregon and bageshwar district of uttarakhand.
Pdf biosphere reserve models around the world are becoming increasingly peopleoriented and conservationconscious in achieving their. Study area geographical description and climate ndbr was the second biosphere reserve of the country, designated in january 1988. Nanda devi and valley of flowers national parks unesco. Media in category nanda devi the following 48 files are in this category, out of 48 total. In this post we are providing you list of biosphere. Pdf perceptions of local people towards conservation policy and related management interventions. The indian government has established 18 biosphere reserves in india which protect larger. Covering an area of more than 630 square kilometers, the nanda devi park, when combined with the nanda devi biosphere reserve, is 2,236 square kilometers. Kangchenjunga, which is higher, is on the border of india and nepal. Pdf management conflicts in the nanda devi biosphere reserve. It was declared as a national park in the year of 1982. Nanda devi biosphere reserve which is dominated by nanda devi peak is spread over an are of 2236 sq kms of core area and which encompassed by buffer zone of.
Local peoples knowledge, aptitude and perceptions of. The nanda devi national park is the first and foremost core of the ndbr and most valued property. Nanda devi national park trek nanda devi trek, nanda. Nanda devi north and nanda devi south are two important glaciers, each with a length of approximately 19 km located in the river rishi ganga catchment. Assessing conservation values of forest communities in nanda devi.
Nilgiri biosphere reserve 2000 tamil nadu, kerala, karnataka. One of the most serene and tranquil of national parks in the country, the nanda devi national park in uttarakhand is a paradise for nature lovers and those who seek to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Biosphere reserve br is an international designation by united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco for representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over large areas of terrestrial or coastalmarine ecosystems or a combination of both biosphere reserves tries to balance economic and social development and maintenance of. Usp nanda devi temple the nanda devi temple in lata, reputed to be around a thousand years old. Gupta 1997 hymenoptera of the nanda devi biosphere reserve, india. Kanchenjunga biosphere reserve from india has been in the news recently for its entry into the world network of biosphere reserves under the unesco mab programme list. Nilgiri biosphere oldest entry from india in the list in 2000 2. The nanda devi and valley of flowers national parks are naturally well protected due to their remoteness and limited access. Status and distribution of anthropogenic pressure in the buffer zone. Nanda devi national park is a part of nanda devi biosphere reserve. Please utilize them for building your knowledge and dont make them commercial. Plant wealth of nanda devi biosphere reserve flora of india hajra, p. Conflicts ensued between local inhabitants and the management authority due to lack of community participation.
The forest cover in the biosphere reserve has showed an increase and needs to be maintained. Tolchha and marchha sub communities of bhotiya tribe are the main inhabitants of niti and mana valleys which form buffer zone of ndbr. Location of the nanda devi biosphere reserve ndbr in uttar pradesh, india. Nanda devi biosphere reserve is distinct for its rich biodiversity and its pristine scenic beauty. Download pdf for the list of biosphere reserves in india to prepare for the upcoming upsc exams. Know the functions of a biosphere reserve and know the three zones of the biosphere. Seven restrictedrange bird species are endemic to this part of the eba. Are you looking for biosphere reserves of india you can explore the page to know best and most simple ways we have explained it. The park is situated around the peak of nanda devi 7816.
The valley of flowers national park is renowned for its meadows of endemic. Biosphere reserves in india important biosphere reserves. Promoting ecotourism in the buffer zone areas of nanda devi biosphere reserve. There are currently 669 sites in 120 countries in world network of biosphere reserves wnbr of the man and biosphere mab programme. Valley of flowers and nanda devi biosphere reserve renok. Since then, the nanda devi national park has been declared a world heritage site by unesco and a biosphere reserve by the indian government later on.
It was renamed to nanda devi and the value of flowers national park in 2005, nowadays nanda devi biosphere reserve. As we all know static awareness is one of the most important sections asked in competitive exams like ibps, sbi, ssc, railway, state pcs and other competitive exams. Nature, conflict and biodiversity conservation in the. Biosphere reserve br is an international designation by united nations educational, scientific and cultural. Gaddi grazing, degradation and biodiversity conservation in himachal pradesh, india. Download the list of 18 biosphere reserves in india pdf. A paradise for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. It is a popular destination for flower enthusiast and.
Nilgiri, nanda devi, nokrek, great nicobar, gulf of mannar, manas, sunderbans, similipal, dibru daikhowa, dehong deband, pachmarhi, kanchanjanga and agasthyamalai. The nanda devi national park or nanda devi biosphere reserve, established in 1982 is a national park situated around the peak of nanda devi 7816 m in the state of uttarakhand in northern india. Nanda devi national park, joshimath uttarakhand trek. Nanda devi national park is a beautiful place, located in the chamoli district of the state of uttarakhand. Plant wealth of nanda devi biosphere reserve flora of india.
The entire park lies at an elevation of more than 3,500 m 11,500 ft above mean sea level. Reservepeople conflicts reservepeople conflicts in nanda devi biosphere reserve ndbr located in the himalayan highlands biogeographic province of india, were studied intensively over a period of two years from 1995 to 1997, through socioeconomic, cultural and attitudinal surveys. Ecotourism experiences in nanda devi biosphere reserve lata village 1. Since they faced and suffered the transition from the era of free access to severe restrictions, most of them. Popularly known as the niti valley, the study area is located in the joshimath block of the chamoli garhwal district, between the latitudes of 30 o 20n and 31 o 00n and longitudes of 79 o 40e and 80 o 20e. Location and sketch map of nanda devi biosphere reserve in india. Nature, conflict and biodiversity conservation in the nanda devi. Pdf gupta 1997 hymenoptera of the nanda devi biosphere. The nanda devi biosphere reserve is situated in himalayan highlands biogeographic province of india was established in 1988 under the unescos man and. This is the most important topic which you should prepare to score good marks. Nanda devi biosphere reserve ndbr, a world heritage site, occupies a special place in the biosphere reserve system of higher himalayan region of india figure figure1. It was also declared as a sanctuary in 1939 and then in 1982, was given the status of a national park by adding an additional area of approximately 630 square kilometres to it.
Landslides hazard and its influences on biodiversity in. Present study has been conducted in a biodiversity rich nanda devi biosphere reserve between 20003800 m in two different forest. It is one of least disturbed protected areas of world anonymous, 1987 and gupta, 2002. Biosphere reserves of india all pdf which are provided here are for education purposes only. The core zones are free from human habitation and are strictly protected. The nanda devi basin was declared as nanda devi sanctuary in 1939. Nokrek designated as a biosphere reserve in the year 1988, nokrek falls within the state boundaries of meghalaya, along the east himalayas. Nilgiri biosphere reserve tamil nadu, kerala and karnataka 2. The national park was inscribed a world heritage site by unesco in 1988. We share pictures of areas that form part of the nandadevi biosphere reserve.
Valley of flowers and nanda devi biosphere reserve. Impact of conservation and development on the vicinity of nanda. Biosphere reserves of indiabiosphere reserves of india 1. Nanda devi biosphere reserve, located in the himalayan mountains in the northern part of the country, includes as core areas the nanda devi and valley of flowers national parks, which are one world heritage site. Nanda devi national park is a renowned biosphere reserve in the country located in the garhwal region in the indian state of uttarakhand. Nanda devi national park tourism trekking nanda devi. Plant wealth of nanda devi biosphere reserve flora of. Analysis and resolution of protected areapeople conflicts. It was expanded to encompass the valley of flowers national park and a larger buffer zone. It was considered the highest mountain in the world before computations in 1808 proved dhaulagiri to be higher. Nanda devi national park the world heritage sites of india. The nanda devi bioreserve is also designated as a unesco world heritage site area 630 square kilometre fauna himalayan musk deer, mainland serow and himalayan tahr. The entire nanda devi biosphere reserve lies within the western himalayas endemic bird area eba. Nanda devi biosphere reserve was established in 1988 surrounds the highest peak of highest peak of india mt.
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