Showing posts with label Dehradun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dehradun. Show all posts
07 September 2010
Happy Forests
Dehradun hills seem to be made of very porous material. Whenever we have plenty of rains, the hills begin handing it out in the form of little streams springing up everywhere. This one is called 'Nalapani' and is a source of fresh water throughout the year, unfortunately the stream is captured at the source and confined to a water tank except for monsoons when no one can keep it imprisoned.
Here it is enjoying its new found freedom and eager to meet the mighty Ganges, where all streams and rivulets draining the east side of Dehradun end up.
04 January 2009
Deodar (Cedarus Deodara), देवदार
Deodar or Himalayan Cedar (Cedarus Deodara) is a sacred tree from higher Himalayas. The name is derived from Dev (divine) and daru (wood) or "wood of the Gods". Deodar grows at altitudes between 1500 metres to 3200 metres. Deodar forests can be seen at Mussorie but this picture was taken at Dhanaulti, a small sleepy place 25 kms. from Mussorie.
Labels:
Cedarus deodara,
Dehradun,
Deodar,
Dhanaulti,
Forests,
Himalayan Cedar,
Himalayas,
Mussorie
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