Biodiversity Heritage Sites

It is a revenue land located between Sharavathi Wild Life Sanctuary and Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary. It has Shola vegetation which is primitive vegetation in the Western Ghat and also has grasslands.

Mahendragiri hill is situated at an elevation between 700-1501 m above mean sea level in Gajapati district of Odisha. With increase altitude, the hill complex demonstrates several micro climatic conditions like tropical shola, tropical semievergreen, tropical moist-deciduous & tropical dry deciduous. The diversified vegetation with rich floral diversity representing 40% of the reported flora of Odisha. A total of 1,358 species of plants including 1,042 species of angiosperms under 122 families, 60 species of pteridophytes, 104 species of bryophytes, 53 species of lichens and 72 species of macro-fungi and 2 species of gymnosperms occurring in the hill ecosystem.The ancient temples of Kunti, Shima, Arjuna and Yudhisthir at Mahendragiri have been declared as protected monuments under the Ancient Monument and Archaeological sites and Remains Act 1958 by the State Government. These monuments provide a sacred and holy background for receiving about one lakh devotees annually every year to worship the deities of the hill

Purvatali Rai is a unique combination of eco-theological, socio-ecological and sacred beliefs leading to conservation action even in force as of today in these modern times. The area is unique and has ecologically fragile ecosystems with significant cultural, ethical and aesthetic value , however with long history of human association.

This sacred grove has more than hundreds of different floral species with the potentiality of medicinal uses for human as well as other animals.

The area has a variety of wild flowers, wild vegetables, orchids, herbal medicines and edible tubers.

Thungeey gonpa is an important archaeological site surrounded by thick forest located at Shergaon village. It is also considered one of the oldest Buddhist gonpa or temple in West Kameng District. The speciality of this temple is that, it is made of mud. Hence, it is also called as 'Kamcho Yaam' meaning mud house in Sherdukpen dialect. The temple is surrounded by thick forests comprising of rich vegetation and numerous Rhododendron species like R.arboreum can be seen blooming over the season. Besides, flowers of Daphne papyracea (Paper Plant). Primula denticulata , other important medicinal plants like Valeriana jatamansi, Artemisia vulgaris, Paris polyphylla, Swertia chirayita, Gaultheria sps, edible lichens etc., are also found. The forest also is home to many wild animals like Himalayan black beer. barking deer, wild pig, yellow throated marten, giant flying squirrel etc.

Main trees are Himalayan Birch (Betula utilis) and Blue Pine (Pinus wallichiiana). A few middle aged trees of West Himalayan Spruce (Picea smithiana), Deodar (Cedrus deodara) and Juniper (Juniperus species) are interspersed in the proposed patch. Besides. Willow (Salix species) and Sea Buckthorn (Jlippophae salicifolia) are also present in the site. The proposed site also includes a very good patch of grassy area, which supports a very good population of important medicinal and aromatic plants like Picrorhzza kurroa. Dactylorhiza hacagirea, Aconitum heterophyllum, Podophyllum hexandrum, Aconitum violaceum, Bunium persicum, Hippophae rhamnoides etc.

It is a reserved forest being preserved as natural forest having biological, ethinical and historical values.

Rich Heritage of indigenous germplasm of horticulture and medicinal plants. It provides good habitat for good number of avifauna, butterflies and other insects

Naro Hills is home to various floral and faunal species including animals such as tiger, leopard, wild cat, fox, bear, sambar, neel gai, jackal, langur, monkey, rabbit, peacock, owl; and plants such as flame lily, parijat, kapuri, ratanjot, henna. Naro Hills is part of Vindhya hills region and a dry deciduous forest. The Vindhya region harbours several species of medicinal plants, some of which are threatened. These include Dillenia pentagyna, Plumbago capensis, Psilotum nudum, Drosera burmanii, Alectra chitrakutensis, Cordia macleodii, Costus speciosus, Strychnos nux-vomica, Plumbago zeylancia etc.

The Kasampatty Veera Koil sacred grove represents a special fusion of socio-ecological, eco-theological and revered beliefs and is rich in biodiversity. The Kasampatty BHS encompass substantial regions safeguarded by the local community and are noteworthy for their significance, distinctiveness and biodiversity. And the local people of Kasampatty village exhibit extreme discipline by not taking out even a twig or leaf and prohibiting the use of footwear even while crossing or entering this sacred grove.

The highest natural waterfall in Tripura. Critical habitat for rare wildlife. Rich in floristic diversity. Habitat for many stream water favored fauna

It is a Medicinal Plant Conservation Areas

Habitat for Himalayan Newt, which is an evolutionary significant species originated during the early-middle Miocene and endemic to the Indo-Nepal Himalayan region.

terrain of 1700 feet deep valley and ecosystem of estimated age of 6 Million years and species of rare flora and fauna including rare Bryophytes and Pteridopytes;

The site has an area of 1494.38 acres and it is present in Mamadapura village of Vijayapura taluk in Vijayapura district. It belongs to deciduous and dry deciduous forest category and comprises of Indian fox, leopard, hyaena and many other species of animals. The forest here plays a vital role in replenishing the ground water, soil stabilization and supporting the livelihoods of local communities. The surrounding waterbodies add natural beauty and aesthetic value to the site. The site is named after Sri Siddeshwara Swamiji, a deeply revered spiritual teacher, who was committed towards protecting the environment and for upliftment of the community, he also believed that the health of environment is directly linked to the well-being of people.

Cultural and religious significance, Example of Ethno-religious aspects, Sacred trees and stones,Rich forest flora and fauna, Source of natural stream flow has diverse ecosystem services, Site of semi wild, wild and domesticated ornamental plants.