How do I book Kalatop forest Rest House?
Online booking could not be done and one has to call and book the rooms via DFO Chamba (Ph- 01899222639).
How many forest are there in Himachal Pradesh?
As per the Champion & Seth Classification of Forest Types (1968), the forests in Himachal Pradesh belong to eight Type Groups which are further divided into 39 Forest Types. The forests in the State can be broadly classified into coniferous forests and broad-leaved forests.
Which district has largest forest area in HP?
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| District | Geographic Area (sq. km.) | Proportion of Forest Cover to Sate Total Forest Cover (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Kullu | 5503 | 13.35 |
| Lahaul & Spiti | 13841 | 1.32 |
| Mandi | 3950 | 11.41 |
| Shimla | 5131 | 16.25 |
In which place of India the forest rest house was situated?
An excellent forest house near the Mukki gate of the Kanha National Park, the Mukki Forest Rest House is a government-run accommodation for the wildlife-loving tourists. Also known as the Tiger Forest Lodge, the Mukki rest house is located on the bank of the river Banjar around half a Km from the Mukki gate.
Which is the largest forest in Himachal Pradesh?
District wise Forest in Himachal Pradesh
| DISTRICT WISE FOREST COVER OF HIMACHAL PRADESH : As Per FSI Report 2019 (Area in Km2) | ||
|---|---|---|
| District | Geographical Area | Very Dense Forest |
| Kinnaur | 6401 | 79.81 |
| Kullu | 5503 | 586.08 |
| Lahul Spiti | 13841 | 15.00 |
Which type of forest is found in Himachal Pradesh?
In between these two extremes, distinct vegetational zones of Mixed Deciduous Forests, Bamboo, Chil, Oaks, Deodar, Kail, Fir and Spruce, are found. The forests of Himachal Pradesh are rich in vascular flora, which forms the conspicuous vegetation cover.
Who is forest Minister of HP?
| Shri Jai Ram Thakur Chief Minister | Shri Mahender Singh Jal Shakti Minister | Shri Suresh Bhardwaj Urban Development Minister |
|---|---|---|
| Rajiv Saizal Health and Family Welfare | Sukh Ram MPP and Power Minister | Rakesh Pathania Forest Minister |
What is FRH in Jim Corbett?
Jim Corbett National Park known for tiger safari is among the few national parks of India that permits night stay inside the buffer zone of the park. The forest rest houses are built right inside the core area of the Tiger Reserve, assuring the more real experience of the wild.
What is the forest area of Himachal Pradesh?
37,033 sq km
Out of a total geographical area of 55,673 square kilometres, the state has a recorded a forest area of 66.52 per cent (37,033 sq km) and a forest cover of 27.72 per cent (15,433.52 sq km), according to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR), a biennial publication of the Forest Survey of India, released last month.
Does Himachal Pradesh have forest type of soil?
Forest Soils of Himachal Pradesh: An important variety of forest soil is brown forest soil, which occurs under dense deciduous forests. Organic debris from the dense canopy contributes to the topsoil in the form of a thick layer of humus.
Which is the largest district in HP?
Lahaul and Spiti, with an area of 13,835 sq. km. is the largest district. It contains 24.85 per cent of the state’s area followed by Chamba with 11.72 per cent (Table 1.2).
Which are the HP forest rest houses in Mandi district?
Below are the list of all HP Forest rest houses with details and booking contact of Mandi district. 1. Mandi (DFO Mandi) 2. Karsog (DFO Karsog) 3. Joginder Nagar (DFO Joginder Nagar) 4. Suket (DFO Sunder Nagar) 5. Nachan (DFO Gohar)
How does the HP Forest Department provide temporary accommodation for its staff?
The dept has a large network of inspection huts and rest houses that act as temporary accommodation for the staff. Recently, the HP Forest Dept has created an Ecotourism society to focus on, amongst many things, livelihood generation through sensitive and meaningful tourism. The society also allows online booking of some of the rest houses.
What is the role of State Department of horticulture in Himachal?
The State Department of Horticulture functions with the objective of building a prosperous Himachal through scientific development of horticulture by harnessing the natural resources for the development of a sustainable system of agriculture in the hilly areas.
How to increase fish production in Himachal Pradesh?
The Fisheries Department has been set up to increase fish production in the state of Himachal Pradesh by judicious management of all the culturable water resources. Users can find information related to fisheries growth, fishing, wonder fish, fisheries projects, etc. No objection certificate for Hydro Power Projects is also available.