#Himalayan monal skin
Most of the animals at Himalaya have thick skin and heavy body with phenomenal instinct that helps them protect their lives even in most arctic atmosphere. Mount Everest, which is cold throughout the year and therefore the animals here are habituated to the cold climatic conditions. Himalaya embraces the world’s highest peak on Earth i.e. It is the longest and the highest mountain range that gives home to many endangered species some of which include Snow Leopard, Giant Panda, Red Panda, Himalayan Wild Yak, Himalayan Thar, Musk Dear, Himalayan Marmot, etc. The fest will conclude on November 28.Top 10 Magnificent Himalayan Animals! Last Updated: 07 Feb, 2019 By Arun Joshiĭiverse region of grasslands, temperate forests, ice-clad mountains and dizzying array of animals- the Himalayan Mountains offers world’s most beautiful landscapes and provide shelter to some of the rarest wild animals, reptiles and birds. Local folk singers presented “Masudha” singing while an Army Band also performed on the occasion.įolk music was also held near the famous Khajjiar Lake while an exhibition of traditional handicraft and metalcraft was also put up. There will also be 10 consolation prizes. The deputy commissioner said the winners of the competition would be given prize money of 2 lakh. It would not only help tap the tourism potential of Chamba but also bring the district on the world tourism map in terms of art and culture.Īrtists and craftsmen would also get an opportunity to exhibit their talent, said Rana. He said the district administration was organising various sports and cultural events across the district under the Chalo Chamba campaign throughout the year. He said such adventure sports activities at the famous tourist places also open new employment opportunities for the local people.Ĭhamba deputy commissioner DC Rana said the Himalayan Monal National Aerofest-2021 was the fourth competition under the Chalo Chamba campaign.Įarlier, The Himalayan Ghoral 9th National Dragon Boat Race Competition, Mountain Biking and Rally of Chamba have been successfully organised. “The campaign is also important in the promotion of the rich art and culture of Chamba,” he said.īhardwaj said participants from the other states would also get an opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty, art and culture while local youth would get a chance to make their mark in paragliding at the national and international level.
In his address, Bhardwaj said based on the initiative of the district administration, various competitions organised under the Chalo Chamba campaign will undoubtedly give a fillip to the tourism in the district.
The participants also included contingents from the Army and the Indian Air Force.
About 100 participants from 15 states are participating in the paragliding competition besides acrobatic paragliding, remote-controlled paramotor show and remote-controlled drone show.ĭuring this, he inaugurated the paragliding competition by hoisting the competition flag and flagging off the participants. The Aerofest being organised under “Chalo Chamba” campaign was inaugurated by Pradeep Bharadwaj, Group Commander, Air Force Station, Dalhousie.
A three-day Himalayan Monal National Aerofest-2021 began at Chamba’s famous tourist destination Khajjiar on Friday.