Silent Valley - Kerala

snonymous · Jul 19th, 2009, 21:50

I read this interesting article in today's newspaper. It is written by Gangadhar Menon, the person whose film was instrumental in preserving Silent Valley as a protected wildlife sanctuary, way back in 1984.

http://www.mid-day.com/specials/2009...l-Elephant.htm

wind_chariot · Jul 26th, 2009, 20:11

a really nice read. what is the bird's name in the first pic?

indiaddict · Jul 26th, 2009, 20:50

Thanks Snonymous for sharing this with us.

I first heard about the "Silent Valley when a naturalist at the Baghvan Safari Lodge in Pench was raving about it. I did not know about how it "came into existence" i.e. how it was saved.Must be a very special place. I certainly will go there one day.

federica · Jul 27th, 2009, 02:59

It is a special place! Thanks for posting this article, now I understand the name "Silent Valley".

Somehow I feel everyone should visit a tropical rainforest once, it's such a stunning experience and helped me to become more aware of this treasure.

snonymous · Jul 27th, 2009, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by wind_chariot

a really nice read. what is the bird's name in the first pic?

Malabar Grey Hornbill, or some sort of Hornbill for sure

snonymous · Jul 30th, 2009, 15:01

Saw this today by Mr AJT Johnsingh, a reknowned wildlife and conservation enthusiast. The article describes his recent trek from Bangitappal in the Nilgiris through the Sispara Pass, down into the Silent Valley NP.

http://www.flonnet.com/stories/20090814261606400.htm

sunny_sky1984 · Jul 31st, 2009, 18:35

ya..nice..parrots

Bhaswaran · Jul 31st, 2009, 18:57

It is also known as the "Land of King Cobra" in India. The legendary serpent, the longest venomous snake (Ophiophagus hannah or King Cobra) in the world dwell in good numbers in this place. It is a very intelligent snake that seldom bites humans (in fact, it is very intelligent about where to use its venom)....however one drop of its venom can kill 150 human beings and even an elephant...it is the only snake in the world that builds its own nest.

see this video of King Cobra http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7XY3dMVNhg

It can get upto 15-18 feet long.

It is not very easy to get permission to get into Silent Valley...even if you get, get a good guide.

santos_g15 · Jul 31st, 2009, 20:11

i also recently saw a kerala tourist site which offered trek through silent valley.Looks like its definitely worth a trip.
http://www.keralawildlife.com/packages.html
http://malleeshwaram.blogspot.com/

snonymous · Aug 4th, 2009, 16:15

Santos, I read in another post that you are doing the Parambikulam tramway trek. I read about that here:
http://aravindgj.blogspot.com/2008/0...mway-trek.html
and
http://www.chalo.net/Opinion/Photo_E...Pa rambikulam

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snonymous xxx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,749	Silent Valley - Kerala I read this interesting article in today's newspaper. It is written by Gangadhar Menon, the person whose film was instrumental in preserving Silent Valley as a protected wildlife sanctuary, way back in 1984. http://www.mid-day.com/specials/2009...l-Elephant.htm __________________ Some of My Tall Tales at http://www.travelpod.com/members/indianature My Flickr photos at http://www.flickr.com/groups/snonymous/

Jul 30th, 2009, 15:01	#6
snonymous xxx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,749	Another interesting article from The Frontline Saw this today by Mr AJT Johnsingh, a reknowned wildlife and conservation enthusiast. The article describes his recent trek from Bangitappal in the Nilgiris through the Sispara Pass, down into the Silent Valley NP. http://www.flonnet.com/stories/20090814261606400.htm

Jul 31st, 2009, 18:57	#8
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 1,353	It is also known as the "Land of King Cobra" in India. The legendary serpent, the longest venomous snake (Ophiophagus hannah or King Cobra) in the world dwell in good numbers in this place. It is a very intelligent snake that seldom bites humans (in fact, it is very intelligent about where to use its venom)....however one drop of its venom can kill 150 human beings and even an elephant...it is the only snake in the world that builds its own nest. see this video of King Cobra http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7XY3dMVNhg It can get upto 15-18 feet long. It is not very easy to get permission to get into Silent Valley...even if you get, get a good guide. __________________ ....life is a journey.....and the journey is more important than the destination........ Photos in Indiamike :http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...0/ppuser/15496 Photos in Flickr :http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhaswaran/ Darjeeling trip Video : "Darjeeling - The Queen of Hills" DVD

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wind_chariot pseudo-member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 154	a really nice read. what is the bird's name in the first pic?

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snonymous xxx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,749	Santos, I read in another post that you are doing the Parambikulam tramway trek. I read about that here: http://aravindgj.blogspot.com/2008/0...mway-trek.html and http://www.chalo.net/Opinion/Photo_E...Pa rambikulam