India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, perched high in the trans-Himalayan region, is among the 26 new biosphere reserves across several countries, designated by UNESCO, the world body announced on ...
CHANDIGARH: The Spiti Valley of Lahaul-Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, perched high in the Trans-Himalayan region, has been recognised as India’s first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO’s ...
History was made when the high altitude Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh became the first cold desert in India to be listed in the UNESCO Global Network of Biosphere Reserves. The announcement is a ...