National Flower of India: The Lotus flower is not just a pretty flower. The Lotus flower is India’s national flower because it represents our characteristics: purity, strength, and hope.

This majestic flower has been a symbol of spiritual growth, prosperity, and beauty for thousands of years. But what makes the lotus so special that it's revered as India's national flower ...

Mahua, an ancient liquor, was once condemned during colonial rule, but a change in the law and an enterprising local bar ...

This story appears in the May 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. A few years ago I was on an assignment in India. I had a day off, so I went to the Mullick Ghat flower market in Kolkata.

Nestled high in West Himalaya, India’s Valley of Flowers National Park is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. This richly diverse area is also home to ...

The Director of the Nanda Devi National Park of India presented a report on the state of conservation of this World Heritage Area at the Meeting of the South Asian World Natural Heritage Site Managers ...

The Bureau suggested that the Indian authorities study the feasibility for enlarging the World Heritage area by including the Valley of Flowers National Park and the Khedamath Wildlife Sanctuary.