Stamping their heels on alpine meadows and rockyristrows in the Gobi desert, nomadic shepherds of the Tibet-Himalayan migratory herd are certainly on the cutting edge of ecological evolution. How they got their selection plateaus is anyone’s guess. But they are certainly not alone in their chosen role as providers of temporary security for migratory elephants.
Searching for migratory shepherds in this part of the world is as much a question of history as it is of geography. Established by the Romans in the 2nd century BC, the Gaddi or Duke Dynasty of Tibet enables the tradition to continue today. Gaddis, it is said, are descended from the Mechas who lived here in the 11th century and undoubtedly provided the Active Pushkar tribes of the present day with a stable of ample herds.
It is imagined that these sturdy animals enjoyed a bad reputation in the eyes of the people of the plains, which is why they were relentlessly hunted. However, there is no evidence to support this ugly myth and the contrary seems to be the case that the entire Gangetic basin has a population of these supreme animals. With a density of population estimated at Pisces 25 and a total population of about 42, skins of many animals found in recent years have been tested and it has been found that the animals have not suffered.
The environment has played an important role in the emergence and survival of the Gangetic basin’s inhabitants. It has been a refuge for people who fled the plague areas of the central Asian lands as well as subsequent invasions. The Gangetic basin was originally a place of refuge for the Bactrian camels who were driven north by conquering Mongols to become only lions and tigers in the present day protected area of the Trans-Siberian hordes. The basin has also been made to protect fish species such as the Siberian Crane, Lamet, Blue bull, Bodomo, Kunene, Barracuda, Langur, varieties of Trout as also a variety of freshwater eels and even a species of Clam without having to hunting them. These expeditions have also brought Gra del bas (Red-ear’d Beaver) to Gangetic waters, which it is breeding in. Gangetic water has also been the place to observe dolphins playing in their natural habitat. There are several reefs, parks and sanctuaries that are spread all over Gangetic waters and marine life is by now extremely rare.
Gangetic water also has been an area of human growth and development. The starting point for all the Gangetic canoe trips is the Thamel area which is a place inside the park to accommodate the tourists and also the guides. The river starts in the Mara river and flows via Kibber, Nakhind, Tandi, Barrine, Kathgod and Zinche to the sea.
An additional feature added to the beauty of Gangetic river is the existence of manyes, monkeys and aquatic vegetation that dwell around the river. The Thamel savannah is a wetland that is loaded with insects and is the watering place for number of amphibians and birds. Kangaroos, Otters, crocodiles and many birds are seen here. It is a place that is very alive with a diverse selection of flora and fauna.
An additional attraction added to the Gangetic river is the presence of Pristine sea, wherein the tourists can observe various species of fish such as the giant carrot fish and many other sea creatures. Exploring through this river, the tourists can witness the whole globetrotting size of the Indian ocean. Sangamchatti is the place where the tourists get the best view of the glacier Kangchenjunga. The kangchenjunga glacier is massive that the tourists can feel the wonder of nature. The Gangetic river with its services is capable of transporting the tourists to the places of inter-valley reaching the places of the thousand of years past. It will be an experience that everyone will remember throughout their life.