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The Gardens is open from 5 a.m. to 12 midnight daily and entry is free, [5] except for the National Orchid Garden. [6] More than 10,000 species of flora are spread over its 82 hectares (200 acres) area, which is stretched vertically; the longest distance between the northern and southern ends is 2.5 km (1.6 mi).
It focuses on images of the natural world (such as rivers, mountains, deserts, and forests) [2] as well as man-made structures (such as city skylines). However, that is rarer and separated from nature photography. As such, landscape photography is an adjacent rather than a sub-category of nature photography. Landscape photograph circa. 1873–83
Recently set up Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park established at Durgapur village is a latest attraction to the tourists. It houses more than 500 species of orchids, 132 varieties of sour fruits and leafy vegetables, 12 species of cane, 46 species of bamboo and a large varieties of local fishes.
A man-made lake or lagoon in the middle of the park contains live tilapia fish. The park has recreational value as well, as bands, orchestras and other forms of entertainment are provided for free in its open-air auditorium in events aptly called "Concert at the Park".
The flowers were surveyed and inventoried in 1987 by the Botanical Survey of India, in 1992 by the Forest Research Institute and in 1997 by the Wildlife Institute of India which found five species new to science. Flowers mostly orchids, poppies, primulas, marigold, daisies and anemones carpet the ground. [10]
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The ultimate primary purpose of attractions is to attract the customer's attention so that they can come to a specific location and explore the various attractions on vacation. In the travel and tourism industry, attractions therefore play a particularly important role as this attracts tourists from all over the world. [3] [4] [5]
On June 22, 1989, it was made into a minor basilica by Pope John Paul II. [30] [31] [32] Basilica of Saint Martin of Tours: Taal: Batangas: Calabarzon: Asia's largest Catholic church. [33] On December 8, 1954, the church was elevated into a minor basilica by Pope Pius XII. [34] Binondo Church: Binondo, Manila: Metro Manila (National Capital Region)