Saturday, September 18, 2010

Monday, September 13, 2010

Friday, September 3, 2010

BANYAN TREE (THE BENGOLIAN FICUS)

THE BANYAN TREE IS A FAIRYTALE TREE!
IT CAN GET AS HUGE AS SEVERAL FOOTBALL FIELDS AND IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND OUT, FROM WHERE THE TREE STARTED TO GROW. IT MAKES ARIAL ROOTS, AND AS SOON AS THEY REACH THE GROUND THE TREE WILL HAVE A GROWTH SPURT.

THE BANYAN IS A FICUS TREE, AND THERE ARE ABOUT 750 DIFFERENT SPECIES OS FIGUS IN THE WORLD. EVERY FICUS TREE NEEDS A PARTICULAR SPECIES OF WOSP TO POLLINATE AND! THERE ARE ABOUT 750 DIFFERENT SPECIES OF WOSPS WHICH ARE TAKING CARE OF THESE TREES. IF ONE OF THE WOSPS FAMILY IS EXTINCT THE TREE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BRING FRIUTS HENCE THE TREE ALSO WILL GET EXTINCT!
THE BANYAN IS A REALM OF INSECTS AND ANIMALS. THERE WAS A STUDIE DONE TO FIND OUT HOW MANY INSECT ARE LIVING ON ONE BANYAN. PRESSIVELY ONLY IN THE FAMILY OF THE BUGS 1100 DIFFERENT SPECIES WERE COUNTED!

IF YOU ARE A STRONG ROOTED PERSON BUT ALWAYS READY TO EXPAND THE GROW, THEN THIS IS DEFINITELY YOUR TREE

BANYAN TREE (THE BENGOLIAN FICUS)

THE BANYAN TREE IS A FAIRYTALE TREE!
IT CAN GET AS HUGE AS SEVERAL FOOTBALL FIELDS AND IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND OUT, FROM WHERE THE TREE STARTED TO GROW. IT MAKES ARIAL ROOTS, AND AS SOON AS THEY REACH THE GROUND THE TREE WILL HAVE A GROWTH SPURT.

THE BANYAN IS A FICUS TREE, AND THERE ARE ABOUT 750 DIFFERENT SPECIES OS FIGUS IN THE WORLD. EVERY FICUS TREE NEEDS A PARTICULAR SPECIES OF WOSP TO POLLINATE AND! THERE ARE ABOUT 750 DIFFERENT SPECIES OF WOSPS WHICH ARE TAKING CARE OF THESE TREES. IF ONE OF THE WOSPS FAMILY IS EXTINCT THE TREE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BRING FRIUTS HENCE THE TREE ALSO WILL GET EXTINCT!
THE BANYAN IS A REALM OF INSECTS AND ANIMALS. THERE WAS A STUDIE DONE TO FIND OUT HOW MANY INSECT ARE LIVING ON ONE BANYAN. PRESSIVELY ONLY IN THE FAMILY OF THE BUGS 1100 DIFFERENT SPECIES WERE COUNTED!

IF YOU ARE A STRONG ROOTED PERSON BUT ALWAYS READY TO EXPAND THE GROW, THEN THIS IS DEFINITELY YOUR TREE

ARJUN TREE (TERMINALIA ARJUN)

IN THE INDIAN MYTOLOGIE, ARJUN IS SITAS MOST FAVORIT TREE!
IN AYURVEDIC MEDICINE, THE TREE IS MOSTLY USED FOR HEART DISEASES, ULCERA AND ANEMIA!

THE TREE GROWS USUALLY NEXT TO RIVERS. IT IS AN EVER GREEN TREE WITH LONG AND BROAD LEAVES! ITS BARK IS SHINING IN A LIGHT GREY AND THE ROOTS ARE VISIBLE OUT SIDE THE EARTH!
AS THE TREE IS EVER GREEN IT IS AN ATTRACTION FOR BIRDS AND ALL KIND OF LEAF EATING ANIMALS! IT IS A WONDERFUL, STRONG AND TALL TREE! AND IN SUMMER IT REFRESHING TO SIT IN A DRY RIVERBED AND ENJOY THE SHADE OF THE ARJUN TREE!

IF YOU ARE A PERSON WHO LIKES TO BE CLOSE TO RIVERS THIS IS YOUR TREE!!

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Welcome to Flame of the Forest!

Finally we are opening the door for an extraordinary experience in the Indian wilderness!

You will reach the dining hall over this bridge.

This is the dining hall, a lofty elegant open space.

The team of Flame of the Forest is waiting for you.

The dining hall is built in a "Y" shape...

On the left side is the dining table with a incredible view over the river.

Behind the dining table you can see the rice field, where we are growing rice for you.

On the right side of the dining hall is the library.

Right at the entrance is an open bar where we serve you snacks, tea and coffe after the evening safari.

Lunch in the river bed is an unforgettable experience!

Tea and coffee in the wilderness!

The bridge is guiding you to the cottages.

The entrance door to your cottage.

A tribal hat with bells, when the wind is playing it create a wonderful sound.

The cottage in the evening glory.

A fantastic view over the river and the forest beyond.

Every cottage has a private deck to see the sunset right in front of you.

The cottage deck is an ideal place for bird watching or star gazing.

The bathroom is a huge place with twin basin and al fresco bath.

Tribal art and romantic candle light...

The beautiful wooden door is inviting you to step into the open shower.

Al fresco bath with waterfall shower

Every cottage has a private machan to dive in the the wild.

Candle light dinner under the tree.

Your Machan in the night...a wonderful romantic place!

Dinner on the deck of the dining hall right under the fullmoon!

...and the starts are just a touch away!