India's own Grand Canyon - Tutla (Tutala) in Bihar

If the people responsible for its development can get it right, India will start boasting of its own Grand canyon as Tutla, barely 18 Km away from Sasaram in Rohtas district. Tutla will be developed as a major eco and adventure tourism site of international importance. Resembling the grand canyon, Tutla is spread over approximated 240 square kilometers.

The vertical cliff like rock formation and the natural cutting by weather gives it a close resemblance to the famous Grand Canyon of US. Tutla is located on the border of Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and surrounded by mountain ranges from three sides.

Tutla has a waterfall which falls from a height of more than 210 meters (approx 700 feet) into a small lake which gives it a picturesque look. "The waterfall is surrounded by high rising mountains which have red coloured stones giving it a magnificent look. Adjacent to the mountain, flows the river Sone which could be seen in a panorama from top of the hill.

Compare this with the height of the Niagara Falls which is just about 176 feet (approx 54 meters) due to rocks at the base. ( actual fall is just 70 feet)

Tutla is also in close proximity to Rohtasgarh fort, Sher Shah Suri's mausoleum and Mundeshwari all of which could be utilised as a nearby excursion area.

The link for this news article with further details is available at

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Patna/Tutla_to_be_raised_as_adventure_site/articleshow/4102398.cms

Read all about the Grand Canyon at
http://www.nps.gov/grca/

Read about the Niagara falls if you want to at
http://www.niagarafallslive.com/Facts_about_Niagara_Falls.htm

Center's Tourism focus in Bihar

The central government of India is now started focusing more on improving tourism in Bihar. Talks are on for starting a luxury train on the likes of the Palace on Wheels in the Buddhist circuit in Bihar. Similarly talks are on for developing the Tutala Waterfalls in Rohtas district into a major tourism attraction.

News courtesy – Times of India. More details at

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Patna/Centre_mulls_luxury_trains_in_Buddhist_circuit/articleshow/4083990.cms