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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque-Brunei
Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, named after the 28th sultan of Brunei is located in the capital city Bandar Seri Begawan of Brunei. Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, a symbol of the Islamic faith, was completed in 1958. The mosque, a very good example of modern islamic architecture is influenced by both islamic and Italian styles. This mosque is constructed on the banks of the Brunei river on an artificial lagoon, surrounded by a water village.
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Saturday, September 12, 2009
Live Bridges - Amazing Bio-Engineering In Chirapunji
We can see amazing bio engineering in Chirapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth, in the depths of northeastern India. Here the bridges are not built by human. They are grown automatically from the roots of the Ficus elastica tree. These trees produce secondary roots from its higher up trunk which can comfortably rest on the boulders along the river.
The War-Khasis, a tribe in Meghalaya noticed this tree and its powerful roots and realized the use of these roots to cross the river. The root bridges takes ten to fifteen years to act completely and some of these are more than hundred feet long. As the roots grows the bridge gain strength over time. Some of these are over five hundred years old.
See The Amazing Live Bridges
via:Root Bridges
The War-Khasis, a tribe in Meghalaya noticed this tree and its powerful roots and realized the use of these roots to cross the river. The root bridges takes ten to fifteen years to act completely and some of these are more than hundred feet long. As the roots grows the bridge gain strength over time. Some of these are over five hundred years old.
See The Amazing Live Bridges
via:Root Bridges
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Ratangad - A Fort Hidden In The Sahyadri Greens
Ratangad is a perfect destination for adventure travelers. It is a fort which is about 400 years old, in Ratan Wadi, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India. The fort is situated on the Ajoba mountain ranges surrounded by Alang, Kalsubai, Kulang, Katarabai mountains.
It is around 4500 ft above sea level and has a natural rock cavity, which is known as 'eye of the needle', at the peak of the fort. The peak offers an amazing view of the entire region. The fort as its name indicate, is a jewel among all hill forts in Sahyadri. Bhandardara lake in Ahmednagar is located near the fort . Journey through the fresh water lake with the great hills on the sides is a great experience. It will take almost 3 hours to reach the top from the base. The climb to the fort is not so steep, and merely before the last climb there are two steel ladders and some rock steps before reaching the door of the fort. There is a chance of losing the way at this point and better hire local guides to show the route.
From here route right leads to the fort where the route left leads to Rani Mahal. The rock steps are slippery and dangerous and should take care at this point. The oldest contrived catchment area with its beautiful locale of Bhandardara is really amazing. An ancient temple about 1000 years old is located at the base of this fort. This well-preserved temple of Lord Shiva at Amurteshwar is an apotheosis of architectural skill of ancient civilisation.
Getting There
By Air : Nearest airport Mumbai or Pune.
By Rail : Igatpuri is the nearest railway station. This is about 50 km from Ratangad.
By road : This fort is on the Mumbai-Nasik highway about 130 km from Mumbai, overlooking the picturesque locale of Bhandardara, one of the oldest artificial catchment area
Picturesque Views Of Ratangad
Images Via: http://photos.ibibo.com/photo/3726562/ratangad
It is around 4500 ft above sea level and has a natural rock cavity, which is known as 'eye of the needle', at the peak of the fort. The peak offers an amazing view of the entire region. The fort as its name indicate, is a jewel among all hill forts in Sahyadri. Bhandardara lake in Ahmednagar is located near the fort . Journey through the fresh water lake with the great hills on the sides is a great experience. It will take almost 3 hours to reach the top from the base. The climb to the fort is not so steep, and merely before the last climb there are two steel ladders and some rock steps before reaching the door of the fort. There is a chance of losing the way at this point and better hire local guides to show the route.
From here route right leads to the fort where the route left leads to Rani Mahal. The rock steps are slippery and dangerous and should take care at this point. The oldest contrived catchment area with its beautiful locale of Bhandardara is really amazing. An ancient temple about 1000 years old is located at the base of this fort. This well-preserved temple of Lord Shiva at Amurteshwar is an apotheosis of architectural skill of ancient civilisation.
Getting There
By Air : Nearest airport Mumbai or Pune.
By Rail : Igatpuri is the nearest railway station. This is about 50 km from Ratangad.
By road : This fort is on the Mumbai-Nasik highway about 130 km from Mumbai, overlooking the picturesque locale of Bhandardara, one of the oldest artificial catchment area
Picturesque Views Of Ratangad
Images Via: http://photos.ibibo.com/photo/3726562/ratangad
Monday, August 17, 2009
Kanyakumari Travel
India, the seventh largest country, is famous for its abundance in culture and tradition. It is also marked with diversity in topography with mountains and the sea, which gives the country a distinct geographical entity. Northern side is bounded by Great Himalayas. Both the west and east side is bordered by sea, with Arabian sea on the west and Bay of Bengal on the east. The south side is known for its uniqueness where the Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal mingle with Indian ocean. The land that is located in southern most tip of India where this seas amalgamation take place, is none other than Kanyakumari or Cape Comorin.
, an important pilgrim center, is famous for its beach and outstanding sunrise, sunset and moon rise, over the sea especially on full moon days and for its vast green stretches of paddy fields, rich forests, coconut groves and mineral sands. The beach itself is exuberant with its multi-colored sand. There is no opportunity to sunbath on delicate golden sands and to play in the waves, as the seashore is rocky and dangerous. One can only stay-off on the rocks. There is a man-made wall running along the beach. The lighthouse near the beach gives a panoramic view of the sea. One can also watch the sunrise and sunset from Murugan Kundram hill top 3 km away from Kanyakumari. It is really exciting to watch the waves when they beat itself against the rocks and then subside, before it attain itself fon a new attack.
You may also purchase a variety of handicraft articles items made from sea shells and palm leaf, and even colored sea-sand.
Prime attractions of Kanyakumari are Vivekananda rock a stone which is rising out to the sea, where Swami Vivekananda spend a whole night in a deep meditation. For memorial to him, the rock now houses a statue of Vivekananda. Thiruvalluar statue with 133 feet height There is a sangam Spot, which is the meeting point of three oceans. This is a bathing ghats also. Kumari amman temple, Temple of Goddess Bhagavathy , Gandhi Mandap, temple at Suchindram are also famous tourist destinations near kanyakumari.
Getting There.
Kanyakumari is flocked by millions of tourists every year to watch its serene beauty. Kanyakumari is bounded by Thirunelveli district of Tamilnadu and by Kerala state.
Air : The nearest airport is Thiruvanathapuram in Kerala state, which is 87 Km from Kanyakumari.
Rail : The nearest railway station are Kanyakumari junction and Nagarcoil junction, which is connected by train service with all Indian cities.
Road : Central and Express bus stand, Anna bus stand and Christopher Bus Stand are the nearest bus
stand in Kanyakumari.
, an important pilgrim center, is famous for its beach and outstanding sunrise, sunset and moon rise, over the sea especially on full moon days and for its vast green stretches of paddy fields, rich forests, coconut groves and mineral sands. The beach itself is exuberant with its multi-colored sand. There is no opportunity to sunbath on delicate golden sands and to play in the waves, as the seashore is rocky and dangerous. One can only stay-off on the rocks. There is a man-made wall running along the beach. The lighthouse near the beach gives a panoramic view of the sea. One can also watch the sunrise and sunset from Murugan Kundram hill top 3 km away from Kanyakumari. It is really exciting to watch the waves when they beat itself against the rocks and then subside, before it attain itself fon a new attack.
You may also purchase a variety of handicraft articles items made from sea shells and palm leaf, and even colored sea-sand.
Prime attractions of Kanyakumari are Vivekananda rock a stone which is rising out to the sea, where Swami Vivekananda spend a whole night in a deep meditation. For memorial to him, the rock now houses a statue of Vivekananda. Thiruvalluar statue with 133 feet height There is a sangam Spot, which is the meeting point of three oceans. This is a bathing ghats also. Kumari amman temple, Temple of Goddess Bhagavathy , Gandhi Mandap, temple at Suchindram are also famous tourist destinations near kanyakumari.
Getting There.
Kanyakumari is flocked by millions of tourists every year to watch its serene beauty. Kanyakumari is bounded by Thirunelveli district of Tamilnadu and by Kerala state.
Air : The nearest airport is Thiruvanathapuram in Kerala state, which is 87 Km from Kanyakumari.
Rail : The nearest railway station are Kanyakumari junction and Nagarcoil junction, which is connected by train service with all Indian cities.
Road : Central and Express bus stand, Anna bus stand and Christopher Bus Stand are the nearest bus
stand in Kanyakumari.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Africa Travel
Africa, the second largest continent in the world, is mostly covered by dense forests and is home for a wide variety of animals. The forests occupies more than 520 millions of hectares of Africa's land mass. This accounts for almost 17% of the world's forest cover. Majority of these are lying in the tropical zones of Western, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. Cities have grown and much forest land has been converted to farm lands, yet foresight of conservationists past and present, South Africa remains blessed with abundant wildlife. For those travelers who decides to visit Africa,the main attraction for you is to watch the wild life. There is no other continent in the world which provides the opportunity to watch such a rich and diverse wild life.
Sunset in Serengeti
The continent lies on the equator on the eastern Hemisphere . The widest port of the continent measures to 7400 km The longest part stretching from Cape Blanc, Tanisla in he North to Cape Agulhas , South Africa in the south measures to around 8050 km. Suez Canal separates the continent from Asia. The Sinai Peninsula, which lies in Asia, connects it with Africa in the form of a land bridge. But is separated by the Suez canal and gulf of Suez Mediterranean sea separates Africa from Europe. Africa land masses is bordered by Atlantic ocean on the west and Indian ocean in the south.
The major African islands found in the Indian ocean are Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles Comoros, Zanzibar , Reunion and Pemba. The islands in Atlantic ocean are Madiera, Canary, Cape Verdi, Ascention and Saint Heling Bioko, Annoban, Sao Tome and Principe are the islands in the gulf of Guinea.
Land and Resource
World's largest desert, Sahara and the world's largest river Nile is in Africa. The land mass of Africa wear severe contrast . There is a striking contrast between the wet tropical , central Africa and the mountainous northern Africa. The Ethiopian waterfall and the lush green vegetation lining the banks of Nile is simply beautiful. The countries in the continent includes Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Mauritius Mali, Nigeria, Sudan, Chad, Ethiopia, Guinea, Senegal Liberia, Ivory coast, Lagos, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Zaire, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana South Africa, and Madagascar Kilimanjaro forms the tallest mountain of Africa raising to a height of 5895 m above the grasslands of Amboseli, Park Kenya . This land mast is home for a great variety of wild life and cover 40 percent of Africa's land . The Victoria falls, one of the highest natural waterfalls in the world is in the Zambezi river of South central Africa. The Kariba Arch dam create behind it one of the largest water bodies in the world, the lake Victoria.
Languages
Population of Africa speak more than 1000 languages, thus becoming one of the most complex language areas in the world. About 100 million people speak bantu language and is the most widely spoken language in Southern Africa. The Khoisan language is spoken by San and Khoikhoi of Namibia. English, French and Arabic are widely used and are the common business languages for Afrikaans.
Climate
Lying along the equator, Africa is hot and humid. Towards the North- West it is temperate. In the South, near Cape of Good Hope and several inland plateaus the climate is Mediterranean. Deserts along the equator are very hot during the day and cold at night. The desert in the North is Sahara and in the South it is Namib and Kalahari. Average temperature ranges from 25 Deg.Celsius (77F) at the equator to 37 Deg.Celsius (99F) in desert regions to 10 Deg.Celsius (50F) at the northern and southern extremes.
Wild Life
African Terrains have almost all remaining species of wild life prevailing on Earth. Most commonly found are antelopes, girraffes, zebras and the animal that pey on them including hyenas, jackals, leopard and lions. Extensice killing of elephants made them migrate to safer from zones of the eastern and south eastern Africa. Ran forest are home for gorillas, buffellos, monkeys, chimpanzees and wild pigs. Baboons too are quite common , in grass lands. Frogs , teads, snakes, crocodiles, hippopotamuses and lizards are widely found in tropical rivers. Africa's largest snakes the rock python grows to a length of 8m(25 ft.). Rana qoliath, found in Cameroon weighs up to 4.5 kg and is the largest in the world.
Africa is the home for almost 2300 species of birds. Flamingos, pelicans, storks, ostriches, pheasants, dove, kingfisher, horn bill, cowl, parrot, duck, goose, hevenwarbler, sunbird and hawk live in different regions of Africa. Eagles, bustards, falcons and quails are found in the open grassland.
Tourist Attractions
Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
Marsabit National reserve, Kenya.
Kafue National Park, Zambia.
Sahara desert.
Nile river Egypt.
Namib desert.
Kalahari desert
Victoria falls, Zimbabwe.
Zambezi river.
Congo river.
Ethiopian river.
Kilimanjaro mountain.
Savannas, grass lands, Kenya.
Orange river.
Kariba dam, Zimbabwe.
Lake Victoria.
Important cities
Algiers (Algeria), Kumpala (Uganda), Tripoli (Libya), Conakry (Guinia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Lagos (Nigeria), Kinshasa (Zoire), Nairobi (Kenya) and Johannesburg (South Africa).
Area : 30300000 Sq Km, 25 % of the world's total land mass.
Population: 922,011,000 in 2005.
Coastline : 30500 Km (18950m).
Elevation : Highest Kilimanjaro (19340), Lowest : Loka Assel, 155 m below sea level.
Principal rivers : Nile, Congo, Niger, Zambezi, Orange, Volta.
Principal Lakes: Victoria, Tangnyika, Nuasa.
Principal mountain range : Atlas, Rwenzori, Drakensberg, Cameroon.
Principal deserts : Sahara, Kalahari, Namib
Largest city : Cairo
Busiest port : Durban.
Most popular country: Nigeria.
Political divisions : 51 independent countries
Sunset in Serengeti
The continent lies on the equator on the eastern Hemisphere . The widest port of the continent measures to 7400 km The longest part stretching from Cape Blanc, Tanisla in he North to Cape Agulhas , South Africa in the south measures to around 8050 km. Suez Canal separates the continent from Asia. The Sinai Peninsula, which lies in Asia, connects it with Africa in the form of a land bridge. But is separated by the Suez canal and gulf of Suez Mediterranean sea separates Africa from Europe. Africa land masses is bordered by Atlantic ocean on the west and Indian ocean in the south.
The major African islands found in the Indian ocean are Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles Comoros, Zanzibar , Reunion and Pemba. The islands in Atlantic ocean are Madiera, Canary, Cape Verdi, Ascention and Saint Heling Bioko, Annoban, Sao Tome and Principe are the islands in the gulf of Guinea.
Land and Resource
World's largest desert, Sahara and the world's largest river Nile is in Africa. The land mass of Africa wear severe contrast . There is a striking contrast between the wet tropical , central Africa and the mountainous northern Africa. The Ethiopian waterfall and the lush green vegetation lining the banks of Nile is simply beautiful. The countries in the continent includes Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Mauritius Mali, Nigeria, Sudan, Chad, Ethiopia, Guinea, Senegal Liberia, Ivory coast, Lagos, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Zaire, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana South Africa, and Madagascar Kilimanjaro forms the tallest mountain of Africa raising to a height of 5895 m above the grasslands of Amboseli, Park Kenya . This land mast is home for a great variety of wild life and cover 40 percent of Africa's land . The Victoria falls, one of the highest natural waterfalls in the world is in the Zambezi river of South central Africa. The Kariba Arch dam create behind it one of the largest water bodies in the world, the lake Victoria.
Languages
Population of Africa speak more than 1000 languages, thus becoming one of the most complex language areas in the world. About 100 million people speak bantu language and is the most widely spoken language in Southern Africa. The Khoisan language is spoken by San and Khoikhoi of Namibia. English, French and Arabic are widely used and are the common business languages for Afrikaans.
Climate
Lying along the equator, Africa is hot and humid. Towards the North- West it is temperate. In the South, near Cape of Good Hope and several inland plateaus the climate is Mediterranean. Deserts along the equator are very hot during the day and cold at night. The desert in the North is Sahara and in the South it is Namib and Kalahari. Average temperature ranges from 25 Deg.Celsius (77F) at the equator to 37 Deg.Celsius (99F) in desert regions to 10 Deg.Celsius (50F) at the northern and southern extremes.
Wild Life
African Terrains have almost all remaining species of wild life prevailing on Earth. Most commonly found are antelopes, girraffes, zebras and the animal that pey on them including hyenas, jackals, leopard and lions. Extensice killing of elephants made them migrate to safer from zones of the eastern and south eastern Africa. Ran forest are home for gorillas, buffellos, monkeys, chimpanzees and wild pigs. Baboons too are quite common , in grass lands. Frogs , teads, snakes, crocodiles, hippopotamuses and lizards are widely found in tropical rivers. Africa's largest snakes the rock python grows to a length of 8m(25 ft.). Rana qoliath, found in Cameroon weighs up to 4.5 kg and is the largest in the world.
Africa is the home for almost 2300 species of birds. Flamingos, pelicans, storks, ostriches, pheasants, dove, kingfisher, horn bill, cowl, parrot, duck, goose, hevenwarbler, sunbird and hawk live in different regions of Africa. Eagles, bustards, falcons and quails are found in the open grassland.
Tourist Attractions
Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
Marsabit National reserve, Kenya.
Kafue National Park, Zambia.
Sahara desert.
Nile river Egypt.
Namib desert.
Kalahari desert
Victoria falls, Zimbabwe.
Zambezi river.
Congo river.
Ethiopian river.
Kilimanjaro mountain.
Savannas, grass lands, Kenya.
Orange river.
Kariba dam, Zimbabwe.
Lake Victoria.
Important cities
Algiers (Algeria), Kumpala (Uganda), Tripoli (Libya), Conakry (Guinia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Lagos (Nigeria), Kinshasa (Zoire), Nairobi (Kenya) and Johannesburg (South Africa).
Area : 30300000 Sq Km, 25 % of the world's total land mass.
Population: 922,011,000 in 2005.
Coastline : 30500 Km (18950m).
Elevation : Highest Kilimanjaro (19340), Lowest : Loka Assel, 155 m below sea level.
Principal rivers : Nile, Congo, Niger, Zambezi, Orange, Volta.
Principal Lakes: Victoria, Tangnyika, Nuasa.
Principal mountain range : Atlas, Rwenzori, Drakensberg, Cameroon.
Principal deserts : Sahara, Kalahari, Namib
Largest city : Cairo
Busiest port : Durban.
Most popular country: Nigeria.
Political divisions : 51 independent countries
Saturday, July 25, 2009
A Strange Village
Can you imagine a place , where you can't see any roads for transportation? The transport is only through boats. Here is a village in Holland without any roads. Name of this village is Giethoorn and is located in the Dutch province of Overijssel.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
10 Most Beautiful & Romantic Places On Earth
Walking with someone special, holding their hands and listening to the music of wind is in everyone's dream.If the path is so romantic we wish the paths to be never end and walk together from sunrise to sunset or from youth to old. Some romantic places, where we feel like your love flourishes,and lights your heart.
Venice, Italy
Over the years Venice have become a synonym of beauty. The city is also known as "city of canals" taking inspiration from the well networked water bodies connecting the 117 small islands spread across the Venetian Lagoon. The New york Times rated Venice as the most beautiful city build by man and Times Online called it the most romantic place to visit. Buildings border the canals on both sides, most of them multi coloured and adds to the beauty of the place. Most amazing fact is that the buildings are built on the wood piles brought from Slovenia and Croatia. In that sense Venice is also known as a floating city. Lack of oxygen under water prevents the corrosion but the city holds the threat of sinking due to the construction of artesian wells, which later was banned in 1960. Studies now show that the city is no longer sinking. Tourism contributes heavily to the economy of the City with 50000 visitors per day and is one of the most sought after tourist destinations. Venice is also a favourite destination for the rich and famous. The art, fashion and lifestyle attracts those having their pockets deep to the city.
Climate: Subtropical Humid climate with Very Warm Summers and Cool winters. In Jan the temperatures averages at 2.5°C (36 °F) and in July it reaches 27 ° C (72.9°F)
Airports : Marco Polo International Airport, or Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo and Treviso Airport in Treviso.
Major Attractions: Lido di Venezia, the Grand Canal, St Mark's Basilica, and the Piazza San Marco.
Accomodation and dining : Danieli Hotel, Caffè Florian.
Mode of Transports: Boats, Water buses, Trains, Cabs.
Bora bora Island
Bora bora over the years have developed into a much sought after international travel destination. The name is believed to have been originated from Pora Pora which in Tahitian language means "first-born". The island is a part of society islands of French Polynesia. The island also has a historical significance as a US military base during the world war II until the base was close in 1960. However many American personnel chose to remain in the island after the base shut down. The huge naval cannons and other military installation of the the period also attracts tourists. But the main attraction is still aqua-centric. Over the years the island found many luxury resorts sprouting in all directions across the bay. Most of the resorts have their rooms over the lagoons with transparent floors to give the maximum view of the ocean creatures.
There are more than 6 flights every day to the Bora bora Airport from Tahiti and other islands. The language spoken by the locals are mainly French and Tahitian. But most of them can speak English fluently. Americans, Japanese and European Travelers contribute the majority tourist population to the island.
Airport: Boro Bora Airport
Languages: English, French and Tahitian
Climate: Tropical Humid with temperature averaging 28°C- 30°C through out the year. January to April has the most number of rainy days while most other months are fairly sunny.
Accomodation: Hotel Bora Bora, St. Regis Resort
Paris, France
Agra, India
Khao Phing Kan, Thailand
Switzerland
Seychelles
Mauritius
Caribbean Isles
Venice, Italy
Over the years Venice have become a synonym of beauty. The city is also known as "city of canals" taking inspiration from the well networked water bodies connecting the 117 small islands spread across the Venetian Lagoon. The New york Times rated Venice as the most beautiful city build by man and Times Online called it the most romantic place to visit. Buildings border the canals on both sides, most of them multi coloured and adds to the beauty of the place. Most amazing fact is that the buildings are built on the wood piles brought from Slovenia and Croatia. In that sense Venice is also known as a floating city. Lack of oxygen under water prevents the corrosion but the city holds the threat of sinking due to the construction of artesian wells, which later was banned in 1960. Studies now show that the city is no longer sinking. Tourism contributes heavily to the economy of the City with 50000 visitors per day and is one of the most sought after tourist destinations. Venice is also a favourite destination for the rich and famous. The art, fashion and lifestyle attracts those having their pockets deep to the city.
Climate: Subtropical Humid climate with Very Warm Summers and Cool winters. In Jan the temperatures averages at 2.5°C (36 °F) and in July it reaches 27 ° C (72.9°F)
Airports : Marco Polo International Airport, or Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo and Treviso Airport in Treviso.
Major Attractions: Lido di Venezia, the Grand Canal, St Mark's Basilica, and the Piazza San Marco.
Accomodation and dining : Danieli Hotel, Caffè Florian.
Mode of Transports: Boats, Water buses, Trains, Cabs.
Bora bora Island
Bora bora over the years have developed into a much sought after international travel destination. The name is believed to have been originated from Pora Pora which in Tahitian language means "first-born". The island is a part of society islands of French Polynesia. The island also has a historical significance as a US military base during the world war II until the base was close in 1960. However many American personnel chose to remain in the island after the base shut down. The huge naval cannons and other military installation of the the period also attracts tourists. But the main attraction is still aqua-centric. Over the years the island found many luxury resorts sprouting in all directions across the bay. Most of the resorts have their rooms over the lagoons with transparent floors to give the maximum view of the ocean creatures.
There are more than 6 flights every day to the Bora bora Airport from Tahiti and other islands. The language spoken by the locals are mainly French and Tahitian. But most of them can speak English fluently. Americans, Japanese and European Travelers contribute the majority tourist population to the island.
Airport: Boro Bora Airport
Languages: English, French and Tahitian
Climate: Tropical Humid with temperature averaging 28°C- 30°C through out the year. January to April has the most number of rainy days while most other months are fairly sunny.
Accomodation: Hotel Bora Bora, St. Regis Resort
Paris, France
Agra, India
Khao Phing Kan, Thailand
Switzerland
Seychelles
Mauritius
Caribbean Isles
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Jog Falls - Sharavathi's Smile
Jog falls is an amazement hidden beneath the green covers of Sahyadri ranges in Karnataka. It is also one of the highest water falls in India.
Here is a basic road map to Jog falls.
The journey from "Gokarna," is through the national high way No.17 towards South till we reach Honavar. Jog falls are about 57 Km east from Honavar. Almost 40 Kms journey from Honovar is through dense forests. In order to enjoy the journey to the fullest one should travel slowly catching the glimpse of live streams and pleasant scenes Sahyadri offers for its visiors. Quite often peacocks, deers and langurs appear in groups. There are a few "view points" en route to catch the view of the beautiful Sharavathi river flowing out of the misty mountains. If we travel savoring the entire beauty of the nature, it could probably take a three and half hours journey before reaching the Jog falls.
The place has few buildings and rest houses build in-line with the nature. For the visitors Karnataka Government has build a number of view points. They are railed and fenced for the travelers to get a complete view of the falls from all possible angles.
The locals call the falls by the names "Gadagudi" and "Gersopa".
Four falls make the Jog falls -- Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer. Mightiest of all is the "Raja". The one which falls through several rock catchments, emerging with a roar is known as "Roarer." The one which resemble the stream of white smoke let out by rocket is called the "Rocket." And finally the "Rani" which flows down gently.
The falls are more attractive during the rainy season. The mist, rain and sunlight creates varieties of dimensions to the scenes . Though the falls look close to each other from the view point, they are much farther than one would assume. The "Raja" falls at a distance of 2 Km from "Rani."
For a complete feel one has to take a closer look of the falls. The falls are actually at a distance from the hawkers and tourist guides at the view point. They are almost 2 km from the view point through a much dangerous path. However a parking is available there. There is an old British mansion of the renaissance age and a building half complete. Raja falls from below a huge rock. We can climb the rock and look down to watch the fall below our toes. View from the rock is a spine chilling experience. Other falls are also visible from this rock, all falling in great pride and into such an incredible depth below.
The "Linganomokki dam" reduces the water flow during the summer and this is when it is not raining . So monsoon is the best season to visit the place. Bon Voyage.
Video Of Jog Falls
Here is a basic road map to Jog falls.
The journey from "Gokarna," is through the national high way No.17 towards South till we reach Honavar. Jog falls are about 57 Km east from Honavar. Almost 40 Kms journey from Honovar is through dense forests. In order to enjoy the journey to the fullest one should travel slowly catching the glimpse of live streams and pleasant scenes Sahyadri offers for its visiors. Quite often peacocks, deers and langurs appear in groups. There are a few "view points" en route to catch the view of the beautiful Sharavathi river flowing out of the misty mountains. If we travel savoring the entire beauty of the nature, it could probably take a three and half hours journey before reaching the Jog falls.
The place has few buildings and rest houses build in-line with the nature. For the visitors Karnataka Government has build a number of view points. They are railed and fenced for the travelers to get a complete view of the falls from all possible angles.
The locals call the falls by the names "Gadagudi" and "Gersopa".
Four falls make the Jog falls -- Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer. Mightiest of all is the "Raja". The one which falls through several rock catchments, emerging with a roar is known as "Roarer." The one which resemble the stream of white smoke let out by rocket is called the "Rocket." And finally the "Rani" which flows down gently.
The falls are more attractive during the rainy season. The mist, rain and sunlight creates varieties of dimensions to the scenes . Though the falls look close to each other from the view point, they are much farther than one would assume. The "Raja" falls at a distance of 2 Km from "Rani."
For a complete feel one has to take a closer look of the falls. The falls are actually at a distance from the hawkers and tourist guides at the view point. They are almost 2 km from the view point through a much dangerous path. However a parking is available there. There is an old British mansion of the renaissance age and a building half complete. Raja falls from below a huge rock. We can climb the rock and look down to watch the fall below our toes. View from the rock is a spine chilling experience. Other falls are also visible from this rock, all falling in great pride and into such an incredible depth below.
The "Linganomokki dam" reduces the water flow during the summer and this is when it is not raining . So monsoon is the best season to visit the place. Bon Voyage.
Video Of Jog Falls
Friday, July 10, 2009
Eiffel Tower Is Getting A Make-Up
When Eiffel Tower is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its existence, the authorities are considering a major face lift for this "beauty queen" of Europe! When Eiffel tower is getting a make up it could not be a meager deal. The estimated budget allocated for this cause is about 5 million US dollars. A special team of 25 painters from Greece and Romania are doing the make up. Usually the joints along with the nuts and bolts get painted every 7 years. But this time a special paint from Norway is used to paint the Eiffel tower.
It is not easy to paint such mammoth structure. "Eiffel tower brown," a patented paint of 60 tonnes are required for the job. Painting rope up to a length of 50 Km. are also required and guess what? It will be 18 month before the last brush stroke is made.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
National Parks In India
Kazhiranga National Park - Assam
This is one of the most famous national parks in India. Located on the southern banks of Brahmaputra river in Assam, is the home for great Indian single horned rhinoceros. Kazhiranga National Park got established in he year 1974.
Kanha Natonal Park - Madhya Pradesh
Kanha National Park is constituted mainly of green meadows, bamboo forests and thick bushes. This park is home for some of the rarest found wild life species along with " The elegantly striped bengal tigers. langurs and sambars. This national park was commissioned in 1955.
Bandhavgarh National Park, Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh
An important national park midst the great vindhyan mountain ranges. Home for the rare variety of white tigers. This park got converted to a national tiger reserve in 1993. Bandhavgarh national park was established in 1982.
Bandhipur National Park, Karnataka
This national park is a part of the nilgiri biospher reserve. Established in the year 1931 as a wild life sanctuuary, this got converted into a tiger reserve in 1975. Asiatic elephants are the biggest attraction of this park.
Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal
This is one of the oldest National parks in India. The project tiger program of India was commenced from here in 1973. Besides tigers, langurs, bears, wild cats, elephants, wild pigs and almost 50 mammal species live in natural harmony set by its ecology. Corbett national park is home for more than 580 bird species and 25 different species of reptiles. This park came into being in 1930.
Nachigam - Jammu and Kashmir
This is one among the most beautiful national parks in India. Beauty of the park changes in tandem with the seasons. The park constitutes mainly of variety of plants, beautiful flowers and edible fruits. " Kashmir Deer" of Hangal. a species which is fast becoming extinct is conserved in this region. This national park came into existence in 1981, though the area was protected from the year 1910 on wards.
Desert National Park, Rajasthan
This park is located along the Thar desert of Rajasthan. A wide variety of species that are exclusive inhabitants of desert ecological system are conserved in its natural habitat. Around 20 percentage of the park primarily constitutes sand piles. Chinkaras and black barook are the natural inhabitants of this park.
Dhudva - Uttarpradesh
Established in 1977, this park is located along the great himalayan ranges in India- Nepal border. This national park started functioning as a tiger reserve from 1988 onward. Swamp deers, Bengal tigers and rhinos along with a wide range of bird species live in harmony in this park.
Eravikulam National Park, Kerala
This national park located along the Vindhyan ranges of South India is the home for one of the rarest species of wild goat "Nilgiri Tahr". This park is located is located in high altitudes along the tallest peak of South India "the Anaimudi". Elephants, sambars, tigers, wild bulls and several species of monkeys are the inhabitants of the region. This park was established in 1978.
Gir Forest National Park, Gujarat
Gir forest is the home and conservatory for the elegant Asiatic lions and therefore is one among the most important national parks in India. Gir forest was granted national park status with an aim to protect and conserve the Asiatic lions. Chinkara, wild pigs, wolfs ad porcupines are the other inhabitants of this park. The park was established in 1975.
Govind National Park - Utharanchal
Govind national park was established with the aim to protect the fast becoming extinct "Himalayan white tigers". A part of the sanctuary were converted to National park for this cause. The park came into existence in 1990.
Hazaribagh National Park, Jharkhand.
The natonal park started functioning in 1955. Tigers, bears, deers, wild pigset are the leading inhabitants of this park.
Sariska National Park, Rajasthan
This national park which started functioning in the year 198 is the home for tigers, seals and porcupines. This is one the most important tiger conservatory in India.
Thadoba National Park, Maharashtra
Started functioning as a wild life sanctuary in 1935, got upgraded as a national park in 1955. Wide varieties of flora and fauna exists in this park. The landmass is mostly covered with mangroves grown around a number of lakes in the park. The park is home for tigers, wild bulls and sambars along with other wild life species.
Hemis National Park, Himachal Pradesh
Hemis national park is located in the high altitudes of Himalayan ranges. This park was established to preserve the flora and fauna belonging to high altitude ecological system. The park covers a massive 600 square kilometers of area. Established in 1981.
Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh
This is the largest protected area in Himachal Pradesh. The park is located in the Kullu district and is famous for its eucalyptus trees and floral landscapes. The wildlife particular to high altitude regions such as grey bears and Himalayan tigers are the inhabitants of this park. Got established in 1984.
Indravati National Park, Chattisgarh
This is the only conservatory of wild bulls in Central India. The park got names a wild life sanctuary in 1975.
Keoladev National Park, (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan)
This is one of the largest sanctuary of water birds. This bird sanctuary was formed in 1956. In 1981 the sanctuary fot upgrades to a national park. Migratory birds such as Siberien cranes arrives in lots every year without fail. Nowhere else one could spot such a phenomena happening.
Madhav National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Madhav national park was formed in 1959. Coincidentally this was the year in which the state of Madhya Pradesh came into being. Home to a great variety of flora and fauna along with some rare species of mammals.
Marine National Park, Gujarat
This park was formed in order to conserve the lives of species related to ocean habitat. This incidentally is the first of its kid in India. This is located near Jamnagar in Gujarat along the hutch creek. Corals, starfishes, dolphins, duganga and a variey of cranes, pelicans etc can be spotted here.
Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka
This park started as a wild life sanctuary in 1955. In 1988 Government of India promoted it by offering a national park status. Tigers, leopards, wild elephants, bulls and numerous other varieties of wild life species can be spotted here.
Nandfa National Park, Arunachal Pradesh
Formed in 1972. this park became a tiger reserve from the year 1983 on wards. Wide varieties of flora and fauna could be seen here in abundance. The variety of flora and fauna helped to transform itself into an ideal botanical garden in all respect. This place attract a large number of tourists every year. It is home for a wide range of birds.
Nandan Kanan National Park, Orrisa
Located at Chandaka vana in Orrisa, the park is famous for its zoo which raises white tigers and therefore is the prime attraction of the park. The park got established in 1960.
Simlpal Park, Orrisa
This is a known tiger conservatory and national park in India. Simlipal got the status of national park in 1980. Besides tigers, the park inhabits numerous varieties of wildlife specimen.
Sunderban National Park, West Bengal
Located in one of the biggest delta in the world, this place is famous for its mangroves. This park became a tiger reserve and conservatory in 1973 and got national park status in 1984. Ideally located along the delta formed by the three big rivers namely Ganga, Brahmputra and Megna before they reaches the Bay of Bengal.
Valley of Flowers, Uttaranchal
This forms the basin of the most famous snow region of Utharanchal. More than 300 different varieties of flowers are conserved here. The flowers blossom during the period between mid July and mid - September. This could be the most beautiful sight when all the flowers in the valley blossoms out. Few wild life species that are inhabitants of the Himalayan ranges can be spotted here. The site got national park status in 1982.
Pin Valley National Park, Himachal Pradesh
Himalayan tigers and leopards, Siberien ibex and lot other species that are facing the threat of extinction are conserved and protected in this national park. This place is almost covered in ice through the year. Got established as national park in the year 1987. This is the latest addition to the list of national park in India.
Rajaji National Park, Uttaranchal
This national park formed by combining three wild life sanctuaries around Dehradoon. Formed in the year 1983 this place inhabits elephants, tigers, leopards and deers along with 20 other mammal species.
Rathambore National Park, Rajasthan
Declared a wild life sanctuary in the year 1955. Rathambor got upgraded to a national park in 1980. In 1973 the park had become a tiger research centre and conservatory.
Silent Valley, Kerala
The sound of crickets, which is typical of tropical rain forests are absent here, so the name silent valley. This place has more variety of butterflies than any other place on the earth and is specialty of this park. Located along the Vindhya mountain ranges of Kerala. This place inhabits elephants, leopard and a wide range of bird varieties. This place attract lot of foreign an native travelers every year.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Maharashtra
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a picnic spot for the people living in and around Mumbai city. The park constitutes a botanical garden and a zoo. Asiatic lions and white tiger are raised in the zoo. Other inhabitants of the park include leopards and a wide range of reptiles and birds. The tourists are offered a safari in a vehicle with meshed window panes through the park.
This is one of the most famous national parks in India. Located on the southern banks of Brahmaputra river in Assam, is the home for great Indian single horned rhinoceros. Kazhiranga National Park got established in he year 1974.
Kanha Natonal Park - Madhya Pradesh
Kanha National Park is constituted mainly of green meadows, bamboo forests and thick bushes. This park is home for some of the rarest found wild life species along with " The elegantly striped bengal tigers. langurs and sambars. This national park was commissioned in 1955.
Bandhavgarh National Park, Bandhavgarh, Madhya Pradesh
An important national park midst the great vindhyan mountain ranges. Home for the rare variety of white tigers. This park got converted to a national tiger reserve in 1993. Bandhavgarh national park was established in 1982.
Bandhipur National Park, Karnataka
This national park is a part of the nilgiri biospher reserve. Established in the year 1931 as a wild life sanctuuary, this got converted into a tiger reserve in 1975. Asiatic elephants are the biggest attraction of this park.
Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal
This is one of the oldest National parks in India. The project tiger program of India was commenced from here in 1973. Besides tigers, langurs, bears, wild cats, elephants, wild pigs and almost 50 mammal species live in natural harmony set by its ecology. Corbett national park is home for more than 580 bird species and 25 different species of reptiles. This park came into being in 1930.
Nachigam - Jammu and Kashmir
This is one among the most beautiful national parks in India. Beauty of the park changes in tandem with the seasons. The park constitutes mainly of variety of plants, beautiful flowers and edible fruits. " Kashmir Deer" of Hangal. a species which is fast becoming extinct is conserved in this region. This national park came into existence in 1981, though the area was protected from the year 1910 on wards.
Desert National Park, Rajasthan
This park is located along the Thar desert of Rajasthan. A wide variety of species that are exclusive inhabitants of desert ecological system are conserved in its natural habitat. Around 20 percentage of the park primarily constitutes sand piles. Chinkaras and black barook are the natural inhabitants of this park.
Dhudva - Uttarpradesh
Established in 1977, this park is located along the great himalayan ranges in India- Nepal border. This national park started functioning as a tiger reserve from 1988 onward. Swamp deers, Bengal tigers and rhinos along with a wide range of bird species live in harmony in this park.
Eravikulam National Park, Kerala
This national park located along the Vindhyan ranges of South India is the home for one of the rarest species of wild goat "Nilgiri Tahr". This park is located is located in high altitudes along the tallest peak of South India "the Anaimudi". Elephants, sambars, tigers, wild bulls and several species of monkeys are the inhabitants of the region. This park was established in 1978.
Gir Forest National Park, Gujarat
Gir forest is the home and conservatory for the elegant Asiatic lions and therefore is one among the most important national parks in India. Gir forest was granted national park status with an aim to protect and conserve the Asiatic lions. Chinkara, wild pigs, wolfs ad porcupines are the other inhabitants of this park. The park was established in 1975.
Govind National Park - Utharanchal
Govind national park was established with the aim to protect the fast becoming extinct "Himalayan white tigers". A part of the sanctuary were converted to National park for this cause. The park came into existence in 1990.
Hazaribagh National Park, Jharkhand.
The natonal park started functioning in 1955. Tigers, bears, deers, wild pigset are the leading inhabitants of this park.
Sariska National Park, Rajasthan
This national park which started functioning in the year 198 is the home for tigers, seals and porcupines. This is one the most important tiger conservatory in India.
Thadoba National Park, Maharashtra
Started functioning as a wild life sanctuary in 1935, got upgraded as a national park in 1955. Wide varieties of flora and fauna exists in this park. The landmass is mostly covered with mangroves grown around a number of lakes in the park. The park is home for tigers, wild bulls and sambars along with other wild life species.
Hemis National Park, Himachal Pradesh
Hemis national park is located in the high altitudes of Himalayan ranges. This park was established to preserve the flora and fauna belonging to high altitude ecological system. The park covers a massive 600 square kilometers of area. Established in 1981.
Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh
This is the largest protected area in Himachal Pradesh. The park is located in the Kullu district and is famous for its eucalyptus trees and floral landscapes. The wildlife particular to high altitude regions such as grey bears and Himalayan tigers are the inhabitants of this park. Got established in 1984.
Indravati National Park, Chattisgarh
This is the only conservatory of wild bulls in Central India. The park got names a wild life sanctuary in 1975.
Keoladev National Park, (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan)
This is one of the largest sanctuary of water birds. This bird sanctuary was formed in 1956. In 1981 the sanctuary fot upgrades to a national park. Migratory birds such as Siberien cranes arrives in lots every year without fail. Nowhere else one could spot such a phenomena happening.
Madhav National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Madhav national park was formed in 1959. Coincidentally this was the year in which the state of Madhya Pradesh came into being. Home to a great variety of flora and fauna along with some rare species of mammals.
Marine National Park, Gujarat
This park was formed in order to conserve the lives of species related to ocean habitat. This incidentally is the first of its kid in India. This is located near Jamnagar in Gujarat along the hutch creek. Corals, starfishes, dolphins, duganga and a variey of cranes, pelicans etc can be spotted here.
Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka
This park started as a wild life sanctuary in 1955. In 1988 Government of India promoted it by offering a national park status. Tigers, leopards, wild elephants, bulls and numerous other varieties of wild life species can be spotted here.
Nandfa National Park, Arunachal Pradesh
Formed in 1972. this park became a tiger reserve from the year 1983 on wards. Wide varieties of flora and fauna could be seen here in abundance. The variety of flora and fauna helped to transform itself into an ideal botanical garden in all respect. This place attract a large number of tourists every year. It is home for a wide range of birds.
Nandan Kanan National Park, Orrisa
Located at Chandaka vana in Orrisa, the park is famous for its zoo which raises white tigers and therefore is the prime attraction of the park. The park got established in 1960.
Simlpal Park, Orrisa
This is a known tiger conservatory and national park in India. Simlipal got the status of national park in 1980. Besides tigers, the park inhabits numerous varieties of wildlife specimen.
Sunderban National Park, West Bengal
Located in one of the biggest delta in the world, this place is famous for its mangroves. This park became a tiger reserve and conservatory in 1973 and got national park status in 1984. Ideally located along the delta formed by the three big rivers namely Ganga, Brahmputra and Megna before they reaches the Bay of Bengal.
Valley of Flowers, Uttaranchal
This forms the basin of the most famous snow region of Utharanchal. More than 300 different varieties of flowers are conserved here. The flowers blossom during the period between mid July and mid - September. This could be the most beautiful sight when all the flowers in the valley blossoms out. Few wild life species that are inhabitants of the Himalayan ranges can be spotted here. The site got national park status in 1982.
Pin Valley National Park, Himachal Pradesh
Himalayan tigers and leopards, Siberien ibex and lot other species that are facing the threat of extinction are conserved and protected in this national park. This place is almost covered in ice through the year. Got established as national park in the year 1987. This is the latest addition to the list of national park in India.
Rajaji National Park, Uttaranchal
This national park formed by combining three wild life sanctuaries around Dehradoon. Formed in the year 1983 this place inhabits elephants, tigers, leopards and deers along with 20 other mammal species.
Rathambore National Park, Rajasthan
Declared a wild life sanctuary in the year 1955. Rathambor got upgraded to a national park in 1980. In 1973 the park had become a tiger research centre and conservatory.
Silent Valley, Kerala
The sound of crickets, which is typical of tropical rain forests are absent here, so the name silent valley. This place has more variety of butterflies than any other place on the earth and is specialty of this park. Located along the Vindhya mountain ranges of Kerala. This place inhabits elephants, leopard and a wide range of bird varieties. This place attract lot of foreign an native travelers every year.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Maharashtra
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a picnic spot for the people living in and around Mumbai city. The park constitutes a botanical garden and a zoo. Asiatic lions and white tiger are raised in the zoo. Other inhabitants of the park include leopards and a wide range of reptiles and birds. The tourists are offered a safari in a vehicle with meshed window panes through the park.
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