If you’re looking for a romantic escape amidst the beauty of snow-capped mountains, Shimla, a popular contender for thebest honeymoon places in India, is the perfect pick. Nestled in Himachal Pradesh, Shimla’s forests and valleys attract tourists in large numbers for the scenic beauty it o...
He is the most famous tree in New Zealand and named after the Maori god of forests and birds. Reply Michael says August 8, 2012 at 4:38 pm What a great article! I really do admire the beauty and majesty of tree’s in general and I am in awe of these magnificent specimens. A gr...
situated at an altitude of 5381 meters. This pass connects Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh to Harsil in Garhwal, near the Indo-Tibetan border. During the trek, one can traverse through some of the remote areas of Himachal and Garhwal, passing through lush forests of Pine, Deodar, and Bhoj...
Dian Fossey (; January 16, 1932 – c. December 26, 1985) was an American primatologist and conservationist known for undertaking an extensive study of mountain gorilla groups from 1966 until her 1985 murder. She studied them daily in the mountain forests of Rwanda, initially encouraged to wor...
the Goudas of modern-day Carambolim or Karmali, near old Goa, worshipped it. When the Kadamba capital at Gopakapatam was attacked by the soldiers of Alauddin Khilji, the devotees moved the idol further north until it found a sanctuary in the dense forests of Sattari. Thus Sattari vill...
Holidaying in God's own country, Kerala Kerala is very well known for its natural beauty. Broadening across the mountains and surrounded by evergreen forests it is also known for its sun kissed beaches, serene backwaters... Land of Sand dunes and wildernesses- Exploring Rajasthan ...
Travel the globe in search of these intriguing historic sites. Landmarks give us a true sense of place. Monuments and natural wonders help connect us to a destination and inspire trips around the globe, whether toParisfor the Eiffel Tower or Giza (nearCairo) for the ancient pyramids. All ...
3. In Xinjiang tourists can visit the world-famous Yadan Spectacle in Korla, stone forests, enjoy the mystery of the desert with its spectacular sand mountains. 新疆文物古迹众多,自然景观独特,柏孜克里克千佛洞是洞窟多、壁画内容丰富的石窟群,是我国开凿最早的石窟士寺。 4. Prof. Zhou Peiyuan (1902...
Located on the Western Ghat, theSabarimala templein Kerala is situated atop a mountain and surrounded by 18 hills and dense forests. It is also one of the largest annual pilgrimage centres in India and it is estimated that around 50 million or more devotees from all walks, religions, caste...
Located in southwestCrete, theSamariá Gorgeis 16 km long and features a popular walking tour visited by more than 250,000 people per year. The location features forests made up of pines and cypresses and vertical cliffs through the mountains. The walk down the canyon begins at the Omalos pl...