A snaky road through rocky mountain topography and strident mountains takes you to Tsomgo Lake, which is a lot of adventure. The place is renowned as the best place to visit in East Sikkim. It flaunts a rich va
The Cedars of God is a small forest of about 400 Lebanon Cedar trees in the mountains of northern Lebanon. They are among the last survivors of the extensive forests of the Cedars of Lebanon that thrived in this region in ancient times. The Cedars of Lebanon are mentioned in the Bible ov...
Scenic Locations: Situated amidst mountains, hills, and valleys, these monasteries offer breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere. Hiking and Exploration: Some monasteries are accessible through scenic hiking trails, adding an element of adventure to your spiritual journey. Community Engagement Interacti...
Penglipuran village is situated in the mountains and has been declared as the cleanest village in the world. You will find peace and lush greenery all around, with some impressive architecture on the traditional houses. Interestingly, no vehicles are allowed to enter the village, however, the lo...
The birthplace of the holy River Ganges is in the picturesque mountains of the Himalayas. Gangotri temple is dedicated to Goddess Ganga. The captivating and magical surrounding landscape is breathtakingly beautiful.Yamunotri Temple | Yamunotri, UttarakhandPhotograph by https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki...
Mountains Museums Natural Places of Worship, Religious Buildings Sri Lanka Climbing the Sigiriya Fortress: Tips for a Climb into the Past May 16, 2025 Kanya Mae Once the site of a grand royal palace, now the Eighth Wonder of the World, Sri Lanka’s Sigiriya Rock Fortress offers an adventure...
He is a patron saint of Europe.Benedict founded twelve communities for monks at Subiaco, Lazio, Italy (about 40 miles (64 km) to the east of Rome), before moving to Monte Cassino in the mountains of southern Italy. The Order of Saint Benedict is of later origin and, moreover, not an...
He went on to be Commander of the troops in Jamaica and in that role established new barracks at Newcastle, Jamaica, high in the mountains. After that he became Governor of Mauritius and, finally, Commander-in-Chief, India, in which role he introduced promotion examinations for officers. ...
scene of Hulagu Khan's 1256 siege against theAssassinsor Hashshashin. Marco Polo's account, taken from local tales, may have vastly exaggerated the fanaticism of the Assassins. Nevertheless, he was very happy to descend the mountains and take the road toward Balkh, in northernAfghanistan, fame...
Polish climbers who ascended the world's highest Himalayan mountains in winter. As the second man in the world to climb all fourteen eight-thousanders on the Earth, he is considered as one of the world's best high-altitude climbers in history. He died attempting to climb Lhotse in 1989. ...