Wednesday, 19 November 2014

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal is the most awe-inspiring sight in the city of Jaipur. It is also known as ‘Palace of Winds‘ because of its windows that allow the wind to flow in keeping it cool. There are 953 stone-carved screens or windows in the palace. In earlier times, the royal ladies were not allowed to give public appearances. The palace was constructed to let the ladies of the court view the daily activities in the streets and the areas in the vicinity, without being noticed by anyone. The palace is an extended part of a huge complex. The stone-carved...

Ashtarak

Ashtarak in Armenia is an important industrial region in the country. It is located by the River Kasagh and is the capital of the famous Aragatsotn Province. Ashtarak in the Armenian language means tower or fortress. Armenia has beautiful lush green surroundings and a plethora of sightseeing options that you can visit while you are in the place. While you are touring the land, make sure you visit Ashtarak. make money online A legend says that three sisters who lived in Ashtarak fell in love with the same man, Prince Sargis....

Tierra del Fuego National Park

Tierra del Fuego National Park is located on the Argentine island of the same name, which is a part of Patagonia and the Andes. Tierra del Fuego, meaning land of fire, is a triangular island that is part of both Chile and Argentina. The National Park contains coastal forests where visitors can enjoy nature as well as hiking, climbing, fishing, kayaking and other outdoor activities. The natural beauty of this park is characterized by waterfalls, mountains and glaciers, and many species of wildlife. The National Park houses two kinds of forests...

Cueva de las Manos

Cueva de las Manos, meaning “cave of the hands” in Spanish, is a series of famous paintings on the walls of caves. Located in the Santa Cruz province of Argentina, the cave paintings date back to between 9,000 and 13,000 years ago, and were created by the hunter-gatherer people who resided in Patagonia. These communities were some of the earliest in South America, making this site very important. The caves were inhabited by several waves of people, though the most recent of these were probably ancestors of the Tehuelche people around 700 CE. ...

Los Glaciares National Park

Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina welcomes a large number of tourists from all over the world, offering multiple choices to visit it almost throughout the year. The park covers more than 600,000 hectares of landscaped area and is endowed with picturesque scenery. The park offers a serene atmosphere and beautiful landscape. The sights of the park will surely enthrall you. The major highlight of the park is the Perito Moreno Glacier that is formed by huge moving ice blocks. You could see and admire the glacier on a lake excursion....

Friday, 11 July 2014

Patagonia, Southern Argentina.

Patagonia Located in Southern Argentina, Patagonia is one of the largest regions of the country. It can aptly be described as a haven for nature lovers and the region offers you a rare opportunity to experience pristine natural beauty. Patagonia was once a home to extinct dinosaurs and the proof of this is spread in many places across the region. There are huge dinosaur footprints beside the lake in Villa El Chocon and several...

Corcovado, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, is the Corcovado. The Corcovado is a mountain and the name means ‘hunchback’ in Portuguese. Previously, the mountain was named Pinaculo da Tentacao, which means ‘Pinnacle of Temptation’. The Corcovado is world famous for the huge Christ the Redeemer statue crowning its peak. From the peak tourists can enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the sea and mountains....

Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island in South Australia boasts of unspoilt and pristine beauty as the authorities did not want the natural beauty of the place to be diminished by overdevelopment and excessive tourism. It is one of the rare places in the world where civilization and wilderness co-exist in harmony and peace. The place is replete with a wide array of flora and fauna, cliffs and beaches. As far as the fauna of the island is concerned,...

Friday, 13 June 2014

Angkor Wat - Cambodia

Angkor in Cambodia is a complex of religious temples at the capital of the Khmer Empire and is the most important archaeological site in the region. The most famous of these temples is Angkor Wat, a Hindu temple built under the rule of King Suryavarman II in the Temple Mountain architectural style. Angkor Wat, which means Ctiy of Temples in Khmer, was the state temple and capital city, and later became a mausoleum for Suryavarman II. Angkor...

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Leblon, a neighborhood in Rio De Janeiro, is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Rio. Leblon is famous for its beach that is located right next to Ipanema Beach, at the far west end of the same coastline. A shallow canal and park known as Jardim de Ala or Allah’s Gardens separate the two beach front areas in Rio De Janeiro. Some of Rio’s most chic clubs, restaurants and boutiques are found thronged in Leblon and its nearby streets. ...