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Dare To Walk Through The Sky Bridge in Langkawi-Malaysia

Admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:35:59 +0000

Sky Bridge, a cable stayed bridge in Langkawi, Malaysia, is suspended 700 meters above the sea level, supported with only one support column as it wraps around the mountains. The only support column is placed around at an angle and with its curved design it feels more secure. The bridge offers an amazing view of Thailand’s Tarutao Island and Andaman Sea. Really spectaular right?

Sky Bridge, one of the highest single-stay bridges in the world and gives the beautiful view of the Langkawi which is an archipelago of 99 islands. The bridge is designed in a circular shape with less than 6 feet deck and also with a triangular observation deck.

Bora Bora Islands – An Ideal Vacation Hot Spot

Admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:56:24 +0000

Bora Bora island, the most beautiful and quietest place on the earth which attracts countless number of people to enjoy the beauty of blue water lagoons in a pristine natural surroundings. The island is located in the Society Islands archipelago of French Polynesia. This volcanic island is supposed to have originated four million years ago by a volcanic activity and the remnants of the activity is still there in the form of two mountain peaks which adds splendid beauty to the blue waters.

The island is located around 230 km northwest of Papeete and 2,600 miles south of Hawaii, in the overseas collectivity of France in the Pacific Ocean. If you are entering the island without any planning, it is easy to spoil your saving of a lifetime within days with the high-class luxurious resorts here. The island is a perfect honeymoon destination to flourish your love and also an ideal vacation destination. The island is surrounded by beautiful blue lagoon and barrier reef which houses a number of water sports activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, Windsurfing, kite surfing, swimming with rays, waterskiing, etc.

The tourist season or ‘ON’ season of this island is from May to October (the dry season for the island) and from November to April is considered as wet season and ‘OFF’ season for tourism.

So let’s start your trips now to explore the underwater and to relax in this amazing island.

Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque-Brunei

Admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:11:53 +0000

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.

Live Bridges – Amazing Bio-Engineering In Chirapunji

Admin — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:18:04 +0000

We can see amazing bio engineering in Chirapunji, one of the wettest places on the 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 tree produces secondry 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 realised the use of these roots to cross the river. The root bridges takes ten to fifteen years to function completely and some of which are more than hundred feet long. As the roots are growing still the bridge gain strengh over time. Some of these are over five hundred years old.

See The Amazing Live Bridges

Amazing WaterFalls Around The World

Admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:32:56 +0000

Waterfalls the magnificent gift of nature, When water flows over a steep region through rocks. See some amazing waterfalls around the world.

Ratangad – A Fort Hidden In The Sahyadri Greens

Admin — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:35:32 +0000

Ratangad is a perfect destination for those who like adventure travel. This is a fort about more than 400 years old, located in Ratan Wadi, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India. This fort lies in the Ajoba mountain range which is surrounded by mountains of Alang, Kalsubai,Kulang, Katarabai etc. Ratangad fort is around 4500 ft above sea level and and has a natural rock with cavity, which is known as ‘eye of the needle’,in the peak of the fort. It is simply amazing to watch the entire region from the peak. The fort as its name indicates, is really a jewel among all hill forts in sahyadri. The fort is located on the banks of Bhandardara lake in Ahmednagar. The journey through the fresh water lake with the great hills on the sides is actually a visual treat. It will take around 3 hours to reach the top from the base. The climb to the fort is not so steep, and merely before the final 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 to 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 in this point. This 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 really 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 located on the Munbai-Nasik highway about 130 km from Mumbai, overlooking the picturesque locale of Bhandardara, one of the oldest artificial catchment area

Picturesque Views Of Ratangad

Lord Shiva Temple At the Base Of The Fort

Ladders To Reach The Top

Rani Mahal

Rock Steps At Ratangad Fort

Ratanwadi Village

Streams On The Way To Fort

Kanyakumari Travel

Admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:41:36 +0000

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 Bangal 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 amalgamtion take place, is none other than Kanyakumari or Cape comerin.

, an important pilgrim centre, is famous for its beach and outstanding sunrise, sunset and moonrise, over the sea especially on fullmoon 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 stayoff 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.

may also purchase a variety of handicraft articles items made from sea shells and palm leaf, and even colored seasand.

Prime attractions of kanyakumari are vivekananda rock a stone which is rising out to the sea, where Swami Vivekandanda 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 ghat 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 places.

Road : Central and Express bus stand, Anna bus stand and Christopher Bus Stand are the nearest bus
stand in Kanyakumari.

Spectacular Sunrise and Sunset At Kanyakumari

See the beauty of Moon rise in Kanyakumari

Vivekananda Rock And Temple in Kanyakumari

Great Thiruvalluar Statue At Kanyakumari

Sangam at Kanyakumari

Roaring Tides At Kanyakumari

Shopping At Kanyakumari

Green Fields At Kanyakumari

Light House At Kanyakumari

Africa Travel

Admin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:12:45 +0000

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.

A Strange Village

Admin — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:00:54 +0000

Can you imagine a place , where you cant see any roads for transportation.The transport is only through boats. Here is a village in Holland without any roads.

A Village In Holland

10 Most Beautiful & Romantic Places On Earth

Admin — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:11:58 +0000

Walking with someone special, holding their hands and listening to the music of wind is in everyones 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.

Ahtong Sikkim

Almora-Uttaranchal

Dalhousie

Corbert Park Pathway

Gulmarg

Manali Pass

Nainital-Uttaranchal

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Ooty

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