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Saturday, October 30, 2021

Nyiragongo is a beautiful stratovolcano containing the world’s largest lava lake. The volcano’s lower forested slopes are home to a variety of animals, including chimpanzees, several species of monkey, the three-horned chameleon, bushbuck and a myriad of bird species, making the walk to the top of this mighty mountain all the more gratifying.

Virunga National Park is Africa’s most biodiverse protected area, home to over one thousand species of mammal, bird, reptile, and amphibian as well as 1/3 of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. Located on the eastern edge of the Congo Basin, the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest, Virunga has become known as the park of fire and ice for its diverse habitats ranging from the Rwenzori peaks to savanna and volcanic plains. Despite being a UNESCO world heritage site, Virunga is constantly threatened by war, poaching and illegal activities as well as unpreventable natural disasters.

Nyiragongo Volcano -Virunga National Park

Statue Of Unity has been built as an ode to the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of independent India. He was responsible for uniting all 562 princely states of the country to build the Republic of India.

October 31st, 2018, marked the inauguration of the world’s tallest statue – the Statue of Unity, against the backdrop of the dramatic Satpura and Vindhyachal hills in Kevadia, Gujarat. The 182-metre (600 feet aprox.) statue is dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of independent India. The colossal monument towers over River Narmada, a tribute to India ‘from the people of Gujarat’ to the leader who placed people’s welfare first. The Statue of Unity overlooks the vast surrounds and the river basin of the Narmada River and the sprawling Sardar Sarovar dam. It stands on the Sadhu Bet hillock, connected by a 300-metre bridge, which offers access from the mainland to the statue.

As a part of an outreach programme for the project, the state government had asked Indian farmers to donate their used farming equipment to collect iron needed for the statue of Sardar Patel. Eventually, about 5000 tonnes of iron is believed to be collected. Details of the construction and history of the leader can be seen in an in-house museum, inside the statue.

Statue Of Unity

Europe… there's no other place like it in the world! Its fabulous monuments reveal one layer of history after another and its breathtaking natural scenery couldn't be more diverse. From wild to elegant, its countries bring together a kaleidoscope of cultures and its landscapes are as intriguing as its past.

The most beautiful places in Europe range from luxurious beaches, fields of bluebells, and limestone cliffs, to some of the best mountain views on the planet.

Seductive, melodious France has something for everyone, from the glitzy resorts along the sun-drenched Côte d’Azur to charming bistros and priceless art in Paris, pretty hilltop villages in Provence, and fabulous skiing in the Alps. And then there’s the wine and cheese, the art de vivre, and the rich history that surrounds you here.

Beauty Of Europe

Devkund Falls is a waterfall located near Bhira, in ravet India. It is a 'plunge' waterfall pouring massive amounts of water on the rocky surface underneath. It is a popular spot for one day picnics.

Kolad River Rafting on Kundalika River started a few years ago, and now it is a year-round activity Only rafting facility in India to be operational all-round the year. Kolad River Rafting at Kundalika River is about 4 hrs drive from Pune and Mumbai.

Kolad White Water Rafting on Kundalika river, Kolad is controlled by the release of the Rawalje Dam water on the Kundalika River and offers Grade II and Grade III rapids Higher the Grade, higher the level of difficulty.

Although the rapids might seem fast, it is safe to river raft in Kolad. You are provided with high-quality safety equipment and will be accompanied by experienced swimmers and rafting experts. A regular rafting ride on the Kundalika River lasts for around 2.5 – 3 hours.

Devkund Waterfalls & Kolad River Rafting

One would be hard-pressed to find a set of locations in India that are as indicative and encapsulating of our unique culture and traditions as the buzz, the routine and the lifestyle of the some of the most sacred cities that are located in the country’s Hindi heartland. Looking even more specifically, the states of Uttar Pradesh hold some of the most revered sites among people who are worshippers of the Hindu faith. A lot of this has to do with the fact that the holy Ganga River flows through much of Uttar Pradesh. Some of the cities in these two states form the setting for some of the most iconic stories ever told in Indian mythology, such as the Ramayana.

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Vishwanath Gali of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in India. The Temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, or Jyotirlingams, the holiest of Shiva Temples.Prayag is a historical name of the area near the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in the in northern India.Ayodhya, also called Oudh or Awadh, town, south-central Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It lies on the Ghaghara River just east of Faizabad.

Divine Trio- Kashi, Prayag & Ayodhya

Da Nang is a beautiful beach city located in the central of Vietnam. Traveling to Da Nang, you will get a chance to visit breathtaking natural attractions while having fun on the beach or at amusement parks.

The best attractions in Da Nang are a good mix of centuries-old pagodas, French colonial buildings, as well as tranquil beaches with clear blue waters, and verdant national parks. Da Nang is known as the tourist capital of South Central Vietnam, with a west-coast location that makes for beautiful sunsets against an impressive backdrop of lush mountains.

If you’re looking to soak up the sun while on vacation, Da Nang’s pristine beaches offer a wide range of fun-filled activities and sightseeing opportunities. The best time to visit is between May and August, when the sun is out all day, waters are calm, and lifeguards readily available from 05:00 to 20:00 daily.

Alluring Da Nang

Wilder, warmer, and more archetypically African than the highlands north of Addis Ababa, southern Ethiopia holds a suite of attractions very different to those along the northern historical circuit. Culturally, the highlight is the remote South Omo valley, inhabited by a dozen ethnic groups who survive by agriculture and livestock-herding and adhere to such ancient traditional rituals as body painting, ritual scarification and bull-jumping.

Arba Minch is a city and separate woreda in southern Ethiopia. Located in the Gamo Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region about 500 kilometers south of Addis Ababa, at an elevation of 1285 meters above sea level.Jinka is a market town in southern Ethiopia. Located in the hills north of the Tama Plains, this town is the capital of the Debub Omo Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region. Turmi is a market town in south-western Ethiopia.

Land of Ethnicity- Ethiopia

The park holds the largest rhino population in India after Kaziranga National Park in Assam. Other animals in the park include Indian leopard, Indian elephants, sambar, barking deer, spotted deer, hog deer, wild boars, and gaur. Jaldapara is a paradise for bird watchers.

Gorumara National Park is an important national park of North Bengal. It is situated just at the foothills of Eastern Himalaya in Terai region, on the flood plains in Murti, Raidak. Jaldhaka a Tributary of Brahmaputra flows just beside the National Park.

Jaldapara - Gorumara- National Parks

The rugged isolated wilderness of the Kidepo Valley National Park ranks as one of Africa’s most prized, less explored destinations. Here, over 77 mammals and around 475 bird species find shelter amidst a pristine savannah landscape, broken by the Kidepo and Narus Rivers.

Visitors are treated to exceptional wildlife sightings on thrilling game drives. Animals, some of which cannot be found elsewhere in Uganda (think greater and lesser kudu, eland and cheetah); include lion, leopard, elephant and an assortment of plains game.

Kidepo is a birdwatchers paradise-specifically for those interested in Africa’s birds of prey.

Kidepo is Uganda’s most isolated national park, but the few who make the long journey north through the wild frontier region of Karamoja would agree that it is also the most magnificent, for Kidepo ranks among Africa’s finest wildernesses. From Apoka, in the heart of the park, a savannah landscape extends far beyond the gazetted area, towards horizons outlined by distant mountain ranges.

During the dry season, the only permanent water in the park is found in wetlands and remnant pools in the broad Narus Valley near Apoka. These seasonal oases, combined with the open, savannah terrain, make the Narus Valley the park’s prime game viewing location.

Kidepo Valley National Park Safari

Kalimpong, Gangtok & Darjeeling are famous for beautiful serene monasteries, tea plantations, flowers nurseries, and orchards. Away from the rush of routine life in the metropolitan cities, relishing the feeling of being caught in the chills of Himalayas, one can have a pleasurable stay in these destinations.

This North-Eastern region of India is most famous for the Red Rivers, Blue Mountains, and Green Valleys. Placed in the Eastern region of the Himalayas, this region is abundant in natural Beauty, Wildlife, Flora & Fauna.

A blend of all these makes it the most beautiful Eco-Tourism destination in South Asia. Known to be the best place for tourists, whose only motive is to relax and absorb the beauty of nature and exploring wildlife and picturesque mountain ranges that are fostered by mother nature, this would be the perfect opportunity.

Himalayan Golden Triangle

Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Temple is situated in the Trikuta Hills in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir. Hindu devotees from all over the world visit this famed religious site where the Mother Goddess or Mata Vaishno Devi is said to fulfill their wishes. This religious place is considered the most important Shaktipeeth as it is believed, here the skull of the Goddess Sati fell.

At Mata Vaishno Devi Cave, the goddess is in the form of a five and a half feet tall rock which has three heads or the Pindies. On Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, devotees make traditional offerings to Mata of chunri (a red coloured drape), sarees, dry fruits, silver or gold ornaments, cholas, flowers etc.

History of Vaishno Devi

Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board was formed in 1986 and ever since this most popular religious site in Jammu started to attract a lot of Hindu pilgrims.

The holy cave of Mata Vaishno Devi is said to have been discovered by Pandit Sridhar, a Hindu priest. Goddess Vaishnavi appeared in the dream of the priest and instructed him on how to find here abode on Trikuta Hills. The priest following her instruction heads out for the journey after the dream and found the cave as instructed earlier. Mata Vaishno Devi appeared to him and blessed him with four sons. She also gave him the boon of being the custodian of the cave. Even today, Pandit Shridhar’s descendant abide by the commitment.

Vaishno Devi Darshan

Dandeli is a town in the western Indian state of Karnataka. The Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary, with its trails and dense forests, is home to animals including black panthers, monkeys and elephants, as well as many bird species. A temple stands at the entrance to the limestone Kavala Caves, known for their stalagmite formations. West of the caves, Anshi National Park encompasses the Kali Tiger Reserve.

Dandeli is a natural habitat for wildlife, including tigers, leopards, black panthers, elephants, gaur, deer, antelopes, and bears. It is the second largest wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka and was designated as a tiger reserve in 2007.

Though, the climate remains pleasant all through the year but the best time to visit Dandeli is from October to May. Summers in Dandeli are not on the hotter side as the average temperature remains around 33°C. During this season, quite a good number of people from different parts of the world pay a visit here.

Dandeli--A Journey through Jungle

Kanyakumari is popular because it is the only places on earth, where you can see the Sun Rise and Sun Set from the ocean. It is the only place in India where one can enjoy the unique spectacle of Sunset and Moonrise simultaneously on full moon days. The place is all about picture perfect sunsets, enchanting full-moon nights, scrumptious coastal food, walk by the azure waters and of course the thrill of being in such a geographical wonderful destination, indeed, Kanyakumari can always leave you asking for more. From scenic beaches to churches, temples, waterfalls and monuments-the places to visit in Kanyakumari include some of the best sceneries you will ever witness. Kanyakumari, a part of Tamil Nadu is unique in many ways and offers matchless scenic beauty.

Situated on the Pamban Island, Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu is a major Hindu pilgrimage famous for its history and temples and is home to one of the 12 jyotirlingas, the Ramanathswamy Temple. Rameswaram is situated on a small island in the Gulf of Mannar and is connected to the mainland by road and railway bridges.

Beauties of Tamil Nadu- Kanyakumari & Rameswaram

The Sundarbans is a cluster of low-lying islands in the Bay of Bengal, spread across India and Bangladesh, famous for its unique mangrove forests. This active delta region is among the largest in the world, measuring about 40,000 sq. km. Sunderban has extremely rich diversity of aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna. In fact, Sundarbans's highly productive ecosystem acts as a natural fish nursery.

Although the region is situated south of the Tropic of Cancer, the temperature is equable due to its proximity to the sea. Average annual maximum temperature is around 35oC . Average annual rainfall is 1920 mm. The Biogeography of Sunderban is unique and the region harbors a rich diversity in terms of species content, ecosystem and habitat types. This deltic ecosystem, which is the single largest continuous area in the world for threatened Bengal Tiger and largest contiguous mangrove-patch on globe (along with Bangladesh), is very productive and well known for its greater degree or specialization. Sunderban is the larges mangal diversity of the planet (81 plant and 1586 animal species.)

Natural Beauty-Sunderbans

South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by several distinct ecosystems. Inland safari destination Kruger National Park is populated by big game. The Western Cape offers beaches, lush winelands around Stellenbosch and Paarl, craggy cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, forest and lagoons along the Garden Route, and the city of Cape Town, beneath flat-topped Table Mountain.

The 200 km stretch of coast connecting Mossel Bay to the Storms River Mouth is commonly referred to as the Garden Route in reference to its beguiling diversity of wide sandy beaches, lovely lakes and lagoons, shady evergreen forests and protea-studded slopes. Lined with family-friendly beaches, but also ideally suited to hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts, the region is home to the patchwork Garden Route National Park and a host of protected indigenous forests. Large terrestrial wildlife is scarce, but the region offers fabulous aquatic and forest bird watching, including striking avian endemics such as Knysna turaco, yellow-throated warbler and olive woodpecker, while seals, dolphins and whales are commonly seen from seaside cliffs.

South Africa - Garden Route

Kilimanjaro is very popular with both experienced hikers and first time adventurers because it is considered to be the easiest of the seven summits. ... Kilimanjaro is not only Africa's tallest peak, but also the world's tallest free standing mountain.

Rongai route ascends Mount Kilimanjaro from the north-eastern side of the mountain, along the border between Tanzania and Kenya. The rongai route retains a sense of unspoiled wilderness. The Rongai route is the only route that approaches Kilimanjaro from the north. Rongai is a moderately difficult route, and is highly recommended, especially for those with less backpacking experience. Although the scenery is not as varied as the western routes, Rongai makes up for this by passing through true wilderness areas for nearly the entire way.

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Nyiragongo Volcano -Virunga National Park

Statue Of Unity

Friday, October 29, 2021

Beauty Of Europe

Devkund Waterfalls & Kolad River Rafting

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Divine Trio- Kashi, Prayag & Ayodhya

Alluring Da Nang

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Land of Ethnicity- Ethiopia

Jaldapara - Gorumara- National Parks

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Kidepo Valley National Park Safari

Himalayan Golden Triangle

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

History of Vaishno Devi

Vaishno Devi Darshan

Dandeli--A Journey through Jungle

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Beauties of Tamil Nadu- Kanyakumari & Rameswaram

Natural Beauty-Sunderbans

Monday, October 18, 2021

South Africa - Garden Route

Beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro- Rongai Route

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