If you decided to go to Egypt – the country of the picturesque coast of the Red Sea – it is best to go to the shores of Giftun Island. It is located in the vicinity of the Hurghada, which, by the way, is considered one of the most popular cities in Egypt.
Paragliding in Nepal gives an opportunity for aerial view of the Himalayas. A trip will take you over some of the best scenery on earth, as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites and float over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungle, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalaya. Pokhara, the beautiful lakeside town at the foot of the Annapurna Mountains offers paragliding services.
The main area for paragliding is the Pokhara valley, commanding views of 3 of the worlds 8000m peaks with friendly and constant conditions for your paragliding holiday. Located in the broad valley at an altitude of 800m, the reliable climate of this region allows consistent and friendly conditions for paragliding pilots. It is not surprising that in a few short years Pokhara has earned a reputation of being one of the best paragliding destinations in the world.
Trishuli River is the most famous destination for river rafting in Kathmandu. Originating in the Himalayas, Trishuli River provides the ideal rapids for those trying white water rafting for the first time. January to May are the best time to try this adventure as the waters are calmer at that time. Trisuli rafting begins at Chaurandi and ends at Gaighat. White water rafting in Trishula River is also the best way to travel for those heading from Kathmandu to Pokhran instead of taking a flight or the road.
There are some places that will have you craving for vibrancy; some others that give you a dash of colour occasionally. At the Nubian Villages in Egypt, you are greeted with the abundance of hues. The place is not randomly slashed in paint, but in fact, holds meaning to the patterns and the colours. Historically, Nubians from Southern Egypt and North Sudan settled along the banks of the Nile to farm. They were also known to be skilled archers.
Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
The Temple of Kom Ombo is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods. The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world with Hathor and Khonsu. Meanwhile, the northern part of the temple was dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris ("Horus the Elder"), along "with Tasenetnofret (the Good Sister, a special form of Hathor or Tefnet/Tefnut) and Panebtawy (Lord of the Two Lands)." The temple is atypical because everything is perfectly symmetrical along the main axis.
The Temple of Kom Ombo was constructed mainly with limestone in the shape of a rectangle, with a plan and a design which is quite similar to many temples constructed in the Greco Roman period.
