Saturday, August 06, 2022
Friday, August 05, 2022
A little known country landlocked between India and Tibet, Bhutan is barely touched by tourism. While it may be small, it is a treasure trove of enthralling moments and unparalleled spiritual experience, home to ancient monasteries that cling to mountaintops, museums and cultural sites filled with ancient treasures.
Due to its tight tourism laws, visiting Bhutan is a privilege. It goes without saying that only a small percentage of people on this planet will ever experience the wonders of Bhutan, culture and traditions for themselves.
A tailor-made expedition into the Land of the Thunder Dragon allows you to immerse yourself in the spirituality, heritage and pristine landscape of this kingdom in the clouds. Absolute luxury is assured with travel via private jet and chauffeured SUV, and accommodation provided by the most luxurious lodges across the Kingdom.
Thursday, August 04, 2022
Hang Son Doong Cave in Vietnam is taken as one of the world’s largest caves. It is 5 times larger than the well-known Phong Nha Cave. This magnificent and amazing structure is the biggest chamber of Son Doong. This cave was created 2.5 million years ago. Tourists can camp near the Hand of Dog, which is a huge stalagmite. This looks like a dog’s paw, which attracts visitors to it! Centuries ago the roof of the cave collapsed, which created beautiful sections naturally which today are blanketed in lush greenery.
Located near the Laos–Vietnam border, Hang Sơn Đoòng has an internal, fast-flowing subterranean river and the largest cross-section of any cave, worldwide, as of 2009,believed to be twice that of the next largest passage. It is the largest known cave passage in the world by volume. Its name, Hang Son Doong, is variously translated from Vietnamese as 'cave of the mountain river or 'cave of mountains behind Doong.
The entrance to Hang Sơn Đoòng was found in 1991 by a local man named Hồ Khanh, while searching for agarwood, a valuable timber. Although he initially went to investigate further, he was discouraged upon approach by the sound of rushing water and the strong wind issuing from the entrance. Not thinking it to be of any great importance, by the time he returned to his home he had forgotten the exact location of the entrance. Later, he mentioned his discovery in passing to two members of the British Cave Research Association who were exploring in the local area. They asked him to attempt to rediscover the entrance, which he eventually managed to do in 2008, and in 2009 he led an expedition from the BCRA to the entrance.
Wednesday, August 03, 2022
India's golden triangle is a tourist circuit in India which connects the national capital New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The Golden Triangle is so called because of the triangular shape formed by the locations of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on a map. The Golden Triangle Road Trip is a must trip for especially a biker. Starting from heights of Qutub Minar to the royal culture of Jaipur and heritage of Agra. Golden Triangle road trip is a culture rich road trip which will get you to know about cultures, history, monuments, and food of these places. All the cities in the Golden Triangle trip are rich in culture and forts are everywhere. During this road trip, you will be getting to see monuments and historic places more than usual.
Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Many eerie sites have become popular tourist spots ― from hotels with grisly histories to abandoned ghost towns to chapels decorated with thousands of human bones. There is a whimsical elegance to places that have experienced lifetimes of occupants, as if hiding a secret that only the ghosts can relay, and in these eerie destinations, they just might clue you in. Behind their opulent facades hides a skeleton—or two. The creek of a floorboard or the flicker of a light is just the beginning of the frightening tales these locations have to tell.
The Catacombs of Paris are underground ossuaries in Paris, France, which hold the remains of more than six million people in a small part of a tunnel network built to consolidate Paris' ancient stone quarries. As Paris grew into its a role as a major European hub, it eventually ran into a major problem: by the 17th century, enough people had lived and died in Paris that its cemeteries were overflowing, overstuffed with graves to the point when corpses, at times became uncovered. And so the solution arose to place them in the centuries-old tunnels that had existed beneath the streets of Paris since the 13th century, remnants of a time when limestone quarries were mined to build Paris into a thriving city. By the time these burials ended, 6 million Parisians' bones came to their final resting place in the city's catacombs.
Monday, August 01, 2022
Known for the architectural marvels from the Tipu Sultan era and the British Raj, Mysore is often hailed as the cultural capital of Karnataka. Mysore Palace and Mysore Zoo are the two must-visit places in this beautiful city. Moreover, one should also not miss out on exploring Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion Museum Complex and Keshava Temple in Mysore on a one-day trip near Bangalore. The name Mysore brings the image of its royal foundation in one's mind. One of South India's famous tourist destinations, Mysore is known for its royal heritage and magnificent buildings and monuments.
Saturday, July 30, 2022
From a place where birds commit suicide to a fort where entry after sunset is forbidden, there is no shortage of mysterious places in India. With a rich culture, history, and millions of people who believe in the metaphysical and the paranormal, India is definitely a land of mystery.
About 200 years ago, Kuldhara was home to more than 1,500 Paliwal Brahmins, descendants of a community that had lived here for more than five centuries. However, one day, the entire population, which included residents of 85 villages, fled. Overnight.
According to folklore, the people of Kuldhara didn’t just leave the village as it is, but instead they left it with a curse, forbidding any future settlements. All that is left here today are few dilapidated buildings, an old temple, and rumours that try to explain the sudden evacuation. According to a popularly held notion, the village is now inhabited by ghosts. Once a home to rich Paliwal Brahmins, the "haunted" village was abandoned by its inhabitants because of atrocities committed by a powerful minister of Jaisalmer, Salim Singh.