Palakkad Travel Delights
Palakkad is a lovely region in the beautiful Indian state of Kerala and is certainly a must see place in tours to this part of the world. Palakkad is the connecting link between two Indian states viz Tamil Nadu and Kerala and is a lovely land filled with the best of religion, culture, and traditions of Kerala.
One, who comes here to this beautiful town, should surely go shopping in the big bazaar or the Valiya Angadi. Here is where you get the best items like traditional bells, thooku, peacock lamps, and hanging lamps, alongwith the best of utensils and other stuff. There are sarees, Kerala souvenirs, jewellery, and other such interesting items of purchase.Thus, visits to Palakkad should always begin with shopping in this crowded busy area.
Then of course, you have the historical attractions like the Tipus Fort, which is a lovely fort in [...]
Stok Kangri Trek Travel Attractions
Stok Kangri is the highest mountain range in this part of Himalayas and lies in the region of Ladakh in the northwestern part of India. Located in the Hemis national park, this lies around 12 km to the southwestern direction of the trailhead in the Stok village. Stok Kangri is a lovely peak and is great destination for all nature lovers.
The peak is normally is filled with snow in the months of July and Augusts and has some of the best landscape and terrain. This peak has been viewed as safe enough for teams to go on expeditions and mountaineering ventures.
Ladakh is one place where every adventure lover would love to go and would dream of being in. This paradise on earth is a great place to be in and is a thrilling combination of travel excitement and adventurous pleasures. So get into the region of Stok Kangri at a height of around 20,075 [...]
Riversleigh, Queensland
Riversleigh is an Australian World Heritage Site that is of particular interest to archaeologists, but will interest the layman tourist as well. The Riversleigh section is home to fossils that date back to the Oligo – Miocene period. This period was in existence some fifteen to twenty five million yrs ago. Riversleigh site is located at the Boodjamulla National Park in Queensland.
The Oligocene, along with Miocene and Eocene, are three epochs in geology that is part of the same Tertiary. Oligocene lies between Eocene and Miocene, while Pliocene comes after Miocene. The Tertiary was during a time when dinosaurs were already extinct.
Fossils . . .
The region of Riversleigh had a number of fossils discovered that are inclusive of teeth and bones of pre historic animals that are extinct. This includes such animals as tiny bats, marsupials [...]
Chessington World of Adventures
Chessington World of Adventures is a theme park in the United Kingdom. It is located about twelve miles from Central London. The park has ten themes in total. The Chessington Zoo, is also located here, which houses wildlife species such as otters, lions, tigers, gorillas and more. A number of animals can be observed when you are on the rides. The zoo remains open all through the year. The theme park side of the site was launched in 1987. Chessington World of Adventures theme park has twenty six rides, four of roller coasters and two water rides. There are rides that will suit all ages but there are height restrictions on some.
Phnom Kulen, Cambodia
Phnom Kulen, Cambodia is one of the best adventure destinations in the whole of Asia. Getting to the city is an adventure in itself. The whole way is not off roading, but there are still patches that are recently grated or fully dirt covered. The rainy season is when it is most difficult. You would need a four wheel drive or a high axle vehicle.
Phnom Kulen is an incredibly beautiful destination in Cambodia. The best way to get here is via Siem Reap city, which is about an hour and a half from the destination.
The mountainous region of Phnom Kulen is a destination that abounds in mystery and intrigue. The Phnom Kulen is thought of extensively to be the cradle of the Khmer Empire. The hilltop here is home to the biggest reclining Buddha in the country. The King Jayavarma II declared the country independent in Java in AD 802.
The region has [...]
Peru’s Best Surfer Beaches
Peru has a three thousand kilo meter long coastline on the Pacific Ocean. The Peruvian Coast has some of the most perfect waves on offer for surfers. The entire coastline has sandy beaches, rocky places, cliffs, bays and peninsulas in large numbers.
There are also a good number of hotels and resorts located here. Peru is definitely filled with potential if you are a surfing enthusiast on the lookout for quality surf experiences.
Lima is the capital city of Peru, and is filled with opportunities for surfers. Costa Verde is one of the most popular areas in the city and is visited by both expert surfers and novices. There are waves for every level available, and earns almost ten points. La Herradura is one pf the most powerful lefts in the coast of Peru and can be found in the pristinely beautiful and surprisingly uncrowded bay at the Chorrillos [...]
Sikkim – Tranquility
Sikkim is a minuscule state located in the Himalayan ranges in the North Eastern portion of India. It is home to the third highest peak in the world – Mt Kanchenjunga and is most famous as a region that is blessed by Mother Nature to such an extent that it is described as a veritable heaven on earth.
There are a huge number of excellent locales here that make for an exceedingly rewarding holiday. The state is a destination that simply abounds in peace and tranquility. It is certainly one of the best ways you can enjoy some downtime from the hustle and bustle of the city rat races.
Sikkim is a destination that is one of the most complete with respect to its attractions. The state is home to a huge number of attractions related to nature with a huge variety, for starters. The state is also a famous destination for religious tourists as [...]
BMW Museum: Dedicated to BMW automobiles
To explore the BMW Museum means to observe the modern side of Munich. Bayerische Motoren Werke or BMW, the worldwide popular car company was born in this city of Bavaria in the early 20th century where it resides even today. The main offices nestle in a huge edifice with towers replicating the engine cylinders. And it is just close to this BMW tower that the equally stunning BMW Museum stands in the Olympia Park. Dedicated to the history of BMW, the museum’s architectural design itself is distinct boasting a shape of a mushroom as well as an impressive spiral ramp acting as a route to send the visitors from floors to the top. The huge, silver bowl supports the museum wherein the BMW history is explored via a descending meandering staircase.
Structure
The silver structure of the BMW museum is commonly called the salad bowl or white cauldron. [...]
Beaches Negril: Far Fetch
Negril is a beach resort town which is located across parts of two Jamaican parishes which is located on the Westmoreland and in between Hanover.
The westmore land is located in the westernmost parish I all of Jamaica. This place is also located on the southern side of the island. When you come to the downtown part of Negril, you will see that the southern portion have a beach which spans about eleven kilometers. These beaches lie in hangover. This happens to be the largest town in the Savanna in La mar closes to the Beaches Negril.
For many years, the beaches in Beaches Negril have been rated to be one of the top ten cheapest in the whole world by travel magazine. In fact the northern side of the beach is home to what seems like a large inclusion of resorts and then to the south of this, there are teaks of hotels that are run by families.
Because [...]
Manly Australia Adventure
Manly Australia happens to be a suburb in the northern part of Sydney. This is in the state of New south wales in Australia. This place is located about seventeen kilometers to the north east of the central business district of Sydney.This is where the administrative center of the local government is of the Manly council.
Manly Australia is known for its many beaches which make for awesome tourist destinations. There is a long stretch of sand on the ocean side that runs from the Queens-cliff beach and goes all the way to the Steyne beach and then onward to the famous Manly beach. There are many rock pools here and these have sandy beaches which are called fairy bower and Shelly beach. There are a lot of beaches on the harbor side of the massive peninsula as well. The symbol of many in the local region is the Norfolk Island pine tree [...]