All Entries in the "Asia" Category

The landscapes and terrains offered by Bhutan can be as diverse as the alpine meadows, the dense forests, the lush valleys and the snowy high mountain peaks. The most rewarding and exciting experience for a trekker is the Land of the Thunder Dragon. For a trekker it is a must visit destination. Through trekking one can visit the mountain areas and the rural regions. These treks are camp based. The kingdom of Bhutan is rich in wildlife and nature. Trekking in Bhutan can help you spot wildlife, wildflowers and variety of birds. Best time to trek? You can witness the ancient culture and interact with local people to gain insight into their way of living. One can see small villages and their beautiful houses of stone which makes for a picturesque sight. The best time to visit Bhutan for  [...]

After covering the ‘Royal Chitwan National Park’ jungle safari in the last post now we look forward to the other equally thrilling adventures in Nepal’s other nature reserves. Bardia National Park Safari: A safari through the jungles of Bardia National Park will set your soul free. It is located east to the River of Karnali and lies in the western plain lands of Nepal. It spans an area of 968 square kilometers. The Bardia National Park is situated in the Terai region and is the most untouched and largest protected region. Rare Gangetic Dolphin and wild elephants! Many endangered species have refuge in this reserve. The animals residing here include the wild elephants, swamp deer, tigers, gharial crocodile and the marsh mugger crocodile. Rhinoceros, blackbucks, and the rare  [...]

Location: The country of Bhutan is tucked away in the eastern Himalayas. It lies in between the Indian states of Assam to the south, West Bengal to the east, Sikkim to the west and the region of Tibet to the north. The majestic Himalayas: The kingdom of Bhutan is about the size of Switzerland and spans an area of 47,000 square kilometer. It is a land locked country which means it is bordered on all sides by other regions or landscapes. Bhutan is situated in the heart of the high Himalayan ranges. The population of the country is quite less. Geographic wonder: The higher Greater Himalayas can reach a height of 7,300 meters and is bordered to the north by the Tibetan plateau. The Himalayas in the south descend to form the valleys of the Lesser Himalayas which are separated by the  [...]

Chittagong: It is the second largest city of Bangladesh and is situated on the banks of the River Karnaphuli. Near to the city is an Old Portuguese enclave which is known as Paterghata. There is a colonial church located here and people here are mostly Christians. Sadarghat is an old waterfront area which is interesting because of the activities of trade which help in the growth of the city. The most amazing architectural beauties in the city are Shahi Jama-e-Masjid and Qadam Mubarak Mosque. Interesting display of the tribal people of Bangladesh can be seen at the Ethnological Museum in the Agrabad area. In the north west of the city is the Fairy Hill in the British City where you can get amazing views and cool breezes to match the view. Reazuddin Bazaar is the market which is a  [...]

Sigiriya in Sri Lanka is considered to be one of the most amazing and a very beautiful place to visit in the country. This place has been considered to be one of the Wonders of the Ancient World and its name has been proposed to rank it as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Sigiriya is also known as the “Lion Mountain” in Sri Lanka. The ancient architectural tradition of Sri Lanka has been portrayed here beautifully. This place has been preserved from the first millennium with its buildings, gardens, trees, pathways, water gardens and others. This city reminds the glorious fame of Sri Lanka’s past. About Sigiri Rock The most significant feature of this place is considered to be the Rock which acts as a “lion staircase” to the palace garden which is situated on the summit. This  [...]

There are many places to see around in China. China has some amazing and world famous monuments which have gained popularity over the years. Some of the interesting places to visit in China are The Great Wall of China, Baishui Terraces, the Big Wild Goose and the some others. The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China, is an amazing historic landmark and is known to be a popular landmark for the tourists who visit the place. The Wall is the most fascinating and the most extraordinary is known to be the one of the seven wonders of the world. People from all over the world visit this amazing piece of architecture and is known in China to be an appaling piece of monument. How was the Wall built The Great Wall of China was built by the Chang Cheng and the Wan Li dynasty. This was built  [...]

Penang, more famously known as the “Pearl of the Orient” is an interesting place to be in.  The best part being in Penang is that the journey of excitement never ends here. There is so much to do in this small place. The place is jam packed with lots of adventures. The best way to go around the town is on a trishaw. The “Trishaw” is a cute vehicle which is peddled by the puller; with a two-seater carrier behind. It is decked with plastic flowers and lights. This is the most comfortable and cheap way to travel in George Town, Penang. The next best thing is to get a taste of the local cuisine. You get some of the best “fast foods” in Penang. Chinese, Malay, and Indian are some of the delicacies there. The favorite pastime of the people there is to indulge in mindblowing  [...]

Selangor, Malaysia Batu Caves is a religious site near Kuala Lumpur. It is situated 13 km to the north of the capital and at a short distance off the Ipoh Road. The Caves are located in a square where the Indian vendors have their stalls. The distinctive Hindu nature of the place, which is complete with small temples, Hindu worshipers dressed in their traditional attires, and their colorful carved figures of wood. Three main caves and several small ones form the Batu Caves. The temple or the cathedral cave is the biggest and the best known cave in Kuala Lumpur. To reach the cave, is a very difficult task, as one needs to make their way through 272 rock stairs and innumerable macaque monkeys. The Cave The ceiling of the cave is more than 100m from above the ground. The cave is decorated  [...]

No one can ever, get bored traveling in India! Except for Bollywood and terrorist attacks, India is favorite tourist destination among most of the tourists for its still preserved culture and customs. India is a beautiful blend of modernization with touch of colorful festivals, diverse culture and language. The best time to visit the India is in winter and summer i.e. September to May. Avoid going between June and August as its rains heavily during these months. I can go on and on about India. So I’ll just, start on with my traveling experience in North India. Out North India tour started off, when my flight from States landed in Mumbai, Maharashtra, after around seventeen hours. Having heard so much about Mumbai, its culture, movies (Bollywood) and nightlife, I decided to stay couple  [...]

There were times when tourists avoided traveling to cities in India due to the tackiness, stench, and insecurity (post 2008 terrorist attacks). However, the tourism industry boosted after Slumdog Millionaire snatched eight Oscars, and we were among the many Americans foreigners who arrived on this cultural land to witness and compare the slumdogs in the movie and reality. Famously known as Reality Tours, Elisa and I decided to witness the paucity and griminess in the streets of Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum vicinity in Mumbai, India. We hired an Indian guide, Satish, who dwelled in the same filthiness, to get a closer and perfect tour around the area. Prior to entering the poverty border, Satish informed us that over 55% of Mumbai’s population dwelled in these slums, which was staggering  [...]