Place: Shimla State: Himachal Pradesh (INDIA)
Located on the lower ranges of the Himalayas, Shimla is a hill station that experiences extreme climatic conditions. It is situated at a height of around 2213 meters above sea level. This altitude gives Shimla its diverse climatic conditions. There is no such ideal time to visit Shimla, as this pleasant hill station is one of the most preferred destinations in India at any given time. One can say that the peak season for Shimla travel is all though the year! Read on further and decide the best time to visit Shimla for yourself.
Though Shimla has pleasant climate throughout the year, it experiences cold winters. The temperatures can drop to sub-zero conditions during the peak winter season. The best time to visit Shimla would be October to November and from March to May. It is advisable not to visit Shimla during monsoons as the place has a history of having landslides every now and then. The roads can get very slippery and it is not a good idea to roam around at this time.
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There are only 2 options in mind when traveler minded person has a chance of visiting war zone country, stay safe with some movement restrictions or encourage being out to see something that few lucky traveler has. It was our discussion when I first came to Afghanistan, A country that experiencing continuous war in searching for a piece of peace.
Mostly I put my own safety on top of everything and there is still enough room for me to stroll around. I consider myself not a high value target and the fact is those insurgent is not specifically looking for me. One thing that convince me to go out is I always assess the security situation carefully to avoid being in the wrong time and wrong place.
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Abbottabad at a glance where Osama Bin laden had killed by US Army Force on 2nd May 2011.
The town of Abbottabad, under the British Raj, was the headquarters of the Hazara District during British rule of India.
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Whether you want to trek up to the summer sun, hike along meandering jungle paths, ride a tropical sea wave or simply hit the hammock and douse yourself in a Hardley Chase paperback, the Indian terrain offers you the best.
Goa
Goa a state in India’s West region, is a former Portuguese colony with rich history. It is 3,700 km² with a population of approximately 1.4 million. Goa has a unique mix of native and Portuguese cultures and architecture that attracts an estimated 2.5 million visitors each year (including about 400,000 foreign tourists).
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“Whether a person has traveled to one or 100, the outcome remains the same. National parks have become sanctuaries—a reminder that we need to conserve the planet’s evolving beauties, and a place that can evoke strong lessons of the human soul.”
Here is the list of top 5 National Parks in the world:
Kruger National Park, South Africa:
Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in Africa. It covers 18,989 square kilometers (7,332 sq mi) and extends 360 kilometers (220 mi) from north to south and 65 kilometers (40 mi) from east to west.To the west and south of the Kruger National Park are the two South African provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. In the north is Zimbabwe, and to the east is Mozambique. It is now part of the Great Limpopo Trans frontier Park, a peace park that links Kruger National Park with the Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe, and with the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique.The park is part of the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere, an area designated by the United Nations Education and Scientific Organization (UNESCO) as an International Man and Biosphere Reserve (the “Biosphere”).The park has 9 main gates that allow entrance to the different camps. The names of these gates are Paul Kruger Gate, Numbi Gate, Malelane Gate, Crocodile Bridge Gate, Punda Maria Gate, Orpen Gate, Phalaborwa Gate, Phabeni Gate and Pafuri Gate.The park is the site of the popular eyewitness viral video Battle at Kruger. Read Full Story »»
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Thailand is the most popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia, and for a reason. You can find almost anything here: thick jungle as green as can be, crystal blue beaches that feel more like a warm bath than a swim in the ocean and food that can curl your nose hairs while tap dancing across your taste buds. Exotic, yet safe; cheap, yet equipped with every
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India is a country that leaves one spellbound with its alluring contrasts and striking features in all that it beholds! India is a 34,000 years old country with a rich legend and history. One is sure to get intermingled with the plaited knots of customary and contemporary ingredients of India. Where else will you experience spirituality and solitude than in the mystic land of the lords! The rich rituals, distinct culture of India, festivals and ceremonies that India celebrates, unfold its legendary sagas.
Visit these popular historical places in India and take a trip back in time to ancient India. You’ll marvel at the architecture of what are some of the most stunning and captivating historical attractions that India has to offer.
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is the epitome of Mughal art and one of the most famous buildings in the world. Yet there have been few serious studies of it and no full analysis of its architecture an meaning.
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