Sunday 9 October 2011

Bhutan Tourism Guide

Bhutan is a peaceful country with strong traditional values based on religion, respect for the royal family and concern for the environment. Situated in the beautiful Himalayas, Bhutan is also known as "The Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragon", because the regular part of the storms in the Himalayan region is known. Spread over 18.146 miles, Bhutan offers spectacular views of the mountains, incredibly beautiful scenery, exciting wildlife and a rich culture and lifestyle of the Bhutanese people always trying to get in the face of modernity. Discover the unique architecture of Bhutan, Buddhist monasteries, carved wooden houses and craft your visit to Bhutan.
Thimpu - the capital of Bhutan
Capital for the small Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is Thimphu at an altitude of 2300 meters. It is perhaps the smallest capital in the world that this beautiful traditional Bhutanese art, architecture, culture and tradition and above all always so ethnic and pure. The famous place breathtaking Thimpu festival, even as the festival of dances in a grand manner.

Main Attractions
Paro Valley - a beautiful valley
Paro valley is one of the most developed cities in Bhutan and also a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the country. The picturesque Paro Valley has some of the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries of Bhutan and for these reasons very Paro Valley is one of the most visited destinations in Bhutan.
Historic sites in Bhutan
Trongsa - Home of the Wangchuk dynasty
Trongsa is an ancestral home of the royal family of Bhutan. Wangchuk dynasty controlled the country of Bhutan Trongsa Dzong from time to democracy was officially launched in Bhutan. Trongsa is also home to some of the best shopping destinations in Bhutan, the sale of hand-woven textiles at very competitive prices.

Bumthang valley - Sacred Destinations in Bhutan
Bumthang Valley has some of the oldest Buddhist temples and holy sites in its vicinity which makes this valley a religious center of Bhutan. Beautiful scenery and numerous ancient forts, it is one of the places to visit on Hot nation.

Forts in Bhutan
Mongar
The strong Bhutan Dzong, or because they are often considered one of the main attractions of the country. The Mongar Dzong, built in 1930 is the latest addition to the architectural wonders of Bhutan. It is said that the Mongar Dzong in Bhutan were no known drawings to build.

Lhuntse
Built in 1654, Lhündrup Lhuntse Dzong is one of the oldest monuments of Bhutan. Lhuntse recording itself is rich in ancient heritage of Bhutan.

Wildlife of Bhutan
Jigme Dorji National Park
Jigme Dorji National Park is named after the third king of Bhutan. It is one of the largest sanctuaries and from Bhutan, and like all other national parks in Bhutan in the frame is a development of the Global Fund operates.

Flora & Fauna
Bhutan has everything as its rich flora and fauna. Of the blue poppy, which is also the national flower of Bhutan, junipers, magnolias, edelweiss, rare orchids, giant rhubarb, tropical trees, pines and oaks to wildlife, including red pandas, langurs golden snow leopard, musk oxen and Himalayan brown bears.

Tourism in Pakistan

A journey through Pakistan presents a fascinating country that most of their captors had kept today in the form of monuments and archaeological heritage. Take a visit to Pakistan and the wonderful attractions in Taxila and Mohenjodaro, the monuments of the Mughals, the Khyber Pass or the ancient traditions of the Kafir Kalash Chitral Valley immutable, not missing from your vacation Program excavated explore Pakistan. Also, the exciting adventure tour to Pakistan in the form of climbing on the snowy Karakoram, horse safari, skiing on virgin slopes and much more. Pakistan is also home to the modern city in the occupied cities of Islamabad and Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar, which is full of fascinating sights that will amaze you when you visit Pakistan.
Adventure tour to Pakistan
For the adventurous, Pakistan offers the unique pleasure of its northern mountain ranges, the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush - a mountain world of wonder like no other with these huge peaks like Kanchenjunga-2, Nanga Parbat, and the Rakaposhi Trichmir. These areas provide excellent opportunities for those who are trekking, mountaineering, fishing, jeep safaris. The stations in these remote valleys make it an ideal summer getaway.
Main Attractions
Marakana coast
A silent spectator to an event in history when Alexander the Great invaded this beautiful coast in 325 BC in the Greek war. The coast is one of the Marakana the most visited natural wonder in Pakistan.

Silk Road
The Silk Road was about to take its name from the ancient silk trade in this region. Now this nice track that crosses over the Indus River and the valleys of Hunza and Gilgit is a prime example of a tourist attraction in Pakistan

K2 Mountain Range
The range of the mountain K2 in Pakistan is the second largest mountain chain in the world after Mount Everest and is an important destination for tourists. The sport of rock climbing is the main attraction of this mountain.

The eye-catching Glaciers
Pakistan is a great place for nature lovers. The northern region of Pakistan boasts some of the longest glaciers outside the polar region and Siachen with Hispar in 72 and 61 km away.

Historic sites in Pakistan
Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
A spectacular discoveries of modern times by archaeologists are the two cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro in Pakistan. Discovered on the banks of the Indus River and 400 miles apart are these cities as 4000 years old and provide a rich overview of the civilization of the Indus.

Taxila
Taxila is a World Heritage Site and valuable in the world, located in Punjab province in Pakistan, and lies only 35 km from the capital, Islamabad. Taxila is one of the best archaeological targets in Pakistan and also famous for its rich Buddhist heritage. Gandhara sculptures are the main attractions in Taxila.

Minar-e-Pakistan
Even as Iqbal Park this structure 60 feet high, overlooking beautiful memory is a well-known symbol of the struggle of Pakistan. It was built to the exact location of the landmark resolution 1940 adopted by the Muslim League, demanding a separate homeland. Minar-e-Pakistan is one of the most visited architectural landmarks of Pakistan.

Saturday 8 October 2011

Nepal Tourism Places

Nepal is one of the most beautiful and scenic attractions in the world. From the tops of the mountains kiss the sky on green meadows and ends always revered temple in Kathmandu's royal places, the abode of celestial sights that are simply outstanding, wearing his magnetic charm and splendor.

Nepal is amazingly gifted by nature and miracles, especially outside the top ten highest mountain peaks, eight out of them residing in Nepal, the place lovingly describes as home to the Himalayas. Nepal is also popular for its adventure tourism and is truly a paradise for adventurers, as the country offers many opportunities for mountain climbing, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, trekking, wildlife tours, bird watching, mountain biking and rock climbing peak. Nepal, the tourism countries also examine some of its beautiful and amazing tourist attractions, the attention of tourists from the neighboring towns of Darjeeling, Tibet, Sikkim, Bangladesh, Bhutan and the world wide.
Nepal has so many tempting sights quite unique in its charm and splendor of nature and the wonderful works of art that shows the richness of the Nepal Tourism. From the bustling capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, which is draped in a royal ambience and wonderful architecture, tourists can, among other beautiful places like Bhaktapur, where the tourists like the beauty overflow Durbar Square in Patan royal city may Nepal, the romantic city of Pokhra nice by the natural beauty of the charm, Pashupatinath Nath Temple (the jewel of tourism in Nepal and is also a World Heritage Site), Dhulikhel, Panauti, Tamal Narayan, Lumbini (birthplace of the Buddha adorned), Biratnagar and Janakpur.
Nepal is also famous for its famous mountain, Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. Covered with snow fairy Mount Everest as the crown jewel of the Nepal Tourism attracts the attention of thousands and thousands of tourists from all over the world. Come to Nepal Tour and enjoy a great vacation and adventure tours with great experience and a long life.

Manama Bahrain - Tourist Attractions

Bahrain, includes a group of 33 islands in an area of ​​707 sq.kms located in the Persian Gulf on the east coast of Saudi Arabia.

The state is named after the Bahrain Grand Iceland, for 586.5 yards. Mts. And is connected by bridges to the Sitra (industrial area and tank farm) and Muharraq (international airport). There are many other small islands, uninhabited and are best known for its migratory birds that pass through the autumn and spring known.

Arabic is the official language of Bahrain, though English is widely understood and used for commercial purposes. Islam is the religion of Bahrain, but there are also places of worship of other religions in the island.

The Persian Gulf is has an average depth of 35 meters, most of the close of Bahrain and less deep than that.

Bahrain is the trendy district of the Arab world, including the most modern restaurants, nightlife and modern restaurants in the capital Manama. Although most tourists visit the country in the air, the island is also connected to the mainland by the King Fahd Causeway, a bridge is 15.5 miles long.
Bahrain is home to the oldest castles and fortresses, which are worth a visit. There is also bewildering array of historical artifacts at the National Museum of Bahrain. The climate is hot in summer and mild in winter. Temperatures are coolest from December to March when northerly winds prevail. From July to September, the average temperature is 36 degrees Celsius, and the average annual rainfall is around 77mm.

The Soukh: Visit to Bahrain would be complete without a trip Soukh, which is full of incomplete, sounds, scents and colors. Everything from fabric colors and textures for jewelry and gold and a traditional range of spices and local products available. The place offers modern facilities and well worth seeing, if for no other purpose, enjoy colorful fruits and vegetables, herbs, spices and nuts. The gold souk is composed of European and contemporary jewelry designs and other traditional Bedouin variety of styles. The fabric souk contains materials in all colors and textures of silk, cotton and wool.

Siyadi House: Built by Ahmed Bin Qassem Siyadi, a pearl merchant, she has fine features to look out for, including stained glass, stucco, carved screens and a large security set in the wall of a room superior reception quality.

Museum of Pearl Diving: is considered the most important historic buildings in Bahrain. It derives significance as the first official center for the courts of Bahrain. The building was inaugurated by the late HH Sh. Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Governor of Bahrain, and on 18 October 1937 calendar year. At that time, the building consists of four Supreme Courts, the other three directions. Later, in 1984 the building was transformed into a center of traditional heritage. Currently, the Museum of diving bulb under the control of the Directorate of Archaeology and cultural heritage, one of the main directions of the Ministry for Cabinet Affairs and Information. The Museum of Pearl Diving is considered as a source of pride to Bahrain, its governors and the people of yesterday and today.

Bair Al Qur'an: The house was built to be a valuable collection of Holy Quran and manuscripts, a unique concept in the Persian Gulf home. The complex includes a library, a mosque, an auditorium and five exhibition halls.

Tree of Life: alone in the desert about two kilometers from Jebel Dukhan, this mystical tree welcome shade from the heat of the day, even if the source of water for the tree remains a mystery.

Oil Museum: Oil Museum is near the "Oil Well No. 1" was launched in second June 1992 the sixtieth anniversary of the discovery of oil in Bahrain, which was also the first country to do away celebrating the Middle East. The museum contains fascinating drills, old photos, documents and working model of a drilling rig.

King Fahad Causeway: Opened in 1986, is the link that connects engineering Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, also one of the most expensive bridges in the world. The bridge crosses Umm Nasan Iceland, a sanctuary for wild animals, and half-way there is an opportunity area that includes a restaurant, which can be visited, although I do not travel all the way to Saudi Arabia.

Riding: The Middle East is known for his passion for horse riding known. Visitors have the choice of suitable age with a good stable support for all ages and abilities. It has a nice track with seating for 10,000 spectators.

Riffa Golf Club: The Riffa Golf Club was designed by a leading designer of golf-Karl Litton. The club has a length of 24 acres and includes landscaped shrubs and palm trees give a feeling of tropical wilderness. The course was created to correspond to the class.

Thursday 6 October 2011

Middle East Travel Tips



Middle East is one of the world’s most fascinating and rewarding travel destinations. This is a land full of ancient history and vibrant cultures.
If you are planning a visit there, you have to overcome complications that may come your way. There is spellbinding landscape scenery from seas of sand dunes and palm fringed lakes and spectacular mountains of the north and the underwater world of the Red Sea.

Weather
The best months to visit the Middle East are autumn and spring. If you are a sun bath lover and water sports freak, the months of June to August should be definitely avoided.

Costs
Travel in the Middle East is not much expensive and travelling is relaxed.

Tipping
Tipping is always there. The term given to tipping is called “baksheesh” This is more than just a reward for having rendered a service.

Cash
The larger banks have ATM’s facility and they are linked up to one of the international networks like, Cirrus, Master Card, Visa or Global Access Systems.

Night Life
There is a wrong idea that it is insecure, Night life is safe and except in some conflict zone, all is peaceful.

Forbidden Places
Mosques are out of bounds for tourists, Mecca and Medina are only for Muslims. Tourists should not try to enter these unless they are Muslims. Never try to take either illegal or offensive for Muslims like Alcohol, literature of an explicit sexual nature.

Affection
When in public, you should not demonstrate affection for a spouse or friend of the opposite sex, Saudi’s never do this and find such behavior unacceptable. Singles should not have sexual relations and it is prohibited in Saudi Arabia. During month of Ramazan, do not eat, drink or smoke in public. A dog should not be petted in front of a Saudi. You should dress modestly in public. Women should wear long, loose dresses with high necklines and long sleeves. Men should wear long pants and a shirt.  A person’s photograph should not be taken without his permissions. No theft takes place in the Kingdom.

Wednesday 5 October 2011

Trip to the Philippines


Country is located in South East Asia and its neighboring countries are Indonesia, Malaysia, Palau and China, Philippines holds a total of 7, 107 islands and divided into three large island groups: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao or LuzViMinda for short. Its capital is Manila which is the largest and busiest city of Philippines. 
The climate in the Philippines is hot, humid and tropical, nature lovers and tourists will positively enjoy the summer ambience.There are plentiful things to discover in this wonderful enclave of paradise. Beautiful beaches, active volcanoes, magnificent landscapes, tropical forests and breath taking coral reefs.
The Philippines despite its poverty and political turmoil can be the best and most gifted country you could ever be. In terms of natural resources that first and second world countries could ever wish for.
CEBU Province:
A famous province in the Philippines is Cebu. This tropical island is rich and abundant with rugged mountains ranges, predominant rolling hills coastal plains, limestone plateaus and narrow coastlines. Cebu City which is the oldest city in the country is the capital of Cebu. Cebu is known for its rich culture and heritage and a developed province as well. It is the main center of trade, education and industry in the central and southern parts of the archipelago.

Tourist Attractions in Cebu:
One of the places in the country that is really blessed with natural wonders with a compliment of man-made structures that will surely make a tourist’s stay worthwhile is Cebu. Its strategic location, rich culture and historical heritage,
beautiful beaches, clear sweaters and peaceful ambiance are among its priceless  attractions. Its history opened a lot of doors for expansion.

Baguio - The Summer Capital of the Philippines:
Baguio aside from being the summer capital the Philippines is also recognized to be the city of pines because of its huge collection of pine trees. This city preserves its reputation amongst trippers and local villagers to be the prime tourist destination area in Northern Luzon because of its cool weather, peaceful environment and fresh and green ambiance. For those who would like to relax and stay away from the excessive heat of the lowlands, Baguio is the perfect place for them. It is also the perfect venue for and conferences and seminars.

Burnham Park:
Burnham Park is the major attraction in Baguio city. It is a favorite place of local residents and villagers for relaxation and various activities. This park is centered on a man-made lake located at the heart of the city. This park is perfect place for taking photographs and visitors should bring a camera when going to the park. if you forget your camera, there are commercial photographers in the park who can take your pictures and those pictures can be delivered within just a few hours.

Tuesday 4 October 2011

Tourism in Central Asia - Brief information about Central Asia tourism

For now the world's attention is drawn to the great trans-continental routes of the ancient world. The Silk Road is a wide choice of destinations and products in a unique and extremely rich heritage, nature and traditions of dozens of individual stories, of peoples and cultures all over the road timeless, now expanded to a warm reception from visitors.

In 1993, the WTO began to organize a long-term project and promote the Silk Road as a tourism concept. In 1994, representatives of 19 participating nations and adopted the historic Declaration of Samarkand, tourism along the Silk Road and approved a special logo, which are involved by all governments, organizations and institutions in the private sector, are used.

Since then, forums and meetings were held, and in 2002, participants adopted the Declaration of Bukhara on the Silk Road tourism, which highlighted the benefits of sustainable tourism and outlines specific measures to promote ecological and cultural tourism destination of the Silk Road. A tourist Silk Road, Uzbek and organized by the Government with the support of the WTO was opened in Samarkand in 2004.

The World Tourism Organization has published a brochure Tourism Silk Road in 1997, which was appreciated by the participating countries in the UNWTO Silk Road Project. This new brochure presents a mosaic of tourism products, sites and attractions in the area of ​​the Silk Road as a whole, with the aim of contributing to a better understanding of its tourist potential.

Even the famous tradition of hospitality of the Republic of Uzbekistan, which are so deeply rooted in the people, local cuisine and tasteful nationally specific individual, Uzbekistan, a very attractive destination for travelers from around the world.

Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, together form the macro goal in Central Asia. Some tour operators also Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Xinjiang, Tibet, Afghanistan and parts of Central Asia. Nearly eight million international border crossings were registered in this area in 2004.

Kazakhstan
With a population of 16.2 million, Kazakhstan has benefited from the strong position of the tourism industry. Setting the development strategy of Turkey as a model, has managed the country improve its infrastructure.
Bigger than all of Western Europe, Kazakhstan is a vast country of steppes and mountains rich in natural beauties.

Kyrgyzstan
Compared to its neighbors in the region, Kyrgyzstan is not very large. Landscapes of high mountains of Kyrgyzstan and lush forests, grassland steppes have attracted travelers along the Silk Road grateful for the cold climate of the region.

Tajikistan
Such as Turkmenistan, Tajikistan was once a part of Persian territory in ancient times. In recent years, Tajikistan has tried to tourism through the organization of cultural festivals and literary development. Because of its cultural and historical situation of the country has to attract amazing resource for travelers.
Rugged and mountainous, Tajikistan in the heart of Central Asia, with China in the East and the Indian subcontinent to the south.

Turkmenistan
The history of Turkmenistan can be up to fourth Century BC is traced. After ups and downs, the country is now home to several cultures. Turkmenistan, located on the Silk Road, an important place in the region. It is one of the countries bordering the and the good relations with Iran.
Carefully woven, have bright red carpet by the tender hands of the nomadic women are created the artistic symbol Turkmenistan.

Uzbekistan
According to statistics, in the 2010s, the country had a population of € 28 million, although its successful tourism industry was not, it is currently upgrading its infrastructure to develop the industry.
Madrahssas legendary mosques of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, with its beautiful design and tile color are some of these sites in Uzbekistan in connection with the Silk Road.
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