Lord Shiva’s great Living temples
February 25, 2010 / 7 Comments


Lord Shiva’s great Living temples

Location: The three temples that are grouped together to form the Great Living Chola Temple are located in Tamil Nadu, which is the Southern region of India. History: UNESCO declared The Living Chola temples as the world heritage site in the year 1987. Originally in 1987 only the Brihadiswara temple at Thanjavur was declared as the world heritage site later in the year 2004 another two temples were added to the same category. The construction of the Brihadeshwara temple was ordered by King Rajaraja. The Brihadiswara temple belonged to the 10th century where as the later added Gangaikondacholisvaram temple and the Airavatesvara temple belonged to 11th and 12th century respectively. The temples of Airavatesvara and Gangaikondacholisvaram are located at Darasuram. The Gangaikondacholisvaram temple was been constructed by Rajendra I in 1035 AD  [...] 


Politically as well as economically stable Aksumite Empire
February 22, 2010 / 8 Comments


Politically as well as economically stable Aksumite Empire

The Aksumite Empire is commonly known as the Axumite Empire. It is also acknowledged as the Kingdom of Aksum or Axum. The empire was a significant trading country located in northeastern region of Africa. The empire has grown from the proto-Aksumite era during the 4th century BC as to accomplish importance by the 1st century AD. It is a very old capital and was discovered in northern region of Ethiopia. The empire used the name “Ethiopia” as untimely as the 4th century. It is also the so-called quiescent place of the Ark of the pledge and the supposed house of the Queen of Sheba. Aksum was also the foremost main territory to change to Christianity. History:- Aksum is talked about in the 1st century AD in the “Periplus of the Erythraean Sea” as an imperative bazaar place for ivory, which was sent abroad all the way through the  [...] 


Living King’s temple of Edfu
February 18, 2010 / 9 Comments


Living King’s temple of Edfu

Location: The Temple of Horus is located in Edfu in Egypt. Commonly it is known as the Temple of Edfu. The temple of Horus known to be the best-conserved as well as an off-beat temple located in Egypt. Most parts of the temple were constructed during the Ptolemic era in the years 237 BC to 57 BC. Even tough the temple was constructed in the later time its paranoiac structural design makes it quite easy for you to get a thought of the appearance of the temples located in the city. The temple of Horus is a huge temple. It is stated as the largest temple in Egypt only after the Karnak temple. The regional township of Edfu is positioned at the intermediate of Luxor which is around 115km away and Aswan which is located at a distance of 105km. Also Edfu is located at a distance of 65 km to the northern end of Kom Ombo. A much admired location, Edfu  [...] 


An Island between Islands – Nosy Be
February 15, 2010 / 9 Comments


An Island between Islands – Nosy Be

With beautiful sandy beaches, small islands around for excursions, a rich marine life that makes snorkeling and diving exciting and quaint town and villages, the Nosy Be Island is close to a paradise. Location Located in the Western Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa, is Madagascar, the fourth largest Island of the world. The Mozambique Channel separates it from Africa. When to go The Tropical climate of the Island of Nosy Be keeps it bright and sunny throughout the year so you don’t have to think too hard on when to go there. The summer season in months of December, January and February is humid. The rains mostly come in the months from November to March. The months from April to October are dry. The Tsaratanana massif to some extent protects the Nosy Be Island from the strong north-east winds that affect the region in August and  [...] 


Raja Ampat – the Center of Attraction in the Coral Triangle
February 11, 2010 / 12 Comments


Raja Ampat – the Center of Attraction in the Coral Triangle

Discovered as recently as in 2001, the waters of Raja Ampat archipelago off Irian Jaya, an Indonesian Province on the northwest coast of Sorong, are often referred to as ‘the New Palau’ – courtesy its remoteness, reef system and a vibrant marine life. Location Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, in fact lie in what is known as the coral triangle. This area includes reefs of northern Australia, Indonesia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea, between the Indian and the Pacific Ocean.  The Raja Ampat archipelago comprises over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals. The Misool, Salawati, Batanta, Waigeo and the Kofiau are the main Islands of this 40,000 kilometer square archipelago. The largest Indonesian Marine National Park – the Cenderawasih Bay, is also a part of Raja Ampat waters. When to dive here The season here is more all less constant  [...] 


Cliffs, caves and beaches en-route Rikuchu-Kaigan Coast
February 8, 2010 / 8 Comments


Cliffs, caves and beaches en-route Rikuchu-Kaigan Coast

One of the world’s most beautiful coastlines is the Rikuchu coast, a 180 kilometer shoreline on the northwest part of Japan, facing the Pacific Ocean. It is a part of the Rikuchu-Kaigan National Park and extends from the northern part of Iwate Prefucture south to Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. The northern part of this coastal park is adorned by high cliffs and rock formations and in the southern half is the typical Rias-type coast. How to reach The site is easily accessible by trains and buses. Tour buses and boats too operate to the coast, though boating is not possible in winters. When to visit Summers are when you should explore this coast. Attractions of Rikuchu-Kaigan Coast The best way to explore the coast is get on the trains on the railway line meandering along the coast. Boarding the train at Miyako would be good to start with. Miyako  [...] 


The Konark Temple- Devoted to the Sun God
February 4, 2010 / 8 Comments


The Konark Temple- Devoted to the Sun God

Location: The Konark Sun Temple is many times spelled as Konarak temple. It is a Hindu temple that belonged to the early thirteenth century and it is devoted to the sun god. The shape of the temple is like a huge chariot, the temple is acknowledged all across for the wonderful rock carvings that envelop the complete construction. The Konark Sun Temple is the most renowned tourist attraction located in Orissa in India. The Konark Sun temple has been decalred as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in the year 1984. The temple is situated in the Konark village, which is located at a distance of around 35kms to the north of Puri in the coastal region of the Bay of Bengal. History: King Narasimhadeva, who ruled the East Ganga ordered for the construction of the temple at Konark around the year 1250. It is believed that he had constructed the temple  [...] 


Cinque Terre – A man-made landscape between Sky and Sea
February 1, 2010 / 7 Comments


Cinque Terre – A man-made landscape between Sky and Sea

The Cinque Terre means the five lands, which here refers to five villages of Montesso Al Mare, Vernazza, Coriglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore – from north to south, perched on the cliffs over the Mediterranean.  The entire Cinque Terre Coastline is a National Park and a Protected Marine Area. Portovenere encompasses the three villages of Fezzano, Le Grazie and Portovenere and the three Islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. Location Eleven miles of coastline on the northwest of Italy, between the Genoa and La Spezia cities, is the stretch of The Cinque Terre, facing the Mediterranean. Portovenere is located in the Italian coast of the Liguria, in the La Spezia Province. Portovenere, Cinque Terre and the Islands are enlisted as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Weather In the months of May and June, it’s usually sunny and warm here, with short  [...]