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		<title>The Cultural Tour around the beautiful land of Zimbabwe</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 07:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ricky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come to Africa and feel the beauty of being in this land of absolutely charming customs and traditions. This is one land that would give you the best of travel delights and that would give you the reason to be in this part of the world. Zimbabwe is the ideal land to be in if [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Come to Africa and feel the beauty of being in this land of absolutely charming customs and traditions. This is one land that would give you the best of travel delights and that would give you the reason to be in this part of the world.</p>
<p>Zimbabwe is the ideal land to be in if you really want to indulge in the pleasures of the most fascinating land in this part of the world. Most of the Zimbabweans come from the great family of Bantu and these Bantu speaking migrants are the first who came to this land some 2000 years ago.</p>
<p>The eastern highlands of this lovely country of Zimbabwe saw the iron makers and also the farmers settling in this high veld and middleveld regions of Zimbabwe.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/zimbabwe.jpg" rel="lightbox[8413]"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-8414" title="Zimbabwe" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/zimbabwe.jpg" alt="Zimbabwe" width="500" height="376" /></a><br />
There is a culture that is very distinct in <strong>Zimbabwe</strong> and this is the Shona culture and it is a culture that is existent here since ages.</p>
<p>The Zulu warriors who are believed to belong to the family of King Mzilikazi did not come till the first half of the nineteenth century. Today they make the major community in Zimbabwe – the Matebele and the Ndebele.</p>
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The majority of the Zimbabwean population is made up of the Bantu speaking communities even though they have come very late here.</p>
<p>There are many other ethnic groups which is inclusive of the white Zimbabweans and these are those African residents who are believed to have the British origin and also some of the Asian ethnic groups like the Chinese and the Indian.</p>
<p>Sometime in the 10th century, there was lot of trade between the Phoenicians and the shona. The Shonas ruled the people and they are the ones who are believed to have built the ruins in <strong>Zimbabwe</strong>. So the ruins that we see in Southern Africa are the structures that are located in this part of the world and are a great sight to see. These ruins are supposed to have some 20,000 inhabitants. These ruins span over 1800 acres and they cover a land of around 100 to 200 miles. The ruins of Great Zimbabwe are totally built of stone and here is where we also find the Zimbabwe Birds.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-8416" title="Zimbabwe Birds" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Zimbabwe-Birds.jpg" alt="Zimbabwe Birds" width="500" height="331" /><br />
In the western part of Zimbabwe we find the Vadoma people who are locally also called the ostrich people. They are also called the two toed tribe. Vadoma two toed tribe are those who are born with a genetic defect where the middle three toes are missing and the two outer toes are turned inward. This gives them the appearance of the ostrich feet. The Vadoma are not allowed to marry anyone who does not belong to their tribe and the defect is thus passed from generation to generation. Hence these tribes are known as the two toed tribe.</p>
<p><strong>Zimbabwe</strong> has some of the finest forms of African art. The Shona stone sculpture is popular world wide and you would find that it sells for greatly extravagant prices in this part of the world.</p>
<p>Each piece of African art expresses a story that is in the minds of the sculptor. This is the only place in Africa where you would surely find an unbelievable work of art. The Matabele who are popular for their wood carving, are also seen here. There are many hardwood varieties exhibited here and the Rhodesian teak is famous amongst them.</p>
<p>Zimbabwe people are very talented and so their beadwork, basket ware, pottery, jewellery and such things are very popular. These goods are popular across the world and most of the artists have fled the country due to political turmoil thus depriving the world of such talented works.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/beadwork-zimbabwe.jpg" rel="lightbox[8413]"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-8418" title="Beadwork Zimbabwe" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/beadwork-zimbabwe.jpg" alt="Beadwork Zimbabwe" width="500" height="376" /></a></p>
<p>Africa is a land of ancient culture and traditions and believed to be the land where the world began. With its intriguing sights and interesting culture, Africa has always remained an area of interest for the tourists. Amidst this lovely locale, Zimbabwe is a must see and any traveller coming here would surely enjoy this lovely region.</p>
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		<title>Mannarasala Pilgrim Tales and Pleasures</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 07:02:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ricky</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mannarasala temple history]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kerala, God&#8217;s own country is the best place in the world for a green pilgrimage. Filled with the purity of a green ambience and loaded with the ideal kind of absolutely pure pleasures, this is one land that has the best temples and the most fascinating architecture. Come here and experience the pleasures of being [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kerala, God&#8217;s own country is the best place in the world for a green pilgrimage. Filled with the purity of a green ambience and loaded with the ideal kind of absolutely pure pleasures, this is one land that has the best temples and the most fascinating architecture. Come here and experience the pleasures of being in this land of lovely sights.</p>
<p>Of all the beautiful places, the worship of serpents in <a title="Travel to Enchanting Kerala, God’s Own Country – Day 2" href="http://www.journeyidea.com/travel-to-enchanting-kerala-god-own-country-day-2">Kerala</a> is very famous and popular and Mannarasala is one place that is popular for serpent worship. Very legendry, very benign and very real, <strong>Mannarasala</strong> is the right place to be in for all the devotees. This is place that has been envisaged by Lord Parasurama, the creator of the state of Kerala.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8406" title="Mannarasala temple" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mannarasala-temple.jpg" alt="Mannarasala temple" width="500" height="375" /><br />
Many devotees have experienced a lot of miracles here in the land of serpents and have felt the close presence of God here and have felt blessed. There are many stories that govern the temple of <strong>Mannarasala</strong> in Kerala.</p>
<p>It is a very common thing to see the same serpent come in the same area for many days in the vicinity of the temple. In fact serpents are found here everywhere from the gatehouse to the hedgerows, to the creepers and to the place where the people perform the bhajans.</p>
<p>There is a legend which says how once a yellow serpent came here and danced on the banks of the pond lying near the temple Appoopan Kavu. It carried a very evil snake in the mouth. Then legend has it that it vomited the evil snake and thus spit it out. Then the serpent raised the hood as if to show a lot of revenge or maybe fear. Then the yellow snake swallowed the cobra. It is said that the cobra was released after a lot of chanting. Even today the legends of the Appopan kavu yellow snakes are very famous.</p>
<p>The story of Mannarasala is deeply related to the creator of the state of Kerala, Parasurama. In fact it is said that the story of the evolution of the temple as the place where the serpent are worshipped is closely linked to the creator Parasurama. It is said that Sage Parsuram wanted to atone for the sins caused by killing the Kshatriyas. So he prayed and got a land for himself which he named as Kerala. But the story goes that the soil here was very saline and it was said that only if he gets the blessings of the Snake god by spreading the poison all over the land could the land get purified.  It is said that Parsuram penanced and Lord Nagraj the serpent god came in front of him and granted him the boon of spreading poison all over the sate. Because of this, the present day Kerala got desalinated and had luscious greenery. Thus a temple was installed with the idol of Nagaraja who is believed to be a combination of Lord Siva, Lord Brahma and Lord Siva. The place was filled with Mandara trees and thus came to be known as <strong>Mannarasala</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-8407" title="Mannarasala temple" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mannarasala-temple-1.jpg" alt="Mannarasala temple" width="500" height="274" /><br />
The idol in the temple is representative of Vishnuswaroopa or Anantha, and Vasuki the spirit of Lord Siva. So the Nagachamundi, Nagayakshi, and Sarpayakshi were installed here and thus Parasurama brought a lot of happiness to this beautiful land.</p>
<p>It is said that there were a couple Vasudeva and Sree Devi who were childless. They performed a lot of pujas to the Lord Nagraj here and finally bestowed them with a son. Thus the temple of Mandarshala or Mannarsala became the place where childless couples still visit to beget the blessings of Lord Nagraja and get children. It is said that Vasudev and Sreedevi got the five hooded serpent child who is believed to be Lord Nagraja himself. After he finished the aim of his incarnation he went into a cellar. It is believed that even today, the five hooded Nagraj lives here. He is called Muttachan or grandfather. It is said that Ayilyam star in the Malayalam month of Kanni is the birthday of this great serpent. So this is a very important festival in the temple of Mannarasala.</p>
<p>There are many more tales to relate to Mannarsala and the list is endless. Visit this serene and powerful temple in Kerela and rekindle the light of divinity.</p>
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		<title>Fascinating Tales from The Lost Pyramids of China</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 07:16:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ricky</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Han Dynasty China history]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Popular for the growth and fall of many dynasties, China has a legacy of its own. There have been many who have immortalized themselves with the cultural and military achievements, and have thus made this land a great region with ideal travel attractions. The great pyramids in China thus are witness to all the achievements [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Popular for the growth and fall of many dynasties, China has a legacy of its own. There have been many who have immortalized themselves with the cultural and military achievements, and have thus made this land a great region with ideal travel attractions.</p>
<p>The great pyramids in China thus are witness to all the achievements and thus this region of &#8220;Valley of Kings&#8221; is a great place to see and an ideal locale to visit. These huge mausoleums which were built by the early emperors in China with belief that they would live here forever in the grave and thus needed to bring forth their lives on earth within the tombs.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Lost-Pyramids-of-China.jpg" rel="lightbox[8393]"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-8394" title="Lost Pyramids of China" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Lost-Pyramids-of-China.jpg" alt="Lost Pyramids of China" width="535" height="300" /></a><br />
The initial tombs were constructed by Qin Shihuangdi the first emperor of <a title=" Tips to acclimate in China tour" href="http://www.journeyidea.com/tips-to-acclimate-in-china-tour">China</a> and they are very magnificent and splendid. Then in 221 BC the emperor united all the kingdoms of war got amalgamated into a nation that till today exists and he thus built one of the biggest complexes of mortuary that has ever been built in the world today.</p>
<p>There were great riches that were buried and today this man made necropolis has not been excavated. The first emperor did not give any expense to create the tomb. Very sadly many  human lives were sacrificed and the tomb workers all died due to lack of nutrition, being overworked and due to being ill treated. This brought down the Qin Dynasty of China. The archaeologists today read the sad story of how they suffered from the bones that have been excavated.</p>
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Then came the Han dynasty which was very successful in building huge tombs and stayed on the throne. These tombs are seen aligned in near the place of the ancient city which was the capital city. This is somewhere near the modern Xian. Nothing has been excavated but the burial pits have been opened near one of the imperial tombs which show how the Han emperors took all that they needed in their life</p>
<p>None of the tombs of Emperor Han have been opened till now and the fact that the tombs of the lesser aristocrat of the Han dynasty show a lot of underground palaces, toilets and kitchen show that at least one corpse is so well preserved leads us to believe that the tomb builders were aware that the Han people knew how to manoevre mortality and also how to wrap the tombs in the layers of clay and charcoal and how to keep out air and water.</p>
<p>Tomb robbers were also not easy to handle. There were many tombs that were robbed and these left the Tang Dynasty to design their tombs in a different manner. So the simple shaft tombs were tunneled into small mountains. They also filled with small items of inexpensive value and reproduced the afterlife which was considered to be perfect.</p>
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For many years these tombs were totally sealed but the archaeological evidence available proves that there is a lovely glimpse of what these pyramids would have been like during the golden age of China. Returning to the former glory is a very slow process and the secrets that these have been hidden for many years may not be known for many years to come.</p>
<p>These tower over some of the most serene settings in rural regions of china. These gigantic man made mountains hold the clues to a history that was very violent and which was unimaginable in these lovely surroundings. These pyramids of an era that had a lot of bloodshed and also battles. There were lot of kingdoms which warred against each other in a struggle that extended over generations.</p>
<p>The astonishing wealth of the tombs is a force to reckon with. This is a burial ground and is the place where you get the see the lost culture of China. The lovely architecture and the serene surroundings of the place lend beauty to the eye and the tourist certainly comes back with a lot of travel memories and tour pleasures.</p>
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		<title>Beach Luxuries in La Barceloneta</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 08:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ricky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you are in Spain, there is so much you can do that the list is endless. With the ideal sights of the most enchanting beach locales and the most fascinating tour delights, Spain is certainly a paradise in world tours. Come here to the region of Catalonia in the district of Ciutat Vella in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you are in Spain, there is so much you can do that the list is endless. With the ideal sights of the most enchanting beach locales and the most fascinating tour delights, Spain is certainly a paradise in world tours. Come here to the region of Catalonia in the district of Ciutat Vella in Barcelona. This is a region that was built in the 18th century for the people who lived in the neighbourhood of Ribera. These people were displaced when the Ciudadela of Barcelona was constructed. The entire region is triangular and has the Mediterranean Sea bordering it. Then the El Born and the Moll d&#8217;Espanya or Port Vella so surround it. The Barcelona metro is the transport that helps you to reach this place. Torre Sant Sebastia is the main terminus of the Port Vell region. Then there is an aerial tramway which started in the year 1931 and it connected with Montjuic and Barceloneta and it crosses Port Vell.</p>
<p><strong>Barceloneta</strong> is mainly known for its sandy beach and has many restaurants and also nightclubs along the boardwalk. In the past few years the sand has lost quality here and there have been inquiries to find out whether the sand meets the required guidelines for safety. Amongst the many attractions in the beaches, the monument &#8220;Homentage a la Barceloneta&#8221; is very famous and then there is the Peix d&#8217;Or Sculpture of Frank Gehry which is very famous. This is found in the place where the beach gives way to the Port Olimpic.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/La-Barceloneta.jpg" rel="lightbox[8380]"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-8381" title="La Barceloneta" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/La-Barceloneta.jpg" alt="La Barceloneta" width="535" height="356" /></a><br />
Though <a title="Breathtaking Barcelona Spain Travel Guide- Part II" href="http://www.journeyidea.com/breathtaking-barcelona-spain-travel-guide-part-ii">Barcelona</a> has many beaches, this is the most popular beach here in the beautiful land of Spain. With many bars and restaurants here, the beach is a true pleasure to be in and gives the experience of being in a land of delightful memories and lovely beach pleasures. This is around ten minutes walk from Metro Barceloneta and is an artificial beach that has a mixture of concrete and sand. So those who like sun bathing wouldn’t really like to bask in the sun here, still it is a popular beach locale in this part of the world.</p>
<p>So while in Europe tours, if you want to experience the best of beach delights then do make sure that you come here to Barcelonata and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of this place. There are easy accommodation facilities like the Equity Point Sea which face the seafront and so enjoy the pleasures of being in a beautiful beach paradise. There are many things that you could do here so experience the tour delights here and also feel closer to nature.</p>
<p>Barcelona has some of the most enchanting museums so it would surely relax you and give you the opportunity to get to know this beautiful place better.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/barcelona-beach.jpg" rel="lightbox[8380]"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-8383" title="Barcelona beach" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/barcelona-beach.jpg" alt="Barcelona beach" width="535" height="401" /></a></p>
<p>Barcelonata is he most visited beach in Barcelona. This is a 1.1 km long beach that starts at Port Olimpic and then goes along the coast to Almirall Cervera. This is the place where it joins the Paya de Sant Sebastia.</p>
<p>The Olympic Port is the starting point of the beach and has the popular sculpture of a fish right above. There are many scenic delights here and the routs to this part of world only add to the lovely ambience found here.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Olympic-Port.jpg" rel="lightbox[8380]"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-8382" title="Olympic Port" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Olympic-Port.jpg" alt="Olympic Port" width="535" height="401" /></a><br />
Barcelonata also has the Hospital del Mar which is found in the middle of the breakwater which also has an open air gym which is open to the public. With the facilities of showers, toilets and other infrastructures, this is a perfect beach experience in this part of the world. While you relax on the beach, enjoy the sights of the yachts plying through in the Olympic port and then visit the restaurants which are found on the sea front of the Barceloneta beach.</p>
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		<title>River Rafting in Arunachal Pradesh</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 07:25:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arunachal Pradesh the northeastern beauty of India is a great place to do river rafting. Perfectly done in the months of November to March and after the monsoon, it is ideal that you take your rafting equipment with you. The major rafting spots in Arunachal are the River Brahmaputra, the Subansiri and the Lohit. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Arunachal Pradesh the northeastern beauty of India is a great place to do river rafting. Perfectly done in the months of November to March and after the monsoon, it is ideal that you take your rafting equipment with you. The major rafting spots in Arunachal are the River Brahmaputra, the Subansiri and the Lohit.</p>
<p>The magic of river rafting is to experience the thrills and pleasures of the raging rivers in Arunachal. These upper Himalayan Rivers are the best in the entire world for rafting activities as they offer the best experiences with their swift flows. They challenge the body and spirit of the river runner. As the river cuts against the banks, and hits the rocks and crevices, it makes lovely foam and rapidly falls with a loud noise.</p>
<p>Rafting in Arunachal Pradesh becomes exciting because of the ambience and the harmony that is seen between the natural surroundings and the traditions here. With the deepest gorges, lovely ravines and the remotest villages, the <a title="River Rafting Pleasures in Arunachal Pradesh" href="http://www.journeyidea.com/river-rafting-pleasures-in-arunachal-pradesh">river rafting</a> experiences here are something not to be missed at all.</p>
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As the River Brahmaputra comes falling down, across the Tibetan region and into the state of Arunachal Pradesh, the rafter can but thank himself for having chosen this pristine river rafting locale.</p>
<p>Arunachal thus has some of the best adventurous spots for river rafting and has the River Brahmaputra as the favourite of all rafters. This is one of the greatest rivers and gives a ten day expedition through the densest rainforests. With the tribals of Arunachal providing more tourist pleasures, the lovely grey white water of the River makes the rafting here even more enjoyable.</p>
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However if you are interested to raft here it is better to take many points into consideration. There are courses in river rafting if you want to undergo so that you can be confident when you eventually take to river rafting.</p>
<p>Ensure that you have dry bags and boxes to keep all the small items that you may need. Also make sure you have the medical prescriptions and inhalers if you are using them handy. Make sure you have medicines for bee stings and have your insulin ready if you are administering them. Don’t take your car keys, cell phones, wallets etc on the rafting trip. Take your sunscreen along and also sunglasses and hold them down with a strap. Take a camera along but if it is a waterproof one, then it would be better for you.</p>
<p>River rafting requires that you wear the right gear and also clothes. So just a simple swimsuit is more than enough apart from the regular nylon shorts sandals, shoes, and a hat if you don’t like the sun on you. The best time to go on rafting trips is during spring and autumn. Wear your dress in layers so that you can easily remove the articles if needed. Cotton clothing is best avoided as cotton takes away the heat from your body. It is better to wear polyster,wool and other synthetic stuff. These keep you warmer and dry faster than cotton. Wetsuits are also available and are a good option.</p>
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<p>River Rafting is one of those experiences which renders your adventure tours totally exciting and interesting. All those who go on river rafting treks in the Subansiri and Lohit Rivers come back with equal happiness and are content with a lovely experience as this. Arunachal Pradesh has the right ambience for river rafting and is one of the most popular locales for this sport in this part of the world. So enjoy your river rafting experiences in the mightiest of rivers like the River Brahmaputra and other popular rivers here.</p>
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		<title>Exciting Arunachal Pradesh Treks at Bomdila</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 07:57:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arunachal Pradesh is the northeastern beauty of India and lies in the most pristine surroundings of the country. With many ascents and descents, adventure destinations in Arunachal Pradesh come with a great package of fun, excitement and thrill. Amongst the very many famous trekking destinations here in Arunachal Pradesh, the Bomdila region comes as a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Arunachal Pradesh is the northeastern beauty of India and lies in the most pristine surroundings of the country. With many ascents and descents, adventure destinations in Arunachal Pradesh come with a great package of fun, excitement and thrill. Amongst the very many famous trekking destinations here in Arunachal Pradesh, the Bomdila region comes as a great favourite of any trekking  enthusiast and a great travel delight for any nature lover.</p>
<p>The Bomdila trek from Bomdila to Dirang is a thrilling fun filled experience and any trek lover would not hesitate to undertake this trek in this part of India. There is a youth hostel at <strong>Bomdila</strong> which gives accommodation so there is no problem of any accommodation facility.</p>
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<h5>The Trek</h5>
<p>At Bomdila which is at a height of 2440 m, take the bridle path on the northern side and leave the metal road behind. Cross this road and you would reach a place called Rahung which is at a height of 1500m. Here you would go further north and finally reach a lovely stream that gurgles below a bridge. Then there is a ridge that you would climb and you would reach a place called Thebang which is at an altitude of around 2150m. This is around 7 km from the stream. The path continues with absolute pleasures and thrill that you would never have expected and then you would reach a place called Pangma.</p>
<p>At Pangma, there is a climb up and the next halt would be at Lagam. Here you would camp at the camping ground and as you leave Lagam, the path would go up a ridge. At the top of the ridge you would go westwards and reach the Saori La . This region at an altitude of 3225 m is filled with the best scenic sights and the greatest travel pleasures. The path curves to the south at the top of the Saori La and then as you go down the crest of this lovely ridge you would cross Chandar . You would be at an altitude of 3013m and then take a descent and reach a height of 2000m . This is Namsu. With the best travel delights and the most befitting trekking ambience, the next halt would be across the ridge to reach Khalibok at 3015m. Descend down to Sangti and then head southwards here and you would greeted by a lovely stream. Walk down to Dirang from where you could take a bus back to <strong>Bomdila</strong>.</p>
<p>Trekking in the state of Arunachal Pradesh gives the most fascinating experiences and often people come back with memorable tales. A great destination for other activities like river rafting and angling, this is one trek which fills the person with a lot of inspiration to undertake more such treks.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bomdila-trekking.jpg" rel="lightbox[8347]"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-8349" title="Bomdila trekking" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bomdila-trekking-300x180.jpg" alt="Bomdila trekking" width="282" height="169" /></a> <a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bomdila-river-rafting.jpg" rel="lightbox[8347]"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-8350" title="Bomdila river rafting" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bomdila-river-rafting-300x199.jpg" alt="Bomdila river rafting" width="256" height="170" /></a></p>
<h5>Tipi Orchidarium</h5>
<p>Tipi Orchidarium is one beautiful regions that you would get to see as you are on a trek to Arunachal Pradesh and while you are on the Bomdila trek. This orchidarium is a place which gives the sights of the best varieties of orchids that grow abundantly here. Here you would get to see some of the rarest kinds. In the Orchid Research Centre scientists have crated great varieties of the hybrid nature and have used the latest kinds of biotechnology. This is also a place where you can indulge in angling in the River Kameng. A  perfect rafting zone, this is a fishing hub and has the best kind of mahseer fish which is very much in abundance in the River Jia Bhorali. This is a branch of the River Kameng.</p>
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<p>There are buses that are available from <strong>Bomdila</strong> which is also the headquarters of the West Kameng District.</p>
<p>With the best sights of the greenery around and the most pleasant experiences of the wildlife and the flora and other avifauna, the Bomdila Dirang trek in Arunachal Pradesh is a one stop travel delight in Arunachal adventures.</p>
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		<title>Adventurous Escapades from Gulmarg</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 07:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ricky</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gulmarg &#8220;the meadow of flowers&#8221; is one land that is a blessed paradise in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the northern part of India with lovely mountain slopes here and feel the excitement of this one land of green pleasures and lovely views. While you are here you are sure to love the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gulmarg &#8220;the meadow of flowers&#8221; is one land that is a blessed paradise in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the northern part of India with lovely mountain slopes here and feel the excitement of this one land of green pleasures and lovely views. While you are here you are sure to love the sights around and would surely be enchanted by the entire landscape.</p>
<p><strong>Gulmarg</strong> situated in the district of Baramulla in Jammu and  <a title="Kashmir: Jewel of India" href="http://www.journeyidea.com/kashmir-jewel-of-india">Kashmir</a> is at a height of around 2,730 metres and certainly provides maximum pleasures to all those who come here in search of excitement. Around 57 km from the city of Srinagar a very important city here, Gulmarg is an ideal tourist locale and a perfect adventure spot.</p>
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This is the perfect skiing destination in India and has all the facilities for adventure tourism and gets you all the necessary reasons to visit this place. So when you come here ensure that you land with the right equipment and gear. So have your goggles, boots, woollen socks, and mufflers all ready jackets and snow boots notwithstanding the sticks and the lovely skis. Ski lessons are given here by ski instructors so all those who do not know skiing can enjoy this sport easily after the coaching is over. Then of course you can play golf here. Though not an adventure sport yet <strong>Gulmarg</strong> is a place where you have all the facilities for golfing at the Golf Club. Then you could go for a long nature trail here which is a very important adventure activity. Come here and walk through the wooed and enjoy the sight of the green hills. Then do go to Nanga Parbat and also Hadramukh.</p>
<p>The nearest airport is at Srinagar which is around 57kms from Gulmarg. The nearest railway station is Jammu. Come here and do not worry about where to take accommodation as there are many lodges and hotels that are available here in plenty.</p>
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These accommodations have vegetarian as well as non vegetarian meals and makes your travels convenient.</p>
<p>With the best floral surroundings this is a magical land of adventures. So any adventure enthusiast would surely love to bask in the pleasures of this natural paradise. With the slopes of Gulmarg giving ideal skiing comforts, it is no wonder that Gulmarg is the only Heli skiing resort of Asia.</p>
<p>Besides skiing once can also just enjoy the mountain treks that are here, and enjoy the sights of the beautifully snow clad peaks in and around the place. The British thus have discovered a hidden paradise and today it is a great adventurous hub. The Kashmir Valley is seen very well from the Gulmarg region and he Himalayan ranges from Khlmarg also provide great scenic beauty. Pony rides here are a fad and you can enjoy this unique activity. Then walking by foot till the small peaks here provides another kind of adventure altogether.</p>
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<p>With the most beautiful surroundings and ideal adventure sports facilities Gulmarg features in the list of adventure destinations in India. The skiing season here is from November to February and the slopes of <strong>Gulmarg</strong> at a height of around 8,700 feet to 10,500 feet make it the place with the highest ski runs in India. The chair lifts and the ski lifts provide the convenience of enjoying this ski pleasure in this part of the world.</p>
<p>The Alpather Lake is another adventurous activity locale here. This is a frozen lake till June. The lake lies across the Alpaharwat peak and so adventure enthusiasts normally undertake this one day trip of around 13 km to the Alpather Lake. Come back with memories of an alpine lake with the best picturesque surroundings.</p>
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<p>With the most beautiful travel memories and ideal tourist delights Gulmarg is certainly a great adventure destination in India travels</p>
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		<title>Total Enchantment at the Iguazu falls</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 08:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are in South America, then you shouldn’t miss the Iguazu falls which is a great water body in this part of the world. Taller than the Niagara Falls this is a beautiful water body with around 275 cascades. Spread in a horseshoe shape and spanning around two miles of the River Iguazu and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are in South America, then you shouldn’t miss the Iguazu falls which is a great water body in this part of the world. Taller than the Niagara Falls this is a beautiful water body with around 275 cascades. Spread in a horseshoe shape and spanning around two miles of the River Iguazu and the falls are a result of a great volcanic eruption. This eruption created a crack in the earth and this is resulted in the Iguazu falls.</p>
<p>In the month of November when rainfalls, the flow of water increases and goes upto around 450,000 cubic feet. As the falls thunder down the 269 feet, the location of the <strong>Iguazu falls</strong> is a beauty to the eye and a total enchantment. These falls are divided into many smaller waterfalls. Iguazu is around four times wider than the Niagara Falls. They are divided into many water bodies like the Devil&#8217;s throat which is very popular. Then there is the San martin falls, and also the Bernabe Mendez falls besides the Bossetti Falls.</p>
<p>Known as Foz do Iguacu in Portuguese and as Cataratas Del Iguazu in Spanish language this beautiful blessing of Mother Nature is located on the border of Argentina and Brazil and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is easy to get here and flights to Argentina or Brazil would take you here.</p>
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The Iguazu falls belong to the jungle ecosystem which is protected by the Brazil national parks and also the national parks of Argentina. The cascade thus has the beautiful green zones of both the places on either side. Two thirds of the Iguazu falls is in Argentina and here you can thus take a tour to the Iguazu National park. Here the innumerable jungle trails and also he exciting hikes would surely keep a tourist totally enchanted. It is required that you spend a full day in this lovely park and enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna that greets you here.</p>
<p>It is always better to take a detailed trip to the Iguazu falls and not take the smaller trips as the falls in itself is such a delightful sight that a lot of time would be essential so that you get the best of the Iguazu falls. So get the best of the falls and the greenery here and enjoy the moment to the fullest. The view of the <strong>Iguazu falls</strong> from the Brazilian portion is very panoramic and there are facilities of helicopter rides which take you over the falls from the Foz do Iguacu. Take boat rides to these falls and enjoy the light here to facilitate better photos.</p>
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The Devil&#8217;s Throat is that part of the Iguazu Falls which give the best travel memories to this part of the world. Here there are around 14 falls that fall here from a height of around 350 feet and the force with which they fall creates a spray cloud of around 100 feet here. Get the pleasures of seeing the beautiful rainbow here. You can walk through the national Iguaçu Park and go to the foot of the Salto Floriano and take the lift to the top of the waterfalls and also walk over the falls at the place called Salto Union.</p>
<p>The Argentine side of the <strong>Iguazu falls</strong> gives you the best experiences of walks over the water as it gushes into the Devil&#8217;s Gorge. You would be given rain suits to protect yourself from the water sprays. Many areas are there where you could swim and it is important that you have guidance as you are in these areas.</p>
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The Fall season and the spring is the ideal time to visit the Iguazu falls. The summers here are very humid and hot and the winter sees the water level coming down. Hotels on either side of the river and sightseeing facilities ensure that you enjoy your visit to the Iguazu falls.</p>
<p>The Rivers Iguazu and Parana meet at the place where <a title="The Casa de la Independencia Museum, Paraguay" href="http://www.journeyidea.com/the-casa-de-la-independencia-museum-paraguay">Paraguay</a>, Brazil and Argentina borders unite so this is a landmark for each country. So each country has made a landmark here with the colours of all the three countries in the place where they meet.</p>
<p>The word Iguazu comes from the Guarani word which means great water. It was lavar Nunes Cabeza who saw the falls first and the entire power of the Iguazu falls was not utilized till the Itaipu Hydroelectric power plant was built. This has been jointly constructed by Brazil and Paraguay.</p>
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		<title>Weird Amusements at the Grutas Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 08:35:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Grutas Park is a lovely sculpture filled garden in Lithuania. So while you are going around the world looking for some intriguing and weird amusements, then do make it a point to visit the <strong>Grutas Park</strong> for it is certain to fill your travels with interesting themes and exciting activities.</p>
<p>It is an exposition of the Soviet relics that have existed here from the time of the Lithuanian SSR. The park is situated near Druskininkai around 130 kilometers from the region of Vilnius.</p>
<p>Then Lithuania got independence in the year 1990 and there were many statures of Soviet that were dumped in many places. Then Malinauskas requested the Lithuanian authorities to take over these sculptures so that a museum could be built and this would be financed privately. With the wetlands in the region of the Dzukija National Park forming the main background, the <strong>Grutas Park</strong> is not without its share of beautiful sights. With the sights of the recreation of the Soviet Gulag prison camps the guard towers, wooden paths and the barbed wire fences are all a great source of intrigue for the people coming here.</p>
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Initially the establishment had a lot of opposition and the very existence of the park was challenged. There were many ideas that were taken out for the park but it was never permitted. There were ideas of having the tourists being taken around in a train that was styled like the Gulag. Then Malinauskas won the Nobel Peace Prize in the year 2001 and thus the founder of the Grutas Park got famous. Since the year 2007, the park has always been in a dispute with the Lithuaninan protection agency. It is said that the agencies needs royalties. These royalties were to be given to the artists from Lithuania who made these statues.</p>
<p>The <strong>Grutas Park</strong> looks very nice and is a source of excitement to people coming here. With the most fascinating playgrounds, cafes and a mini zoo, the park is really a great sight with the relics of the Soviet era. There are occasions when there is a reenactment of the festivals which are sponsored by the Soviet Government.</p>
<p>So come here and see the 86 statures which are made by 46 sculptors and these are organized into different spheres. The statues feature the Socialist activist and many of them also feature the ethnic Lithuanians. There is the totalitarian sphere features the sculptures of the main thinkers and the leaders of the communist area. So you can see lovely representations of Joseph Stalin, Vladimir and Karl Marx. Then there is the Terror Sphere which is meant for the Lithuanian founders and also for the Red Army officers. There is a sculpture of Felix Dzerzhinsky who was the organizer of Red Terror.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Joseph-Stalin.jpg" rel="lightbox[8317]"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-8320" title="Joseph Stalin" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Joseph-Stalin.jpg" alt="Joseph Stalin" width="535" height="401" /></a></p>
<p>Then there is the Soviet Sphere which is inclusive of the Lithuanian Communists with their four leaders who were executed after the coup d&#8217;etat of 1926 in Lithuania. It also has the activists of the Soviet War of 1918 and 1919 which was there in Lithuania. Then the Red sphere is totally dedicated to the Soviet Partisans like maryte Melnikaite. Then the Death and the Occupation Sphere show the brutal side of the Soviet regime, the way the Lithuanian partisans were suppressed, and also about the mass deportations.</p>
<p>Grutas Park is a site around 75 miles outside the region of Vilnius, and it doesn’t have a Ferris wheel or a roller coaster. But with the presence of the sculptures of the Soviet era the entire region is filled with a kind of intrigue and mystical value. Existing since the year 2001, this is a place which is a great reminder of the oppressions of the past. So if you are planning a trip here do try to attend the annual comedy festival that is held on April 1. This features great impersonations of the bigwigs and bureaucrats of the Communist Party.</p>
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Grutas Park is sometimes known as the &#8220;park of totalitarianism&#8221; and &#8220;Stalin&#8217;s world&#8221; and is a greatly amusing zone of absolutely fascinating pleasures. The park has also added a zoo which is filled with ostriches and peacocks.</p>
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		<title>Unexplained Creatures of Angkor and Some Facts</title>
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		<category><![CDATA[Angkor Cambodia]]></category>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amongst the best Cambodian jungles, the land of Cambodia is a hidden treasure for many tourists. With the best remains of a great civilization, this is a place that is inhabited by the Khmer people and today there are many who visit this part of Angkor and get to see a glimpse of the biggest royalty in this once existing proud city. Most of the visitors love to see the beauty of the temples here which have a great effect here in this city which is really majestic. There are beautiful decorative carvings that decorate the entire building. These inscriptions describe the events of the daily life, and there are great military conquests here which are very intriguing and interesting and give the delights of great mythological creatures. Most of the animals here are fantastic and are shown at Angkor in true mythological fashion. They are believed to be a representation of an era that existed in the past.</p>
<p>The Khmer are believed to have developed a very unique culture here in Cambodia around 2000 years back and there was early communication with the traders from India and they have had a great influence on the society and thus have brought forth mathematical, agriculture and literary knowledge to these regions in Cambodia which lie on the coast. There were lot of Hindu beliefs that thus found ground here and so the worship of Shiva and Vishnu is also seen here.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/angkor.jpg" rel="lightbox[8306]"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-8308" title="Angkor" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/angkor.jpg" alt="Angkor" width="535" height="402" /></a></p>
<p>The Mahayana kind of Buddhism then came to the Khmer group and this was followed by the Theravada Buddhism sometime in the 13th century. The <strong>Angkor</strong> stone carvings show the way the Buddhist and the Hindu beliefs are important here and thus the entire story of this region is very fascinating.</p>
<p>The Hindu mythology shows a great representation of the common creatures at <a title="Angkor Wat …The Largest Religious Monument In The World" href="http://www.journeyidea.com/angkor-watthe-largest-religious-monument-in-the-world">Angkor</a>. The Garuda is the most unique of animals here and this creature is made of the wings, talons, with the head of an eagle and the body of a man. The Garuda is one of the three very important deities in the Indian mythology and is believed to the serpent&#8217;s enemy.</p>
<p>Some of the most impressive examples of this Garuda is seen at the <strong>Angkor</strong> and is found in the walls here and provides a very impressive sight. The Preah Khan walls are filled with great sights and thus make the delights of wonderful giant trees totally fused with a lot of stonework in the site. The Garuda is a mythological creature and is made up of a combination of the man and the eagle and is the main attraction in trips to Angkor.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/angkor-temple.jpg" rel="lightbox[8306]"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-8309" title="Angkor temple" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/angkor-temple.jpg" alt="Angkor temple" width="535" height="402" /></a></p>
<p>Then there is the towering temple here with a vast delight ad gives the pleasures of a great region filled with the most enchanting sights. As one passes the outer gates, the causeway here is flanked with a seven headed serpent or Naga and this then leads into the central temple complex.</p>
<p>The Naga is a snake made up of huge proportions and has a great South East Asian influence. This is the mainstay feature here in Angkor and visits here are sure to enchant the tourist completely. There are many abilities of the Naga and many legends and myths that are attached to it. These Nagas have the power to convert into human form and also walk like a man. The Buddhist scriptures show the many methods that are available to the Nagas and this includes a fatal bite that could be poisonous.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Naga.jpg" rel="lightbox[8306]"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-8310" title="Naga" src="http://www.journeyidea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Naga.jpg" alt="Naga" width="535" height="402" /></a></p>
<p>South East Asia is a land filled with the best sights of giant serpents. There is another Hindu deity that is found very commonly found it the region of <strong>Angkor</strong> is the Indian god Hanuman who is shown in great depictions here and this is found in Banteay Samre. Monkeys live in great numbers here and they are found inhabiting the forest densely here.</p>
<p>Enjoy the beautiful pleasures of Angkor and see the unexplained creatures here.</p>
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