A journey to mystic world of 'Mother Nature'

Few days back, I had a fabulous experience of traveling through the mystic world of 'Mother Nature'. Believe me, it was really an amazing experience. I have been to north-eastern part of India, the land famous or its indigenous tribal communities, high mountain peaks and gushing streams and rivers.

Heralded as the 'land of seven sisters and one brother', the north-east part of our country is one of the less explored region of India. Its really hard to believe that after such large scale urbanization, the this region of India still manages to maintain its virginity. Every nook and corner of the region is adorned with several hidden treasures which has enhance the beauty and makes it a fairy land.

My heart filled with the feeling of astonishment and excitement when a first saw such splendid beauty of Mother Nature. A train journey from Silchar, the southernmost town of Assam to Guwahati is the finest way to behold these unusual beauties from a very close point. The rail route from Silchar to Guwahati is divided into Metre Gauze and Board Gauze. Till Lumding, a small and tranquil hill town of Assam, the train runs on Metre Guaze track. This journey is very slow but I believe you won't mind this slow pace of journey as it is compensated by the exhilarating beauty of the region.

There are all total of 36 small and big size dark tunnels and two bridges through which the train passes. Whether a person travels in the day time or at night, it not at all decreases the excitement of journey. The outside view is really awesome. Verdant and deep jungles that houses various kinds of flora and fauna are stretches to large area. Vast farms of banana trees and pineapple plants are spread every where. 

Its for sure that if you once visits this dream land, you will surely fall in love with the scenic beauty of the North-East India. 

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Mysterious Plain Of Jars

Are you bored of luring yourself into the magical world of Harry Potter? If the answer is affirmative, than I must usher you to a completely different and mysterious world of “Plain of Jars”.

You might be guessing what the “Plain of jars” all about? Ok, let me unveil a unique land of jars in front of you. Similar to the magical world of Harry Potter, this region of Laos formally known as the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) of South-East Asia is a site to cherish.

From time immemorial, this “Plain of Jars” serves as a hot topic of discussion for both archaeologists and historians. Even they had captivated the imagination of each and every onlooker from several years. These massive stone jars are the most distinctive and enigmatic of all Laos attractions. They are scattered throughout the Xieng Khouang plain in the Lao Highlands at the northern end of the Annamese Cordillera, the principal mountain range of Indo-china.

Both archaeologists and historians are still in quest of the exact age of these stone jars. Some thought the jars might be over 2000 years old, but again this is just a speculation as no organic materials are around them, to detect their accurate age.

Several Laos legends and myths of yesteryears still dominates the stories of the origin and purpose of these jars. Some people believes that the jars were built to store rice wine during 6^th century when Lao-Thai hero Khun Jeaum defeated Chao Angka. Despite local myth, the jars have been fashioned from solid stone, most from a tertiary conglomerate known as molasse (akin to sandstone), and a few from granite. Most of these jars are at least 1m to 3m in height and have weighed up to 600 kg.

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Macau-The Las Vegas Of East

Are you enthralled by the charm of glitzy and glamorous casinos of Las Vegas? But, unwilling to travel so far, than you must explore Macau, the “self-styled Las Vegas of East”.

Macau, a charismatic but sleepy town of yesteryears is one of the most happening cities of Asia. Maintaining its old charm of fortresses and churches, Macau has recently developed into a glamorous gambling city.

Thanks to its numerous casinos that are dotted in every nook and corner of the city, nightlife of Macau has really become awesome. Its for sure that night life of Macau will surely feel your heart with excitement. Casinos has changed the fate of this harbour city of China. Macau is now heralded as the richest city of Asia continent. Cotai, a narrow strip of Macau is famous as “Las Vegas strip of the East”. Opulent and glitzy casinos are mainly built on this strip.

Apart from being the gambling city of Asia, Macau is also popular as a cosmopolitan city. People of various communities, religions and nations came to Macau in search of some greener pastures and made it their own home.

During 16^th century, Portugeese people for the first time came to Macau and converted it into the first European colony of Asia. They had ruled over this city for nearly 400 years and blended their own culture with the Chinese culture.

The fusion of both the culture is prominent in every aspect of Macau's life, be it cuisines or architecture. Some of the famous tourist spots of this city Bodhisatta Avalokitesvara(known as kwoon yam in Cantonese) located near the sea and Sands Casino and MGM Grand. Macau tower another most sought tourists spot of this city.

On December 20, 1999, Macau became the Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. Under the Basic Law, Macau enjoys “one country, two systems” policy. eople of Macau can enjoy their own executive, legislative and independent judicial power but except power in foreign and defense affairs. Macau has its own government, passports, visas, postal system and currency. Due to this Macau became one of the most crowded city of Asia.

Don't miss to explore this gambling city of Asia.

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A Saline Lake On 'Roof Of The World'

Asia, the largest continent of world, is a land full of hidden treasures. These treasures are the best gifts of 'Mother Nature' to mankind and are yet to be explored.

Every country in Asia is embellished with numerous unique things that can captivate the imagination of anyone at the very first glimpse. Be it a person from creative field or simply a laymen, its very hard to resist the charm of these natural beauties. One such thing is a blue saline lake on the 'roof of the world.'

Now, you must be wondering how could be a lake positioned on the roof of the world? Well, its true that God has created a beautiful tranquil lake on our very own roof of the world. Yes, Tibet, the land of Dalai Lamas, is heralded as 'roof of the world'. It is a high altitude plateau which is renowned for its unique culture, history and breath-taking geographic features.

It is an autonomous region of China and a dream destination for both globetrotters and pilgrims. A azure saline lake named Qinghai lake is one of the eye-catching spots of Tibet. This largest lake of China, is located just 100 km from west of the provincial capital of Xining at an altitude of 3, 205m above sea level in a depression of Tibetan Plateau in Tibetan province of Amodo. Twenty three rivers and several streams empty into this placid lake.

Qinghai lake is a very unique lake as it fluctuates in size. Earlier, the size of the lake started to shrink but later on, in the year 2004, its size suddenly starts increasing. Another astonishing feature about this lake is that despite its salinity, Qinghai lake is rich in various species of fishes. There is also an island located in the western part of lake which is famous for wide ranges of exotic migratory birds. There are two bird sanctuaries namely Cormorant Island and Egg Island serves as a stopover for these migratory birds. They are considered under Natural Protection Zone in 1997.

This lake is also a significant pilgrimage site for Tibetans. They circumambulated around the lake and worship at temple which is built in the island. The ideal time to visit this lake is during winter when it remain frozen continuously for three months.

So, whenever you are on a tour to Asia, don't forget to explore this amazingly beautiful place on earth.

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Ferocious Komodo Dragon Of Indonesia

Isn't it true that we all were scared to hear the dreadful tales of fiery dragons in our childhood ? Most of us consider them imaginary creature. But, believe me they still exist.

Komodo dragon, the world's biggest and deadliest lizard are an important charm of Asia. Their fearsome reputation resembles very well to the ferocious dragons of storybooks. These bestial beasts are venomous reptile species which belongs to monitor lizard family.

Scientifically known as Varanus Komodoensis, Komodo dragons are mostly found in the four islands of Indonesia namely, Komodo, Rinca, Flores and Gili Motang. These prehistoric reptiles are superlative in many ways and sits on the top most position of food chain. Grows up to 10 ft and weigh up to 300 pounds, Kommodo dragons are very huge and dominates the eco-system in which they survive.

Having the capacity to run as fast as most dogs, climb trees, swim, and stand upright for brief periods, Komodo dragons are not be messed with. The hooked claws, large feet are truly remarkable but the most impressive body part of these lizards are their head. It is very heavy and muscular. Even the sharp teeth can inject a venom that can take away life of their prey within eight hours. Another most astonishing part of their body is the tail which are capable of delivering a mighty knockout swing.

Komodo dragons are true carnivores and love to feed on carrions. Their diet ranges from invertebrates to large and small size mammals and to some reptiles also. Occasionally, they consume full fledged human beings without sparing a single piece of flesh and bone or human corpses, digging up bodies from shallow graves.

To protect these deadly animals, the three islands namely Komodo, Rinca and Paddar as wellas numerous small islands amalgamated to create the famous Komodo National Park. To protect 2, 500 specimens of Komodo dragons, Indonesian government has established this national park in the year 1980. Later on, in 1991 it has attained the status of a UNSECO World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve.

Apart from these Komodo dragons, this park is a rich biodiversity zone and comprises endless array of terrestrial and marine species. So, whenever you are in trip to Asia, don't miss out to visit this wild abode of world's deadliest lizard, Komodo dragon.

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Romantic Vacation in James Bond Island

Did you remember the awesome view of the island, where Hritik Roshan expresses his feelings to Amisha Patel for the first time in super hit Bollywood flick of 2000 'Kaho Na Pyar Hai'?
Well, if not than I must tell you that it is none other than the beautiful James Bond Island of Thailand.

Originally and locally known as Ko Tapu or Nail Island, this lovely island of South Asia is a popular tourist destination of Thailand. Thanks to the block buster Hollywood movie “The Man With The Golden Gun” of 1974, which had brought this virgin island into limelight. Later, due to this flick it has attained the name, James Bond Island. Again in the year 1997, another James Bond movie “ Tommorrow Never Dies” has also captured the scenic beauty of the Phang Nga Bay, close to James Bond Island.

This serene island is a hit among the newly wedded couples. The red-crimson color of the descending sun on the dusky sky fill one's heart with plentiful of romantic emotions. Couples find it quiet difficult to resist the charismatic aura of this picturesque island and always choose it for a nice romantic vacation.

The azure water of sea that surrounds this island has immense potential to mesmerise anyone at the very first sight. Ko Tapu is a steep rocky monolith of 20m tall, lies at a distance of 200m offshore of the two-islet pair. These are known as Ko Khao Phingkan. The islands are enclose in the Ao Phang Nga National Park.

So, whenever you are in a tour to Asia, don't miss out to explore the intriguing beauty of James Bond Island.

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