Nature Holidays in California

A natural vacation in California leads travelers in the westernmost and most populous U.S. state. In this case, California extends from north to south over an area of 1200 and a width of 400 kilometers. In addition to countless days of sunshine and beautiful cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, is characterized by a particular state of this beautiful coast with white sand beaches and a very varied landscape. For nature tourists is the former Mexican territory is an absolute paradise with attractions that are available worldwide only here.

One of the most beautiful natural attractions of California include the many Redwood National Park. In them can be visited with giant redwood-covered surfaces and reach the most copies at an altitude of over 100 meters and a circumference of 8 to 10 meters. In its vicinity you can find various ferns, mosses and orchids. Particularly common this imposing tree in Northern California is to be found.

Also impressive is the Point Reyes National Seashore. This picturesque area combines superb coastal scenery and unique meadows and pastures. A highlight is the presence of songbirds, hawks and various shore birds. In good weather conditions can be seen from the lighthouse even whales.

Other attractions include the Lake Tahoe and Mount Shasta. The very deep Lake Tahoe offers visitors one of the world's largest fresh water resources with an amount that could even put the entire state of California under several feet of water. Mount Shasta is a huge volcano, which rises several hundred feet into the air. Visitors are invited to climb it and take advantage of the magnificent view from the volcano summit.

Nature Holidays - National Parks

California, which is also the paradise of National park. The state is home to a variety of natural beauty, which is like no other. An example is the Channel Islands National Park, back to the regular visitors far into the past. This can be observed in addition to some unspoiled nature different whale species. Visitors who arrive in the winter, you can admire a fascinating natural spectacle of elephant seals and sea lions as protagonists. Even from a distance you can hear the roar of these magnificent mammals. Once one is in sight, so watch as elephant seals and sea lions wallow at the booths of the many coves and endless beaches.

One of the most beautiful and famous parks include Año Nuevo State Reserve, Yosemite National Park and Acadia National Park are among the most beautiful regions on this planet has to offer and amaze visitors with its unique landscapes regularly animal and plant life and breathtaking. Furthermore, you can, thanks to numerous activities, varied nature and sometimes very well-guarded regions, several days in these National Parks and gets to spend every day to see new attractions.

Holiday in Ore Mountains

The Ore Mountains attracts due to its beautiful location near the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and close to the Vogtland in many tourists. Ore from the destination of bring bashing the Saxony region of the vacation.

Whether in summer or the cold season, a Holiday in the Ore Mountains is always an experience and suitable for all ages. Even for a short vacation with dogs, the vast and varied recreation area with mixed forests, streams and small rivers is very good.

Impressive small communities conceal some traditional ideas such as Black Mountain and Johann George town comfortable accommodations such as a Accommodation in the Erzgebirge and the tourist destinations of the past brings more detail and promises rest and relaxation on holiday.

Enjoy nature
The former use for mining and the economic use of the travel area have changed the nature area, which is contrary to a unique natural landscape emerged. The holiday home is home now Ore tons of bogs and mountain meadows which are usually discovered in Germany, only occasionally.

In the former mining relics themselves a great vegetation and wildlife is to track down. In the Erzgebirge region rare species such as tiger lily and kingfisher can be found. Even the eagle owl has again set in the landscape.

On walking tours and trips by bicycle is the extensive grounds of the Erzgebirge, which lots of different mysteries and hidden castles, such as tourists along the road that crosses between Zwickau and Dresden, the whole Erzgebirge, or one of the historic narrow-gauge railways.

Popular winter destination
In particular, the cold season is related to the destination Erzgebirge. Very well constructed slopes and trails, but also the craftsmanship of Christmas pyramid or a mountain man characters have an international reputation and are a happy chosen gifts for friends.

Pushkar Lake Rajasthan

Pushkar is a sacred Hindu place of pilgrimage at a distance of 17 km from Ajmer railway station in Rajasthan. Though being a famous place of worship for all Hindus of the World and from tourist point of view, yet Pushkar has no direct railway line even in post independent India known for peaceful and tranquil surroundings; foreign as well as domestic tourists rush Pushkar to wash off their sins and to enjoy the secluded nature of the lake and the orthodox life style of the people.

The Pushkar derives its name from Pushkar Lake, deduced from a legend that this lake was created from the petal of a flower that fell from the celestial palm of Brahma (The Creator) at this place and the lake took the formation. Brahma is one of the trinity Gods in Hindus.This holy lake finds mention in Hindu scriptures, like Ramayan, Mahabharat and Vaman Puran.Rishi Vishwameter, Pandhav brothers and Bakth Prahlad visited this side to offer prayers and to bathe in this lake. The only temple dedicated to Brahma through out India is located in Pushkar. In Bethore town near Kanpure (U.P) there is a sort of small temple called Brahma Koti which is worshipped by believers. Local legend says that it is the arrow shot by Brahma at the centre of earth. By appearance it is the shaft of an arrow stuck in the ground. Temples of Waraha and Apteshwar are in Pushkar. This obviously shows that Pushkar has great sanctity and religious significance. Embankment of this lake was carried out by Pritharas ruling clan in 7th century followed by raising of temples and ghats by various kings from time to time in reverence of the Lake. Mughals had made Pushkar a place of retreat, whenever they visited Ajmereshrief.The lake is circled by 52 ghats and about 400 temples. Pushkar town is dotted with two hillocks crowned with temples of Gyatri and Savitri Devies.

Here the socio, religious and economic activities revolves round the lakeside ghats and temples. Life, here is harmonious mix of spirituality and commerce. The calmness of the area, the vibrant colourful bazzars, the smiling innocent faces of people, attired in Rajasthani dresses, with huge coloured turbans capped on their heads fascinate foreigners tourists round the year. The main Sadar bazaar is spectacular promenade along the ghats of lake for every visitor. One can come across brisk movements of locals and tourists in and around the chain of shops. Shops are filled with varieties of items that are preferred by the tourists. Boiled milk in wide vessels with crest of cream over large gas stoves on the margin of walkway pulls pedestrians to have taste of hot glass of milk.

Reflection of descending Sun in evening hours is most watchful moment on the bank of Pushkar lake. The image formation of setting Sun on the surface of lake, which gets disturbed with the ripples caused by the evening breeze at times and fading light creates serene and soothing environment for viewers. Foreigners gather at the ghat on Parikrama Marg on eastern side on the steps to have the full view of the Nature. The silent atmosphere gets intercepted either by the drum beats synchronised with the dancing youth or by the flute tune played by some foreign lads on the bank. The local gypsy couple also ramble along the ghat singing locally composed ballads in praise of Rajput warriors on Iktara (single wire sitar) with the hope that the assembled tourists would pay them some coins for their evening meals. Their pitch of singing shrills across all the layers of air in the vicinity. Various birds including aquatic do not lag behind in twittering their melody when they return to their nestling within the circumference of the lake area at Sunset.

Crowds of devotees flock this lake in the month of Kartik-Purnima (Hindu calendar) in Oct-Nov months as auspicious period for a dip in lake. These months become enthralling with much anticipated annual cattle fair. Cattle fair is believed to be the largest in the world. Villagers in large numbers from different townships come down to Pushkar along with their camels, cattle, horses to sell or buy their livestock. Temporary tents and campsites are raised in open ground to accommodate the influx of villagers. Festive funfair atmosphere get generated here. Wrestling, horse race, camel races and mimicker skits are organised in open air amidst thunderous cheers from large audience, squatted on sandy soil to be part of this happiness. Villagers have their grub from the movable stalls which sell food varieties near the pavilion where the fair is conducted. Rajasthani fast coloured dresses worn by both genders looks amazing to the eyes, especially the damsels with silver coloured bracelets and anklets and covered faces wandering in and out of fair area.

The fair culminates on the night of full moon (Purnimasi) when all villagers throng the lake ghats for enmasse bath in the holy lake. At dusk hours these devotees lit clay lamps and are set afloat on a leaf in this lake. Holy lake looks like the twinkling starry dust of milkyway.

Now, the Rajasthan Govt. has taken up renovation of this Pushkar Lake from tourist point of view. The lake is desilated. Its bottom is being reconstructed with concrete cement and its embankments are raised with polished stone structures along the Ghats to make it more attractive and clean. All the water from the Puskar pond has been drained out except a small side rill which is being used by pilgrims for bath in holy water.

Lovers of The Taj Mahal

 Taj Mahal is one of the beautiful monuments in Agra, India, however, the lovers of the Taj Mahal are all over the world. The love of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal is still alive in their hearts. When they express their views about the Taj Mahal one would become speechless. They love to visit the Taj Mahal frequently. During their tour to India they visit the Taj Mahal from the dawn till the sunset. The Taj Mahal becomes more beautiful when seen through their mind. Most of them are connected to Agra only through the Taj Mahal and some of them have settled in the city of the Taj Mahal.


So lets read what the lovers of the Taj Mahal  say about this beautiful monument.

“I used to visit Taj Mahal once every week for a year. That is my connection with Agra.”

My Scribbling on the great Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan’s Masterpiece

Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, has been attracting millions of tourists from all over the world and stirring and churning the imagination of people from all walks of life regardless of the cast, creed, religion and nationality such as poets, singers, musicians, dancers, artists, painters, novelists, photographers, business magnates, advertising giants, journalists, politicians, historians, builders, designers, and architects. Taj, the magnum opus of the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan continues to inspire the young and old, male and female, boy and girl, rich and poor, the illiterate and the learned as well as the masses and the intelligentia alike through ages.

Taj, the monument appearing as a standing ovation to the finest Moghul architecture on the banks of the River Yamuna and as an epitome of love, was designed and built by the Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan to commemorate the passionate love he had for his late wife Mumtaj Mahal. Builders, architects and designers are at a loss to understand how was this architectural marvel, an example of contemporary talent, masterly precision and perfection in geometrical design, made without the building and earth-moving equipments of modern age. Poets and artists understand that no stone other than white marble used to build Taj could have symbolized the magnificence and majesty of platonic love between Shah Jahan and Mumtaj Mahal.

 Taj an epic in stone, is a monumental alabaster of beauty, love, sympathy, remorse, perseverance, and strength of mankind, an emphatic manifestation of expertise in architectural design and construction. The white colour is a fusion of phantasmagoria of colours that nature provides and exhibits the remorse of an ardent lover who wants to show to the world the intensity of his love for his beloved wife and lover departed. Many a lover may have wanted to erect a memorabilia
such as “Taj” for their lovers or spouses, but Shah Jahan succeeded in translating his dreams to reality which put India on world map for a special reason, Love. To appreciate the beauty of Taj, one should view the monument directly at sunrise, sunset or in moonlight or its reflection in Yamuna as Shah Jahan himself was destined to have a glimpse of Taj only as a reflected image seen in Yamuna when he was jailed in Agra Fort by Aurangazeb, his son.

Taj defines love and beauty, redefines and immortalizes relations between lovers, especially husband and wife, and showcases the divinity in such relations. Romancing the stones Shah Jahan guaranteed that anybody viewing Taj bathed in golden rays of the sun at dawn and dusk or shining in the silver mist of moonlight will be inspired to love, which is the driving force and energizer for man. Love can work magic and it has erected one of the Seven Wonders of the World which turned into an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal, an ode to the greatest and most powerful emotion and phenomenon on earth, Love!

Beauty of Sunderbani

There is an ancient temple known as Channi Parat Temple existing near the old deserted township, Channi Parat. It is a two storey temple, unique in its construction in the area and resembling the architecture of those temples which were constructed during Maharaja Partap Singh's time in Jammu and Kashmir.

In 1980, Sunderbani emerged as a new tehsil. Sunderbani comprises 42 villages and it is the smallest tehsil of district Rajouri in the area. Presently, the area of tehsil is 82401 acres and population is about 42000. Sunderbani is a beautiful town surrounded by the mountains and forests of pine trees.

During 1947-48 AD when the Indian army started operation for liberation of Rajouri they constructed a motorable road from Jammu towards Rajouri firstly via Seri and then via Thanda Pani. This high way was not touching the Channi Parat township but was passing through the village Bhajwal (present Sunderbani). In these circumstances, this township vanished and the original habitants left the idea of settling again in this township.

With the opening of new road from Jammu to Rajouri and Poonch during 1947-48 there was a need of a station between Rajouri and Jammu where the passengers could relax and (Bhajwal) present Sunderbani was the right choice for the purpose.

After 1947, Sunderbani remained the headquarter of tehsil Nowshera for some time, later on, the headquarter was shifted to Nowshera and Sunderbani became the Niabat Headquarter. Before 1947, this area was a part of Bhimber tehsil.

Before 1947, there was no place under the name of Sunderbani. Present Sunderbani area was known as 'Bhajwal Jagir'. The area of present township was un-inhabited and there was nothing except bushes. Only one haveli of Rai Ghulam Hussain, the Jagirdar of the area was existing on a mound which was known as Phulwari located on the upper side of present Sunderbani.

Rai Ghulam Hussain the Jagirdar of Bhajwal belonged to the royal family of Jaral Raja of Rajouri. Rai Ghulam Hussain was a very respectable person, even Maharaja Hari Singh was giving him full honour. Maharaja had invited him to Srinagar a number of times and kept him as a state guest. He was also given a seat in the Kashmir darbar by Maharaja Hari Singh. In response to the Maharaja's kind behaviour, Rai Ghulam Hussain was every time presenting a horse to his highness whenever he was visiting Srinagar. Maharja Hari Singh had also designated him as the Magistrate of Bhajwal jagir and he was empowered to fine upto Rs. 50/- apart from settling other normal cases. He was conducting courts/kachahries also in a open ground near present forest office Sunderbani.

After 1947 a number of migrants from Pak occupied Kashmir especially from southern Poonch area came here and constructed their huts at this very place which was vacant at that time and belonged to no body because Rai Ghulam Hussain had already left for Pakistan. On the other hand, when the Jammu-Poonch road was opened, this place became the central place between Rajouri and Jammu and a need arose for tea-stalls and shops for the passengers where fast food could be available. To meet this requirement, a local habitant Pt. Sita Ram constructed a small hut near present Bus Stand and started tea-stall as well as a grocery shop. Initially, this shop remained catering to the needs of passengers and the migrants who had settled in this hamlet. By this way, the other people also got encouraged and started their shops, dhabas, tea-stalls, dawakhanas etc and so a small township emerged. Then the buses started stopping at this very place for the refreshment of the passengers. At that time, there was a spring located near the township know as 'Sunderbani'. Therefore, Pt. Sita Ram and other habitants decided to call this place as Sunderbani were the present t township is existing and so this name started getting popular day by day. Later on, this name was adopted in the official records also and now no body knows about the original name of the area.

Before 1947, there was another township near Sunderbani under the name of Channi Parat which was 15kms from this township on the northern side. But now there are only ruins at site and the township has disappeared. It is said that this township was known as 'Prat'. This was a small township consisting of 75 houses and 45 shops mostly of Gold Smiths, Grocery, Shoe Makers etc and there was a Sarafa Bazar also. It was a Niabat Headquarter. A primary school, a Gurudwara, a mosque and a historic temple Channi Prat was existing in the township. This township was linked to Reasi with a Kachha road. Basically, the meaning of Parat is the mound of stone or a place which is having more stones than the clay.

The township was located on a mound and on elevated place from where during the night time, the moon was appearing in a very attractive appearance. Therefore, the people annexed the word 'Channi' with the name of 'Parat' and the township was known as 'Channi Parat'.

There was a great hustle bustle in this township before 1947 because this was the only township in between Jammu, Rajouri and Reasi where the traders and other passengers were halting for a night while going to Jammu, Reasi or Rajouri. By this way, this place was the camping station for the travelers also. But during the happening of 1947, the original habitants i.e. the business community of this township was threatened and attacked by the infiltrators, therefore, the habitants of the township were compelled to leave their native place and they migrated to the safer zones because this township was surrounded by the forests from all the sides and there was a security threat to the people during 1947-48.

There is an ancient temple known as Channi Parat Temple existing near the old deserted township Channi Parat. It is a two storey temple, unique in its construction in the area and resembling the architecture of those temples which were constructed during Maharaja Partap Singh's time in Jammu and Kashmir. It is said that a Sadhu had brought the design of this temple from Varanasi and with the help of the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, he constructed this temple near Channi Parat township. Presently, the temple is intact. The idols of Ram, Sita and Lakshman are in the temple. The walls of the temple are full of beautiful paintings of Krishna with Gopis apart from the Darbars of the Rajas. One painting of Guru Nanak Dev Ji is also available on the walls of the temple. The temple is about 15 kms from Sunderbani. Two melas are organized at this temple on 7th February and 7th July every year. People organize Havan, for the prosperity of the mankind. Presently, the temple is located on Solki road. It is existing in a solitary place because the old Channi Parat township has been deserted and there are only ruins at site at present.

organize holidays online

The most important part of the trip is its organization. And today is one more time from his routine on the Internet. It is only logical to start planning our trips on the Internet. Is real easy, and what difficulties we may encounter? I will try to describe the basic steps of organizing a trip:

1. Let's begin with where we want to go and at what price. Good to visit several sites for travel deals and tours. They have the advantage that they have published articles not only an agency but so many of you really have a choice of destinations and prices.

2. Once the destination is selected and found appropriate offer should gather more information about the destination. Here we must find an appropriate site that contains useful information about your destination as a tourist gateway. The more information you gather the better. It is advisable to search and glossary with local expressions and phrases if you do not speak the local language. It can be very useful, as in sightseeing, communication, shopping, and in case of danger and need for contact with local populations.

3. The next part is to plan your trip in detail day by day. So you can see the maximum number of interesting places and you can decide not to overload. There are sites that allow you to detailed planning. We encourage them to use them because it will help you most.

4. And of course after the return voyage to share their experiences with friends and relatives. What an easy way to do this by writing a short story about your adventures and publication of pictures in it.

I would advise you to use the website in the tourism sector, which offers all these services related trips and vacations in one place so you will more easily, and all your information will be in one place.

In conclusion I would say that organizing a trip today on the Internet is much easier than on paper because the Internet information is transmitted more easily from one place to another, and finally collect it remains just print it and enjoy your trip

London Travel Guide

London has so many wonderful places to visit, it will be difficult to be limited to 10. There are parks, buildings, architecture, castles and many museums. A City metro area of about 14 million people, traffic can be a problem, so it may be best to take the tube or subway when you can.

1. Buckingham Palace
The palace was the official residence of the British monarch of London and adjustment for state and royal occasions. British people rally here.

2. Changing of the Guard
Do not forget to get times and dates of this event, so do not miss it. The time now is 11:30 am every morning during the summer and every day in winter. When in London you have to go to the Change of the guard. To get time to show you can see from just outside the front gates.

3. Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens in the western part of Hyde Park. This park is in the middle of central London. This is a great place to go and relax from the bustle of the city.

4. Big Ben
London's best known landmark is the high tower with a huge clock in it. The name is actually the name of the 13 ton bell in the tower. Time very well maintained.

5. Westminster Abbey
Will be held in an incredibly beautiful masterpiece of medieval architecture. That is where most of the King of the country have occurred since 1066. This is another church where worship is regularly performed.

6. Tower Bridge
Who has not played "London Bridge fell as a child. This is the real thing and another of the most famous sights of London. It started service in 1894.

7. London Eye (Millennium Wheel)
This is to eye a bird's eye view of London. This is a huge 450 foot Ferris wheel. She sits on the south bank of the River Thames. Up to 25 people can fit in each of the capsules of the wheel's. Wheel thirty minutes make a circle.

8. Tower of London
Dating back 900 years, this is a place of imprisonment and execution. Today you can take a tour and see the rooms and some of the things that happened there. The main attraction is the Crown Jewels. They will take your breath away.

9. House of Parliament
Go and see what is being discussed by the Commons and the Lords. See if you can get in the wrong place dedicated to Question Time. You can see even the Prime Minister.

10. National Gallery of Art
This is one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. In the gallery is a permanent collection covers the period from 1250 to 1900. The collection consists of Western European paintings, which belong to the public, admission is free.

London is full of things to see and this is only a very small smattering of them. Enjoy your time in the beautiful city.

Festivals Fairs of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a land of bright colors. The gold of the sand dunes of the desert, the blue sky, the bright red turbans of the Rajputs, the vibrant colors of lehangas and odhni of women, the white marble and red stone forts and palaces make This was a kaleidoscope of changing colors. The colors are the expression of a passionate nature of the people of Rajasthan and their states of mind and joyful love of life, occurred during fairs and festivals. The spectacle of the festival of colors will amaze you and leave you with his mouth open, when you travel with tour Fairs and Festivals of Rajasthan in India offered by Travel.

Some of these festivals and fairs that you can see are
Pushkar Fair
The Pushkar Fair is held every year in the city of Jaipur on the occasion of Karthik Purnima, which falls in the month of November. It is the largest camel fair in India, where you sell and buy thousands of these animals. In the midst of this carnival atmosphere you will enjoy seeing the negotiations for the sale of camels. Besides this, other events are organized: the camel races, camel beauty competitions, contests of strength between men and camels and other cultural events. The fair has a religious significance related to Hinduism. It was believed that bathing in the waters of Lake Pushkar, the this time of year, good luck. The fair will show the traditional lifestyle of Rajasthan with its many colors and you shall be witnesses traveling with the tour offered to travel in India.

Teej Festival, Jaipur
The Teej festival is held in the city of Jaipur during the monsoon season in August. The festival celebrates the union of the goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. On this occasion the women wearing their best dresses and colorful parade through the streets of Jaipur in procession carrying the goddess Parvati. Make purchases in stores and selling bracelets symbolize a happy marriage for women who take the opportunity to get henna tattoos on the hands. Then join the procession also musicians, dancers and other artists that make the city a colorful and fun. You can see this wonderful festival traveling with tour offers Rajasthan India Travel.

Elephant Festival, Jaipur
The Elephant Festival is a huge popular event held in Jaipur in the month of March. People celebrate the Spring of "Holi" pulling flowers, colorful balls of dust or water colors. The spring festival of Holi unites elephants and a giant fun Chaugan ground. The festival begins with a procession of animals that end with the prize to the best decorated. Then you take elephant polo competitions and contests of strength between elephants and men. The closing day are fired in the air, beautiful fireworks. Also join you at this fun giant size with tour offered to travel in India.

Gangaur Festival, Jaipur
The Gangaur Festival is celebrated in Jaipur every year in March to celebrate the end of winter and early spring and the union between Isa and Gauri, the incarnation of Shiva and Parvati. The deities are carried in a colorful procession through the streets of the city, which also take part camels, horses, elephants and oxen carts decorated in the traditional way. The procession ends when the deities are bathed in the lake of Jaipur. You can enjoy this special festival offers tours in Rajasthan India Travel.

Desert Festival, Jaisalmer
The Desert Festival is held in February. The festival, very popular among tourists, show products and crafts of Rajasthan and the best of musical artists and dancers in the country that meet the sand dunes of Sam, outside Jaisalmer. Camels colorful take visitors for a walk in the dunes and to the fair, where races are held turban or whiskers longer. The festival ends with the music that resonates in the desert night. You can attend this festival with tours offered by travel in India.

Camel Festival, Bikaner
Bikaner Camel Festival is a unique cultural event that takes place in January, and which celebrates the role of the camel in Rajasthan. A procession of beautifully decorated camels paraded through the fort of Junagarh and are organized races and camel dances, contests of decoration on the skin of animals and races of the most beautiful race, making the festival a swirl of color and activity, in which shall also artists and traditional dancers. You can enjoy the uniqueness of this event in the tour offers Rajasthan India Travel.

Marwar Festival
The Marwar Festival is held in Jodhpur in the month of September or October in memory of the brave heroes of Rajasthan. Music and dances of the region of Marwar narrate the deeds of their famous and legendary heroes while being held polo matches and equestrian competitions that make the festival a colorful and picturesque cultural event. You can Join the celebrations of the Marwar Festival with tours offered by travel in India.

There are also other festivals held in cities of Rajasthan as the festival of Kota, Bundi and Jhalawar in which you can admire in the tour Rajasthan India Travel.

Ganga Mahotsav, Varanasi
The Ganga Mahotsav held in Varanasi in November.

The Ganga Mahotsav is held every year in November to Varanasi to celebrate the history and culture of the city. After a series of colorful cultural events such as concerts of classical Hindu festival ends with the Dev Deepavali, a celebration in which thousands of votive lamps are left floating on the Ganges, turning the river into a stream of light. You can absorb the spiritual atmosphere of the city on tours offered by travel in India.