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  • Discovering the Musical Village of Kongthong in Meghalaya

    Discovering the Musical Village of Kongthong in Meghalaya

    Meghalaya a incredible destination to break your hectic monotonous routine and experience the indigenous place of north east region.

    Kongthong in Meghalaya is one of the fascinating places to visit which is bounded by their culture and tradition. It is nestle in the arms of hilly area with verdant greenery of khasi hills.

    Kongthong is oftenly called as whistling village because of it tunes which are used instead of names and this verbal tradition is carried on from generations to generations.

    Kongthong has one unique tradition where a child is born in the village and his or her mother Jingrwai lawbei create a poetry like carol or melody and that becomes the identity of that person for the entire life and the tune are unique for each child to know. The carol has no words but a melody like rhyme and the villager ardently follow this tradition this will be one of the fascinating experience of travellers.

    It has a wide picturesque view with you can relish their tradition and enjoy their remarkable living roots bridges.

    It is located 65 km southwest of shillong and it could be reach by a 10 km hill track from the nearest motorable village of thangam.

    Kongthong has added a feather in its cap for their entry in united nations world tourism organization for worlds best village contest and is also intending to achieve the UNESCO for heritage status.

    You can grab a beautiful view of Mawkdok dympep valley and most thrilling Mawsmai cave.

  • Unravelling the Mystery of the Mystical Monolith

    Unravelling the Mystery of the Mystical Monolith

    One of the curious thing that the travellers would cherish when they visit the mystical monolith.

    We are talking about a remote place Willong khullen which lies on the border of Manipur and Nagaland.

    It has the potential to become one of the great wonders on the planet which beneath the extraordinary existence.

    The structure has no history or evidence about their existence and many of the villagers revered them as scared and holy spirits.

    The entrance of the village have a vertical stone slabs in different shapes and sizes surrounded by hooks wires.

    It is in a weird shape with a countryside greenery chilly with a warmful of good people settlement which trigger the curiosity of travellers to rethink about this monolith.

    Some beliefs that the stone shaped monolith were build in the honour of the fallen heroes of war in ancient times.

    Thinking of his unusual posting will make you glow..

    It will make you feel the likes of monoliths in France and look.

  • Discover the Beauty of Santhei Natural Park: A Hidden Gem

    Discover the Beauty of Santhei Natural Park: A Hidden Gem

    An unfamiliar travel destination in India is the north east part of India which includes Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya and Sikkim.

    The hidden beauty of the northeast region can suddenly mesmerize, revealing a lesser known fact about that area.

    It is indeed a privilege to introduce a remarkable attraction in Manipur known as Santhei Natural Park.

    Our life is all about the journey where we discover new exotic places.

    Santhei natural park which is most popular holiday spot surrounded by a lush green landscape and glaring scenic flower beds with good pathways and a shinning lake to heal your eyes.

    You can experience there rich and indigenous traditions which has its own aura to display. The age old practices will leave you stunned for some time it will try to forget your advanced living of life.

    They have personnel their own century old ritual fire which still burns at the Panam Ningthou temple under the superstition of the temple authorities which is deeply routed religious beliefs.

    It is located in Andro village which is about 21 km from Imphal in north eastern side of Manipur.

    Santhei natural park which lies on the edge of the village is the symbol of the villagers commitment to preserve the nature and rational utilization and a additional artificial dam is been made for public utilization.

    The park which is based on Nongmaiching range will  please you with their beautiful scenic outlook of the surrounding hills.

    The villagers are supportive and helpful and you can have a good memento to cherish.

  • Undiscover places to witness in Albania

    Undiscover places to witness in Albania

    One of the most fascinating places in Europe but yet not known is Albania surrounding by the scenic nature or a kiss of god to shine the place.

    Berat is one of the exciting places in Albania that one should visit and experience there unique culture with marvellous architecture structure and design.

    Berat has the world heritage site in 2005 they have well preserved several historic sites and their valuable information.

    Travellers can peek into their very famous Nurellari winery, an old castle, unique architecture style st theodore church and local handicraft . This city, originally an Illyrian settlement over 2400 years ago, has been a nurturing ground for various civilizations.

    Berat has the oldest neighbour wood town like management, Gorica and kala. Bestowing one of the beautiful places in Europe and a classic example of well preserved ottoman town.

    They have beautiful mosques and churches which is beautifully crafted and decorated.

    The panorama work has the unique blend of tradition to experience their masterpiece work of artisans.

    There are mixture of eastern and western cultures in Albanian history.

    Berat is also famous for its byzantine churches and one should visit it.

    To experience their historic city you should walk each and every part of corner and explore.

  • Lakegala a thrilling adventure to the Peak

    Lakegala a thrilling adventure to the Peak

    Kakegala peak is one of stunning adventures mountain sitated in meemure village which is the combination of 3 mountain peaks but only one is visible from memmure village

    The breakthtaking view of mountain has a unique shape

    It is and adventures journey of lifetime to expiernece the hiking to lakegala peak as it is difficuly to climb the apex of poiny of mountain and one should try with proper equipment and preparation

    Sometimes it resures as mysterious place and the curiousty to explore and identify the origin of places

    The surrounding is very silet and ha sthe highest have rock outcrop in the world. It has river based trekking in first phase to rwach the mountains with a horror view as the route is covered with creopens. Rocks and that makes more exciting to see.

    In local Sinhala language it is called as the rock of lanka which means lakegada

  • Unveiling the Rich Heritage of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle

    Unveiling the Rich Heritage of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle

    One of the most famous spot for travellers must visit with its dry plains and rocky structure that stands above the surface of the ground a mesmerizing view will feel horrific for sometime.

    The name cultural triangle is reformed because of its three major sites that makes the triangle. Anuradhapura to the north, polonnaruwa to the east and kandy to the south west. Interior of the triangle you can encounter the other places such as Mihintale, Ritigala and Dambulla.

    It is located in center of the islands and covered with ancient places which is declared as UNESCO world heritage site which offers a fascinating insight of the place.

    It has ancient Buddhist monuments and temples that date back to 2,200 years mysterious rock structure and royal palaces will blend your eyes into aching after exploring this unending monument.

    The northern part of the triangle is called Rajarata in Sinhalese where the old Sinhalese use to live which dates back as far as 2000 years and their construction also. The southern section of the triangle is called as kandyan empire which ruled the place from 14th to 19th centuries.

    The ancient capital of Sinhalese kingdom were Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa. All have Buddhist beliefs because of their religious structures through permeate history.

    Dagobas or stupa one of the prized cultural structure to explore and their thousand year old tradition. It is a large dome construction built to house ancient relics of Buddha. Three major dagoba in Anuradhapura which has distinct sculpture and one of which is almost 3000 year old and only second in size to the pyramids of Giza.

    The Buddhist religion has great influence whereas the temple and building are scripted with sculptures of buddhas in different meditative poses, assans and some in remarkable greenstones at the entrance.

    The main attractions is a holy tree which signifies the sacred bodhi tree in Anuradhapura. Since it is believed that sri moha bodhi is believed to have grown from a branch of the bodhi tree which Buddha found the insight of enlighten to understand and learn.

    The Dambulla cave is also must watched because of its giant resting Buddha statue and wall paintings signifies the life of Gautam buddha. It has five temples and one giant golden Buddha.

    People like to stay here for inner peace and meditation to soothe the body with proper ritualistic.

  • What Makes Wewurukannala Vihara a Must-Visit Destination?

    What Makes Wewurukannala Vihara a Must-Visit Destination?

    Wewurukannala Vihara one of the ancient Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka.

    It dates back to the time of King Rajadhi Rajasinha(1782-1798). The statue is placed as seated Buddha which is 160 ft high which is one of the largest statue in Sri Lanka which has the carvings of cartoon strips depicting buddhas life.

    For travellers, the unwaited view but yet most fascinating feature lies in temple which is divided in three parts  the oldest which dates back to 18th century under the rein of King Rajadhi Rajasinha which has a unique architecture theme of buddha. The second part is a giant buddha statue which was constructed in 1960 which was leaning for large attractions which was a gem and took the world by storm. It is 160 ft tall and a symbolic statue which leads to third most overlooked aspect of Wewurukannala Vihara.

    To witness the statue of Buddha closely you should walk down in the tunnel you will experience the life size models of demons and sinners shown. It reflects on the wall designed to show how the wrongdoers who won’t follow the path would get into boiling pot or would slash the body It is situated 15 miles east of matara the town of dikwella.

  • Exploring the Delights of Mackwood Tea in Sri Lanka

    Exploring the Delights of Mackwood Tea in Sri Lanka

    Sri lanka a nature blessed country by god. It never disappoints due to its evergreen eventful bliss at nature and their unique places.

    Today one such place in Sri lanka is Mack wood tea museum.

    Situated in queen Elizabeth drive, Nuwara Eliya and it is oftenly called as Mack wood tea estate.

    Travel explore would witness the unearth tea making process in museum with wide range of flavour to taste and can purchase also.

    It is one of the oldest and finest tea centres in Sri lanka and today is one of the most preferred stops to indulge in a unique blend of experience of Mack wood tea which is surrounded by salubrious hills country lime as providing opportunity to travellers to have virtual view of Ceylon tea process.

  • Exploring the Wonders of a Lake Visit: A Journey of Observation

    Exploring the Wonders of a Lake Visit: A Journey of Observation

    One of the virgin elegance which is a gem to explore and witness its thrilling picturesque beauty.

    Situated in one of the famed alpine regions of south Germany, The stunning beauty of lake with a worth seeking chance.

    The lake is within Berchtesgaden national park in Bavaria near Austrian border.

    To enjoy the observe lake you should have the pre plane to anticipate the ferry schedules. The boating facility is available for holiday makers to feel the scenery and its beautiful, calm and picturesque lake will mesmerize your mind.

  • Eltz Castle: A Journey into Medieval Splendor

    Eltz Castle: A Journey into Medieval Splendor

    If you are fond of roman style architecture then one should visit Europe for this age old architecture.

    Germany is one of the happening spot to have the glimpse for their historic architecture castle.

    Eltz castle a century old architecture was built in 1311 which houses the most famous paining “Madonna with child and grapes” a one of the exceptional and unparallelly masterpiece by Lucas Cranach the elder.

    It is located in Wierschem, Germany which has its unique location in he heat of wild natural scenery of Elzach valley with its picturesque architecture.

    For travellers is the best tour of this castle in whole Europe. The furniture inside castle Is well present and it is authentic as built in 12th century.

    When you walk the downhill of castle you will witness impressive and lovely architecture that is been century old and the series of this castle while witnessing you will love to watch the blended view of beautiful trees and will give a sense of medieval times before entering the castle.

    For travellers facility they have arranged the tour in different languages and the English will be common in Rochendorf houses in this castle which are open to public.

    OwnerDrKarl Graf von und zu EltzKempenich.