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trek to annapurna base camp-Review of Annapurna base camp

Annapurna base camp trek- World's Highest Peak Annapurna base camp trek in  one of the worlds best trek you can visit. It lies between marshyandi and kali Gandaki river where you can see the giant Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain ranges which are the main part of Nepal. Annapurna   base camp   is also the worlds 10 th highest peak(8,091 m/26,538 ft) in the world. The route approaching the base camp provides great views of the hanging glaciers and sheer cliff face of Machapuchare (6,993m/22,943ft) known locally as “Fish Tail or the Matterhorn of Asia.” Fish Tail is sacred to the locals and off-limits to climbers. Annapurna base camp trekking begins from Nayapul after an hour driving from Pokhara.  The trekking trail is an amazing walk through adventure landscape and culture complete with rich mountain peaks, large green fields, harmony Gurung villages and a wide variety of  flora and fauna . You will be enjoying the trip interacting with the loc...

Everest base camp -Trekking to everest base camp Review

Everest Base Camp -Trekking to Everest base camp Review BASE CAMP VIEW Everest base camp - has to be our all-time favorite trek in the Himalayas.    Trek to the foot of breathtaking Everest, the world’s highest mountain, and set out on a challenging hike to Kala Pattar for a dramatic view of Everest. The  magnificent views of Everest, the best trail, wonderful tea houses to stay in and almost continuous views of some of the tallest peaks in the world. The row ends at Everest Base Camp where you can look  up the icefall of the Khumbu Glacier towards the peak of Everest which is quite an impressive 3500m above you. On the way, you will see 3 of the worlds 10 tallest peaks which asides from Everest base camp also include- Cho Oyu (8201m/26,906ft) and Lhotse (8,516m/27,940ft). Just as spectacular although not as tall is the ice-laden walls of Pumori (7,161m/23,494ft) and Ama Dablam (6,812m/22,349ft). Village views  View From Base camp ...

gohar mahal

Gohar Mahal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Gohar Mahal was Built by Qudisiya Begum ( also known as Gohar Begum) in 1820, the Mahal is a wonderful expression of the fusion of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Situated on the bank of 'Upper Lake', 'Gohar Mahal' is yet one more of the  best places to see in Bhopal . Standing tall as a declaration to the social heritage of this city of Nawabs  Qudisiya Begum was the first woman ruler of Bhopal who ascended the throne of the erstwhile princely state in 1819 after her husband died in an accident. From then on, political power rested with the Begums of Bhopal.  ARCHITECTURE OF GOHAR MAHAL The palace was built with a perfect combination of Hindu and Mughal styles of architecture. Gohar Mahal has lost some of its original charms over the years, but it is undergoing restoration which will bring back its grandeur.  This sublime royal residence is named after the main lady leader of Bhopal, Qudisiya Begum, additionally ...

Raisen Fort

RAISEN FORT,BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH History of Raisen Fort, Who built the Raisen Fort? Raisen Fort . The origins of the  fort  go back to 1200 AD. Up to the 15th century, it was believed that the fort built in the time of rulers of various Hindu lines, including the Rajputs. In 1543 Sher Shah Suri captured it from Puranmal. the Raisen fort in Madhya Pradesh, which is believed to have been built in the 11th century, has a glorious past. According to legend, the fort was attacked on 14 different occasions by different rulers. However, none of them were able to destroy the fort. The fort, which is at a distance of 45 km kilometer from state capital Bhopal, is built atop a 1500-meter tall hill and is spread across a 10 square kilometer area.  Raisen Fort is one of the important tourist attractions of Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. The town of Raisen became famous because of the fort on the hilltop of the town. Which is Made up of sandstone, the Raisen Fort stands as a te...

Shaukat Mahal and sadar manzil

Shaukat Mahal,Bhopal,Madhya pradesh The Shaukat Mahal is situated at the entrance of the bustling chowk area of Bhopal city in Madhya Pradesh where once existed the old city of Shahjehanabad. The Shaukat Mahal was built in the 1830s as a wedding gift for Sikander Jahan Begum, the first female ruler of Bhopal. Shaukat mahal is one of the architectural curiosities of Bhopal. It is believed that the idea of Shaukat Mahal has been conceived and designed by a decadent Frenchman who is supposed to be a descendant of the renowned Bourbon Dynasty of France.  The Shaukat Mahal of Bhopal once served as the palace of Bhopal Nawab and is truly an architectural beauty. History of Shaukat Mahal and Sadar Manzil Situated right at the entrance of the Chowk area, the Mahal is a blend of both oriental and occidental styles of architecture. The triangular - shaped arches adorn the ceiling of Shaukat Mahal, white building is patterned with intrinsic floral patterns on its...

SANCHI STUPA

SANCHI STUPA, BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH Sanchi stupa (also called the great Stupa (also called stupa no.1) was originally built in the 3 rd century BCE by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka and is believed to house ashes of the buddha . Structures typically containing relics of the Buddha or his followers. Sanchi Stupa has been protecting these beautiful and sacred architectural wonders, just the way these wonders have been safeguarding ancient history and art of the Mauryan period. A visit to Sanchi Stupa will bring alive the awe you felt as a child as you listened to the tales of Ashoka. HISTORY OF SANCHI STUPA The site of Sanchi Stupa was discovered by westerners in the year 1818 by general Taylor, and between 1912 and 1919 the structure was restored to their condition under the supervision of Sir john Marshall. Today, there are around fifty monuments on the hill of Sanchi Stupa , including three stupas and several temples. Since 1989, the monuments on the hill of Sanchi ...