10 Things to do in Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and, with a population of over eleven million inhabitants, by far its largest city. Its high-rise buildings, heavy traffic congestion, intense heat and naughty nightlife may not immediately give you the best impression — but don't let that mislead you. It is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities with magnificent temples and palaces, authentic canals, busy markets and a vibrant nightlife that has something for everyone. Visit Bangkok and Enjoy the Culture and Climate of Bangkok. Now you will think what are the things we can do in Bangkok. This are the top 10 Things to do in Bangkok wile you visit Bangkok.

• Wat Suthat Temple

You will always feels like the real spiritual deal and, even if you never quite properly restored, it showcases lacquer-black chapel walls of magnificently fevered fresco paintings to compete with the best of the Italian Renaissance. Across from the main entrance is a giant red ceremonial swing, a Hindu symbol that became Bangkok's civic emblem for a time. The surrounding streets are among the old city's most atmospheric.

•  Patravadi Theatre

Just getting to this arts oasis is well worth the trip on river boats to Wang Lang Pier, then past Nonthaburi's earthy markets. Founded by one of Thailand's most revered actresses, the Patravadi is a hip riverside complex, where a theater, rehearsal spaces, gift shop and restaurants sit amid arbors and sculpture. Catch avant-garde dancers or enthusiastic young students giving a dinner show of Thai drumming and acrobatics, all fronting the city's best views of barge traffic and the Grand Palace. 

• Or Tor Gor

Across the road from the exhausting Chatuchak weekend flea market, this farmers' market is a less crowded and far more authentic showcase of both tropical abundance and the Thai sensibility. Better yet, the statements of identity are all edible: take your pick of the kingdom's best green mangoes, grilled prawns and coconut crab curry.

•  Art and Shopping

Local arts activists fought for decades to get their Guggenheim-aping Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. If there isn't enough on display, cross the sky bridge to the MBK Center where every product known to humanity comes at an aesthetically satisfying discount. Or cross the street to enter the warren of alleys that is Siam Square, where playful fashion shops, some fading art-movie houses and one adventuresome Whitespace art gallery serve as the lively meeting points for Thai youth.

• Chinatown

Bangkok’s Chinatown is a popular tourist attraction and a food haven for new generation gourmands who flock here after sunset to explore the vibrant street-side cuisine. Packed with market stalls, street-side restaurants and a dense concentration of gold shops, Chinatown is an experience not to miss. The energy that oozes from its endless rows of wooden shop-houses is plain contagious – it will keep you wanting to come back for more.

•  Wat Pho

Wat Pho (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha), or Wat Phra Chetuphon, is located behind the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and a must-do for any first-time visitor in Bangkok. It's one of the largest temple complexes in the city and famed for its giant reclining Buddha that measures 46 metres long and is covered in gold leaf.

• Loha Prasat and Pad Thai

The Loha Prasat is one of Bangkok's more eccentric religious buildings, a metal-tipped complex of concentric boxes that resembles the inner sanctum of an Egyptian tomb. If climbing its levels or browsing the adjoining market for outlandishly showy Buddha amulets builds up an appetite, adjoining Mahachai Road just happens to host the Thipsamai restaurant. It's famed for its pad thai, lusciously soft noodles heaped from fiery woks and served with giant prawns and egg as gleaming yellow as the nearby spire of the famed Golden Mount.

•  Hindu Temple

When Bangkok goes Hindu, it really goes wild. Lower Silom Road's Sri Mariamman is the oldest Hindu temple in Bangkok, devoted to the goddess Uma and a special gathering place for thousands of transsexual devotees. The annual Navratri festival, held every October, sees Pan Road crowded with thousands of fire-eating, powder-dusted worshippers, and the procession of deities is as fervent and frenzied as those anywhere else in South Asia, only more jolly.

•  Dream World

Thailand's very own Disneyland! If your family enjoys adrenalin-charged theme parks, make sure you take your kids to Dream World. Divided into imaginative areas like Fantasy Land, Dream Garden and Adventure Land, this fun loaded park is perfect for families. There are many other things you should see in Dream World.

• Lumpini Park

Lumpini Park is an inner-city haven of tranquility, fresh air and shade - offering

city dwellers the perfect connection to nature. Named after the birthplace of the Lord Buddha in Nepal, the park is more than half a million square kilometres big, and the habitat of various flora and fauna.

Lumpini Park has over the years grown into the endearing centre for outdoor leisure activities for Bangkokians, who would convene before and after sunset to enjoy a round of jog, light workout, aerobics and a host of other recreational activities.


Other then this there are Many other Places which you can Visit in Bangkok. Explore Bangkok with Our South Eastern Pearls Bangkok Group Tour Package from Mumbai for 11 days / 10 Nights. 

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Places to Visit in Pahalgam, Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir is one of the beautiful places, also known as "paradise on earth". Apart from the spectacular landscapes, the cultural heritage of the state is worth appreciating and that is why it is considered to be a must visited states of India. Planning for Kashmir Holiday and Searching for which Place to Visit in Kashmir.
This are Some Places which you should Visit wile your Tour to Kashmir. Visit Pahalgam the famous place in Kashmir


PAHALGAM - The Valley of Shepherds.

Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views. Now it is Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 25 deg C. Around Pahalgam are many places of interest, and the most beautiful of these is the huge, undulating meadow of Baisaran, surrounded by thickly wooded forests of pine. “Betaab Valley”, on the way to Chandanwari, is an idyllic spot for a picnic. Filmgoers will recognize it instantly as it has been the location of several movie scenes. Aru, 12 kms from Pahalgam, is a picturesque meadow and base point for trekking to Kolhai glacier, Katar Nag, Lidder Watt and Trasar & Marsar Lakes.

Pahalgam is also associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra. Chandanwari (2,895 m), 16 kms from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the yatra that takes place every year.

•  Betaab Valley

Betab valley has earned its name from the popular Bollywood film ’Betab’ which was the debut film for the actress Amrita Singh and actor Sunny Deol. Betab valley is located fifteen km from Pahalgam in the Anantnag district. Betab valley falls on the way to the popular cave temple Amarnath between Chandanwari and Pahalgam. The picturesque location of Betab valley contains numerous lakes, green grazing lands, snow covered mountains and thick vegetation.

•  Aru Valley

Aru is a tourist spot in the Anantnag District of Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is located around 12 from Pahalgam, 11 km upstream from the Lidder River. Noted for its scenic meadows, lakes and mountains, it is a base camp for trekking to the Kolhoi Glacier and Tarsar Lake. The village lies of the left bank of the Aru river, which is a tributary of the Lidder river.

• Chandanwari

Chandanwari 16 km from Pahalgam, is the starting point of the Amarnath Yatra that takes place every year in the month of Sawan. From Chandanwari onwards the track becomes much steeper, and is accessible on foot or by pony. About 11 km from Chandanwari is the mountain lake of Sheshnag (3,574 m), after which, 13 km away is the last stop, Panchtarni. The Amarnath cave is 6 km from there.

•  Tulian Lake

Tulian Lake at Pahalgam in Anantnag District of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It lies at an altitude of 11,001 ft above sea level. The lake often has chunks of ice floating in it. It is surrounded on three sides by mountains that rise 300 metres above it and that are usually covered with snow. It is located in a meadow dotted with pine forests.

•  Mt Kolahoi

Highest Mountain Peak in Kashmir Valley. It is also called Matterhorn of Kashmir because it resembles with Mt.Matterhorn of Switzerland. Kolahoi Peak is a mountain with a peak elevation of 17,799 ft (5,425 metres), in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, in the vicinity of Sonamarg. Kolahoi Peak rises from the Kolahoi Glacier is a pyramid-shaped peak with ice falls and ice fields at its bottom. The rock formation of the peak is extraordinary stable with aretes and ridges.

Other Place of attraction in Pahalgam are Baisaran, Sheshnag Lake, Katernag Lake, Tarsar Lake, Marsar Lake, Litherwath

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Places to Visit in Kerala

With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia.

Kerala is divided into three geographical regions: Highlands, which slope down from the Western Ghats onto the Midlands of undulating hills and valleys into an unbroken coastline with many picturesque backwaters, interconnected with canals and rivers. The Western Ghats are nowhere more than 120 kms from the sea.

So, Kerala has Became the Best Tourist Destination in India. Peoples all Over the World Visit Kerala. Kerala is the place where you can see various Places. If you are planning to visit Kerala and its first time you will be searching places to visit in Kerala. We have listed down places which you should not miss wile visiting Kerala. This are the Top Places which you should Visit in Kerala.


1. Munnar

 
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1,600 m above sea level, this hill station. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji.  Visit Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi Peak, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Chinnakanal & Anayirangal in Munnar Kerala.


2. Kumarakom

The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favourite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teals, waterfowls, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian Stork visit here in flocks and are a fascinate the visitors.


3. Bekal

Kasaragod, the Northern most district of Kerala is renowned as the land of gods, forts, rivers, hills and beautiful beaches. The imposing fort at Bekal is one of the largest and best preserved forts in Kerala. The beautiful expanse of the shallow beach near the Bekal fort known as Bekal Fort Beach has been developed as an exotic beach location. 


4. Alappuzha Beach

Referred to as the Venice of the East, Alappuzha has always enjoyed an important place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, it is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to visitors. 


5. Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary

The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 55 sq km of undulating forested highlands on the slopes of the Western Ghats. The highest peak here - Katti Betta - rises to a majestic 1145 m above sea level. Elephant, gaur, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, Nilgiri langur, Hanuman langur, Malabar giant squirrel, etc can be seen here.




6. Top Station

 
The highest point (1700m) on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road, Top Station offers a panoramic view of the majestic Western Ghats. The rare Neelakurinji (Strobilanthus), for which the destination is popular, blooms once in twelve year.


7. Kovalam

Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing.


8. Muzhappilangad Beach

Kerala’s only drive-in beach, the Muzhappilangad beach which stretches across four kilometres of sand where one can drive down the entire length. The drive is ideal for sampling the famed Malabar cuisine from the many eateries in the immediate hinterland. 


9. Athirappalli and Vazhachal Waterfalls

The most famous waterfalls of Kerala, Athirappalli and Vazhachal are situated on the Chalakudy River, which originates from the upper reaches of the Western Ghats. At the entrance to the Sholayar ranges is the largest waterfall in Kerala, Athirapally, which stands tall at 80 feet.


10. Vagamon

Vagamon is an emerging international paragliding destination in south India. This is situated at the border of Kottayam and Idukki districts at an altitude of 1,100 m above sea level.  


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10 Good Reasons to Visit Sri Lanka

Visit Sri Lanka its a Oldest Heritage Place. Wile planning for Holidays are you Confused where to go? or You are Planning to Visit Sri Lanka. If So This are the Some Reasons why You Should Visit Sri Lanka.

Set in the Indian Ocean in South Asia, the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka has a history dating back to the birth of time. It is a place where the original soul of Buddhism still flourishes and where nature’s beauty remains abundant and unspoilt.

If golden beaches, rising waves, misty mountains, mighty elephants, stealthy leopards, giant whales, a majestic past, lovely tea and warm smiles could sum up a country, that would be Sri Lanka.

With many sites and scenes bottled up in to a small island, a traveller could be riding the waves in the dawn and admiring the green carpeted mountains by dusk. Travel destinations in Sri Lanka provide an array of holiday experience from sun kissed beach holidays to a marathon of wildlife watching, adrenaline pumping adventure sports and pilgrimage to some of the oldest cities in the world.

The smiles and hospitality of Sri Lanka is world famous and so are its spicy food, exotic fruits and array of sweetmeats found nowhere in the world. With so many cultures living next to each other life in Sri Lanka continues among a series of festivities throughout the year, an ideal recipe for fun and leisure. The Top 10 Reasons why you should Visit Sri lanka are

1. Diversity:- Sri Lanka is a small miracle partly due to the compact physical
   
   diversity of this pearl-shaped island - but, as we shall see, this diversity extends to virtually every aspect of life. Fringed by variously-shaped sublime beaches, from straight expanse to rocky cove, the island possesses a coastal plain containing a host of geographic features such as lagoons, wetlands, rivers and various types of wildlife-rich jungle.
2. People:-  Sri Lanka is a multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural society, a reflection of the island’s encounter with successive foreign immigrants. But it all began with indigenous people, the Veddahs, hunter-gatherers who exist today. 
   Whatever their situation in society, the people of Sri Lanka possess a warm and friendly nature reflected in persistent smiling faces and eagerness to help those unfamiliar with aspects of local life. You’ll find that Sri Lankans are very hospitable and take pride in inviting people to their homes, however modest they may be.
3. Festivals Year Around:-  Sri Lanka’s ancient civilization endows the
   
   
   island with a legacy of colourful festivals relating to the Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Christian religions.Furthermore, these festivals are commemorated with the flair of a people with a genius for pageantry and ritual.
4. Ayurveda and Spas:-  Sri Lanka has always been a place that refreshes not just the mind and body, but also the soul and spirit. And for thousands of years, the most popular method used to restore and rejuvenate tired bodies and weary souls has been Ayurveda – the oldest and most holistic medical system available in the world.
5. Wildlife:- The need to conserve the environment was deeply ingrained in traditional Sri Lankan society: in the 3rd c. BC, the country’s first Buddhist monarch established the world’s first wildlife sanctuary. Today, this tradition continues with 13% of Sri Lanka conserved as national
   parks, reserves, sanctuaries and jungle corridors.                                                      Sri Lanka possesses a high degree of biodiversity. Indeed the island (together with the Western Ghats of India) has been identified by Conservation International as one of 34 world biodiversity hot spots. In addition, The Sinharaja Forest Reserve, the country’s last viable area of primary tropical rainforest has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What’s remarkable is the high proportion of endemic species.
6. Adventure Sports:- With over 1,600km of coast, Sri Lanka is an ideal
   location for wind-surfing, water-skiing, surfing, sailing,scuba-diving (including wreck-diving), snorkelling, speed-boating and banana-boating. Prime water-sports sites are located in the Negombo region on the west coast, Wadduwa, Kalutara and Beruwela on the south-western coast, and Bentota, Hikkaduwa, Galle, Unawatuna, Koggala, Tangalle and Hambantota on the southern and south-eastern coasts. Water-sports providers are run by local and foreign professionals (including PADI-qualified instructors) and rent state-of-the-art equipment.
7. Hotels:- Sri Lanka has an assortment of accommodation options. Colombo features not only a host of modern five-star hotels but also iconic colonial-era hotels with the charm and romance of a bygone era.
8. Food:- The cultivation of many types of rice, spices, vegetables and fruit, coupled with past foreign influences, ensures that Sri Lanka enjoys a varied and select cuisine. As a staple, rice is consumed with an assortment of colourful curries (eggplant, potato, green banana, chicken, fish) that range in potency from delicately-spiced to near-dynamite.
9. Shopping:- Shopping in Sri Lanka can take many forms: haggling with a
   handicraft-seller while sunbathing on the beach; choosing fruit from the traditional village store, the kadé,while side-stepping sacks of rice;or checking out the bargain-priced latest international fashions (Sri Lanka is a major garment exporter) while enjoying the ambience of a luxurious shopping centre in Colombo. 
10. Cultural Heritage:- Sri Lanka’s cultural depth is recognized by UNESCO, which has declared six archaeological World Heritage Sites in the country:
    • The sacred city of Anuradhapura
    • The ancient city of Polonnaruwa
    • The golden temple of Dambulla
    • The ancient city of Sigiriya
    • The sacred city of Kandy
    • The old town of Galle and its fortifications
    • (The seventh World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka is an ecological example, The Sinharaja Forest Reserve.)  
     
     

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Thajiwas Glacier - Place to Visit in Kashmir, India

Thajiwas Glacier Located just 7Km from the beautiful hill station Sonamarg in Kashmir. Sonamarg is the hidden jewel of Kashmir that features lush meadows, soaring peaks topped with snow. You can see pretty scenes of nature like horses grazing around the grasslands and small streams gushing through the area wile on the way to Thajiwas Glacier from Sonamarg. The Thajiwas Glacier is located at a height of 3000m above sea level and is covered with snow almost all around the year. Even in Summer you can See Snow in Thajiwas.

The ascent up the Sindh River makes the Thajiwas Glacier even more amazing and exciting. About 5 Km from the glacier is a beautiful place where tourists can see nature at its best. The meadow is covered with fir and pine trees and the area has a number of waterfalls making it look like paradise. With the Himalayas surrounding the area, the Thajiwas Glacier is an excellent destination to enjoy some fun time in natural settings.

The Thajiwas Glacier is among the most adventurous treks from Sonamarg. The trek passes through lush greenery and a frozen lake. From the glacier a path leads up the Shakhdar Hill. You can enjoy delightful views of the glacier and its surroundings from the hill. You Can travel to the Thajiwas Glacier during early summer can meet people from the Gujar tribe going towards the alpine meadows. You can visit Sonamarg during the summer months to earn money and return to Jammu when the winters start setting-in.

Tourism in Thajiwas Glacier

The Thajiwas Glacier is the main attraction in Sonamarg Kashmir. You can enjoy a sledge ride in the area even during the summer season. During the peak season sledges can be hired from the Gujars who offer rides across the glacier. The area is surrounding the glacier is excellent for camping. The trek to the glacier is one of the most amazing treks that you can experience. You can also take a pony ride to the glacier. The trek can be strenuous as it is uphill and on the way tourists can see beautiful waterfalls and streams.

You can walk across the glacier, which is a unique and thrilling experience. The walk can be slippery because of the snow but is worth a try. You can hire a guide as they know the best places to see the most beautiful and amazing views.

Best Time to Visit Thajiwas Glacier

Sonamarg has a wonderful climate. From chilly and snowy winters to pleasant summers the are

a experiences cool climate. The most suitable time to visit the Thajiwas Glacier is from April to October.

• Winters (November to March) are cold with the temperature going below zero. Snowfall is common in the area and tourists can get exciting views of snow covered peaks and landscapes.
• Summers (April to October) are pleasant and cool. This is the best season to enjoy the sightseeing and exciting activities. Snow can be seen on the mountain peaks.
• Monsoon (July to September) months do not receive much rain but the mountainous terrain of the area can become slippery. Enjoying outdoor activities during this time can be quite challenging.

Tourists planning a trip to explore the Thajiwas Glacier will find the summer months to be the most suitable time. Winters are also good for experiencing winter sports like snowboarding, skiing, etc. Visiting the area is not a complete ‘no’ during the monsoons, but people interested in trekking can find the weather and terrain difficult.

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