Scenic Gardens at Sabarmati Riverfront Ahmedabad

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Kankaria Lake Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Kankaria Lake Ahmedabad

Kankaria is the biggest lake in the city of Ahmedabad.Kankaria Lake is a multisided lake that was built by Sultan Qutab-ud-Din in the year 1451.Kankaria Lake is one of the most favorite picnic spots of the people of Ahmedabad.and State Gujarat.It is basically an artificial lake with thirty four sides. Lying on the south eastern side of the Ahmedabad city, the lake also has a fascinating island summer palace.
Kankaria Lake was built by Sultan Kutubuddin in 15th century. The work was completed in 1451 CE and was known as "Qutub Hojj" or "Hauj-e-Kutub" .It was used for bathing by the kings. It had a water purification system but it has been lost with the time. At one point of the circular lake, there opens a walkway which later merges into a garden called Nagina Wadi (which means beautiful garden in Urdu) that is located in the centre of the lake. With an approximate circumference of 1.4 miles (2.3 km), it represents the regale history of Ahmedabad. It is a 34-sided polygon having steps which leading down to water level.

The pleasing view of the lake, the humming and chirping of birds and the greenery bordering the lake will make you fall in love with this place. You can also avail the boating facility. Kankaria Lake provides a beautiful view of the sunset. There is also a zoo and children's park located nearby the lake.

 Attraction : 

• Kankaria Zoo
• Balvatika
• Kids City
• Toy Trains
• Balloon Safari
• Nagina Wadi
• Stone Mural Park

• Location :     On the South eastern side of Ahmedabad
• Established by :     Sultan Qutab-ud-Din in 1451 A.D
• Highlights :     Artificial Lake with 34 sides

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Christ of the Abyss at San Fruttuoso, Liguria

Christ of the Abyss 

Christ of the Abyss is a Statue of Jesus.

Christ of the Abyss is Located at San Fruttuoso between Camogli and Portofino on Italian riviera.

This Statue is places in under water.Depth of the Statue is about 17 meter and 2.5 meter tall it is the attraction for people who first time see or listen about it

Location :  San Fruttuoso, Liguria.

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Girnar Mountain, Temple, Forest Gujarat

Girnar Temple & Mountain

Girnar Word is Associate with mount temple and gir forest and girnar town.Girnar is a mountainous region located in Junagadh district Gujarat State. Girnar is located at near Junagadh City.his is the highest hill in Gujarat, rising to a height of about 3470 ft. above the sea-level. This mountain defines the entire region, and it also serves as an important pilgrimage site in India.In the Junagadh inscription of Rudradāman Girnar is referred to as Girinagara and it has been suggested that it was from Girinagara that the present name of Girinar or Girnar was derived. In the Purāṇas Girnar is referred to as jjayanta, Ujjanta, Udayanta, Durjayanta and Vaijayanta, while in the inscriptions it has been called Urjayat.

There are around 8,000 steps from the trailhead to the highest peak. The five peaks, crowned by sixteen beautifully carved and sculptured marble shrines on the western flank of the mountain forms one of the most beautifully situated group of Jain temples in India. It is a sacred place  for Jains, Hindus and also for Muslims.  Mt. Girnar is also unique in that both the Digambar and Shwetambar have temples on its hills.

Girnar has six distinct peaks separated by deep ravines: the highest of these is dedicated to Gorakhanātha, and the remotest to Kalka. To ascend these peaks there is an arrangement of steps cut in the living rock. After an ascent of nearly 2000 steps and covering a distance of about a mile is reached the point where the shoulder of the mountain terminates in a bare cliff consisting of gigantic masses of black and isolated granite rock.

Attraction :

• Goddess Ambe Temple
• Neminath Temple
• Parshawnath Temple
• Rishabhdev Temple
• Dattatreya Hill

Girnar Mountain : 

Girnar Mountain

The tallest mountain of Gujarat is Girnar.It height is 6km from the base.Girnar Mountain is located at Junagadh city in Gujarat State.Mount Girnar has around 866 temples that can be reached by climbing around 8,000 steps. The mountain has five peaks that were formed after a volcanic eruption. The tallest peak among these is around 945 meter high.the Famous belief,after winning the war at Kurukshetra Pandavas had done the parikarma to seek God’s blessings.Every Year about 7 lakh People attend the parikrama.Parikrama had attracted 1.2 million in Year 2003.

The Parikrama will Start from Girnar Taleti, night halt at Jinabava Madhi, Marvella and Bordevi and return to the starting point on the fifth day.Arrangement of this festival is the one of the most serious poit ,but every year junagath district police do this arrangement.and supply the water health hospitality and much services to

visitors.there is famous group of jain temple nearest 16 jain temple are there which is located at western side of mountain .Shrines of both the communities of Jains, Digambar and Shwetambar, can be seen here.

Girnar Forest :

Girnar forest is the one of the most attraction of junagadh or Gir and western part of India. girnar forest is known as Gir National Park.Gir national park spread  in 258.71 sq. km area which was declared a National Park.Gir lies has a topography made up of succession of rugged ridges, isolated hills, plateaus and valleys.

Gir National Park

Besides, being the last abode of Asiatic lions, Gir forms a unique habitat for ratel, rusty spotted cat, pangolin, ruddy mongoose, civets, paradise flycatcher etc.the attracts droves of visitors to see the natural scene of  Asiatic lion in the wild, as it's the only place in the world where these creatures are now found.

The sanctuary is internationally acclaimed for successfully saving this precious species from the brink of extinction. It was declared as a sanctuary in 1965.Lord Curzon, especially, requested the Nawab to conserve the lions. Thus, the forest area of Gir and its lions were declared as protected by the Nawab. A ban was also imposed on the shooting of lions. Lion, leopard, hyena, chital, sambar, bulbul, chaushinga, chinkara, wild boar, crocodile, langur, porcupine, ratel, jackal, fox, mongoose, civets etc.

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Kawasan Falls, Philippines

Kawasan Falls

Kawasan Water Falls is a famous destination for locals and tourist like in the southern part of Cebu or in Badian Town,Kawasan Waterfalls Cebu is natural place where you can enjoy the moment of the life, and it is a peaceful places to spend time,there are many waterfalls of natural spring water, which is located near the southern tip of Cebu Philippines.

The Kawasan Falls is located inside the mountains of Barangay Matutinao Badian.The south-west side of the island close to Matutinao inside the mountains surrounded with tropical vegetation the freshening, cool and crystal clear Kawasan Falls.You can reach the waterfalls from Cebu City with a bus journey.You may bring in food, or buy from the resort’s restaurants. Cottages and tables are also available for rent, as well as rooms for overnight stay.

Kawasan has three waterfalls. The first one is mainly the largest of the three, and is usually the most crowded. An uphill climb for fifteen minutes will take you to the second falls, and another, to the third. You may bring in food, or buy from the resort’s restaurants. Cottages and tables are also available for rent, as well as rooms for overnight stay. You may rent a raft to take you around the “pool” or for a refreshing “shower massage” under the falling water. Life vests are also available for a very affordable price.

Kawasan Falls is a great get-away destination in the southern part of Cebu for family’s and gatherings..The pathway back is very dark once the sun sets so its best to bring a flashlight. You should be extra careful in going down the slope especially the one descending from the second or third falls to avoid mishaps or accidents.

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Iguaza Falls Argentina

Iguaza Falls Argentina

Iguaza Falls is the world's second largest wtare fall in the world it is located at the South America, close to the point where Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina join borders.The Iguazu River forms a border between Argentina and Brazil. this waterfall consists of about 270 falls along 2.7 kilometersof the Iguazu River, it is Taller than Niagara Falls, twice as wide with 275 cascades spread in a horsehoe shape over nearly two miles of the Iguazu Rive. The name Iguazu comes from the Guarani words y (water) and guasu (big). The legend says that a god pretended to marry a beautiful aborigine named Naipú, who fled with her mortal lover in a canoe. In rage, the god sliced the river creating the waterfalls, condemning the lovers to an eternal fall.he immense scale of Iguazu Falls Consider a network of 275 different waterfalls spanning an area 3km wide during its normal flow of around 1000 cubic meters per second. It is such a natural wonder that UNESCO designated the falls as a World Heritage Area in 1986.

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Leshan Giant Buddha, China

                         Leshan Giant Buddha

The Giant Buddha of Leshan known as Dafo or the Great Buddha statue in Leshan, China, is a massive sculpture of a sitting Buddha which was carved into Mount Lingyun from 713.The Giant Buddha of Leshan  is the tallest stone Buddha statue in the world, carved out of a cliff face by an 8th-century monk in southern Szechuan province. The Giant Buddha overlooks the confluence of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers and faces the sacred Mount Emei History Since then, many Buddhist temples and structures were built around the Giant Buddha of Leshan, transforming the area into one of China’s most important centres of Buddhism.In 1996, the Giant Buddha of Leshan became a UNESCO World Heritage site together with the Mount Emei Scenic Area.

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Santorini, Greece

Santorini, Greece

The island of Santorini Greece is one of the most Beautiful islands in the world.it located in the Cyclades islands, middle of the Greek Islands of the Aegean Sea.Santorini has a famous volcanic past, which has very much shaped the island that you see today, creating a surreal and rather unique landscape in places. The water-filled 'caldera' crater remains a familiar sight to all those who visit Santorini and is surrounded by a wall of colourful cliffs, which are often cram-packed with charming houses.Santorini is one of the most famous islands in the world.Fira is the island capital and stands next to the caldera itself. Whilst Fira does not actually offers its own EOT (Greek National Tourist Information Organisation), it does contain a number of helpful travel agents, which are usually only too happy to impart their tourism knowledge.

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St. Basils Cathedral- Moscow, Russia

St. Basils Cathedral- Moscow

St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, Russia was built by Ivan the Terrible between 1555 and 1561.which occured on the Feast of the Intercession of the Virgin. The cathedral was thus officially named Cathedral of the Intercession of the Virgin by the Moat According to legends, the builder of this Cathedral was blinded so that such a beautiful structure could neverbe built again. The Cathedral is vividly colorful and contains redbrick towers that add to its beauty. The church’s design consists of nine chapels, each mounted with its individual dome that marks the assault on the city of Kazan.St. Basil's marks the geometric center of Moscow. It has been the hub of the city's growth since the 14th century and was the city's tallest building until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600. The popular alternative refers to Basil the Blessed, a Muscovite 'holy fool' who was buried on the site (in the Trinity Cathedral that once stood here) a few years before the present building was erected.

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Fairy Pools Isle of Skye, Scotland

Fairy Pools Isle of Skye

The Fairy Pools Skye is the largest of the Inner Hebrides lying of the west coast of Scotland The Fairy Pools are a series of clear, cold pools and waterfalls formed as Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh tumbles down from the foothills of the Black Cuillins into Glen Brittle. Park at the Forestry car park and follow the signposted path opposite the parking area. To reach the pools take the right fork on the path after a hundred yards or so, and follow the trail for about 10 minutes to where the ground rises in a small plateau.The location of the Pools beneath the looming bulk of the Cuillins is wonderful, and the drama of the waterfalls and the sinuous beauty of the rock formations carved by the falling water give the Fairy Pools a magical feel.The Isle of Skye is a gem of an island, lying off the west coast of Scotland, with beautiful mountain scenery, interesting geology, stunning sea lochs and plenty of wildlife. The location of the Pools beneath the looming bulk of the Cuillins is wonderful, and the drama of the waterfalls and the sinuous beauty of the rock formations carved by the falling water give the Fairy Pools a magical feel.

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The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Hawaii United states

The Westin Maui Resort

The Westin Maui Resort & Spa is Located at Hawaii United states.it is situated along a spectacular stretch of the famed Ka'anapali Beach.The Westin Maui Resort & Spa rooms include a refrigerator. The rooms also include a private balcony with views of the grounds or ocean.The Maui Westin is adjacent to Whalers’ Village and 10 minutes from the Ka’anapali Golf Resort and Ka’anapali Golf Course South. A free shuttle service is available to these locations and to downtown Lahaina, which is 3 miles from the property.'OnO Bar & Grill serves family favorites along with health-conscious fare, Colonnade Café offers light dining throughout the day , while the open-air Tropica restaurant and bar specializes in fresh seafood and island cuisine.Hotel Airport Shuttle - The hotel shuttle will onlymake transfers to/from Kapalua West Maui Airport-JHM.The transfer is included in your daily resort

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Whitehaven Beach Australia

Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach is the one ofthe nicest beach in Australia.Whitehaven Beach is a definite "must-see" in the Whitsundays.Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays has been named the world's eco-friendly beach.Whitehaven Beach is a 7 km stretch along Whitsunday Island.The crystal clear aqua waters and pristine silica sand of Whitehaven stretch over seven kilometres along Whitsunday Island , the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. It defines nature at its best and provides the greatest sense of relaxation and escape.Explore the magnificent Whitehaven Beach and the spectacular Whitsunday Islands National Park on this full day excursion.Enjoy swimming, snorkelling, beautiful beaches and bays, a superb barbecue lunch plus the thrill of high speed sailing on one of the most varied and exciting days on offer.

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New South China Mall

New South China Mall

South China Mall is the largest mall in the world.It is in Dongguan,It has leasable space for over 1,500 stores in approximately 6.5 million square feet (600,000 square metres) of total floor area.and ranked second in total area to the Dubai Mall.However, it is largely vacant. Unlike other "dead malls",This mall has seven zones modeled on international cities, nations and regions, including Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Venice, Egypt, the Caribbean, and California. Although the mall opened in 2005, it suffers from a lack of retailers. Much of the retail space remains empty, with 99.2 percent of the stores vacant. Many analysts say that the main reason the mall is so far largely unoccupied is that it is located in the suburbs of Dongguan, which means that it is only practical to travel there using a car. The mall is scheduled to close in July 2008.the New South China Mall, which opened in 2005, stands empty with 99 per cent of its shops having remained unleased and attractions including a 553-metre indoor and outdoor roller coaster standing idle.

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The Dubai Mall

The Dubai Mall

The Dubai Mall is the largest shopping mall in Dubai and it is the world's largest shopping mall based on total area and sixth largest by gross leasable area.It is located in the Downtown Burj Dubai area on Doha St, off Defense Roundabout.it is the collection of the 20-billion-dollar Burj Khalifa complex, and includes 1,200 shops,Dubai Mall opened on 4 November 2008, with about 635 retailers, marking the world's largest-ever mall opening in retail history. However it is not the largest in gross leasable space, and is surpassed in that category by several malls including the South China Mall, which is the world's largest, Golden Resources Mall, SM City North Edsa, and SM Mall of Asia.The Dubai Mall recorded 60,000 tickets sold for the Dubai Aquarium and Discovery Centre in the first five days, following its opening.The Dubai Mall hosted over 37 million visitors in 2009.

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World Largest Swiming Pool - San Alfonso del Mar

San Alfonso del Mar

San Alfonso del Mar is a resort located in Algarrobo, Chile featuring a 1,000m long, 19-acre outdoor pool, 250 million liters of water which holds a Guinness world record as the largest in the world.Apart from its large size, the lagoon has another spectacular feature: its waters have the transparency and intense turquoise color of tropical seas. This has been made possible thanks to an advanced technology* developed by the company Crystal Lagoons, which is able to collect ocean water and keep it in perfect condition. But this is not all that it is there: during summer, the lagoon further maintains a pleasant temperature that borders 26ºC, nine degrees more than the nearby sea temperature. The success and exclusivity of this technology has enabled Crystal Lagoons to export its know-how to major international real-estate projects.

The most emblematic building work at San Alfonso holds the current Guinness record as the world’s largest crystalline water pool, with an extension of more than one kilometer in length, eight hectares and 250 million liters of water. Hard to imagine? We are talking about nothing less than the equivalent to 6,000 familiar 8-meters-long pools.

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Red Fort(Lal Kila) - Delhi

Red Fort - Delhi

Red Fort in Delhi : The Symbol of India Lal Quila also called the Red Fort is one of the most important monuments of India. It stands on the bank of river Yamuna. The whole structure is made of Red stone. The fort was built by Shahjahan - the Mughal King who also built the famous Taj Mahal - in 1648. Shahjahan called it the Uru-Muhalla. Shahjahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi and Red Fort was the new capital. Lal Quila stands at the eastern side of Shahjahanabad and the very name of "Lal Quila" comes from the huge wall that encloses the whole structure. The wall is 2.5 km long and the height varies from 16 meters on the river side to 33 meters towards the city.One of the special attraction of the fort is the huge wall that encompasses the whole structure. The walls have two entrances, one at the delhi gate and the other at the Lahore gate. Lahore Gate is the main entrance point of the fort, leading to Chatta Chowk. It is a coveres bazaar street where merchnats sold their goods to the nobles of the court.

Palace garden at the Red Fort is one of the main attractions as it gives you a glimpse of the great Mughal garden. The garden is also called the Hayat Baksh garden. Another gardens in the palace is the Moonlight Garden or the Mehtab Bagh. It was called Moonligh Garden because the garden was full of flowers that blossomed during the moonlight.

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Lakshmi Narayan Temple Bhopal

Lakshmi Narayan

Lakshmi Narayana Temple in Bhopal is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. As per the Hindu religious beliefs Goddess Lakshmi is considered the Goddess of Wealth, and Lord Vishnu or Narayana, the Preserver of the Universe. The Temple is located on the southern part of the Lower Lake on the Arera Hills of Bhopal. The capital city of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh is located amidst a pictorial setting, around two artificial lakes. The city is therefore known as the city of lakes. The huge temple with a panoramic landscape adds to its beauty.The temple spread over 7.5 acres, is adorned with many shrines, fountains, and a large garden, and also houses Geeta Bhawan for discources. The temple is one of the major attractions of Delhi and attracts thousands of devotees on the Hindu festivals of Janmashtami and Diwali.Lakshmi Narayana Temple is built by one of renowned Indian industrial families, so the temple is commonly known as the Birla Temple. Apart from Goddess Lakshmi and Lord

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Lotus Temple Delhi

Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple or Bahai Temple is a very recent architectural marval of the Bahai faith and is visible from several spots in south delhi. Located in Kalkaji in the south of Delhi. It is Lotus shaped and has rightly been given the name.Bahá'í House of Worship and also a prominent attraction in Delhi. It was completed in 1986 and serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent. Fariborz Sahba is recognized as the architect of this beautiful structure, who is an Iranian.It has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles, Since its inauguration to public worship in December 1986, the Bahá'í House of Worship in Delhi has, as of late 2002, attracted more than 50 million visitors, it welcomes four million visitors each year,The central hall is slightly more than 40 meters high whose surface is made of white marble which has been got from Penteli mountain in Greece. The House of Worship, along with the nine surrounding ponds and the gardens around comprise 26 acres (The site is located in the village of Bahapur, in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It is open on all days except mondays. Ideal time to visit the temple is 9:00 am – 7:00 pm (summer) and from 9:30am – 5:30 pm (winters). In total there are four prayer sessions in a day in each of which the prayers from all religions are recited.

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Burney Falls California America

Burney Falls

Burney Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in California by sheer scale, but more prominently it is one of the most unique waterfalls in the whole state - if not the most unique. Burney Creek drains from volcanic highlands northwest of Mount Lassen, much of it featuring porous bedrock where precipitation can easily sink into the ground. While plenty of water remains in surface-level Burney Creek, a significant aquafir exists beneath the surface. Shortly before merging with the Pit River in Lake Britton, Burney Creek hurtles 114 feet over a cliff in twin channels, thundering into a large pool. The water comes from underground springs above and at the falls, which are 129 feet high, and provides an almost constant flow rate of 100 million US gallons per day , even during the dry summer months.The falls are an example of river drainage regulated by stratigraphically-controlled springs, and also of a waterfall formed by undercutting of horizontal strata.The falls were called "the Eighth Wonder of the World" by President Theodore Roosevelt, and were declared a National Natural Landmark in December 1984.

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Niagara Falls Canada

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is the collective name for three waterfalls that straddle the the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.Located on the Niagara River which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the combined falls form the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world, with a vertical drop of more than 165 feet .Your Journey Behind the Falls visit will take 30 to 45 minutes. In the spring and summer months, you'll receive a free souvenir biodegradable rain poncho as protection from the mist of the Falls. Elevators descend 150 feet through bedrock to tunnels that lead and to the Cataract Portal and the Great Falls Portal which is one third of the way behind the massive sheet of water.  Then you walk on to the Upper and Lower Observation Decks at the very foot of the Falls.

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