World's 1000 beautiful tourist places

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Paris (France) : Capital and a main tourist centre. HQ of UNESCO. Centre of high fashion and luxury goods. Eiffel tower, Louvre museum, Elysee palace, Paris university (1170) etc.

Pearl Harbour (US) : Naval base was bombed by Japan on Dec 7, 1941. This brought USA into WW II.

Pedra Furada (Brazil) : Rock shelter, believed to be the earliest human settlement in America.

Pentagon (USA) : A huge five sided building in Arlington, Hq of US Defence Dept. On Sep 11, 2001 part of the building was destroyed by terrorists who crashed an aircraft into Pentagon.

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Pune (India) : National Defence Academy, Osho International Commune, Rajgad fort (Capital of Maratha from 1750 to 1817), Aga Khan Palace (Gandhiji was imprisoned here for two years).

Puri (Orissa) : Pilgrim centre, Jagannath temple (12 th c) and beach.
Ramoji film city (Hyderbad, India) : One of the best equipped film studios in the world.

Srirangapattana (Karnataka, India) : An island fortress in the Kaveri river near Mysore. Site of battles between the British and Tipu Sultan. In 1799 Tipu was killed by the British.

Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh, India) : Tawang monastery, where the sixth Dalai Lama was born, is the second oldest Buddhist monastery in the world after Lhasa, and the largest in India.

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San Francisco (USA) : Californian city having Golden gate bridge (longest single span suspension bridge).

Sarajevo (Yugoslavia) : WW I had its begining here when in 1914 the Archduke of Fancis Ferdinanad of Austria - Hungary was assasianted by a Serb.

Shanghai (China) : Largest city, seaport, industrial, cultural and educational centre.

Siberia (Russia - Kazakhstan) : Land of rich minerals and extremely cold climate. Trasns - Siberian railway (1891 - 1905) is the longest in the world (9335 km).

Stromboli (Italy) : A 3038 ft high volcano from which lava flows continuously. It attracts tourists to the island.

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Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu, India) : Srirangam temple complex (area 63.11 ha) is the world's biggest Hindu temple.

Tirupati (India) : Sri Venkateshwara temple is a major Hindu pilgrim centre where 6000 employees works. It is the richest temple with an income of Rs. 150 Cr.

Ujjain (Madya Pradesh, India) : One of Hinduism's seven sacred cities and one of the four centres of the Kumbh Mela. Poet Kalidasa wrote some of his works here.

Vellore (Tamil Nadu) : Noted for its fortress and the Christian Medical College. Vellore mutiny of 1806 was an outbreak against the British by South Indian troops.

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Vatican (within Italy) : The smallest independent country in the world. Area is 0.44 sq km. The Pope is the head of the state.

Venice (Italy) : City built on 118 islands, 170 canals and 400 bridges, port, St Marks cathedral.

Wall Street (New York) : A street in Manhatten where the New York stock exchange is located.

Washington DC : Capital of USA in District of Columbia. White House - official residence of American President is here.

Waterloo (Belgium) : Where the battle of Waterloo, the final defeat of Napoleon, took place in 1815.

Westminister Abbey (UK) : The burial place of 18 monarchs in London.

Windsor Castle (UK) : British royal residence in southern England. The complex includes the burial place of 10 monarchs.

[damxuanthai]

This is great.
Alot of place

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Roopkund lake (5030 m) - Rishikesh to Karna Prayag by Badrinath bus. Travel to Debal (45 km) via Tharali by bus. Travel by jeep to Mandoli and then to Wan. Wan to Bedni Bugyal (3350 m, 10 km) : 5 hour. Bedni Bugyal to Bhagwa Basa (4100 m, 9 km, 4 hour). Then to Roop Kund and back (10 km) : 50 km , 4 days. Lake is at the foot of Trishul (7122 m)
peak.

History : Roopkund lake is usually called as the Mystery lake since human skeletons and remains of horses were found here. There are two versions to the remains; one that they are remains of soldiers under General Jorawar Singh on a mission to Tibet, another that they are remains of people on a Yatra to the Mt. Trishul base about 400 years back.

Location : In Uttaranchal, India

Best season : Aug-Sep

Climate : Night temp will be freezing, strong winds, rain and snowfall.

Accomodation : Wan has good basic accomodation and is the last village on the way. Wan to Roopkund and back takes 4 day trek with stays in tents.

Height : Wan (2600 m) to Roopkund lake (5029 m, 23 km). Jorawar Gali (5348 m) is the highest point near by on the route to Homkund.

Pilgrim route : Once in 12 years, the royal Nanda Devi Jat Yatra is organised to Roopkund and then to Homkund lakes with a four horned ram. Lot of devotees participate in the yatra - ardous trek - and the ram is set free at Homkund. Last Yatra was in 1999 and next pilgrimmage is due in Sep 2011 AD.

Dangers : Landslides are common in the area after a rainfall.

Requirements : Heavy woollen, tent, sleeping bag, rain coat, wind cheater, medicines, torch, food (like fruits, fruit juice, trail mix, chocolates, soup, glucose, ORS etc.), porters, cook, cooking utensils and a guide.

Travel plan :
Day 1 : Travel from New Delhi to Haridwar bus/train.
Day 2 : To Deabal via Karnaprayag.
Day 3 : Travel to Wan via Lohjung (2590 m, 25 km) by jeep.
Day 4 : Trek to Bedni kund and to Bedni Bugyal in 5 hour (Plane walk).
Day 5 : Trek to Bhaguabasa 4000 m via Bistola (9 km, 4 hour)
Day 6 : Trek to Roopkund & back(10 km, 5 hour)
Day 7 : Walk down to Wan via Bedni Bugyal (18 km, 8 hour)
Day 8 : Travel to Karnaprayag
Day 9 : Travel to New Delhi

Approximate tour cost : Rs 10 000/- (Indian Ruppee)
1 US $ = Rs. 45

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Belum caves : Longest underground cave system in South India about 3.5 km long. 2 km of the area has been made accessible for public viewing. Beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations with a breathtaking view. Underground water springs and streams developed.

Entry Fee: Adult Rs.25/-; Child Rs.15/-

On the way to Araku valley, 90 km from Visakhapatnam, Borra caves houses spectacular, million year old Stalactite and Stalagmite formations. Crystal white calcium stones can be seen in various forms.

Entry Fee: Adult Rs.25/-; Child Rs.15/-

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My fancy is iceland.
coz i love "freezing" degree
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Delhi, the capital of the great democracy of India. In the last six decades since New Delhi was created, the city has seen and undergone various changes. This union terittory is filled with people of various cultures and give Delhi its colorful look. As the popular saying goes that no one belongs to Delhi but Delhi do belong to everbody.

Although New Delhi was created as a seprate entity from the old Delhi now the thin line that was seprating the two have started to blur with north, south, east and west Delhi becoming more prevalent terms of demarcation. The facilities and opportunities that Delhi has to offer have attracted Indians from far and wide corners of India, making it a melting pot of sorts. On the other hand, the presence of diplomatic and trade missions, the growing number of multi-national companies and foreign investors, and the influx of tourists and visiting professionals have given the city, especially its southern and central parts, a cosmopolitan air. The city is boasts of being one of the greener capitals and also with the new shopping plazas opening at an unbelivable pace the city can well turn itself into the shopping capital of the world.

Delhi Location:

Delhi is located in the northern planes of India.

Rainfall in Delhi: 50.0 cm (June to September)

Climate of Delhi:

Summer: 45 °C - 21°C
Winter : 33 °C - 6 °C

Best Time to Visit:

September to March.

How To Reach Delhi:

By Air:

Delhi being the capital of India, is the main gateway city for northern India with a modern airport. All major international air carriers operate direct services to Delhi airport from various centres in the world.

By Rail:

Delhi is the hub of the Indian Railways network with Express trains to all parts of the country. Delhi is well connected to almost every part of India.

By Road:

Delhi is linked by bus services, airconditioned, deluxe and ordinary, to all major destinations in north India. Delhi Transport Corporation and Road Transport Corporations of neighboring States provide frequent bus services.

Tourist Attractions:

Appu Ghar , Bahai Lotus Temple, Dilli Haat, Ferozshah Kotla, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, National Science Center, Nehru Planetarium, Parliament House, Purana Quila, Qutab Minar Complex, Rajghat, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Red Fort, Safdarjang's Tomb, Shanti Van, Tughlaqabad, Vijay Ghat, Vir Bhumi, Several Museums and Art galleries are also available for visiting.