EARTH TOUR

  THE LAS LAJAS SANCTUARY- COLOMBIA THE LAS LAJAS SANCTUARY- COLOMBIA (FRONT VIEW) INTRODUCTION/ HISTORY:               The Las Lajas Sanctuary is basically a church built in 1905 and was then re-built in 1949 due to damaged sides. The history is based on a story or a myth of 1754, when two women (a mother along with her deaf-mute daughter) while crossing the narrow area came across the intense storm. The daughter who was deaf pointed some lightning point to her mother and both when reached a cave they saw the image of Virgin Mary (The mother of Hazrat Eesa/Jesus) on the walls of that cave. The image/picture of the great Virgin Mary is still visible inside the cave several feet inside. So this site is considered to be a holy site and a lot of pilgrims visit this place.The present style of the church is Gothic and it took almost 33 years to complete the structure. The word Laja stands for a sedimentary rock of slate shaped. THE LAS LAJAS SANCTUARY- COLOMBIA EXACT LOCATION:     

  RAINBOW MOUNTAIN-CUZCO-PERU RAINBOW MOUNTAIN-CUZCO-PERU INTRODUCTION/HISTORY:               A mountain of seven colors came into being four years ago in Peru when ice melted away. As per research and scientists the colors of the mountains are due to its mineralogy. The deposited salts give the mountain the hues which is a worth seeing phenomenon and someone when see this mountain can not remain silent and says Oh waooo!              As per the archaeologists the Seven colored mountain is formed due to weathering  of rocks and climatic changes. But as it appeared, it is the gift of the nature for all of us to visit and enjoy the rainbow on land. EXACT LOCATION:               The seven colored mountain, the interesting place is located in the southern region of Peru, in between Cusipata and Pitumarca. It is located in the Vilcanota mountain range. HOW CAN YOU REACH? TOURISTS VISITING RAINBOW MOUNTAIN-CUZCO-PERU               Cusco (Cuzco) is the nearest city from Rainbow Mountain

  THE VICTORIA WATER FALLS-ZAMBIA THE VICTORIA FALLS-ZAMBIA INTRODUCTION/HISTORY:               Victoria Water Falls is the world's largest water fall having a width of 1078 m. It is located at the boarder area of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The local people of South Africa call this water fall as "Smoke That Thunders" (Mosi-oa-Tunya). The water falls from a height of 354 ft, so you people can imagine the beauty and sound of that water coming from such a height.               David Lavingston explored the water fall while crossing the area in 1855 and named this spectacular  water fall after queen Victoria. FULL VIEW OF THE VICTORIA FALLS-ZAMBIA Ø   EXACT LOCATION: Victoria Falls is the name of a town in Zambia and the same name is given to the largest water fall flowing in the town. The Water Fall is on the Zambezi River. The area where the marvelous water fall is located is the boarder area of Zambia and Zimbabwe.  HOW CAN WE REACH?               If you people are pl

  SALAR DE UYUNI-BOLIVIA THE LARGEST MIRROR ON EARTH-SALAR DE UYUNI-BOLIVIA-THE LARGEST SALT FLAT/PLAYA INTRODUCTION/HISTORY: Salar de Uyuni, a prehistoric lake is situated in southwest of Bolivia at a height of 3656 meters. It is considered as the world largest flat/Playa. Once upon a time there were several lakes at that point which gone dry leaving behind the salt crust upon an area of almost 11000 square kilometres. There are found a number of hexagonal shaped patches which indicates the presence of salt and then its evaporation. The salt, actually the Brine (concentrated salt) is rich of lithium.  HEXAGONAL PATTERNS ON THE LARGEST MIRROR ON EARTH-SALAR DE UYUNI-BOLIVIA Salar de Uyuni, an interesting place is a part of Altiplano and serves as a major transportation route. A number of movies such as The Fall, Star Wars were formed at the beautiful salt crust. So overall its an amazing place to visit and enjoy.    EXACT LOCATION:               Salar de Uyuni, the world largest sa

  THE TAJ MAHAL-AGRA-INDIA- SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD THE TAJ MAHAL-AGRA-INDIA-SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD INTRODUCTION/ HISTORY: Taj Mahal, the masterpiece, was built by the Mughal emperor Shahjhan in memory of his wife Mumtaz. The construction of the Mahal got started in 1631 AD and got completed in 1648 AD. The great Taj Mahal, one of the "Seven Wonders of the World" is situated in Agra, India. Thousands of visitors come and see the beauty of Taj Mahal.  UNESCO in 1983 declared the place as The International Heritage Site. The tombs of both Mumtaz Beghum and Shahjhan are there inside the Taj Mahal depicting their love for each other. The Mahal represent the Mughal style of construction and its a worth seeing place to appreciate their work indeed. TOMBS OF SHAHJHAN AND MUMTAZ-THE TAJ MAHAL-AGRA-INDIA-SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD Ø   WHY TAJ MAHAL IS A WONDER?                    There are a number of reasons for which Taj Mahal was included in the list of Seven Wonders O

  THE GRAND PRISMATIC SPRING INTRODUCTION: Fantastic Prismatic Spring is situated in Yellowstone National Park , somewhere between the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins. The focal area gives sensational landscape to guests and inhabitants the same. The spring is around 90 meters wide and 50 meters down and removes an expected 560 gallons of water each moment. Excellent Prismatic Spring is noted for being the biggest underground aquifer in Yellowstone National Park and third biggest on the planet. HISTORY: In 1871, Grand Prismatic Spring was found and named by the Hayden Expedition for its striking tinge. Afterward, numerous geologists, including A.C. Peale, ventured out to the space to affirm the shadings depicted by wayfarers and catchers. HOW THE HOT SPRING GOT FORMED? A natural aquifer, the most well-known aqueous element of Yellowstone, is a region where warmed water can without much of a stretch ascent through breaks and cracks in the world's surface. The developm

  THE TALLEST TOWER OF THE WORLD BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI-UAE THE TALLEST TOWER OF THE WORLD BURJ KHALIFA, DUBAI-UAE INTRODUCTION:             Burj Khalifa, Khalifa additionally spelled Khalīfah, blended use high rise in Dubai, U.A.E., that is the world's tallest tower, as indicated by each of the three of the fundamental standards by which such towers or buildings are judged (see Researcher's Note: Heights of Buildings). Burj ("Khalifa Tower"), referred to during development as Burj Dubai, was authoritatively named to respect the leader of the adjoining emirate of Abū Ẓaby, Sheik Khalīfah ibn Zāyid Āl Nahyān. It is considered as one of the best shopping and trade center of the world and I suggest you to visit such a beautiful place and enjoy. ARCHITECT: Albeit the tower was officially opened on Jan. 4, 2010, the whole of the inside was not finished around then. Worked to house an assortment of business, private, and friendliness adventures, the pinnacle—its worl

  THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA Great Wall Of China INTRODUCTION: The Great Wall of China is perhaps the best sight on the planet -the longest divider on the planet, a sensational accomplishment of antiquated cautious engineering. Its twisting way over tough country and steep mountains takes in some extraordinary landscape.   THE GREAT WALL REALITIES: Ø   Chinese name: 长 城 (Chángchéng/channg-chnng/'Long Wall') Ø   Location: Northern China Ø   Length: 21,196.18 km (13,170.7 mi), all realized segments were estimated Ø   History: over 2,300 years A beautiful view of Great Wall Of China WHO BUILT THE GREAT WALL AND WHY? The "Long Wall" has a long history — over 2,300 years. It was inherent various zones by various states/administrations to ensure distinctive regional lines. WHO BUILT THE GREAT WALL, AND WHEN? It's regularly said that the First Emperor of Qin assembled the Great Wall. All things considered he was not quick to fabricate it. WHY THE