EARTH TOUR

  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

  CHICHÉN ITZÁ-MAXICO- SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD CHICHÉN ITZÁ-MAXICO-SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD-MYSTERIOUS PLACE INTRODUCTION: Chichén Itzá, Mayan's ruins, is the place which actually means at the edge of the well where wise man of the water lives. Its the oldest structure still well remained in Mexico city. In 750 AD to 1200 AD, the carved stones sophisticated structure was once considered to be the hub of economy and urban center of the Maya's Empire. CHICHÉN ITZÁ-MAXICO-SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD-MYSTERIOUS PLACE-INSIDE  It is considered as the World Heritage Site and also included in Seven Wonders Of The World as well. So it is a worth seeing place being the home of Pyramid of Kukulcan.  KUKULKAN PYRAMIDS-CHICHÉN ITZÁ-MAXICO-SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD-MYSTERIOUS PLACE LOCATION: Chichén Itzá is located in Yucatan city of Mexico. It is located almost 193 km from the resort Modern-day, a town of Cancun, in Yucatan city. The Yucatan Peninsula divides the Mexican Gulf f

  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 BADSHAHI MASJID (MOSQUE)- LAHORE-PAKISTAN THE BADSHAHI MASJID (MOSQUE)- LAHORE-PAKISTAN INTRODUCTION/HISTORY:                T he Badshahi Masjid/Mosque is situated in Lahore, the capital of Punjab Province is considered to be the iconic landmark of Muslims history. The Masjid is along with the Lahore Historical Fort. The tomb of Allama Mohammad Iqbal, the national poet of Pakistan and also the Poet of East is also there in the courtyard of Badshahi Masjid. The Masjid was built by Mughal Emperor Aurangzaib between 1671 and 1673. The Mosque is the sign of Mughals Architect having red stones tiles with marble inner layout. It is the second greatest mosque in Pakistan. The Mosque, the holy place was used as garrison by the English and Sikh government because they do not knew the importance of such a holy place. TOMB OF ALLAMA MOHAMMAD IQBAL- BADSHAHI MASJID (MOSQUE)- LAHORE-PAKISTAN             The tomb of Sir Sikander Hayat Khan (Prime minister of Punjab between 1937 to 1942) is

THE PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT INTRODUCTION:   Worked during when Egypt was one of the most extravagant and most impressive developments on the planet, the pyramids, particularly the Great Pyramids of Giza—are the absolute most radiant man-made constructions ever. Their huge scope mirrors the one of a kind job that the pharaoh, or lord, played in old Egyptian culture. Despite the fact that pyramids were worked from the start of the Old Kingdom to the end of the Ptolemaic time frame in the fourth century A.D., the pinnacle of pyramid building started with the late third line and proceeded until generally the 6th (c. 2325 B.C.). Over 4,000 years after the fact, the Egyptian pyramids actually hold a lot of their highness, giving a brief look into the nation's rich and heavenly past.   WHY PYRAMIDS WERE CONSTRUCTED?   Old Egyptians accepted that when the ruler kicked the bucket, some portion of his soul (known as "ka") stayed with his body. To appropriately focus on his

  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