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Periyar Lake

Periyar Lake is an artificial lake or a more real is an artificial reservoir located in the regions of India. This place was made in 1895 by the construction of Mullaperiyar Dam. And trees and plants contained in this reservoir is derived from the remnants of forest that once existed in that place. This place exists at the beautiful scenery and charming, because this place is said to be one of the few places that can be used as natural ecosystems.

Bhangarh

Bhangarh is a ruined town in Alwar district of Rajasthan state, India, on the edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve is famous for its historical ruins. Travelers will feel the sensation of a holiday other than normal, because we will be able to feel the unique and spooky.

Rumored that the city is full of mystery, a place haunted, in fact, are the ruins of an ancient fort area is a popular destination for holiday weekends. It is said that the rumors that haunt started by local villagers who frighten visitors and their loot.

The legend that had circulated saying that the city was cursed by Guru Bhangarh Balu Nath causing evacuation of the city. There is one ambitious offspring raised to a height of the palace, but instead kemunduruan obtained, until the city was finally destroyed. Places buried Balu Nath due to the current ruler's ambitions, kono still there.

"Staying here after sunset is strictly prohibited," strictly forbidden to live in this city after sunset, the smells of the warning message reads. Instead, visitors can stay in super luxury resort Amanbagh located about 10 km from Bhangarh.

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park is one of the largest national park in northern India. It is located in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, about 180 km from Jaipur, which is also the nearest airport.

Ranthambhore was established as Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955 by the Government of India, and declared a Project Tiger reserve in 1973. Ranthambore became a national park in 1980. In 1984, the adjacent forest declared Sawai Man Singh Sanctuary and Keladevi Sanctuary, and in 1991 the tiger reserve was enlarged to include Sawai Man Singh and Keladevi protection.

Ranthambore sanctuary known for its tigers and is one of the best places in India to see the majestic predators in the forest. Tigers can be easily seen even during daytime.

However, with the reduction in tiger population in the world, half are in India, is not impossible that this park will be closed because there were no tiger can be seen. Tiger population in the world today only 3200 birds. Their habitat has been reduced to 93%. It is estimated, a tigers die every day.

Maldives - Beautiful Natural Enchantment

Maldives offers the natural charm of the beautiful with the sea so clear and blue. Maldives archipelago is made up of atolls that lie about 800km from north to south. Most consist of the resort, around the 80s, which is managed by international hotel chains such as Hilton, Fourseason and others.

Maldives ocean views and beach was beautiful, clear blue sea and a few places we could see the seabed and fish. For those who like diving, snorkelling, fishing, maybe this is an exciting place. City streets are very narrow and many Male motors, because the island is only about quite small with a population of nearly 150,000 people. The population in the Maldives itself is around 300,000 people.

Cherrapunji

Cherrapunji (also spelled as Cherrapunjee), is a village in East Khasi Hills district in the state of Meghalaya, India. Meghalaya means "House Clouds". Meghalaya is so beautiful, so called "Scotland of Asia". This place is known as the wettest place in the World.

Cherrapunji located at an altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level.

Tropical regions have a lot of rain when the sun vaporizes a large volume of water from the warm ocean regions. When the wind carrying moisture from the Indian Ocean collided with the wind from the south slope of Himalayas Pegungungan and pushed up, wind it will shed all of its cargo in the form of heavy rain. Plato Meghalaya is a land of rainfall. In addition, because these areas of high tropical sun seemed to accept that the maximum in the daytime, rain clouds are formed and floated around Plato until the air becomes cold at night. That is why most hujab down at night.

During the month of July 1861, Cherrapunji received exceptional rainfall, which is 930 centimeters! Also, during the period of 12 months from August 1, 1860 until July 31, 1861, rainfall reached 2646 feet. Today, on average, Cherrapunji rain 180 days per year. The heaviest rainfall occurs between June and September. Since most rain fell at night, visitors can enjoy the tour without having to get soaked.

Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is a monument located in Agra, India. Built on the desire of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the son of Jahangir, as a mausoleum for the wife of Persian, Arjumand Banu Begum, also known as Mumtaz-ul-Zamani or Mumtaz Mahal. Its construction took 23 years (1630-1653) and is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.

Shah Jahan, emperor of the Mughal Empire has a great wealth during its heyday. In 1631 his second wife died while giving birth her daughter Gauhara Begum, their 14th child.
Manufacture

Ustad Ahmad Shah Jahan ordered the making of this building. Ustaz Ahmad workers gather 20,000 people consisting of a mason, goldsmith and engraver who famous from around the world.

With the roof, dome and minarets are made of white marble, and beautiful art mozak, Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. Some 43 types of gemstones, the diamond inclusion, jed, crystal, topaz and patchouli has been used to obtain beautiful Taj Mahal. Making Taj Mahal takes time for 22 years.