Neelam Valley (Pakistan)

Neelam, a Valley of 144 KM length is situated in Azad Kashmir region Pakistan.  The valley is bow-shaped and deeply forested area in Azad Kashmir. 

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Dhudhinial Neelam Valley

Kaghan Valley (Pakistan)

The Kaghan Valley is located in north-east of District Mansehra in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan).  It is tourist’s attractive place.  Every year thousands of tourists visit the helmet and enjoy the natural beauty.  The residents of the valley were affected by the earthquake disaster on 8 October 2005.   

The place was named as Kaghan valley after the town of Kaghan rather than for Kunhar River which passes through the length of the valley.  The residents of the Valley mostly speak Hindko and Gojri while locals are also familiar with the Urdu language.  Kaghan valley extends 155KM, rising from elevation of 2134 feet to the highest point, the Babusar Pass at 13690 feet (4170m).  In the geography and climate, this region is considered as Alpine as it has forests and meadows dominating the landscape below peaks that reach over the height of 17000 feet.   

  

Visitors may access the valley through the Balakot, fit for four 4 by 4 vehicles.  They have to leave their own cars in Balakot and rent the jeep for to move further towards the Kaghan valley.  This road is suitable for vehicles up to Naran.  There are couple of glaciers that have not yet lost snowpack and are difficult to cross with cars, however road is open for cars, vans and coaches after mid of June.  
              

                                     
                                     What a beautiful view of Kaghan Valley 

 Greenery of the valley

                                                    

                                                  A beautiful waterfall in the valley

Glendlough Lake (Ireland)

Glendlough is an attractive place of fantastic natural beauties combination; just an hour drive in south of

 Dublin (Ireland).  The helmet was found by St.Kevin, a hermit monk who died about 618 AD.  There are several early churches, a round tower, and many sites associated with the life of St. Kevin.

The place is ideal for walking at all levels.  Lonely Planet called Glendlough "truly one of the most beautiful places in Ireland and a highlight of any trip to the island."   

Lake Louise (Canada)

This place was named as Lake Louise after the Princess Louise Caroline Alberta (1848-1939).  Princess Louise was the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and the wife of John Campbell who was Governor General of Canada (1878-1883).

Lake Louise is separated into two communities.  The major community Is called as The Village, situated at lowest height nearby the Trans-Canada Highway.  It has a small shopping mall called Samson Mall which also has a park visitor’s center, grocery store, bakery and sporting goods store.  Lake Louise Mountain Resort is located across the highway.  The 2^nd community is located at highest elevation and is centered around Chateau lake Louise nearby to Lake Louise.

A Visit to Guangxi Province (China)

Guangxi is a mountainous area located in far south of China.   This area still reflects Chinese civilization and history.  “Guang” means expense and has been associated with the region since the creation of Guang Prefecture in AD 226.   It was declared as province during the Yuan Dynasty, but even in 20^th century Guangxi was considered an open wild region.

                      Detian Waterfall is located in the Karst hills of Guangxi Province of China

  

                                     Nature view of Guangxi Province in China

                                                 Ulong River Near Yangshuo, Guangxi

The province abbreviation comes from city of Guilin which is the former capital, center of Guangxi's culture, politics and its history.  Now Guangxi is a major city in autonomous region.    

Sanata Catarina Island (Brazil)

Sanata Caterina is an Island situated in a Brazilian state of Santa Caterina.   Santa Caterina is located on the south coast of Brazil between latitude 27 south and longitude 48 west.  The island is 54 KM long and 18 KM wide.  Its widest point is in the north of the island having total area of 424.4 km². 

A heart touching view of Santa Catarina 

                                                 A Sunset view of the island

BANJOSA LAKE AZAD KASHMIR (PAKISTAN)

Banjosa Lake is an artificial lake situated at a distance of 20 Km away from the city of Rawalkot in District Poonch in Azad Kashmir Pakistan.  This lake is located at a height of 1980 meters (6499 ft) above sea.  It is a tourist attractive site.

There is thick forest of pine trees around the lake which makes it very charming and romantic place.  Mountains are also surrounding the lake adding the more beauty to this site.  In this area, the weather remains cool and pleasant even in summer.   Winter is always cold and chilly here.  Visitors may enjoy snowfall in December and January.

The lake is accessible by a metallic road from Rawalkot.  During your travel the this lake you may take rest at many huts and rest houses provided by Tourism & Archaeology Department, Pearl development and Pakistan public works Department.  

                                                          

                                                   A beautiful view of Banjosa lake

                                                         Hotel beside the lake