Himalayan Trail Walker

The Western Himalayas of India, in Himachal Pradesh and a town of Kaza (3,650 m) or Kaja the subdivision of remote Spiti Valley in the Lahaul. Lahaul and Spiti are standing in high altitude similar culture to Tibet and Ladakh, influenced by Tibetan culture. Kaza is surrounding by high mountain edges on all sides.

Kaza is known for its bright celebrations and the antiquated Sakya Tangyud Monastery in a side valley, 4 km from the town. It is likewise well known with travelers and adventure searchers amid summer months due to its central area and connection with rest of the valley and outside. This central location likewise makes Kaza a perfect base camp for trekking, mountaineering, and visit different parts of the valley. Some of the significant travel destinations in and around Kaza close to Tangyud Monastery are the Key Gompa, Kibber town at a height of 4205 m. Gette Village at an elevation of 4270 m above MSL, Langza village for presence of marine fossils, the Pin Valley National Park Himalayan high height natural life and the Losar town 40 km toward the north of Kaza at a height of 4079 m above MSL

It has two access focuses one from Kinnaur valley and the other from the Lahaul valley, 11 km from Ki Monastery. The route from Kinnaur opens year but because of natural disturbance of snowfall block the path. This journey begins from Shimla and takes the Sutlej, from there on turning northwards follow Spiti river to Kaza. 

The other road begins from Manali and crossing high pass 13,090-foot (3,990 m) reach Gramphoo where it joins the street from Keylong and continues south along Chandra River till Batal then ascending to cross the 14,928-foot (4,550 m) high Kunzum pass, enters the Spiti valley to reach Kaza. Due to heavy snowfall in winter, from October to June it is very challenging.

River Indus originates near Mount Kailash and Mansarovar in Tibet and flows through deep gorges and height at 5000 to 4000 ft to Ladakh Leh from here River Zanskar merges with River Indus. Indus flows through Gilgit Valley and merge with river Gilgit here and further Chenab which has other tributaries like Jhelum
Ravi...Bea's and Satluj the Panchnad flows into river Indus. The river has other tributaries like Kabul.Indus is the major river and its banks were part of Indus valley civilization once upon a time. The name India came from River Ind us,...or country of Indus The river is also called Sindh as it flows through Sindh province.Hindu word originates from the word Sindhu as called by Iranians.The people of Sindh or Sindh Sabyata at the bank of river Sind

Kamakura's Seashore

The sea faces the Kamakura City, best coastal area for leisure and Sightseeing. Kamakura beach has been opening over 120 years with its 3 coasts Koshigoe, Yuigahama and Zaimokuza. The beach open during summer season, from 9 am to 5 pm.

Zaimokuza Beach, the longest shoreline of three beaches along with many seaside houses. One can enjoy the Wakae Island on the east side when there is low tide. A traveler can go by train or car, train from Kamakura Station of JR Yokosuka line and Enoden, by car from Asahina IC of Yokohama Yokosuka Rd.

Yuigahama Beach

It is near from Enoden train station and busiest beach in summer vacation. One can access by train and car, Kamakura Station JR Yokosuka line or Enoden and Asahina IC of Yokohama Yokosuka Rd from car respectively.

Koshigoe Beach

Beach offers us to buy fresh seafood many local stores. One can enjoy fishing here. By train 3 minute walk from Enoden Koshigoe Station and By car from Asahina IC of Yokohama Yokosuka Rd.

Important rules for beaches lover by Kamakura's seashore

Note:

Blue flag- open for swimming

Yellow flag-Swim with caution

Red flag-Swimming Prohibited

*Take your trash to your home

*Sudden changes in wave heights and the tide so be attentive

*Label children's swimsuits with their names and keep eye on them

*No center to water early in the morning after sundown or alcoholic

Japan's most popular spot you should not miss when you are there. Meiji-jingu Shrine attracts many visitors, a first shrine to visit in New Year Celebrations in Japan. Meiji-jingu Shrine was founded in 1920, surrounded by a lush forest. The forest covers more than 170,000 trees of 245 species.

In the New year, overflow of people express gratitude for blessings and wishing for good luck a head. Even the shrine ground envelope in silence other time. The Hatsumdoe first shrine to visit between midnight on New Year's Day.

It lies in Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo and one can access from JR Harajuku Station/ Yoyogi Station, Odakyu Line Sangubashi Station, Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station/ Kita-sando Station, Toei subway Yoyogi Station. During December 31 visitors are allowed to enter even night.

Photo By Rekh Gurung

The Greater and Lesser Wild Goose Pagodas were built in 652 or around the Yonghui reign of the Tang Emperor. The square, the pyramid-shaped pagoda is 64.1 meters high in seven layers and built with gray bricks. It is considered as the masterpiece of Buddhist architecture. Close eaves the pagoda gets smaller gradually from the bottom to the top.

The Museum of Emperor Qin Shihuang's Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses included in the UNESCO list of cultural heritage and one of the eight wonders of the world. This museum has three pits, pit one has an area of 14260 square meters: more than 6000 life-sized color-painted terra-cotta warriors and horses were discovered. Pit second has an area of 6000 square meters; 1000 terra-cotta warriors and horses were discovered. Pit there has an area of 500 square meters; one chariot and 56 terra-cotta warriorsThe Museum of Emperor Qin Shihuang's Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses included in the UNESCO list of cultural heritage and one of the eight wonders of the world. This museum has three pits, pit one has an area of 14260 square meters: more than 6000 life-sized color-painted terra-cotta warriors and horses were discovered. Pit second has an area of 6000 square meters; 1000 terra-cotta warriors and horses were discovered. Pit there has an area of 500 square meters; one chariot and 56 terra-cotta warriors.

The Badaling Section of the Great Wall was listed in UNESCO world cultural heritages, 1987. It is situated to the north of the Juyoing Pass, Badaling section 60 kilometers away from the city. The wall is 7.8 meters high on average and wide enough for 10 people to walk. The watchtowers were built every 500 meter interval for accommodation, storing weapons and observing enemy movements. But today it is the main source of attraction for travelers from the world.

The Ming Tombs lies 50 kilometers northwest from Beijing, Changping District. It contains 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty at the foot of the picturesque Tianshou Mountain. The Ming Tombs was listed in UNESCO world cultural heritages in July, 2003.

The temple popularly knows as the Pool and Zhe Tree Temples because of the Dragon Pool near it and the trees on the hill. The Tanzhe temple lies in Mentougou District, first built in the Jin Dynasty (265-420). "First there was the tenth temple, then came Beijing" famous saying in Beijing. The temple came across through dynasties such as Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing. Emperor trees were painting in the Liao dynasty, about 1000 years ago.

The temple is situated on the north side of the Third Ring Road. The big bell in the temple history of more than 500 years, was built in the Yongle reign of Ming Dynasty. The bell is 6.94 meters high and weighs 46.5 tons. The inner and outer side of the bell is inscribed with the Buddhist sutras, contain more than 2270,000 characters. The bell is known as the king of the bells in China. The has more than 100 bells in different shapes from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The temple is named as museum of ancient bells in China.

The World Park lies in the southwest outskirts of Beijing, covering an area of 470,000 square meters. The park collects the miniatures of more than 100 world- famous scenic sights from more than 40 countries. The water system was built according to the shapes of the five continents and four oceans.

Badachu is located in the West Hills Scenic Area and it is named for eight Temples: the temple of Eternal Peace, the temple of Divine Light, Three-Hill Nunnery, the temple of Great Mercy, Dragon Spring Nunnery, the temple of Fragrant World, Precious Pearls Cave, and the Zhengguo Temple. The temples are limited its area, the top of the Cuiwei, Pingpo and Lushi hills.

The Garden of China's Minorities is museum demonstrating the traditional architecture, folk, softens, handicraft making, ethnic cuisines, dancing performances. The garden has 16 buildings representing 16 ethnic groups.

The Summer Palace is situated in Haidian District, 15 kilometers away from the city center. It has also long history back Liao and Jin dynasties, at the time of the Ming and Qing dynasties convert into the elegant imperial garden. It is the largest and best preserved imperial garden in China; famous classical gardens in the world. The architectures in the park are arranged according to the physical features of the hill and the lake.

In 1988, it was rebuilt with the money Empress Dowager Cixi. The UNESCO listed in the world cultural heritages in 1998.

Temple of Heaven was the site for emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to worship and pray for good harvests. The temple lies in the southern part of Beijing, which was built in the 18th Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty 1420. This temple covers and area of 2.7 million square meters, contain inner and outer altars. The Temple of Heaven was listed in UNESCO list of cultural heritage in 1998.
The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and Imperial Heavenly Hall in north, in south the Imperial Vault of Heaven and Circular Mound Altar are linked by a 2.5 meter high, 28 meter wide and 360 meter long passages. Echo Wall is surrounded to the Imperial Vault of Heaven, a mere whisper at any point will send the sound to the other end.

The UNESCO list in the world cultural heritages, the Palace Museum in 1987 commonly known as the Forbidden City. The Forbidden city was open for public in 1925 and renamed the Palace Museum. The Palace Museum covers an area of 720,000 square meters and the world largest in the world. The construction started in 1406 at the Ming Dynasty and lasted for 14 years. The emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties had ruled here.