If you are looking for a change of scene as far as holidays are considered, try travel Asia for a truly unique traveling experience. Apart from being the largest continent Asia is also home to a cross section of intriguing cultures and myriad people from different countries spread across Asia. Traveling in Asia, is a unique experience in itself if you are ready to experiment with something new. A word of caution at the outset though, prepare yourself for the unexpected, ranging from the bizarre to the incredulous, from Elephant rides to animals on the street Asia, is truly a maze that you will find amazing!
Home to more than five billion people, Asia boasts of diverse attractions that would be difficult to cover in a single trip, though you could try seeing the best of the most interesting Asian features. Amazingly so, countries such as India, Malaysia, Indonesia Nepal, Thailand, China, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Singapore, etc are all as different from each other as could be. Most of these countries boast of attractions like great scenic beauty, superb architecture, art and architecture, traditional fairs, bizarre costumes, mouth watering food and traditional customs and systems that are ingrained into the life of the people.
Travel Asia leaves most tourists with a breathtaking experience. When you visit India, you have a wide choice of things to do and see. From visiting heritage sites like Taj Mahal, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, and Khajuraho Temples, to Kerala’s backwaters, tigers in the Indian forests or taking an elephant ride, experiencing an Ayurvedic spa, or viewing the majestic Himalayas, you have it all!
While on a travel Asia trip make sure you visit China in order to visit one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. Visit there the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Potala Palace, West Lake, the Forbidden City, etc. Japan the land of the rising sun will fascinate you with attractions such as Kyoto’s Higashiyama area, Nara Park, Kin Osaki, and Himeji Castle. Your travel Asia trip would be incomplete without visiting Bangkok, in Thailand and Singapore two major tourist attractions in Asia which are not only cheap but extremely diverse in all that it has to offer. In Thailand you will witness lovely pristine islands, impressive monuments apart from other local flavors. Visit the gothic ruins in Bangkok or go shopping like crazy or relax by the Phukhet cool waters, its paradise all the way! The Singapore island kingdom is an amazing tourist experience from its ravishing street sea food culture to the botanical gardens, etc.
While on your travel Asia visit , it will be hard to miss out on the Philippines, with more than 7000 islands or Maldives too which boasts of the most pristine waters with different shades and more than 1,000 coral islands perched in the tranquility of the Indian Ocean.
A bit quirky at times, fascinatingly diverse and colorful at others the sheer size and immensity of travel Asia holiday will leave you flustered and gasping for more. If you want to truly experience Asia do local and soak in the vibrant culture you find on the streets, it will leave you with warmth and enriching experience that is hard to get over. Sheer diversity and natural splendor ensure that Asia proves to be a most rewarding holiday destination for all.
By: Maitreyee Chowdhury
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December 7th, 20095 Things You Must Do and See in Kerala, India
December 5th, 2009
Kerela is a city and region which sits at the Southern tip of India and which provides this country with some of the best beaches, most scenic views and most exotic holidays. Below we look at five things you really should see and do in Kerela in India.
1. Take an elephant ride with a guide through the Periyar Wildlife Park. Your guide will walk you past low-hanging trees where the monkeys watch you as you pass by. It’s a great opportunity to commune with nature. The sanctuary also offers visitors cruises on the lake as well as guided treks to the ruins of the Mangala Devi Temple. Herds of wild elephants can be seen coming down to the lake to play and bathe.
2. Watch the Kathakali form of theatre. It includes acting, dancing, literature, and music. Various stories from the Mahabharata and Ramayana are enacted through dance. The dancers, musicians, and makeup technicians undergo many years of training prior to starting work for a stage performance. The actors/dancers lend visual appeal to the singing through their facial gestures, movements, and dancing. The eyes and their expressions play a major role in the dance and in interpreting the song. You can sign up to learn the Kathakali at Kerala’s Kalamandalam. The Bharat Natyam is a similarly interesting form of dance.
3. Take a cruise on the backwaters of Kerala. The backwaters are a network of lakes, canals, rivers, lagoons. The banks are covered in lush greenery and coconut trees sway by the wayside. Birds and animals can be spotted through the foliage. Cruises on rice boats could last from a few hours or a day trip to a few days. They could be the perfect romantic getaway, especially on a bright moonlit night. Get a guided tour or make your own way through what is officially known internationally as the Venice of the East. As you ride, your personal chef will cook up a traditional Keralite meal that’s perfect for the occasion and surroundings.
4. Practice a holistic lifestyle with yoga in the early morning and an ayurvedic massage from trained masseurs during the day. Take a refreshing medicated bath or mud therapy to cure any aches and pains from your regular lifestyle and try the herbal diets that come highly recommended.
5. Visit the Snake Park located at Parassinikadavu, Kannur. The park is unique throughout India and is home to many different species of snakes. It features three snake pits and fifteen glass cases as well as two large glass houses for the King Cobras. A professional handler conducts a snake demonstration every hour to an enthralled crowd.
By: Orson Johnson
