Posts Tagged ‘Splendors’

A Travel Guide to Prague’s Famous Museums

March 1st, 2010



Even at a time when the number of tourists interested in visiting places of historical interest has dwindled to some extent, Prague has maintained its repute as one of the most popular historical destinations of the world. The city with architectural splendors in the form of palaces, museums and galleries is a must visit for those who have a keen interest in history or architecture. This city never ceases to surprise people and has something new to offer at all times. As a result, it is commonly believed that one trip to Prague is not enough because it has a lot to offer. Prague is known as the home to several well-known museums some of which that date back to the 18th century.

Lobkowicz Palace in Prague houses perhaps the most famous museum in the city. This vast palace has a museum that treasures some of the most precious art prices and antiques possessed by the Lobkowicz family. The Prague national museum is another well known museum in the city. Located in the Wenceslas Square, this museum is to be found inside a building which is the landmark of the Square. Being the oldest museum in the city, the National Museum hosts several exhibits that reflect the glorious past of the country. In addition, this museum is known for exhibiting some rare paintings by world famous European artists.

If the National Museum is famous for reflecting the history of Czech republic, the Museum of the City of Prague is a tribute to Prague city. Its chief attraction is the 20 sq ft model prepared by Antonin Langweil which depicts the city. Furthermore, there are some unique sculptures and ancient artifacts housed by this museum. Likewise, the National Gallery at Veletrzni Palace and Museum of Communism also deserve a special mention as these museums have depicted history from close quarters enabling visitors to travel back in time.

By: Roland Poitevin

Experience the Ultimate Thrill of Safari in India

November 10th, 2009



India is one of the few destinations in the world where spending wildlife and adventure vacation can surely turn out to be your unforgettable experience. Today it won’t be wrong to say that India is a country that offers enormous opportunities to travel around its diverse natural beauty and enjoy adventure activities that can be rarely found in any other parts of the world. In fact, it is a land that is blessed with tremendous natural beauty in the form of dense forests with unique flora and fauna.

Travel to these dense forests can offer an ample of opportunities to view some of the rare and unique animals through naked eyes. The thrill of watching a tiger in the jungle on an Indian wildlife safari or having a close look on the dewdrops that sparkles on a spider’s web, among the vegetation of an Indian wildlife sanctuary cannot always be described in words. The joy of watching different aspects of jungle’s natural beauty through safari can really be a trilling experience.

Scenic grandeur, incomparable adventures and varied cultural splendors are just few countable attributes that combine collectively to give a distinctive glimpse of this unique place and enjoy safari tour. It is a land of sweeping landscapes that take your breath away and a paradise filled with a captivating diversity of the most impressive and amazing wildlife to be found anywhere. This exciting mixture of elements naturally serves to make Indian safari holidays the most memorable travel experience that any adventure freak person can hope for.

Over the last few years, this land has attracted the attentions of numerous wildlife enthusiasts, adventure lovers and researchers. Featured with a fine range of luxury and easily accessibility of different budget accommodation options to choose from, wildlife tours in India has gained new recognition. Adding to this, today this land also encapsulates the parks, dense woods and beautiful camping areas.

Some of the places that have always pulled the attention of national and international vacationers are Jim Corbett National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Kanha National Park and Kaziranga National Park. Situated in some of the major regions of the country, these safari destinations are the ultimate treasure of flora and fauna that is worth to explore once in a lifetime. So, this season, if you are looking forward or planning to have Indian safari tours, here are some of the few best options you can go for:

Wildlife Safari - India has a lot to offer when it comes to favorite destinations for wildlife safari. There are different travel operators that offer safari tour packages. Each of these safari tour programs is well-planned and has a bunch of experienced and knowledgeable guides, who have expertise in geographical conditions, culture, backgrounds related to a particular destination.

Jeep Safari – Jeep Safari is a perfect alternative in lieu of natural rides for getting close to the nature. The most famous and exciting route in India is Delhi to Leh that encapsulates numerous exciting places in between. In addition to this, other favorite destinations are Kerela, Madhya Pradesh, Ladakh and many more. Today there are number of jeep safari tours in India that covers some of the best places located in the regions like the Himalayas, cities and deserts of Rajasthan and many more.

Motor Bike Safari- Motor biking is a rigorous sport and in last couple of years has gained immense popularity among adventure lovers. Biking in middle of the luxurious surrounding of nature becomes more tranquilizing and this is what a vacationer can enjoy once he or she opts for a motor bike safari tour package offer. It doesn’t matter whether it is the mountain ranges of the Himalayas or the south Indian mountainous treks, motor biking in India can be a real adventure experience in India.

Camel Safari- Camel Safaris in India are now one of the fastest selling safari tour programs. Today camel safari in India is a great way to see the desert, visit the villages and know more about the culture and tradition of places encompassing deserts in India. Apart from this, it also provides numerous options for sightseer to look out for amazing sand dunes in the middle of a camel safari.

Elephant Safari- Riding an elephant takes one back to the royal era, when only the kings use to ride on these majestic creatures. The ride is extremely calm and takes the traveler on a beautiful journey, passing through the arduous paths; where vehicles can’t even make a move. The major and the most popular places that are covered are primarily the southern as well as few parts in the northern part of India like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and many more.

Today there are many safari holiday options in India that help you revitalize your mind and know more about some of the most important lessons of life and different safari destinations. All that is required is selecting the safaris tour program that you as a traveler would like to be part of.

By: Kandpal Chandra Subhash