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Placebo – Running Up That Hill

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 06:53:54 +0000

Trip to hill stations in North India can be a perfect reviving trip to rejuvenate your mind. You can admire the panorama of majestic mountains covered with snow capped peaks, meandering rivers, rivulets and pine trees. North India is a home to many hill stations. You can find the nature unfolding its beauty to the extreme in these hill stations. The great Himalayas in North India have some horrific unconquered peaks of tremendous heights, valleys, a wide range of forests, gushing streams, waterfalls surrounded in fog and mist and fabulous hill resorts. So, hill stations in North India offers you an opportunity to refresh you from within and out.

North India hill stations are gateways to some veiled bewitching beauty of nature. It offers favorite tourists spot to the travelers. Most of the hill stations in North India are located at a height ranging from 600 m to 3500 meters above the sea level. From these hill stations in North India, you can witness the snow capped mountain peaks and many other fascinating sights of attraction. Shimla, located in North India is popularly known as the “Queen of the Hill Staions” is really an ultimate place with invigorate air. Likely the hill station, Manali that lies in the lap of the verdant Kullu Valley (Himachal Pradesh) is an enticing hill station in North India that never failed to enliven the soul of the tourist of the entire globe. Nainital, Kasauli, Mussoorie, Mount Abu, Srinagar, Ladakh, Gulmarg etc are some other beautiful hill stations in North India to name only a few.

There are many other fascinating hill stations in North India that have attracted the tourists of the entire globe. You can ensure your stay in various hill resorts near these hill stations. These hill resorts have widely spread throughout the entire length and breadth of North India. Also you can ensure all the modern facilities in these hill resorts in North India. To explore the various treasures in hill stations, you can avail the Shimla Holiday Package, Nainital Hill Station Package and many other packages. You can unwind a lot of eye-popping natural treasures in these hill stations in North India by availing different hill tour packages.

To make your tour to hill stations in North India more luxurious and hassle free, you can take the assistance of any reliable travel agent. There are lot of travel agents that provide different tour packages, hotel bookings and many other facilities. Some travel agents also provide well trained guides who can assist you during your exploration in North India. So, never fail to witness hill stations in North India during your India tour.

ONCE : The Hill

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 06:53:44 +0000

Introduction

Himalaya, the highest mountain ranges in the world, leading north to east; Aravalli and Vindhya ranges passes over western and central India; and Western Ghats in western and southern parts of India is full of hill stations and proffers some of the most prominent landscapes in the world.

Indian hill stations are a traveler’s heaven, gifted with snowy peaks, deep gorges, green valleys, misty woods, frothing rivers, sapphire lakes and blossom-filled meadows. These hazy, mysterious and calm hill stations of India are a perfect culture holiday destinations.

Hill Tours of India – Shimla

Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh is a fab hill-station circumvented by thick forests of various species. The hill station tours of Shimla mesmerized the holidaymakers with its copiousness of natural beauty and the locals are favoured to live in such bewitching hill spot of India. This destination is an ideal place for adventure tourism as well especially those who love fishing, golfing, skiing, trekking etc. Open-air ice-skating is an ideal activity for adventure lovers. The well known holiday destinations for adventure and camping are Fagu, Kulfri and Naldhera. Shimla tour also gives a magnificent view of the sunset

Hill Stations Tour – Ooty

This green and pictorial hill station of south India is placed at an elevation of 2240 m. also known as “Queen of Hill Stations” situated in the state of Tamil Station. The rich flora of various species like conifers, pine and eucalyptus make the region more attracting along with funnel-shaped lavender. What is more fascinating is the Nilgiri Mountains; pony rides and angling; Botanical Gardens, Ooty club etc. The holidaymakers can take the hill station train the Blue Mountain to Ooty from Mettupalayam. Hill Station Tour of Ooty enamored with its four royal hills – Elk Hill, Snowdon, Doddabetta and Club Hill which combinedly form a congregation for the Western and Eastern Ghats. Trekking, hand gliding, angling and other adventure activities filled with lush greenery, radiant flowers, deep forest, lakes and waterfall make the hill station tours of Ooty more excitable and pleasurable.

India Hill stations – Darjeeling and Gangtok

The name “Darjeeling” infers its name from the Tibetan word ‘Dorje’ which stands for a precious stone or the thunderbolt and ‘ling’ entailing place. Darjeeling and Gangtok are a tremendous combination of placidity, verdant hills, panoramic views and most especially the bewitching beauty of the mighty Kanchanjunga. These hill stations are notable for ambiance of desolation and they offer magnificent view of the immense plains, beautiful serene monasteries, tea plantations and orchard lying below. The holidays to Darjeeling Hill Station become more enchanting and spellbinding when the journey is covered by Toy Train! Its tracks ascend from sea level to an elevation of over 7,500 ft in just about 70 km. It covers about 83 km in six or seven hours while passing through the breezes of mountains.

Hill Climb Havoc

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:53:48 +0000

Shivering chill and sweating heat are the characteristics of India. The hill stations of India are the perfect relief from the heating hot and to enjoy nature. With snow covered mountains, meandering rivers, apples, cherries and pines orchids, the hill stations of India offer a relief from the sweating heat of the summers. They allure the tourists again and again to breath in their lap.

India is bestowed with some of the beautiful hill stations. Infact tourists often get confused where to lay down in this huge lap of nature. Some famous hill stations of North India are Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie, Ladakh, Nainital, Almora, Badrinath, Kausani, Mussoorie, Gulmarg, Pahalgaon, Mount Abu and many more. In the enchanting east it is darjeeling, sikkim, shillong and kohima. We get Mount abu, Lonavala, Panchgani, Satputa etc. in the wonderful west. And the soothing south offers us with places like Munnar, Ooty, Coorg, Kodaikannal and coonoor.

All hill stations of India are beautiful their own way. My endeavor in this article is to provide the tourists about the glimpses of the hill stations of North India.

Shimla – Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, is one of the beautiful hill stations of North India. There are some interesting places in and around Shimla like Kurfi, Naldehra, Jaku temple, Institution of Advance studies and so on. The picturesque surroundings of Shimla is completely different and it is often compared with European country. Shimla is famous for outdoor sports like skating, river rafting, rock climbing and trekking.

Manali – Another mind blowing spot in the lap of Himachal Pradesh is Manali. It is a favourite honeymoon spot. Besides the historical temples, the river Vyas gives the city a rhythmic touch. Rohtang pass, 51 km from Manali town is really a breathtaking place with snow surrounding the area. The Mall Road of Manali is an exciting place for shopping.

Dalhousie – This romantic hill station of Himachal Pradesh reminds us of the colonial era. A part from lush greenery, the churches of Dalhousie are famous tourists’ attractions.

Nainital – Nainital is a lovely town in the hill of Kumaon. It is dotted with lakes but the most prominent lake is the Naini lake. Places like Bhimtal, Ranikhet, Ramgarh, Kasauni, Mukteshwar are some of the places with beautiful landscape near Nainital.

Mussoorie – Mussoorie, the ‘queen of the hill’, is situated in the Garhwal hills. Dehradoon and Mussoorie are very near by and tourist often cover these two places on their visit to the Garhwal hills.

Gulmarg and Pahalgaon – Gulmarg and Pahalgaon are two places in Jammu and Kashmir, and are considered as paradise on earth. Hiking around the hills, pony riding, trekking to near by mountain lakes are what make the places truly special.

Ladakh – The most spectacular hill stations of north India is Ladakh. It is completely different from the other hill stations of India. It is the most remote region of Himalayan Kingdom. Ladakh is described as the ‘land of high passes’. It is a land of Lamas.

Chardham- Badrinath, Kedar nath, Gangotri, Yamunotri are the Hindu pilgrimage located in the backdrop of enchanting Himalaya. These places are ideal spots for religious people. The serene tranquil beauty with mythological background, the char dham are often described as land of God.

It is a never ending task when some one starts about describing the hill stations of north India. It is not possible to give a vivid description of all the hill stations. But holidays in any of the hill stations of north India give the tourist a lasting impression of hugging nature.

Getting there

All the hill stations of North India are easily accessible from Delhi or via Delhi. Only Ladakh needs a bit prior planning

Accommodation

All the hill stations have plenty of accommodations but during peak season due to excessive rush it is always suggested to do the prior booking of the hotels.

The Hill

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:53:43 +0000

A God Gifted land, India is full of natural wonders and hill stations are one of them. All over the country, in fact, every region namely south, west, north and east is home to one to many hill stations. Most of the hill stations of India were developed by the British East India company and draw millions of tourists round the year from across the globe. The Great India Himalayas, running across the entire length of the country from north to east. Besides, the western and eastern ghat ranges in South and West India are also home to many beautiful hill stations.

Situated thousands of feet above the sea level, with lush greenery all around the hill stations of India take you close to mother nature. Far from the hustle and bustle of cities, the hill station takes provide a soothing respite to visitors. However, visiting all the hill stations at one stretch is not possible. Hence, for the nature lovers who wish to spend a memorable hill holiday, I am suggesting top ten hill station of India.

Darjeeling (East India) : One of the most popular hill stations of India, Darjeeling is situated in the state of West Bengal. Darjeeling is famous world over for its thrilling trek routes and sightseeing. Darjeeling-Sandakphu – Phalut trek is the famous trek route which passes through low areas and very high ridges. From Darjeeling you can have the excellent, uninterrupted view of the worlds third highest peak – Kanchenjunga peak.

Attractions in and around Darjeeling include Batasia Loop,Bhutia Busty Gompa, Botanical Gardens, Chowrasta, Dhoom Gompa, Happy Valley Estate, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute & Museums, Natural History Museum, Observatory Hills, Tibetan Refugee Self-Help Center and Passenger Ropeway.

Best way to visit Darjeeling is boarding the toy train from New Jalpaiguri. In fact, the real fun of the hill station lies in the toy train journey between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. The 82 kms long journey takes six to seven hours and it provides you enough time to appreciate the nature. The toy train passes through the lush forests, tea gardens, waterfalls, deep valleys and through the mountains and tunnels.

Manali (North India) : Manali is an ancient town of Himachal Pradesh, situated in the Kullu Valley. A famous honeymoon destination, Manail is bestowed with a great countryside which make an ideal base for adventure seekers. Literally meaning the ‘Home of Manu’, Manali is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in flood. Hence, besides a tourist destination, Manali is a sacred place for Hindus.

Popular attractions in and around Manali are Hidimba Devi Temple, Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa, Gulaba Camp, Malana valley, Manali Sanctuary, Mountaineering Institute, Naggar, Manu Temple, Tibetan Temple, Vashisth Village,Vashisth Hot Sulphur Springs (3Km), Old Manali (3Km), Arjun Gufa (5Km),Jagatsukh Temple (6Km), Solang Nullah (14Km), Rahalla Falls (16Km),Rohtang Pass (50Km) and Beas Kund (50Km). For adventure enthusiasts Manali offers the option of Heli Skiing and Mountaineering. Winter Carnival organized yearly in the month of February is not be missed event.

Shimla (North India) : Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular hill stations of north India. Discovered in 1918 by the British, Shimla abounds with colonial era buildings. Even today, you can see the colonial buildings across the town and experience the bygone era. Annandale, Chadwick Falls, Chapslee, Christ Church And St Michael’S Cathedral, Churdhar Sanctuary, Gurkha Castles, Jakhu Temple, Karyali Lake, Kotesvara Temple, Shirigul Temple, Mahatma Gandhi’s Retreat: Gorgian Mansion, Viceregal Lodge, War memorial and Tattapani are some of thr attractions in Shimla.

Other attractions close to Shimla include Mashobra & Craignano (11Km), Kasauli (12Km), White Flower Hall (13Km), Kufri (19Km),Sarol (23Km),Chail (43Km), Sarahan (44Km), Renuka Lake (45Km), Solan (48Km), Narkanda (110Km), Rampur (140Km) and Sirmour (142Km).

Gulmarg (North India) : Gulmarg literally meaning the ‘Meadow of Flowers’, lies 56 km south-west of Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. A huge cup shaped meadow, with lush and green slopes, Gulmarg looks like a paradise on earth. Set at a height of 2,730 mts, Gulmar valley spreads over an area of 3 sq kms and surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Besides it beauty, Gulmarg is famous all over the world for adventure sports of skiing and heli-skiing. Gulmar has also one the world’s highest green golf courses. Gondola lift is a new attraction of Gulmarg, don’t forget to take a fun-filled ride.

Nainital (North India) : Nainital, also called the city of lake is situated in Uttaranchal state of North India. A beautiful hill station, Nainital is surrounded by mountains on three sides. In fact, the life in Nainital revolves around the Naini lake and main markets are located close to this lake. One can enjoy boating across the Naini lake at nominal charges. You can also go for shopping in the Bhotia market or in shops on the Mall road or the Bada Bazaar. Condola ride, land’s end, caves garden, Nainital zoo are some of the attractions of Nainital. Don’t miss the horse riding in Nainital as you need it to reach the snow view point, tiffin top and kilburi.

Ooty (South India) : Also called Udhagamandalam, Ooty is the district headquarters of Nilgiri district. Situated 105 km from Coimbatore, Ooty is often referred to as the ‘Queen of hill station.’The altitude of the hills in the Nilgiri range varied between 2,280 mts and 2,290 mts, Doddabetta is the highest peak having the height of 2,623 mts. A beautiful hill station, Ooty is bestowed with lofty mountains, dense forest, sprawling grasslands and miles and miles of tea gardens.

Ooty is famous for its lush green tea estates covering most of the hill station. A not be missed event, the annual Tea and Tourism festival visitors from all over the world. Some of the popular attractions of Ooty include Botanical Garden, Government Museum, Kalhatty Falls, Rose Garden, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Ooty Lake and the Summer Festival.

Kodaikanal (South India) : One of most famous serene hill stations of India, Kodaikanal lies 120 kms from Madurai in Tamil Nadu. A charming hill station Kodaikanal is bestowed with wooded slopes, mighty rocks, shimmering waterfalls and a picturesque lake. Set at an elevation of about 2,133 metre, Kodaikanal covers an area of 21.45 sq. kms. Apart from a hill town, Kodaikanal is known for housing educational institutions of international repute. ‘Kurinji flower’ which blossoms once in 12 years is the pride of Kodaikanal. The hill station also makes a perfect base for short and long trekking. The Summer Festival held every year is another attraction of Kodaikanal. One can enjoy golf at the Gold club, or go for boating and enjoy angling facilities at the Kodaikanal lake.

Munnar (South India) : Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. One of the famous hill stations of South India, Munnar lies at an altitude of 1,600 m above sea level. Munnar has the highest peak in south India, Anamudi, towering over 2695 metre. Once the summer resort of the British government, Munnar is dotted with lush tea gardens, criss-crossed by winding lanes. Munnar is home to exotic variety of flora including the ‘Neelakurinji’ flower, blooms once in twelve years. Prime attractions of Munnar include Kuthumkal Waterfalls and Observatory Hills.

Mount Abu (North- Central India) : Mount Abu the only hill station of Rajasthan, provides a welcome break to the people of desert state. A 1,220 m high hill, Mount Abu is situated at the far south-western end of the Aravalli hills around a lake. Besides a hill resort, Mount Abu is also famous for Dilwara Jain temple and other archaeological remains. Gaumukh temple, Government museum, Nakki Lake, Mandakini kund and Summer festival are some of the important attractions of Mount Abu.

Mahabaleshwar (West India) : An important hill station of West India, Mahabaleshwar is situated in Stara district of Maharashtra at an elevation of 1,372 m. Set in the heart of Sahyafri hill, the hill station has a legendary past and the name ‘Mahabaleshwar’ is derived from a temple of Lord Mahadev. Discovered in 1824 by the British government, Mahabaleshwar is known for its scenic beauty and the splendid views of the valleys and the sea. Mahabaleshwar is an excellent hill station for the adventure seekers and the people who love boating and horse riding.

Green Lake Trek

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:14:03 +0000

Green Lake trek is one of the outstanding and most adventurous treks in Sikkim. It is at the base of the Mountain Kanchenjunga. Green Lakes doesn’t mean there is a lake, but one will see unbelievable stretch of green frozen glacier, which is known by the name Zemu Glacier. This glacier is almost 1 km wide and 26 km long, making it the longest glacier in Sikkim.

This trek is close to the Tibetan border. Known as a trekker’s paradise, the Green Lake Trek is one of the least explored areas of the Sikkim region. It is a very pictorial trek that has spectacular views of high peaks. The glacial snow peaks surround the region as one traverse through the valleys. The trek to the Green Lake requires walking through sludge and slimy paths – but the reward is just stunning. The mountain views are implausible with an arena of peaks with Kanchenjunga Mountain at the head of the valley.

The trek route runs along the left bank of the Zemu River and passes through the dense habitats of Silver fir forests, Birch dominated thickets, alpine scrubs and meadows. There are vast tracts of thick forest, with several varieties of colorful flowers, birds and waterfalls on both sides of the trail. Flowers like rhododendrons, blue poppies and primulas are in full bloom especially in the months of October-November which is the best time for this trek.

The highlight of Green Lake trek is the fertile conifer forests, rich wildlife, majestic peaks of Siniolchu, Tent Peak. One can view the muzzle of the glacier formed in pyramid shaped from where the furious Zemu Chu originates.

Herds of Blue Sheep can be noticed grazing on Green lake meadows. Other wild animals like Himalayan Black Bear, Serow, Red Fox, Pheasants can been seen roaming in the lower belt.

Thus Green Lake trek is a land of unknown wilderness inhabited by rare Himalayan species like Snow Leopard, Blue Ship and Tibetan Wild Ass, to a land of Tibetan nomadic people and to an unbelievable landscape with high mountain peaks and glaciers. The trek to Green Lake has been truly called as the most charismatic trek for any trekkers.

Leh Ladakh Trekking- Paradise for trekkers and Adventure lovers

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:49:04 +0000

Ladakh is surrounded by two of the world’s mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram; it lies athwart two other, the Ladakh range and the Zanskar range.

Trekking in Ladakh, an online adventure tour website offers tour services to Leh Ladakh, a land like no other. This website gives complete information on different Ladakh trekking options like the Stok Kangri Trek, Frozen River Trek, Darcha Padum Trek, Zanskar Trek, Markha Valley Trek, Nubra Valley Trek, Darcha Lamayuru, Snow Leopard Trek and the list continues to Jeep safari, motorbike safari, mountain biking, peak climbing, River rafting expedition and many more.

Leh, the capital of Ladakh is a charismatic destination. From the venerable Buddhist monasteries to thrilling adventure tours, Leh Ladakh Trekking lets you explore a Gompa, go mountaineering in the Himalayas, camp on the Ladakh plateau where the earth seems closer to the sky, trek on treacherous and magnificent routes and see rare mountain goats climb the slopes and cranes fly overhead.

“Leh is where adventure in Ladakh begins. Age-old monasteries, quaint lanes, colorful markets and dazzling views of the Himalayas make Leh an exotic destination”, revealed Arun Joshi, head at Peak Adventure Tour.

Hear the musical song of Buddhist monks in an ancient monastery where time stands still. See the rushing waters of an icy river gush down from a hostile height.

“One may also go trekking through the mountainous terrain of Ladakh (The Land of high passes). Mountaineering, white water rafting and wildlife tours are other adventurous attractions offered by Trekking in Ladakh”, he further added.

Tour this land that will amaze you with its beauty and delight you with the warmth of the Ladakhi people.

Great Wall of China : Chinese Empire Fortress

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:55:30 +0000

The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from Xiongnu attacks during various successive dynasties. Since the 5th century BC, several walls have been built that were referred to as the Great Wall. One of the most famous is the wall built between 220–206 BC by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Little of that wall remains; the majority of the existing wall were built during the Ming Dynasty.

The Great Wall stretches from Shanhaiguan in the east to Lop Nur in the west, along an arc that roughly delineates the southern edge of Inner Mongolia. The most comprehensive archaeological survey, using advanced technologies, has recently concluded that the entire Great Wall, with all of its branches, stretches for 8,851.8 km (5,500.3 mi). This is made up of 6,259.6 km (3,889.5 mi) of sections of actual wall, 359.7 km (223.5 mi) of trenches and 2,232.5 km (1,387.2 mi) of natural defensive barriers such as hills and rivers.

The Chinese were already familiar with the techniques of wall-building by the time of the Spring and Autumn Period, which began around the 8th century BC. During the Warring States Period from the 5th century BC to 221 BC, the states of Qi, Yan and Zhao all constructed extensive fortifications to defend their own borders. Built to withstand the attack of small arms such as swords and spears, these walls were made mostly by stamping earth and gravel between board frames. Qin Shi Huang conquered all opposing states and unified China in 221 BC, establishing the Qin Dynasty. Intending to impose centralized rule and prevent the resurgence of feudal lords, he ordered the destruction of the wall sections that divided his empire along the former state borders. To protect the empire against intrusions by the Xiongnu people from the north, he ordered the building of a new wall to connect the remaining fortifications along the empire’s new northern frontier. Transporting the large quantity of materials required for construction was difficult, so builders always tried to use local resources. Stones from the mountains were used over mountain ranges, while rammed earth was used for construction in the plains. There are no surviving historical records indicating the exact length and course of the Qin Dynasty walls. Most of the ancient walls have eroded away over the centuries, and very few sections remain today. Later, the Han, Sui, Northern and Jin dynasties all repaired, rebuilt, or expanded sections of the Great Wall at great cost to defend themselves against northern invaders.

The Great Wall concept was revived again during the Ming Dynasty following the Ming army’s defeat by the Oirats in the Battle of Tumu in 1449. The Ming had failed to gain a clear upper-hand over the Manchurian and Mongolian tribes after successive battles, and the long-drawn conflict was taking a toll on the empire. The Ming adopted a new strategy to keep the nomadic tribes out by constructing walls along the northern border of China. Acknowledging the Mongol control established in the Ordos Desert, the wall followed the desert’s southern edge instead of incorporating the bend of the Huang He.

Unlike the earlier Qin fortifications, the Ming construction was stronger and more elaborate due to the use of bricks and stone instead of rammed earth. As Mongol raids continued periodically over the years, the Ming devoted considerable resources to repair and reinforce the walls. Sections near the Ming capital of Beijing were especially strong.

During the 1440s–1460s, the Ming also built a so-called “Liaodong Wall”. Similar in function to the Great Wall (whose extension, in a sense, it was), but more basic in construction, the Liaodong Wall enclosed the agricultural heartland of the Liaodong province, protecting it against potential incursions by Jurched-Mongol Oriyanghan from the northwest and the Jianzhou Jurchens from the north. While stones and tiles were used in some parts of the Liaodong Wall, most of it was in fact simply an earth dike with moats on both sides.

Towards the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Great Wall helped defend the empire against the Manchu invasions that began around 1600. Under the military command of Yuan Chonghuan, the Ming army held off the Manchus at the heavily fortified Shanhaiguan pass, preventing the Manchus from entering the Chinese heartland. The Manchus were finally able to cross the Great Wall in 1644, when the gates at Shanhaiguan were opened by Wu Sangui, a Ming border general who disliked the activities of rulers of the Shun Dynasty. The Manchus quickly seized Beijing, and defeated the newly founded Shun Dynasty and remaining Ming resistance, to establish the Qing Dynasty.

In 2009, an additional 290 kilometres (180 miles) of previously undetected portions of the wall, built during the Ming Dynasty, were discovered. The newly discovered sections range from the Hushan mountains in the northern Liaoning province to Jiayuguan in western Gansu province. The sections had been submerged over time by sandstorms that moved across the arid region.

Under Qing rule, China’s borders extended beyond the walls and Mongolia was annexed into the empire, so construction and repairs on the Great Wall were discontinued.

Visit to Tokyo in two days

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:09:05 +0000

We finished our show about Japan and Tokyo with a suggestion of visiting the city two days.

As a first destination is Tokyo Tower, at the very center of Tokyo, Hibiya stop. That basically is the same as the Eiffel Tower but orange, but still is a “must” in tokyo. From there you can walk to Roppongi Hills which is 10 minutes and is worth walking and running into many buildings incredible. Moreover, leaving the tower tokyo is that those in the embassy area of the world, found in the “Roppongi”. There you can see from the embassy of Saudi Arabia to Mexico.

Once you get to Roppongi Hills, you’ll run into the Mori Building, that truth is an impressive building, inside a mall and you can have access to a lookout on the top floor you can see everything at your feet tokyo . Once you finish with the viewpoint you can go to the Mori Museum, which is on one side of the balcony. This is a modern art museum is very important works.

Once these down again in the Mori Building you should take your picture with the spider’s museum in Bilbao, a huge statue of a spider with all its eggs. That night I suggest you go to Akahibara, electronic city, where you will stumble across 15-story buildings filled, packed with pure cameras, TV’s, all of technology. A tip! Do not buy into YODABASHI BIC CAMERA or CAMERA, which are commercial, I bought a camera, good and cheap after Laox bargain shop, highly recommended if you buy something there you have your technology purchases.

As early as 11 at night so you’re tired of walking …. But it did not stop there. The next day you wake recomeindo at 4:50, take the subway at 5 am, and go to Tsukiji, where is the Fish Market: The place gets all the fish eaten in Tokyo. All the action takes place between 5 am to 7 am. time during which auctions are the amount of fish costs almost $ 20,000 USD.

Very nearby you can see some famous temples. To visit and use for breakfast. Around the Fish market are the stand up sushi. Worth.

After breakfast go to Asakusa, which to me is the most important destination of the journey as there is the Senjoi temple, the oldest temple in Japan. The photo must is the mere entry with a red balloon fabric and dragons. That photo is worth the trip. Once inside the pagodas and really have to go through the incense and make what you see in the video.

Once you have visited the Temple Senjoi, you can visit the building of a brewery that if you look closely resembles a beer as it is golden on the outside and on top of the building is offices with white glass resembling the beer foam. Very interesting.

Already visited Asakusa Ok, now go to Ginza or Hibiya there is the Imperial Palace, which is impressive, both the gardens and buildings. A must. I finally go to Harajuku and Omotesando street are Japanese Fashion. It is very interesting walk these streets as they are surrounded by world fashion. You can find items from D & G, Armani to Japanese brands … and you see every outfit!.

Ahi on harajuku for the KDDI designing studio, and go to floor three, you get a very nice surprise.

This has been our tour in Japan. A short trip, but intense than I expect you bring forth good recommendations. One last tip: The food in Japan is expensive, and besides if you’re not used to it you may find it a little “different.” Alternate test to get used to Western food in Japan.

Recommendations on arrival in Japan

admin — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:05:55 +0000

If you’re thinking about going to Japan then we write a set of tips that most likely will need to help you when you arrive.

The arrival at the airport: The first contact with Tokyo

For starters they are 15 hours of flight, and arrive at Narita Airport, which is on the shores of Tokyo. There you can do two things, catch a train that takes hours and costs 5000yen, type $ 500 AUD, or catch a bus “friendly Limousine” that take you to the different districts of Tokyo and it costs 3000yen, $ 300MXN. My recommendation is the bus, because this way you will be seeing the whole city, however the train will be nearly impossible.

Possible accommodation in Tokyo

As accommodation chose Shibuya, one district of Tokyo known for its nightlife. In shibuya crossing there is a very famous right where Ginza subway line. The truth is a true spectacle view of Shibuya crossing, for crossing the street in a minute more than 500 people coming and going to the metro.

The Tokyo subway

If you are planning to use the subway in Tokyo … get ready … because nobody, but nobody speaks English. The signs are not in English, and have to go to a hotel and ask for a guide tube in Spanish or English to locate poderte.

When you go to buy subway tickets requested assistance because the machines that sell you the ticket are not in English … My advice is to buy the ONE-DAY-TICKET because with that you can move everywhere in the lines of meter.

Tiananmen Square in Beijing

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:32:06 +0000

Tiananmen Square in Peking (Beijing) is the world’s largest square with an area of 40 hectares. Located in central China’s capital is a symbol for the country and the communist regime since its construction was made after the coming to power of the regime of Mao Zedong, when large buildings were demolished to make room for the plaza.

The reason for this construction was to have a great public space where popular demonstrations. In fact, during the popular revolution Mao Zedong presided over parades in this vast desert paved up to one million people. In 1976, the same amount of people packed the square to depedida the deceased leader.

Place one point topped the headlines of every newspaper in the world when in 1989 the tanks and soldiers cracked down on anyone who was in favor of democracy. Student revolt that we will remain etched in our minds by the image of a young student stood up to army tanks.

Usually there are many people walking, children flying kites and a large number of street vendors of refreshments for visitors.

On the north side, the square is bordered by the emperor’s Forbidden City, while in the middle of it we can see the monument to the People’s Heroes, with an enrollment of Chairman Mao, which says “the people’s heroes are immortal.