New Zealand is an island country located in the Southwestern Pacific ocean. It consists mainly of two parts, the North island and the South island. It was a British colony and Queen Elizabeth ll is still the monarch of New Zealand. The natives or local inhabitants of the country are known as the Maori people and their traditions are known as the Maori culture. It is famous for its beautiful islands, nature parks and natural beauty.
Rajasthan literally means ‘Land of Kings’, land area wise it is the biggest Indian state. It is famous all over the world for its traditional clothes, cuisine, Royal Palaces (which have been mostly converted into 5 star hotels), tiger reserves like Ranthambore National park (there are 3 in Rajasthan), bird parks, desert and much more.
Seychelles is one of the smallest countries in the world and is officially known as the Republic of Seychelles. It is an Island country located in the Indian ocean consisting of 115 islands, the largest being Victoria which is also the capital of Seychelles. Majority of the islands are inhabited with many also being declared as nature reserves. Tourism is one of the biggest sources of livelihood among the local people and one of the major sectors contributing to the country’s economy.
Located in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India, Shimla and Manali are hill stations. It is a favorite honeymoon and tourist destination for many across India. It was developed in the colonial era as the summer capital. Shimla is the largest city and capital of Himachal Pradesh and Manali is around 275km away from it.
Sikkim has the least population among the states of India. It is famous for its dense green alpine forests and amazing biodiversity. Surrounded by Tibet, Bhutan and Nepal, it is on the folds of Eastern Himalayas. The entire state has a mountainous terrain including the snow laden Kanchenjunga peaks which is the highest mountain peak in India and third highest in world. Gangtok is the capital city and is a very sought after tourist destination among Indians as well as Foreigners.
According to the legend, Sang Nila Utama a prince from Palembang (capital of Srivijaya) was out on a hunting trip when he caught sight of an animal he had never seen before. He took it as an auspicious sign and named it ‘Singapura’ derived from the Sanskrit words ‘Simha’ (Lion) and ‘Pura’ (city). Located at the tip of the Malay peninsula the natural point of sea routes, the city flourished as a trading post for vessels such as Chinese junks, Arab Dhows and Portuguese battleships.
Now officially known as the ‘Republic of Singapore’, it became independent in 1965 and has since grown at a rapid pace to become one of the most developed countries in the world. It has been declared the most expensive country to live in the world continuously since 2013 and has the second highest GDP per capita (PPP) in the world. Tourism is one of the main contributors to the economy with millions of tourists visiting Singapore every year.
Tamilnadu is a south Indian state known for the Dravidian style of hindu temples, it is also known as ‘Cultural Capital of India’. It has the largest tourism industry in India. It has grand temples, mesmerizing beaches, wildlife, and panoramic hill stations. The architectural beauty and brilliant sculptures of ancient temples are a big attraction for foreign tourists.
Thailand once known as ‘Siam’ is located in the south east of Asia and it is the only country in this region which was never colonized by any European power. Thai people love their King and show great respect for the monarchy. It is a country where you can get as local or foreigner as you like. The locals like welcoming tourists and are very hospitable, it is a melting point of people as you will find people from all across the world coming either as tourists or working as expats giving it a very cosmopolitan feel.
UAE was founded under the visionary leadership of the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan also known as the father of the nation. It is a federation made of 7 emirates namely, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras-Al-Khaimah, Ajman, Umm Al-Quwain and Fujairah. Being financially very strong it is a classic example of what man can do with lots of money, will power and creativity.
India has always been known as a nation for its spiritual and religious way of living. One of the most common pilgrims in India is to the four spiritual places of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamnotri and Gangotri. The journey to these places is difficult and will surely test your devotion and patience. The travel has most beautiful of locations with harsh climatic conditions making it adventurous as well as memorable.