At 3776 m above sea level, Mount Fuji (富士山) is the tallest mountain in Japan, and also an extremely distinctive feature of Japan’s geography. Rising above the clouds, this icon of Japan has provided a spiritual basis for the Japanese since ancient times. Located in the main island (Honshu) between Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures, this …
Rajasthan, the “Land of Kings”, is India’s largest state by area and it comprises most of the wide and practically inhospitable Thar Desert. Rajasthan is also one of those states that has one of the most historical significances in India. It is home to the chivalrous Rajputs, and its battle-scarred heritage has bestowed legacies of pride and …
Leh-Ladakh is a land like no other, hence everything is worth seeing. Bounded 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. The beauty of the place can not be expressed in words. When you are there, sometimes you …
Italy, that exquisite morsel of Mediterranean decadence situated in Southern Europe is every art lover’s dream destination. And we’re not just talking about paintings and sculptures, of which Italy has more than its share. No – we’re talking about the whole fantastic country, which in itself is a work of art. Take the Cinque Terre …
A google search on ‘top places to see in India’ returning Leh Ladakh in the top position reaffirms the fact that this trans-Himalayan region of Jammu & Kashmir, in North India is a popular spot amongst nature and adventure enthusiasts. Leh and its surrounding regions remain thronged by the travelers from all across the world …