Abu Simbel in Egypt – ancient temples

Africa, Architecture, Egypt, History, Mountain, Statue, Structure, Temple, Tourist, UNESCO, World Heritage - No Comments » - Posted on December, 13 at 9:11 am

When people think of Egypt and its heritage, the most famous such places that people think of are the pyramids and the sphinx. However, just after these, the locations that people think about the most are the temples of Abu Simbel. They are considered such an integral part of the heritage of ancient Egypt that [...]

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Dachigam – a wildlife sanctuary outside Srinagar, India

Asia, India, Jammu & Kashmir, Mountain, Nature, Nature Reserve, Wildlife Sanctuary - No Comments » - Posted on November, 22 at 5:34 pm

Location: 22-km From Srinagar, Kashmir Region, State of Jammu and Kashmir, India
Area : 141-sq-kms, spread over an altitude of 5500 to 14000 feet (1700-4300 meters).
Attractions: Kashmir Stag, Himalayan Black Bear, Markhor, Ibex, Exotic Birds, Local trees
Best Time To Visit: Upper Dachigam – May-August (very cold in winter)
Lower Dachigam – September- December, and also good in [...]

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