Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts

Friday, 3 April 2015

World’s most dangerous Footpath opened for Public

The Government of Spain has re-opened Caminito Del Rey Footpath to Public on 28th March 2015 located in Madrid. To promote the site, authorities have announced free visits for first 6 months. You can reserved your visit by online registration for Caminito Del Rey Footpath, however due to heavy rush by people, you have to wait till July, as no date is available for visit till June 2015.
The interested persons have booked all available possible visits to Caminito Del Rey Footpath on 31st March. Click in order to reserve Caminito Del Rey Footpath visitonline.

Caminito Del Rey History:

Caminito del Rey Risk arc


Caminito Del Rey is a 3 KM long pathway opened by King Alfonso XIII in 1921, however the original construction of pull was constructed between 1901 to 1905 by “Chorro Hydroelectric Society”. The Pull connects two dams to each other by passing through the river. About 600 tourists can visit it daily to feel the thrilling and blood freezing experience by walking 100 meters above the rivers. This narrow Cliffside path provides amusement and leisure to visitors.

Attraction for Caminito Del Rey (Walk of Death):



As the pull Caminito Del Rey is situated on a narrow Cliffside, the path is also known as Walk of Death due to its dangerous look. Mountaineers wish to visit the site across the world to enjoy the risk involve.

Safety Measurements:
Caminito Del Rey is about 2.9 KM long. The pull is made of wooden made board walk supported by 1.2 m high three wire guard rail. You can cover the distance of Caminito Del Rey pull in about 3 to 5 hours, depending on how you feel on the bridge.

Opening Hours for Caminito Del Rey:

1 April to 30 October: 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM local time
1 November to 31 March: 10:00 AM to 14:00 PM

Closed on: 24, 25, 31 December and 1st January

Saturday, 28 March 2015

Mela Chiraghan 2015 Lahore

Mela Chiraghan (Festival of Lights) also known as Mela Shalamar  or Mela Shala Mar Ka begins last Saturday of month of March. The Event is celebrated in the memories of Punjabi Sufi Saint and Poet Shah Shussain also known as Madhu Lal Hussain.

Venue of Mela Chiraghan:


Candle Lamps at Mela Chiraghan Lahore
Flower Shop in Mela Chiraghan Lahore


Mela Chiraghan is celebrated on the tomb of Sufi Poet Madhu Lal Hussain Shah in Baghbanpura near Shalamar Gardens Lahore. The site is close to G.T Road Lahore near UET (University of Engineering & Technology). Previously, the event was held in Shalamar Gardens, however President Ayub Khan ordered to shift the celebration place out of gardens to save the beauty of gardens.

Dates to Consider:

The followers and devotees of Shah Hussain are very keen to participate in the event to pay tribute to their beloved Sufi saint.

Biggest Festival in Punjab:



Butterfly decoration in Mela Chiraghan Islamabad Monument in Mela Chiraghan
Lahore Fort decoration in Mela Chiraghan Lahore Fort decoration in Mela Chiraghan
decoration in Mela Chiraghan Quaid-e-Azam Tomb Module in Mela Chiraghan
Birds Nest in Mela Chiraghan Lahore Rural Culture Presentation in Mela Chiraghan
Rural Culture Presentation in Mela Chiraghan Rural Culture Presentation in Mela Chiraghan

Mela Shalamar or Mela Chiraghan is used to be largest Festival in Pakistani Punjab, but the current Festival of Basant has pushed the Mela Chiraghan at 2nd spot. Horse & Cattle Show is third largest Festival in Punjab.

Attraction for Visitors:



Mela Chiraghan Lamps Fire by FunMobileZone
Mela Chiraghan (Festival of Lights) attracts the people across the Punjab Pakistan. People gathered to tribute the famous Sufi Poet Madhu Lal Hussain Shah. The attractions for visitors include the ritual and mystic dance. Large Fire during the three days of Urs is also one of the attractions for visitors.


Things Followers do on Shrine:


Mela Chiraghan Lahore Madhu Lal hussain Shrine

The visitors approach shrine on the beat of drums and dancing (Dhamal) in local style. The followers of Madhu Lal Hussain Shah pay tribute to him by covering his grave with a shawl. These shawls are printed with Arabic words (Daroode-e-Ibrahimi, Ayat-e-Karima of Holly Quran). The man in charge of Tomb welcomes the visitors by flowers. The followers kiss the grave and say their prayers. Those who have capacity distribute food items including rice, sweet candies and others.

People enjoy marijuana and hashish during the Urs, while the bad thing is that the adductors enjoy the same in the presence of Police.

Malangs at Shrine:


Further, the Dhool (drum beaters) men beat the drums in local style and dance for a long time. Malangs in their traditional style wearing different stones, malas, and dresses also attract full. Use of beagles by Malangs are really interesting one.

Traditional Lahori Foods:



Madhu LAL Shrine Food Items by FunMobileZone

The Food Stalls include Qatlama (a long fried bread), Andrasay (sweet brown balls) and Jalebi (sweetmeats).


Marijuana and other Attractions:

The local reseller of marijuana offers the drink for 10 (10 cents) per cup, while hashish and opium is also available right under the nose of police.

Fortune Stones:



Fortune Stone for Men Fortune Ring and Stone


You can find ring seller, these rings (aqeeq-e-sulemani, zamurd, neelam stone) are associated with fortune as people wear them for betterment in life and for better future. Further people print the name of their spiritual leaders, i.e. Muhammad, Ali, and other Sufi Saints.

Faith:

The candles and fire are associated with the faith of visitors and followers as they believe that this will fulfill their wishes.

Thursday, 19 March 2015

Watch 10 Most Amazing And Beautiful Places on Earth

Watch 10 Most Amazing And Beautiful Places on Earth

Australia Lake



Sunday, 8 March 2015

Malam Jabba Snow Festival 2015

Malam Jabba Snow Festival 2015

Malam Jabba Pakistan is located 9500 feet above sea level. The site gets snow fall from December to March every year and attracts national and foreign tourists. The District Government arranges an Annual Snow Festival in Malam Jabba which portraits on charm and beauty of area. Today on 8th March 2015 Malam Jabba Ski Festival 2015 will end with its colorful and eye catching activities. The festival is also named as Malam Jabba Ski Gala.

District Government has arranged Skiing, Skating and Musical Concerts in Malam Jabba Snow Festival 2015.

Skiers and local participants make the Festival remarkable. The governing bodies of Malam Jabba Snow Festival include District Government, Local Communities, Sarhad Rural Support Program and Paksitan Army.

The Festival boosts up economy and Tourism Industry of Pakistan and creates employment opportunity for local descendants.

About Malam Jabba:

Malam Jabba is a Ski Resort which gets snowfall of 6 to 10 feet annually. Malam Jabba Ski Resort is located on top of Hindukush mountain range in Pakistan.

Directions:

Swat Valley Pakistan


Malam Jabba is a part of SWAT Valley, it is about 315 KM from Capital of Pakistan Islamabad City, and is 51 KM away from Saidu Sharif.



Area of Interest for Tourists:

Malam Jabba Ski Resorts attracts tourists for its icy mountains, forestry views, deep valley and two skiing platforms. Malam Jabba Chairlift facilitates 56 persons at a time. Malam Jabba Chairlift brings you to above 10500 sea level height. The warming house provides you warm environment from cold wind.

Mala Jabba chairlift


Apart from Ice Skating, Malam Jabba also has a helipad and other indoor games, international cuisine and restaurants offering delicious and traditional foods.

Mala Jabba Snow Festival Skiing


Malam Jabba Motel offers you to enjoy your Winter Vacations with luxury. You will to be a part spectacular Skiing Resort in World.

Malam Jabba Trekking Paths:

Trekking in Malam Jabba


MAlam Jabba has two Trekking Paths, one of them is about 18 KM away from Malam Jabba and other is about 17 KM from Malam Jabba Skiing Resort.

Ghorband Valley Trekking Path Malam Jabba:

Ghorband Valley pakistan


Ghorband Valley Trekking Path is about 18 KM away from Malam Jabba Skiing Resort and passes from Ghorband Valley. You can approach Top of Shangla followed by Karakoram Hihgway either via trek or via Jeep to approach in just 90 minutes.

Soboney Valley Trekking Path Malam Jabba:

Soboney Valley Trekking Path passes from charming and enchanting pine forest, apple and peace gardens.



Horse and Cattle Show 2015 Lahore

Lahore is the city of festival has welcomed the traditional Horse & Cattle Show after a period of 11 years. The event spans over 4 day period. Chief Guest President Pakistan inaugurated the event on 5th of March 2015 at Fortress Stadium Lahore Cantt.

People across the Pakistan are participating the Horse and Cattle Show Lahore and clad in their indigenously designed attire and show off their cultural heritage.

Acrobatics:

MP Bike Stunts


MP (Military Police) of Pakistan Army showed different acrobatics on bike inaugural day. MP men performed different stunts which are daring in nature. Horse and Cattle Show participants admired the acrobatics, while the overcast weather also made the conditions favorable for audience.

Horse Riders:

Hourse Riders in Cattle Show


Horse Riders in Horse and Cattle Show 2015 mounted on different hours breeds performed in tent pegging competition.

Cultural Representation:



Different sort of floating carts showed the cultures of provinces including Punjabi Rural Cultural, Sindhi Cultural and Sindhi Musical Performance.

Horse and Cattle Show 8th March Schedule:
Following is the Schedule of Horse and Cattle Show 8th March 2015:

Morning:
Lock Dance
Army Musical Band Display
March Past
Greyhound Race
Motorcycle Trick Riding
Horse & Camel Dance
Freefall of Para troopers (SSG Commands)
Tilting
Prize Distribution Ceremony

8th March Evening Show:
Peace Show
Torchlight Parade
Titling
Provincial Cultural Show
Musical Show
Fireworks
Camel Band
The Entry is free for family members. To get entrance into Horse and Cattle Show, Please visit before time.

Free Bus Service:

Free Bus Service to Horse and Cattle Show 2015 Lahore


Government of Punjab is providing Free Bus Service from various points of Lahore City. LTC (Lahore Transport Company) is running Free Bus Service. Free Bus Service to Horse and Cattle Show 2015 is available from following points.
City Bus Terminal Skinderia Colony
Campus Via Kalma Chowk
Thokar via Expo Center
Jallo Via Dharampura and Saddar
Qartaba Square
Shalimar Square
Chungi Dogague
Scheme More
Bedian Road
Qanchi
Minar-e-Pakistan


Help Line: 042-111582111, 0331-4440582

Saturday, 14 February 2015

Valentine Day – A Look to Global Event

The planet earth has turned into global village where everyone having access to internet can access the virtual resources. This puts social communication and social relationships to new heights and new horizons. Talking about 14th February which has now adopt as a global event for Love and affections for each others, especially the couples who are engaged or looking forward to start their relationship celebrate Valentine Day as a special event.

Teddy Bear Valentine Day Gift


History:
According to J.C Cooper in the dictionary of Christianity, Saint Valentine who was a priest of Rome and was caged with allegations of succoring persecuted Christians. While according to Bede’s Martyrology, the Saint Valentine interrogated by Claudius II Roman Emperor who wanted to convert Saint Valentine to Roman Paganism.

TAIPEI 101 Valentine's Day


Just before his execution to death, Saint Valentine has said to performed a miracle by healing Julia (daughter of Jailer Asterius), with this miracle, Jailer and his 44 family members along with his servants came to believe in Jesus and were baptized.

Celebration as event:
Heart shaped Valentine day ballon


In 18th Century, the people of England started to celebrate 14th February as a day to express love with others especially with their loved ones, and connect the event with romantic love. They expressed their love via different gifts including Valentine Cards, Flowers, Chocolates and Valentine Gift Boxes.

In modern times, People use heart shaped boxes to unlock them, doves, and the cupid figures, while hand written and typed Valentine Day Cards, Valentine Day Poems and Valentine Day Poetry got attention of lovers. With the advancement in science, Valentine Day Poems Books in pdf format, Valentine Day SMS for Mobile Devices, Valentine Day MMS in audio and visual shapes, Valentine Day Apps become popular.

Valentine Day in Modern Ages:


Valentine Couple


Now the event has become a global event and is celebrated almost in all countries except in some conservative countries. Here are some facts about business relating to Valentine Day:

Richard Cadbury:


Chocolate gift on valentine day


Richard Cadbury was the first one who made Chocolate Box especially for Valentine Day, after this, Chocolate Box gifts has turned in to a trend on Valentine Day and now we experienced the sale of almost 35 million Heart shaped Chocolate Boxes on Valentine Day across the world. More specifically, only in America, people purchased Chocolate of $1 Billion on Valentine Day.

Red Rose and Valentine Day:


red rose gift on valentine day


Red color is associated with romance, that’s why people prefer red color dresses, especially female lovers wear red color Valentine Day Dresses, while sale of Red Roses on Valentine Day multiplies several folds. According to statistics, 190 million Red Roses sales are recorded only in USA.

Some annual Key Facts about 14 February:

15%American Women post flowers to their selves
About 0.220 million Marriage Proposals are addressed on Valentine Day only
Teachers receives more Valentine Day Cards from students than any other group
85% Valentine Day Gifts buyers from America are women
After Teachers, Children receives more cards from parents followed by Mothers, Wives and then unmarried lovers

Pets are the last group of Valentine Day Cards Receivers as only 3% pet holders present Valentine Day Cards to their pets

Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Change in New Islamabad Airport Road Master Plan


New Islamabad Airport is located in outskirts of Islamabad City and the Master Plan PC-1 to access the Airport requires travelling of 15 KM from Kashmir Highway Glora Morr, while 11 KM Road is already constructed and in useable form passing from Sector H-15, H-16 and H-17. The 6 Lane Highway requires construction of 4 KM Road from Motorway Zero Point M2 to Airport, this was the most economical plan which the authorities has canceled on unknown grounds.

The authorities has now decided to construct 21 KM new Road from Glora Morr Islamabad Kashmir Highway,  there are some draw backs for the new project including

The New Road passes from the back side of Sector H-14, H-15, H-16 and Sector H-17 which is a long route for visitors

-          The new Project requires acquiring land of Billion Rupees
-          The Proposed Railway Track of Islamabad to Texila will no more available due to construction of new Road
-          The visitors require traveling 2.5 KM to park their Vehicle even after entering into the Airport Premises
The Federal Minister for Planning stated that the Planning Commission is of the view that the Approach Road for Airport should have 300 feet of Right of Way to benefit the Government. Such type of Development resulted in escalation of real estate.

The Minister stated in response to a question regarding 2.5 KM travelling for Parking that this is due to Future Proposed Runway, on the other hands the Runways of modern airports like Dublin Berlin and Amsterdam, Dubai, Sydney and Manchester are located on above the Road Tunnels.

The survey stated that the tunnel on Runway requires only 600 Million Rupees, while the New Airport Road will cost Rupees. Indeed a huge loss of 

Tuesday, 15 April 2014

Chile Fire Enters into 4th Day – 15 died and 11000 are Now Homeless


Santiago Chile – The Fire has entered into its 4th day, while firefighters struggled to put off the fire, the deadly fire has claimed 15 human lives and 1000 other injured, while 2000 homes have been destroyed. The disaster of fire results in homeless of massive, where the number of homeless people has crossed 11000 figure marks.

The helpless fire crew members only manage to see burning homes as there is no such municipal water or fire hydrants that can use for putting fire off.

The Rescue mission includes 20 helicopters and plans to put water on fire, however there is no sign of lowering down the fire as Chile’s National Emergency Office admit that they are not in commanding position anywhere.


The fire hit the areas of Valparaiso and leaves 11000 people homeless, Valparaiso is a city of 2,50,000 inhabitants. The City is included in UNESCO World Heritage Site. People lives on steeper hills, and uses Cable Cars and Staircases.

Sunday, 2 March 2014

Thai Prisons Boxing – A way to reduce your Jail Sentence

Thailand is a beautiful land which heavily depends on Tourism earnings. This land has a u unique rule for its citizens who are under bars and are facing the sentence announced by court of law. There are different ways around the world to that help the prisoners to reduce their sentence.


The Pakistani prisoners have to wait for Eid festivals as government announces redemption of sentence for those prisoners who are not involved in serious and sensitive crimes. However in Thailand the rules are different as the prisoners are required to fight for their freedom.

Yes I am not kidding, the prisoners of Thailand are required to have a fight and the winner of that fight is eligible for reducing the term period behind the bars. The Klong Prem Central Prison of Thailand offers to Beat Up foreigners in order to shorten your Jail Term Period.

Prison Fights are organized by Thailand’s Department of Correction and offers such types of matches on regular intervals. The winners are offered by shorten term period, freedom from jail and cash prizes as well.

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

AKOYA Park Villas

Dubai is a wonder world of dream and everyone tries their luck in this wonder world to become a star in world. Since the Sultan of UAE decided to support the economy of UAE by promoting the Tourism and eliminating the interdependency on Black Gold, i.e. crude Oil, the United Arab Emirates make progress by providing the environment for trade, tourism and luxurious life style as well. The decision attracts the investors who are in search of such environment and it brought heavy foreign investment in UAE and boost up the economy of UAE.

The Real Estate Sector of UAE made progress at a convincing growth rate and real estate investors attracted towards UAE. As a result several renewed Property projects came into existence.
Developer of AKOYA Park Villas:

AKOYA Park Villas is a Real Estate project of DAMAC Properties which are marked as the largest and most influenced Real Estate Developers in Real Estate sector of Middle East and dealing in Residential, Commercial and Leisure Real Estate Developer. The group has expanded to Qatar, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon as well.
AKOYA Park Villas:
AKOYA Park villas is a project of DAMCA Properties that reflects a luxurious life style with lush green natural views that make community heaven on earth. The site is located in the attracting location of world i.e. in Dubai with all the colorful stuff you want in your life. The AKOYA Park Villas is a master plan in Dubai and recently DAMAC adds a 14 million sq ft area extension to AKOYA whereas the original area was 28 million sq ft.
The extension includes 200 Villas with a 4.3 million sq ft of open land for a dedicated park for resident of Villas. The Villas are located in a fresh natural environment. The Park after completion will become the largest Park in a housing community of that region.
Luxuries of AKOYA Park Villas:

The Luxurious Villas will offer open-air amphitheatre, 18-hole putting Golf course, jogging & cycling track, Skating board area, Football pitch for practice, Playing Courts for Tennis, Badminton & Basketball, Café, Swimming pool with beach area as well while water play area for children will also be part of Villas.
Location:
After the addition of 14 million sq ft area, the AKOYA is now converted into a 42 million sq ft Luxurious Residential Community.
Price Plan:
With all such luxurious amenities and modern life style, the price of AKOYA Villas Park started from AED 2.1 million or 57 K USD as well. The amount in PKR is 6.62 Crore.