Visit to Gobi Desert in China

Gobi Desert Map

A ‘cold desert’ which is spread over 1000 miles from south-west to north-east and 500 miles from south
to north, occupying an area of 500,002 sq. miles in southern part of Mongolia is the Asia’s largest and

fifth largest desert in the world. It is identified as the ‘Gobi Desert’; where there are more exposed bare
rocks and gravel plains than sand dunes unlike Sahara.


It is also known as ‘sha-mo’ (sand desert) and ‘hal-hal’ (the dry sea) in Chinese language.

Desert Weather

Frequent rainfalls, snowfall and frost have earned it the name ‘The Cold desert’. It is about 4000
ft. above sea-level contributing to the low temperature which reaches as much low as -40°C. Extra
moisture is added to the crisp air as the snow is driven by the wind from Siberian Steppes. Unexpected,
extreme changes in temperature can go up to 35°C in one single day.

Expanding at the disturbing rate of 3600 km2 annually, Gobi desert is undergoing the process
of ‘desertification’. Hence dust storms are occurring more frequently in past twenty years in China,
causing damage to her agriculture economy.

The Great Gobi National Park is one of the biggest World Biospheres. It holds the last remaining species
of wild Bactrian camels, wild ass and the only desert-inhabiting Gobi bears.

The small oasis on the north of the desert attracts the herders and provides supply of drinks and food
for them and their livestock. Here the desert gives way to ‘grasses.

To the west of Mongolia lies the great Black desert, which is a continuation of the Gobi desert itself.

A small isolated oasis is also found in the south of Gobi known as Ekhiingol. It provides an important
agricultural land for many of the vegetables and fruits. But the transport is almost impossible, as there is
no availability of flights and the provincial capital is about 400 km far.

 Animal Info

The most popular livestock of desert is the Cashmere goat, known for their fine hairs. They can easily
strive in the harsh and challenging climate of the desert.

Life in Desert

The desert is important for the country both culturally and economically. As it provides the ecosystem
services to human population residing there, this includes livestock grazing pastures and firewood.

However the lives of the inhabitants are affected harshly because of desertification. Hence there is
a strong need of establishment of biodiversity and threat monitoring devices in the desert and the
initiation of the conservation projects to diminish the damages done by human beings and climate.

Gobi Desert

Tour to Great Blue Hole in Belize one of the best Wonder of the Wold

On the coast of Belize lies a great submarine sinkhole known as the Great Blue Hole. It is near the center
of Lighthouse Reef Atoll which is about 70 km (43 miles) from the main Belize City. Circular in shape,
the hole is stretched over 300 m and the depth is about 124 m.

It was formed when sea levels were low by the mechanism of quaternary glaciation. When the
ocean is rising, the caves underneath are flooded. It is called Great Blue hole because of the deep
rich indigo color it has! The growth of Elkhorn coral glitters the hues, giving an enriching purple
tinge at the calm surface of the tides.

History of the Blue Hole

The great Blue Hole became a World Heritage Site of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1997 and is also a part of Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System. It
is under the protection of Belize Audubon Society. In 1972, Jacques Cousteau grabbed the Calypso and
dive the submarine into the great hole to observe the stalactites which was suspending from overhanging
walls. It was found that there is no oxygen at the bottom surface, and hydrogen sulfide gas prevents
bottom inhabitants from disturbing the alignment of sediments. Spores, mercury, fluctuating pollen and
arsenic levels

There is no oxygen near the bottom, and hydrogen sulfide prevents bottom dwellers from
burrowing and disturbing the sediment. Preliminary analysis of the short cores showed
fluctuating pollen, spores, mercury, and arsenic levels up to 221 parts per million were also
found after the analysis of the sample.

The Hole is situated far from the industrial area of contains aerosols, but is well affected by silica and
clay-bearing African soil dust within the area. The deposition normally occurs between June and October.

What people thinking

According to people of Belize, It should be categorized under the Seven Wonders of the World for being
one of the most astonishing dive sites around the globe. It is also a popular recreational spot- especially
for the scuba divers- and for those who are tempted by the great opportunity of diving in the blue water.
The main attractions include the rare and unseen fish species and the underwater networks of caves. The
fish species includes giant groupers, reef and nurse sharks, black tip sharks, bull sharks, angelfish and
butterfly fish.

On-shore caves are also found in Belize and in Yucatan Peninsula, as large as collapsed sinkholes.
Normally the trips for diving are full-day trips, and sometimes two dives are offered in the great blue
hole, one at the North, other at the south.

The deeper one dives into the Great Blue Hole, the purer the crystals of water are seen and the
more awe-inspiring the scenery is.

 Amazing Blue Hole View

 Blue Hole Amazing look in Sea Water 

 Blue Hole in Belize natural beauty

 Blue Hole

  wonder of the world

 Great Blue Hole 

Blue Hole in Belize great Attraction

Mecca (Makkah) The City of Saudi Arab Holiest Place

The most religious place in Islam for Muslims is Makkah which is in Saudi Arabia. It is situated in the Jeddah which is in land of 73 kilometers of Jeddah. This is the place where our Holy Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) was born. To pray five times in a day world’s one billion’s Muslim come here or visit this place. All Muslim wanted that at least one in their lives they perform hajj which is the pilgrimage to Makkah. Every year Two million people hajjis are hosted by the city of Makkah. The sacred masjid in Makkah is ‘Kaaba’. It is constructed with a black stone. Our Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad gave the label Makkah as the Holy city of Islam and gives the guidance and direction of Qibla in which, all Muslims offer the prayer according to him.
On earth it is the first place was developed which is heavenly blessed by the Allah. As I told you that each year Many Muslims come here to pray this is the fulfillment of the one pillar of Islam. At various time throughout the year Muslim performs minor pilgrimage or Umrah. For the Non Muslims it is strictly forbidden to enter Makkah and Medina.  One of the incidents was taken place in the year 1853 when a non Muslim visited Makkah Richard Burton who was the British explorer.

Mecca the holiest place of islam

The Kaaba is the House of Allah which has been constructed by Hazrat Ibrahim and his son Hazrat Ismail. This Kaaba is covered by a beautiful embodied black fabric. Hajjis seven times circle the Kaaba and also try to touch this Kaaba and also to touch the Black stone, the corner stone. Hajjis drink ZamZam from the well of ZamZam which contains very special properties. Most of the pilgrims when return from the Hajj they come with a plastic bottle of ZamZam water.

Mecca is the most beautiful place on the earth

When the pilgrims travel to Mina there is a little village where Devil, represented by a stone. Then after this they go to the hill Arafat which is the site of prayers where Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H) has delivered his last speech to the Muslims.

Over all this the sacred place for the Muslim and every Muslim dream for this place to go there.

Mecca

Mecca at night view

The Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe Cool Wallpaper

  Victoria Falls are one of the most popular natural wonders which lie in the province of Matabeleland
North, Zimbabwe. It is on the southern bank of Zambezi River and interconnected by railway and road to
two cities: Hwange and Bulawayo.

When the idea of using the waterfall for hydro-electric power was introduced, the settlement began,
and it further expanded when railway station was made, and Victoria Falls Bridge was opened. With
time it was establishing as a major tourism spot, improving economic state between 1930s and 1960s.It
is 18 km south of the city and the airport now provides international services. Its width is 1 mile and
height of the falls is 355 feet. During rainfall season, about 19 million cubic feet of water dives on the
edge of Zambezi River.

Where is it

It is situated in south of Africa between Zambia and Zimbabwe and contains two national
parks, Mosi-oa-Tunya national Park in Zambia and Victoria Fall National Park in Zimbabwe. Spending
money for a trip to South Africa for witnessing the great falls with family, totally worth it!

The peak season for tourism is during rainy season. People can enjoy the splash of full force of water
being sprayed, the extraordinary hues of a rainbow and the noises. However during dry season, the
Victoria Falls can be seen clearly from Zambian side.

Obviously your main reason for visiting the area is to go and see the falls, and I would recommend going
the minute you've checked your bags into a hotel. If you're staying in Livingstone (Zambia) shared taxis
and minibuses regularly ply the route to the falls. If you're staying in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) just walk
down to the park entrance from town. There are well-marked paths and many viewing points. You don't
need a guide or tour; just enjoy the spectacle at your own leisure and bring a raincoat for the spray.

 Victoria Falls

 Victoria Falls one of 7th wonder of the world

  look beauty

Zambia or Zimbabwe?

Up until about 10 years ago Zimbabwe was by the far the most popular country to visit the Victoria Falls
from. There are plenty of luxury hotels and the infrastructure is good. You can walk to the falls from
town along well marked paths and the view is certainly the best from this side because you can stand
opposite the falls and see them head on. But, the political situation in Zimbabwe has meant that tourists
are opting to visit the falls from the Zambian side. In 2006, hotel occupancy on the Zimbabwean side.

 Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe

Tropical Rainforests - Green Plants On The Earth

A tropical rainforest is a type of ecosystem that is bounded in between the roughly latitudes of 28 degrees south or north or you can say in between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer. This area receives huge amount of rainfall and relatively high temperatures. These tropical rainforests are mostly found in continents such as Australia, South America, Asia, Africa, Mexico, and Central America and also on islands such as Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Pacific Island. Tropical forest or also known as the lowland equatorial evergreen rainforest are a type of tropical moist broad leaf forest.

These forests are distinctive when we consider the levels of biodiversity they show. As much as 75% of species are native to the tropical rainforests. If we consider the population of all the living species which includes plants and animals, nearly half of them reside in forest. There are 2/3 of all flowers found in the forest only. The tropical forests are so large that many species, plants and microorganisms are still not discovered. The area is more popularly known as the world’s largest pharmacy or the Jewels of the Earth because of the remedies and meds found in them.

There are many types of rainforests i.e. flooded forest, Moist deciduous and semi green seasonal forest, Lowland equatorial evergreen forest and Mountain rainforest. Low land equatorial evergreen rainforest receives a huge amount of rainfall each year. The Moist deciduous and semi evergreen seasonal forests also receive high rainfall with warmer summers, cold and dry winters and of course the usual wet season. Mountain Rain forests (cloud forests) can be located in much cooler climate mountain areas. If we consider one hectare of rainforest, it will contain approximately 42000 species of insect and as much as 807 types of trees.

Rainforests are further subdivided into different strata. The forest floor is the bottom-most layer receiving as much as 2 % of sunlight daily. However the understory layer is lying in between the shelter or covering of the forest floor. It is a home for many mammals, predators, reptiles, insects and small birds. 5% of sunlight can reach this area.

As the tourism industry is flourishing, so does the ecotourism. It is a measure that was taken to conserve and introduce a factor of safety. There is now more economic back which means the habitat is even safer. Tourism also helps the world to be aware of the environmental problems that is a major issue nowadays.

 Tropical Rainforest

 

Tour to Iguazu Falls in Brazil Cool Place

 Iguazu falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River at the border of Argentina Province and Brazilian
State. It rises near the city of Curitiba. Most of its course is through Brazil. The name Iguazu
itself means water. The falls were first found by Spanish man Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca in
1541.

It is located where the Iguazu river roll forward over the edge of a Plateau known as Parana
Plateau which is about 14 miles away.

There are numerous small waterfalls ranging from 150 to 300 and their heights varying between
60 to 82 meters. It was made as a result of volcanic eruption which left a crack between rivers.

The falls are over two miles in width and eighty meters high, hence making them higher than
Niagara Falls and wider than Victoria, and more beautiful than both of them.

No words and pictures can describe the feelings of a person standing there, being hypnotized
by the ultimate beauty of nature. The congregation of deep roaring falls, the massive colors of
rainbow arcs, the soaking mist in the atmosphere and last but not the least, and touring through
the jungle of the wild. Wild parrots, toucans, multi-hued butterflies and rare cats like puma,
jaguar and ocelot can also be found here. The walkways have been provided which provides a
full view. The walkway is situated along the canyon and has an extension which leads straight
to the Devil’s throat. Helicopter rides are also available which gives an aerial view of the Iguazu
Falls.

The Brazilian Airport ‘Foz do Iguazu International Airport’ is situated between Brazil and the
falls. The nearest city is Foz do Iguazu and the falls are being shared in two parks. The Iguazu
National Park was labeled as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1987. The Brazilian
Transportation also gives a chance for a panoramic view through 72-passenger double deck
buses.

The rate of flow of water of the falls, (discharge) during wet seasons (Nov- March), reach 450,000 cubic
feet per second. Therefore the best time to tour the falls is during spring and fall.

Great water Falls

Wonderful view

skyline view the water falling down

The tourist Area Iguazu Falls

Brazil Amazing Travel Place

Natural beauty of the water