Brenner Pass | An Epic Route for Business-Trade and Communication in Europe

This epic route is mountain pass through the Alps along the border between Italy and Austria, and is one of the principal passes of the Alps. The natural beauty of Brenner pass is really wonderful. The scenery of two sides of mountain that kisses the clouds, the amazing green leafy textures on mountain, wonderful sun light display in the morning are really thrilling. Below the pass, high Alpine pastures have been used by dairy cattle for summer grazing, making space available at lower altitudes for cultivating and harvesting hay for winter fodder.

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Brenner pass has long historical and cultural importance. History says that this pass was first legally used by the Romans and in medieval the ongoing of this mountain pass increase. In 1777 the construction of rain route began and in 1867 this giant construction ended. The most important event happened in this Brenner pass on 18 March 1940 during World War II, the German leader Adolf Hitler and the Italian leader Benito Mussolini met there to celebrate their Pact of Steel .  

This beautiful historical mountain pass is now an important business-trade route for Europe. In 1963 a modern six-lane autobahn concrete bridge was built at a height of 180 meters and a length of 820 meters over the valley of the Sill River for large number of traffic can ply. 

The Wave, Arizona | Place looks like another planet

"The Wave" is a wonderful sandstone rock formation located in the high desert region between Arizona and Utah. The rock faces swirl and roll and undulate, hence the name. “The Wave” consists of intersecting U-shaped troughs that have been eroded into Navajo Sandstone of Jurassic age. It is famous among hikers and photographers for its colorful, undulating forms, and the rugged, trackless hike required to reach it.

"The Wave" is difficult to reach.  It is a very remote desert area south of Lake Powell, accessed only via a long dirt road. Once you're on foot, there is no marked trail for most of the way, about three miles across open desert and sand dunes. It is not a place for inexperienced desert hikers or people who can't find their way very well.

It's a photographer's dream. The colors and shapes are wild, like swirls of candy or the fossilized remains of some incredibly large alien beast. An ideal time to photograph "The Wave" is the few hours around midday when there are no shadows in the center, although early morning and late afternoon shadows can also make for dramatic photos. After a rain storm, numerous pools form which can contain hundreds of tadpoles and fairy shrimp. These pools can be present for several days.

Zhangye Danxia | Incredibly Coloured Rocky Mountains

These incredible landscapes look as if they have been painted in the sweeping pastel brush strokes of an impressionistic artwork. But in fact these remarkable pictures show the actual scenery of Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park in Gansu Province, China. Formed of layers of reddish sandstone, the terrain has over time been eroded into a series of mountains surrounded by curvaceous cliffs and unusual rock formations.

The landform is a unique type of petrographic geomorphology which is found only in China which consists of red-colored sandstones and conglomerates of largely Cretaceous age. Research shows that about 100 million years ago, there used to be a huge inland basin here. Water carried silt from the surrounding mountains to the basin. As the result of global high temperatures the basin dried up and in these arid conditions the sediment oxidized and turned rust color.

The area is fast becoming a popular tourist attraction for the sleepy town of Zhangye. A number of boardwalks and roads have been built to encourage visitors to explore the amazing rock formations. These unique type of petrographic morphological landforms were included on the list of World Heritage sites at the 34th meeting of the World Heritage Committee on August 1, 2010.

Kalavantin Durg | Challenging and Adventurous Place

Kalavantin Durg is located on a hill top at a height of 2300 ft. Kalavantin Durg is situated on northeast side of Panvel, on Mumbai-Pune road. The fort is adjacent to Prabalgad Fort. Reaching Kalavantin Durg is relatively a tough affair and is recommended for experienced trekkers. A number of instructions must be followed during the trek to ensure maximal safety. The base village to start this trek is the Thakurwadi village from where one can go to both Prabalgarh Fort and Kalavantin Fort.

Sigiriya | The Lion Mountain in Sri Lanka.

Sigiriya is famous for its 200 metre high red stone fortress and palace ruins which are surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs and other structures. According to the ancient Sri Lankan chronicle the Culavamsa the site was selected by King Kasyapa (477 – 495 AD) for his new capital. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes.

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

On a small plateau about halfway up the side of this rock he built a gateway in the form of an enormous lion. The name of this place is derived from this structure —Sīhāgiri, the Lion Rock. The capital and the royal palace were abandoned after the king's death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century.

Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Sigiriya is a city located in the Matale District in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning. Sigiriya is a World Heritage Site.

Cappadocia | The Unique Moon-like Landscape of Turkey

Rock Sites of Cappadocia, Turkey

Rock Sites of Cappadocia, Turkey

The Cappadocian Region located in the center of the Anatolian Region of Turkey, with its valley, canyon, hills and unusual rock. Cappadocia is best known for its unique moon-like landscape, underground cities, cave churches and houses carved in the rocks. This rocky landscape is honeycombed with networks of ancient underground settlements and outstanding examples of Byzantine art.

Rock Sites of Cappadocia, Turkey

Rock Sites of Cappadocia, Turkey

This area with unusual topographic characteristics was regarded as sacred and called, in the Scythian/Khatti language, as Khepatukha, meaning "the country of the people of the chief god Hepat", although there are more poetic claims on the origin of the region's name, such as the Old Persian Katpatuka, which allegedly means "the land of beautiful horses".

Cappadocia is an underground city in Turkey which is dominated by Templars. The region was used for the 1989 science fiction film Slipstream to depict a cult of wind worshippers. In 2010 and early 2011, the film Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance also filmed in the Cappadocia region. This exceptional natural wonders become World Heritage site in 1985.

Cappadocia, Turkey

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Luscious green scenery, beautiful lagoons, and amazing waterfalls makes the Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe. The national park was founded in 1949 and is situated in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia, at the border to Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 1979 the park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Plitvice Lakes National Park contains a series of beautiful lakes, caves and waterfalls. These have been formed by processes typical of karst landscapes such as the deposition of travertine barriers, creating natural dams. These geological processes continue today. The waters flowing over the limestone and chalk have, over thousands of years, deposited travertine barriers, creating natural dams which in turn have created a series of beautiful lakes, caves and waterfalls. These geological processes continue today. The forests in the park are home to bears, wolves and many rare bird species.

Ball's Pyramid | An Amazing Mountain in Pacific Ocean

Ball's Pyramid

The picture of Ball's Pyramid may raise doubt people's mind that is this place really exist on the earth! Believe it or not Ball's Pyramid formed about 7 million years ago. This amazing spectacular looking mountain is a volcanic landforms created when magma hardens of a shield volcano and caldera.

Ball's Pyramid

Ball's Pyramid is the tallest volcanic stack in the world. It was discovered in 1788, by Lieutenant Henry Ball. This mountain is located 20 kilometers (12 mi) southeast of Lord Howe Island of Australia in the Pacific Ocean. The 562 metres (1,844 ft) high Ball's Pyramid is part of the Lord Howe Island Marine Park in Australia.

No one was able to climb to its summit until 1965.  In 1982 climbing was banned and soon after all access to the island was restricted. Nowadays, the policy has changed and climbing is allowed, but only under strict conditions.

Darjeeling | The Queen of Hill

Darjeeling is a town of India in West Bangle state. This town is a great place for tourists because of its incredible natural beauties. The panoramic view of mountain peak, Tea Gardens, the world heritage Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train), Tiger Hill, Batasia Loop, the War Memorial,  the Himalayan Zoological Park, Snow Leopard Breeding Center and the breathtaking nature scenes attract the outdoor enthusiasts. People who has visited once feel to visit many more.

Beautiful view of Darjeeling

Toy Train of Darjeeling

Tea Garden of Darjeeling

Mountain peak and Locality of Darjeeling

Mountain peak and Locality of Darjeeling

Mountain peak and Locality of Darjeeling

This town looks spectacular at night. All the houses turn on the lights and then the mountain seems to be covered by various colored lights. This scene will remain you a sky with a lots of colored stars.