The diversity which Sri Lanka upholds, despite being so tiny, is unfathomable. This tear-shaped island country on the Indian ocean is home to various species of birds, animals, insects, plants, and flowers and is a great example of wildlife conservation…

Char Dham of Uttarakhand or Chota Char Dham (small four abodes) is one of the most important Hindu Pilgrimages in India. It comprises of four most holy sites of Uttarakhand, namely - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. When and how…

Kedarnath is at the head of the Mandakini river and among the holiest pilgrimage for the devout Hindu. Kedarnath temple, built in the 8th century AD, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The conical rock in its sanctum is the idol,…

Badrinath is considered the holiest of the four main shrines of Uttarakhand, and it is located between the two mountains, Nar and Narayan. The Dham is a majestic sight and the most important of all the Char Dhams. Many tourists…

Yamunotri is the Yamuna River source, and the Yamunotri shrine stands on the western flank of the Bandarpoonch peak. The root of the Yamuna River is the Champsar Glacier near Yamunotri. Though it is tough to reach the exact source…

Gangotri is the second stoppage of the Char Dham Yatra, and it is situated in Garhwal Himalayas at an elevation of 3048 meters. The Gangotri shrine is seen as the spiritual source of Hinduism's most sacred river, "The Ganges," and…

Situated in the lap of the gorgeous Paro valley in Bhutan, Paro is a quaint little town that inherits its name from the canyon itself. Vast expanses of paddy fields, magnificent vistas of Mt. Jhomolhari, and the gorgeous river, Pa…

Barren Island is situated in the Andaman Sea and lies about 138 km (86 mi) northeast of Port Blair's capital. It is the only active volcano from Sumatra to Myanmar and the only active volcano in India. Barren Island is…