Travel Sigirya Rock Citadel, Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Sigiriya is a large stone and ancient rock fortress and palace ruin in the central Matale District of Sri Lanka, surrounded by the remains of an extensive network of gardens, reservoirs, and other structures. A popular tourist destination, Sigiriya is also renowned for its ancient paintings which are reminiscent of the Ajanta Caves of India. It is one of the seven World Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka. It is also declared by UNESCO as the 8th Wonder of the World.
Sigiriya may have been inhabited through prehistoric times. It was used as a rock-shelter mountain monastery from about the 5th century BC, with caves prepared and donated by devotees of the Buddhist Sangha. According to the chronicles as Mahavamsa the entire complex was built by King Kashyapa (AD 477 – 495), and after the king's death, it was used as a Buddhist monastery until 14th century.
The Sigiri inscriptions were deciphered by the archaeologist Senarath Paranavithana in his renowned two-volume work, published by Cambridge, Sigiri Graffiti and also Story of Sigiriya.

Sigiriya is located in the Matale District in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.It is within the cultural triangle, which includes five of the eight world heritage sites in Sri Lanka.

The Sigiriya rock is a hardened magma plug from an extinct and long-eroded volcano. It stands high above the surrounding plain, visible for miles in all directions. The rock rests on a steep mound that rises abruptly from the flat plain surrounding it. The rock itself rises 370 m (1,214 ft) above sea level and is sheer on all sides, in many places overhanging the base. It is elliptical in plan and has a flat top that slopes gradually along the long axis of the ellipse.

Sigiriya is considered one of the most important urban planning sites of the first millennium, and the site plan is considered very elaborate and imaginative. The plan combined concepts of symmetry and asymmetry to intentionally interlock the man-made geometrical and natural forms of the surroundings. On the west side of the rock lies a park for the royals, laid out on a symmetrical plan; the park contains water-retaining structures, including sophisticated surface/subsurface hydraulic systems, some of which are working even today. The south contains a man-made reservoir; these were extensively used from the previous capital of the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Five gates were placed at entrances. The more elaborate western gate is thought to have been reserved for the royals.

The Lion Gate and Final Climbing Stretch

Sigiriya garden complex 

the Mirror Wall are the writings of Ancient Sigiri Residents

Tourist Places in Karnataka

Bangalore also known as Bengaluru being the capital of the Karnataka is known as the Garden City. Located on the Deccan plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and fifth most urban populous city which is ranked as Beta world city as per the studies conducted by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network in the year 2008.

Bangalore is the IT hub and host to various public sectors heavy industries, aerospace, telecommunications, and defense organizations. It's also known as Silicon Valley of India as it contributes being the nation's largest IT exporter along with enormous IT dominance. Bangalore being the state capital and Mysore the historical city, there are other numerous attractions to be explored.

Srirangapatna is an island town and being the capital of Tipu Sultan is a must see where the Cauvery flows which emphasizes the historic tales that had taken place at some point of time.
Sravanbelagola encompasses the statue of Gommateshwara which is the world's tallest colossal statue measuring 17 metres in height. Sravanbelagola is an excellent destination for the Jain pilgrimage destination.

Hampi is assortment of numerous temples like Virupaksha Temple, Hazara Rama Temple Complex, Krishna Temple Complex and Vittala Temple Complex.
Belur and Halebid: The temples are renowned masterpieces which are the archives of ancient Hindu culture exhibiting tales of Puranas, the Upanishads and other mythological sources like Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

Aihole is known as the cradle of Hindu rock architecture where Parashurama washed his blood filled axe in the river after killing the Kshatriyas and the women washing clothes saw the river turn red and said Ai-hole which means "oh what a river" and hence the name Aihole was coined. Badami and Pattadakal are also known for their legendary temples.

Bandipur, Nagarhole and Dandeli, the Ranganathittu Bird's Sanctuary is the wild splendors of Karnataka, which is well known for fun and leisure activities.

Nandi Hills and Kemmanagundi and Mercara are the famous hill stations and. Karwar, Ullal, Malpe and Maravanthe are the beach resorts which flaunts the pageantry of the travel logs in Karnataka.
Nimishambha: In Kannada, Nimisha means one minute. As her name suggests, the deity Sri Nimishambha is known to curb all problems away within a minute.

Melkote: Cheluvarayaswamy and Tiruanrayana are the two main temples in Melkote. Yoganarasimhaswamy temple is also famous as it is believed that Rama, Krishna and Balarama worshipped here.

Dharmasthala: The temple of Lord Manjunatha and the Bahubali monolithic statue are very famous in Dharmasthala.

Annappa Betta, Manjusha Museum is among the famous locations to visit in Dharmasthala.

Beaches in Karnataka:
Malpe Beach, Bhatkal Beach, Maravanthe Beach, Karwar Beach are the far-famed beaches in Karnataka.

Om Beach, Kudle Beach, Half-moon and Paradise Beach are the most heaven-sent beaches in Gokarna.

Gokarna: Gokarna is not only known for its beaches but also for their grand temples. The temples are listed below:
Maha Ganapati Temple built in honour of the boy Ganapati, who deceived the demon Ravana.

Uma Maheshwari Temple
Bhadrakali Temple
Varadraj Temple
Tamra-Gauri Temple
Venkataramana Temple

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Sravanbelagola Bahubali Gommateshwara Statue

Om Beach

Kudle Beach

Uma Maheshwari Temple

Bhadrakali Temple

Varadraj Temple

Venkataramana Temple

Nimishambha

Cheluvarayaswamy

Travel Abu Simbel Temples, mystarical splendor in Egypt

Perhaps after the Giza pyramids or, coincident with them, the great temple of Abu Simbel presents the most familiar image of ancient Egypt to the modern traveler and reader. It is an archeological site in southern Egypt on the western bank of Lake Nasser about 290km southwest of Aswan. The two temples built for pharaoh Ramesses II have been attracting visitors since Victorian times. The twin temples were carved out of the mountainside in 13th century, as a lasting monument to pharaoh Ramesses II and his wife Nefertiti, to commemorate his alleged victory at the battle of Kadesh, and to intimidate his Nubian neighbors.

As the longest ruling Pharaoh in Egypt, Ramesses II is the name common in at almost every Egyptian tourists attraction. He ruled for 76 years and his mummy is currently located in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

The Great temple of Abu Simbel, which took about twenty years to built, was completed around year 24 of the reign of Ramesses II. It was dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty , and Ptah, as well as to the defied Ramesses himself. Abu Simbel temple consists of two temples . The more famous and larger of the two has four colossal statues of Ramesses sitting patiently but sternly along its face. Standing at the feet of the large statues, statues of Ramesses II's wife and several of his children are about life sized. Chances are that you will become awe-struck when you walk around the mountain and stand face to face with Ramesses. Twice a year near the spring and fall equinoxes, the sun shines in through the opening of the Abu Simbel Temple all the way to the very back room called the sanctuary, illuminating statues of Ramesses and Amun-Ra. Ptah remains in shadow as he is the god of the underworld.

The temple of Hathor and Nefertari is also known as the Small Temple. There are six statues guarding over this temple-four of Ramesses and two of Nefertari. What is unique about this Egyptian tourist's attraction is that the king and the queen are of equal height. It's truly surprising because for the only time in Egyptian art , the statue of the king and his consort are equal in size.

Abu Simble Temple is worth seeing, unlike other temples in Egypt, it is in phenomenal shape and it truly awes. This temple is what visitors to Egypt dream of seeing when they go there to see the wonders of Ancient Egypt. The Temple epitomizes all the Egyptians are capable of.

No matters we are at an age of discover and unfolding the mysteries that bounded the world for centuries but to date the pleasure of Egyptian enigma and magnificence surrounds the country. Egypt is one of the most visited countries in the world. The country's flagship carrier offers cheapest flights to Egypt while British Airways also offers some affordable direct cheap airfares to Cairo the capital of Egypt.

Travel Guide To Versailles

Most guests who go to Versailles have only one place of intention, the wonderful castle, the Palace of Versailles that has been traditionally the capital kingdom of the country of France. However most of them come across more gorgeous attractions. The town of Versailles is a loaded city in Paris and made history for numerous world treaties like the deal of Paris and the concord of Versailles that ended the 1st great world war. in the city are some examples of the most fantastic shopping shops and specialist shops and restaurants in area of Place du March.

Some of the major sightseeing locations in Versailles are the Palace Gardens, the Grand Trianon, Marie Antoinette's town called Hamlet, the Petit Trianon, the large nursery de Chevrloup, the Dsert de Rez Park, and the most popular The Palace of Versailles. The palace features beautifully stunning paintings, creative mirrors, one of kind fabric decors and other dazzling interior designs. The highlights in the palace are the Hall of Mirrors, the Chapelle Royale and the amazement electrifying Queen's Bedroom and King's State Bedroom. Major state occasions and parties are typically held in the Hall of Mirrors, a multi-colored room filled with huge and pretty mirrors.

The palace a gigantic garden that spans for roughly eight square kilometers with varied complex patterns, pathways, flower gardens, shrubberies, fountains, pools and gorgeous ancient sculptures and statues. The Palace of Versailles is symbolic of the power and strength of the old French Monarchy that used to house royalties, and more than ten thousand courtiers and servants. This magnificently grand palace was built in the 16th century.

The Versailles Palace is packed with neighbors and visitors during Sundays and during months of April through September, the palace fountains dance synchronically with the sound of music. Many traveller attractions in the town are free but there are also some that have entry costs. Just make sure you bring your camera along for the tour so you can immortalize your trip to this attractive city. Led tour trips are common in the city and you'll need to order for one early before you visit Versailles, the pretty.

Climate: Summer in the city of Versailles is typically sunny, warm and pleasant. This is when visitors flock to the city but many Parisians prefer to visit the palace during less warm seasons to avoid hot and packed venues. Jan is the coldest month in the winter when weathers become wet and gusty. Temperatures begin to rise when March approaches, the start of summer. The driest weathers start from May to Sep but occasional rain showers are also experienced inside these period. Spring and autumn show the best weathers but rain showers are regular also.

the Grand Trianon

Marie Antoinette's town

the Petit Trianon