10. Cheers to new beginnings! New Year’s Eve is considered a universal holiday because it is not based on a religious belief or significant people and events in the history which are usually limited to a specific place. New Year’s Eve is celebrated everywhere no matter what culture, religion, and political belief a person has.

9. Love is all around. Love is everywhere. As hearts get broken every minute, other hearts fall in love. Valentine’s Day celebrates love not only for lovers but for everyone. It may be celebrated with your family or your friends. Although some people argue that it is just an idea of businessmen, leading people to spend money on this day for gifts, dates, and even traveling, this is widely celebrated and considered a very special holiday.

8. Fools rush in. April 1 which is April fool’s Day is a holiday for the pranksters, having the perfect excuse to play pranks and not get reprimanded for it. It is widely celebrated and it is a good opportunity to work on your temper.

7. Mothers know best. Everybody celebrates mother’s day. It is the time of the year when you get to thank your mother for bringing you into the world, for carrying you in her womb for nine months, for preparing sumptuous meals, for teaching you how to read and write, and for finding the missing pair of your socks for you.

6. In the name of the Father. Fathers are as important as mothers and they also deserve a break. Father’s day is your perfect opportunity to thank him for sending you to school and working hard so that the whole family can live decently.

5. Happy Holidays! Christmas day, aside from being a Christian holiday, is also considered as the perfect day for reunion with family or friends. People exchange gifts and celebrate over a feast.

4. Standing on own feet. Independence Day, although the date varies from one place to another, is always celebrated. It is an acknowledgment of a place’s capability to govern over their own and handle rights and responsibilities that come with it.

3. Give thanks with a grateful heart. Thanksgiving is perfect for busy people who are saving credits so they can go on vacation since it is a paid holiday. It is the perfect time to travel, see other parts of the world, visit family who lives somewhere overseas, or just spend quality time with your loved ones.

2. A little bit of fat. Mardi Gras which means “Fat Tuesday” is celebrated before lent begins. This is the last day that you can eat anything you want before the Lenten season starts. The funny thing is that this is also celebrated by non-Christians. It is a night of full, delicious meals, music, and partying.

1. Hide behind a mask. Halloween is celebrated everywhere and by people of all ages. The tradition of dressing up to be somebody else like famous movie characters, scary figures, or celebrities, appeal to kids and adults alike. The candies also play an important role although it’s the dressing up part that involves the adults.

10. Silver Star, Europa Park, Germany:-It is one of the best scariest roller coasters in the world. It is situated at Europa Park in Germany since 2002. It is the longest roller coaster in Europe. Its height is 279 feet and length is 5,315 feet. Maximum speed of Roller 130 kilometers per hour with a 4G vertical force. It has three trains which have the seating capacity of 36 persons at one time, giving an hourly ability of 1,750 people.

9. Tower of Terror 2, Dream world, Australia: -It is situated in a Dreamworld amusement park in Australia since 1997. Tower of Terror 2 is the first roller coaster in the world and has a top speed of 160.9 kilometers per hour making it the longest and fastest roller coaster in the world. Roller height is 377 feet and length is 1,235 feet.

8. Steel Dragon 2000 Nagashima Spa Land, Japan: – It has manufactured by Morgan Manufacturing in the year 2000. It is a roller coaster situated at Nagashima spa land in Japan. It is one of the scariest roller coasters in the Japan. It is the longest roller coaster to use a traditional chain lift. The roller coaster has a top speed 153.26 kilometers per hour and its length is 2,479 feet and height is 318 feet.

7. King Ka, Six Flags Great Adventurous: – It is a steel accelerator roller coaster situated at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson in US since 2005. It is the world’s second fastest roller coaster and the world’s longest roller coaster. It has manufactured by Intamin and designed by Werner Stengel. The top speed of a roller coaster is 206 kilometers per hour and height is 456 feet and length is 3,118 feet.

6. Intimidator 305, Kings Dominion, USA: -It is a steel roller coaster manufactured and designed by Intamin. It is situated in the Congo, United State of America. It is 305 long and 5,100 height top speeds of 140 kilometers per hour that makes it a scary one.

5. Dodonpa Fuji-Q Highland, Fujiyoshida, Japan: – It is situated at Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park at Yamanashi in Japan since 2001. It has manufactured by S and S Worldwide. It has a length 3,901 feet and height 171 feet, and 1000 people per hour are the capacity of roller coasters.

4. Superman: Krypton Six flags magic Mountain, USA:-It is a steel roller coaster manufactured by Intamin in 1997. It is the joint fastest and longest roller coaster in the world. It is situated in California in USA. The roller coaster has a top speed 161 kilometers per hour and its length are 1,235 feet and height is 415 feet. 1050 people per hour capacity of roller coaster.

3. Thunder Dolphin Tokyo Dome City, Japan: – The Thunder Dolphin was manufactured by Intamin and Designed by Werner Stengel. It is situated in Tokyo Dome City, Tokyo in Japan since 2003. Its height is 262 feet and length is 3,500 feet and its average speed 130 kilometer per hour. 1660 riders per hour is the capacity of Thunder Dolphin.

2. Formula Rossa Ferrari World, United Arab Emirates: – It is the fastest roller coaster with a top speed of 240 kilometers per hour in the world. It is situated at the Ferrari world in Abu Dhabi in 2010. It is manufactured by Intamin and Designed by Jack Rouse Associates.

1. Eejanaika Fuji-Q Highland, Fujiyoshida, Japan: – It is the 4^th Dimension roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highland in Japan since 2006. It is the 2^nd fourth Dimension coaster in the world. It has manufactured and designed by S and S Arrow. The top speed of a roller coaster is 126 kilometers per hour and ability is 1,000 people per hour.

10. Value of time: It is imperative to make children realize how valuable time is in their lives. Give them interesting to-dos. Ask them to take a shower in ten minutes or finish their meal in fifteen minutes and such. Using a stopwatch will spice things up.

9. Chores: Engage the kids in daily household chores. It could be little things like gathering the clothes from the clothes line or laying out the dishes for dinner. Make them feel involved and be sure to thank them for their effort.

8. Gardening: Encourage kids to have their own little corner in the garden. Assist them to plant vegetables or greens of their choice. Ask them to tend to the plants and water them when required. Look out for the joy on those faces when the tender leaves appear! Grumpy faces will disappear when you serve them spinach from their own produce!

7. Day-out: Little outings are a great way to brighten up mundane holidays. They also help to wean the kids away from video games and soak in the goodness of open air. Just throw in some goodies in a basket and off you go. Nothing elaborates. A walk to the nearest park is good enough.

6. Cooking: Rustling up something in the kitchen with kids in tow can sometimes be very rewarding. Engage them in small kitchen acts. Mixing the cake batter, peeling the boiled potatoes, tossing the salad are all small experiences the kids will enjoy and actually take pride in doing.

5. Bonding with the elderly: Organize and arrange meetings of the kids with elderly people; even an outing to a nearby old home can be rewarding. A company of the old makes children more sensitive and caring and they can draw a lot from their wealth of experience.

4. Television time: Parents often leave their kids by themselves while watching TV. Try and be different. Join them when they watch TV. Involve yourself in their programs. Watch their faces glow with pride when they take you through the storyline and feel in control! In the bargain you can even get them to see something educational if you make it seem like a fun thing to watch.

3. Exercising: Chalk out an exercise routine with the kids. Doing it together is enjoyable and you benefit from it too!

2. Craft: Learning a craft helps kids to hone their artistic skills and keeps them out of mischief’s way.

1. Reading out: This is the mother of all pastimes. To hold the kids’ interests initially, pick up a book or comic whose televised version they are familiar with.

10. Rio-De-Janeiro – This popular city is home to about six million people called the cariocas. There are quite a number of historical attractions such as the Christ the Redeemer statue, Sugarloaf Mountain and the Copacabana Beach which are the most popular sites in and around the city. Millions of revelers crowd the streets during the carnival celebrations.

9. Amazon Rainforest – A visit to Brazil is actually not complete without making a visit to the Amazon rainforest which is a breathtaking site to see. The availability of numerous accommodations will enable you to explore the amazing wildlife and landscapes of the rainforest. In fact, pundits call them the best in the world. The pink dolphins and a wide variety of species of animals in this area cannot be found anywhere in the world. Moreover, you will get a chance to interact with natives when visiting the rainforest.

8. Brasilia – Brasilia is the capital city of the country, and was actually planned from the start. The plan was laid down in 1956 and the city was brought up in an amazing design on a desert land. The presidential palace among other fascinating constructions is a great sight.

7. San Paolo – If you are traveling in Brazil you should consider making a brief stop at San Paolo. The city has a thriving nightlife that never ceases.

6. Sao Luis – UNESCO declared it a world heritage. The beaches, shopping malls, culture and natives of this area are all fascinating. Sao Luis will enable you to view the beautiful and historic attractions of Brazil.

5. Salvador da Bahia – this is the perfect place for people who are visiting Brazil for romance. You will get a romantic getaway from the people of an African origin who know how to create such packages combined with amazing music and fragrances.

4. Recife – with a population of one and half a million people this is one of the largest cities in Brazil. It has a great tropical weather, fascinating history and beautiful beaches.

3. Olinda – This is a very beautiful travel destination located just a few kilometers from Recife. UNESCO also declared this area as a heritage Site due to the great historical attractions that it has including the old churches that date back several centuries.

2. Iguaçu Falls – The waterfall system is larger than any other falls in Brazil. The attraction is basically one of the most exciting places that you should visit in Brazil. The Devils Throat will offer you a chance to view the falls in a breathtaking way.

1. Fernando de Noronha – The tropical area in made up of twenty islands. There are numerous relaxing activities in this place that you may end up being spoilt for choice. Furthermore, it’s only a few hundred miles from the coastal region of Brazil.

10. Tasmania

This is one of the most beautiful places in the country. In fact, it can get so pretty it reminds you of some New Zealand landscapes. Because of the high number of tourists that visit Tasmania, the setup and infrastructure for visitors is excellent.

9. Kakadu National Park

Kakadu is one of the most beautiful national parks in the whole country with plenty of wildlife and local flora and fauna. Its proximity to Darwin makes it all the more accessible. One bad thing is that as beautiful as the park is, you can never be alone in the place as you will likely run into other tourists in every area.

8. Great Ocean Road

This is 3-hour-long-drive road that is situated along the cost and mountains outside of Melbourne, one of the biggest cities of Australia. The multicultural nature and fantastic nightlife of Melbourne makes it a must visit.

7. Ayers Rocks

Ayers Rocks is a sacred place where many Aborigines come to for the purpose of worshipping. Situated fairly close to the city of Alice Springs, Ayers is the biggest rock monolith in the world.

6. Whitsundays

If you are into nautical sports as well as awesome nightlife and restaurants, then Whitsundays, which is one of the best routes into the Great Barrier Reef, is for you. If you like touring in sailboats, you will not be disappointed by Whitsundays.

Magnetic Island

5. Magnetic Island

Two thirds of the total land area of Magnetic Island is considered National Park. It is a great place to see koalas and kangaroos in their natural habitat. The island is close to the city named Townsville and the beaches around the area just add to the reasons of visiting this island.

4. Fraser Island

The waters which surround Fraser Island are turquoise in color and the land itself is fairly green. This makes the island somewhat of a paradise on Earth. People who visit this part of Australia seldom miss out on this spot.

3. Gold Coast

A series of magnificent beaches would not disappoint the people who are into extreme sports like surfing and wake boarding. Other activities worth doing include enjoying of the nightlife and admiring of the waterfalls.

Gold Coast

2. Cairns

This is a small city with not many huge attractions. But there are still a number of big attractions that manage to pull visitors. For example, you would not want to miss the Cable car to Kuranda over the rainforests.

1. Sydney

This is the largest city of the country and it is not difficult to imagine what the city would have in store for visitors. This is usually the first station of Australia that the tourists roam because most of the international flights land here.

10. Boracay Island

Like a glass, the white sand beach in the western side of the island embraces the clear blue sea. On the other side, hills enclose the beauty within the island. In Boracay, visitors can enjoy activities such as windsurfing, which is ideal during the Amihan season. You will also experience a non-stop adventure on the island if that’s what you’re looking for.

9. Pagudpud Island

Experience one of the most beautiful sunrise in the world. Pagudpud Island is also popular for its giant windmills. The view at the sand dune reminds visitors of the world’s endless beauty.

8. El Nido

Situated in northern Palawan, is the sanctuary of purely natural marine life. Discover hidden lagoons and beaches in El Nido. The tour is worth an adventurist’s every penny. Traveling to El Nido is not as expensive as it may seem. No snorkeling experience can be better than that of the island of El Nido.

7. Pearl Farm

Found in the Island Garden city of Samal, Pearl Farm is an inspiring view of the world embracing itself in blue and green. Feel the seclusion and fall in love with the beautiful beaches of Pearl Farm. Get the best view of the hills and oceans from the hilltop houses that surround the beach. Don’t forget to check one out on your future accommodation.

Boracay Island

6. Dakak Island Resort

It is an internationally recognized haven to experience nature at its best. Dakak is the best adventure venue especially for people who find exploration as a hobby.

5. Balesin

Lying at the Eastern coast of Luzon and rises within the beautiful province of Quezon. This is what a tropical island should be. Full accommodation and unique private experience is what the island promises to the locals and its guests.

4. Club Paradise

Experience beach hopping to Club Paradise to complete your Palawan getaway with your friends or loved ones. It is the most relaxing and the perfect place to end a day in Palawan.

3. Misibis Bay

It is a five-hectare island hidden in an unpopular region in Albay. Misibis show its visitor how diverse the Philippines can be. Experience luxurious privacy in the most beautiful beach found in Bicol.

2. Honda Bay

Experience the true sense of recreation where the pristine sea can be found. A tourist does not need to dive into the waters to see the submerged coral reefs. One can literally see the bottom of the ocean without diving into the water.

1. Siargao

Sitting at the edge of the Philippines, Siargo is known to be the surfing capital of the country where you will surely enjoy riding with those giant waves you see. Withstanding the wind and current of the Pacific Ocean, Siargao is also a good place to practice and be an expert in tube surfing.

If you are already itching to walk on the white sandy beaches of the country and as well as enjoy the clear blue water, then ready your passports and baggage to experience one of the world’s best beaches found only in the Philippines.

While most people think a trip to Europe involves trudging through museum after museum and enduring hours-long, multicourse dinners with unpronounceable menu items, Europe is actually dotted with amusement parks containing some of the world’s wildest thrill rides. So why not spice up your “Greatest European Museum Tour” with a visit to a few of the best parks and experience some of these new rides?

1. Wallace and Gromit’s Thrill-O-Matic, Blackpool Pleasure Beach: Blackpool, England

Blackpool, England has been one of the U.K.’s top summer vacation destinations for more than two centuries. The addition of everyone’s favorite Claymation duo only makes the resort more popular. On this four-minute roller coaster ride, you’ll board one of Wallace’s slippers and ride through the most popular scenes from the series.

2. The Smiler, Alton Towers: Staffordshire, England

One of the world’s most anticipated coasters, the long-delayed Smiler boasts a record 14 inversions, combined with flashing lights and other distractions to disorient and thrill riders.

3. Huracan, Bellewaerde Park: Ieper, Belgium

On this exciting indoor coaster, riders board a two-headed snake to escape the angry Mayan god “Huracan,” who tries to stop them using wind, water and fire.

4. Galaksen,Tivoli: Copenhagen, Denmark

This iconic amusement park will open a new themed land in 2013 inspired by the work of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. While the new land will feature multiple rides and attractions, the major draw is Aquila, a wild ride where guests board spinning cars at the end of eagle wings; these cars then invert, spin and flip to create a 4G experience.

5. Etnaland: Catania, Italy

Built as a companion to the legendary Sicilian waterpark, Etnaland is packed with thrilling rides and coasters. The biggest draw promises to be “The Storm,” a 105-foot coaster with a 70-mph drop and a roll-style inversion.

6. Futuroscope: Poitiers, France

At this film and music-centered park, the most anticipated new attraction is also perhaps one of the most unique: Danse avec les Robots. It’s designed to be the “nightclub of the future,” where people and robots can dance together. Visitors can board a large robot arm, where they are then suspended over the dance floor to experience the latest dance crazes.

7. Temple X-Pedition, Legoland: Gunzberg, Germany

At Legoland’s German outpost, 2013 marks the opening of the Kingdom of the Pharaohs, which includes the exciting new Temple X Pedition experience. Riders board a Jeep to embark on a treasure hunt through a darkened temple — where they shoot infrared pistols at targets to earn points and get closer to the treasure.

8. “Arthur and the Invisibles,” Europa Park: Rust, Germany

Germany’s largest theme park (and Europe’s second-largest) has several new offerings for 2013, including a Brothers Grimm-inspired land and a new indoor roller coaster inspired by the film “Arthur and the Invisibles.”

9. Costa Caribe Aquatic Park, PortAventura: Salou, Spain

Summertime means waterparks, and one of Europe’s best is reopening after a major remodel. Costa Caribe Aquatic Park has been expanded and remodeled — and now features Europe’s highest free-fall slide with a 12-story drop.

10. D’Wervelwind, Toverland: Sevenum, Netherlands

Toverland is welcoming eight new rides this year, including the wild D’Wervelwind, a spinning coaster featuring sudden drops and turns set to a rock-and-roll soundtrack.

These are some of the offerings at European amusement parks this summer, many of which already have thrill-ride fans eager to hit the parks and get their scream on. While some parks have onsite hotels or plenty of nearby lodging, book early for the best selection. These attractions are sure to draw plenty of visitors from all over Europe, and elsewhere, this summer.

About the Author: Coaster enthusiast Ben Black has ridden the top 20 coasters in the U.S. and plans to start working on European attractions this summer. He’ll start in Belgium — he booked Brussels hotels on Venere website—and experience some great beer and the Huracan.

10. Warnemunde, Germany

It is not the best German beach, but if you are looking to relax on a white sand beach on the Baltic coast, with cold beer and smoked fish, then Warnemunde is the destination for you.

9. Egremni, Lefkada, Greece

With so many islands, Greece has total of 15,000 km of coastline. You would think that a few of those kilometers would be beaches worth spending some time. Egremni beach is one such beach on the Ionian island of Lefkada.

8. Sopot, Poland

Poland might be a surprise entry on this list for some people but the powdery white sand beach near the spa town of Sopot is essentially a heaven on earth. It is a perfect stopover if you are making your trip across Europe.

7. Three Cliffs Bay, Gower, Wales

This beach is a little hard to reach and is quite secluded with not a lot of people around. It is the perfect place to spend a day with a barbecue kit, a book and of course the person you love the most.

6. Scopello, Sicily

An eye-catching village made entirely out of stone is located neatly by the coast, about 20 minutes of walking distance from sand the color of vanilla, and water so clear, you wouldn’t know it’s there until you touch it.

5. Cap Ferret, France

An hour away from Bordeaux, one of the bigger French cities, Cap Ferret is one of the most beautiful beaches not only of France but of entire Europe. The sand is so thin you can hear a squeaking sound when you walk over it.

4. Barleycove, County Cork, Ireland

Ireland is located at a Geographic area where it rains an average of 225 days every year. Naturally, the people are anxious for the sun all year round, especially in the summer when there are more chances of the sun to shine. Barleycove is the place to go to spend a sunny summer day in Ireland.

3. Caños de Meca, Spain

This is the place where Nelson beat Napoleon a little more than 200 years ago. Things have changed now and Canos de Meca has become a spot where the hippy hang out.

2. The Curonian Spit, Lithuania

This is another one of the most secluded tourist spots in Europe. It can be reached by a ferry ride ten minutes away from Lithuanian port city of Klaipeda. The Curonian Spit is a narrow strip of land that pokes into the Baltic sea.

1. Calad’en Serra, Ibiza

If you are looking for a place where you can not only relax, but also party like there is no tomorrow, then Ibiza is the place to go. If you are more into relaxing and releasing of a little tension, then the soothing winds and sunshine of Calad’en Serra beach is something you would love.

Humayun’s Tomb.

Probably not the iconic image of Delhi but unarguably the most splendid work of Mughal Architecture in the capital, Humayun’s Tomb is UNESCO recognised World  Heritage Site and definitely tops the list of must visit places. The structure will f=give you a glimpse of the iconic Taj as it was here that the Persian Charbagh style was put to test by The Mughal architects and was later perfected in the construction of Taj Mahal in Agra.

Dilli Haat

Dilli Haat is an open air food cum craft bazaar located in Delhi near INA (AIIMS), run by the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation. There are over 62 craft shops inside the plaza where artisans from every corner of this vast country gather to sell and showcase their handicraft. Then there are food stalls offering savoury cuisines from every possible state for the platter of guests. Eat here to get an authentic taste of the pan-Indian cuisines in an enchanting Indian setting. Dilli Haat keeps hosting beautiful rustic “Melas” or fares, visit here, and you never know you might be lucky enough to visit one.

Red Fort

Once the pivot of the might Mughal Empire, Red Fort, or the Lal Quila, and whatever is left of it, is a stark reminder of ephemeral nature of empires and powers that be. Once a sprawling fortress complex with an array of palaces, and grand structures, lush courtyards and cascading waterholes; Red fort today is only a shadow of its majestic past. Yet, it is as beautiful as ever. Standing in the heart of Delhi, it has seen Delhi change. The significance of this structureis evident in the fact that it was here that the flag of India was hoisted when she got independence from British Raj, a tradition which is still observed on each anniversary of Indian Independence Day.

Akshardham Temple

One of the modern marvels of architecture, this sprawling  temple complex by the bank of river Yamuna, is a sight to behold. The architecture and design of this temple complex is a manifestation of the time tested ancient traditions of Hindu culture, beliefs and spirituality which has percolated down the ages. The popularity of this temple is evident in the fact that 7 out of 10 people who visit Delhi, pay their visit to Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. The son-et-lumiere (Musical Fountain), the sound and light show, and the beauty of the site at night are the most popular attractions and most recommended too.

Khan Market

A haven of overseas travelers throughout the year, Khan Market is all drenched in the hues of New Years and Christmas this time of the year. The high end shoppers and foodie paradise is located at a short distance from Connaught place and also well connected to Delhi Metro. Khan Market shopping complex houses an array of gourmet food joints, and plush restaurants, serving cuisines domestic and international. Then there are gift shops, book shops, boutiques, and fast food joints to keep the shoppers on their toes.

India Gate

Attribute it on the British or the location of this war memorial, India Gate is arguably the most iconic and enduring symbol of New Delhi. It was built to commemorate the Indian and British soldiers who lost their lives during the Second World War. Evening is perhaps the best time to visit this resplendent structure when it is floodlit while the fountains nearby make mesmerising display of varied hues.

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid of Delhi is the largest mosque in India  stands across the road in front of the Red Fort. Built between 1644 and 1658. It is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The spacious courtyard of the Jama Masjid holds thousands of faithful. Located on a mound in the heart of the old city it projects beautifully into the Old-Delhi skyline. This mosque was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans. Originally called the Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, or “mosque commanding view of the world”, the Jama Masjid stands at the center of the erstwhile capital city of the Mughals, Shahjahanba.

Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple is one of the remarkable architectures of Bahai faith. It is located at Kalkaji in New Delhi. The temple looks like a lotus flower and is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. The temple has no restrictions for visitors and is open to people from all religions. The place provides immaculate environment for meditation, peace and wisdom. The Bahai temple was completed in 1986. Since then the temple has received recognition from all over the world for its splendid architecture and design. Lotus Temple is among the most visited monuments in India. The credit for building this beautiful structure goes to the Persian architect Fariborz Sahba from Canada. Personifying Lotus in the temple does not merely mean giving a lotus shape to the edifice but it has a message to the people of India in the form of a manifestation from the almighty. Lotus is a symbol of peace, purity, love and immortality. It is this particular specialty of Lotus flower which makes the flower an important icon in Indian Culture and society. This is why the design of Lotus temple has been inspired by lotus flower.

Lodi Gardens

Lodi Gardens are one of the pleasantest green spaces in Delhi – with some labelled trees to help visitors from overseas become familiar with the Indian flora. The area was used as a burial for Delhi’s (pre-Mughal) Sayyid and Lodi rulers. Mohammad Shar’s tomb (1450) can be seen as a predecessor for architecture of Humayun’s tomb and Sikander Lodi’s tomb (1571) is set within a walled enclosure and clearly related to Humayun’s tomb garden. The domed mausoleums appear to have been sited in an open landscape, rather as the Ancient Greeks placed temples. The building of monumental tombs runs against the principles of Islam and it is probable that Delhi’s Turkish Sultans brought the idea from Persia to India. Lodi Gardens are therefore a good place to reflect on the origins of Mughal garden design. By the nineteenth century the tombs were occupied by squatters. After the land passed into the ownership of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) the squatters were moved, with some acrimony, and the land was treated as a public park. Possibly because the tombs have a formal kinship to Palladian temples, this treatment seems visually appropriate – at least to European eyes.

The Garden of Five Senses

The Garden of five senses is a breadth taking and enamoring experience. It is not just a park – it is a celebration of aesthetic expression and appreciation, a seamless dialogue between the creations of man and nature that invites interaction and exploration. It is an ideal ground to realize the twin objectives of the need for a public leisure space as well as awakening of human sensitivity to the environment.

It is an intricate blend of natures bounty and subtle human creation. Amidst the concrete jungle and the hustle and bustle of the city, the garden of five senses comes across as a welcome breadth of fresh air and serene quietude. True to the imagery suggested by its name and with its beautiful, lush green landscapes, the garden of five senses stimulates all the five senses in an evocative bouquet that awakens the mind to the beauty of life and invokes a grateful prayer for the gift of touch, sight, sound, smell and taste .

Visitors are encouraged to touch the rocks and displays,  the fragrance of flower for the nose,  beds stimulates the olfactory senses, the landscaping appeals tothe eyes - the sight, the ceramic bells and the water falls create a soothing sound -pleasing to the ear  and the food courts serve a variety of cuisines – to please the tongue.

Hauz Khas Fort

Established by Alauddin Khilji in the year 1284, this fort stands in ruins today, with the walls broken and the engravings faded. It is hard to believe that when it was constructed, its beauty got travellers from far and wide. Built in the era of ‘medieval history’, this forts marks the beginning of the rule of Delhi as the capital of the first of the Muslim rulers in India. The word Haus comes from urdu word Hauz which means a Pond. The then emperor- Alauddin – had commissioned a very large pond in this area for the convenience of the inhabitants of Siri Fort, the second city of Delhi. It was initially named as Hauz-i-Khas after the name of the emperor. However, later Firoz Shah Tughlaq ordered to rebuild this tank as royal baths. It was he who christened it to Hauz-Khas.
Today what this fort gives to the tourists is still unmatchable. Its wide lawns are a perfect stop for the kids to play cricket or any other outdoor sport. The ruins offer alleys and other secret passages for tourists to explore. For people who like to indulge in photography, the worn out walls offer an interesting subject. Moreover, the fort looks mesmerizing during sunset and sunrise. The fort overlooks a wide pond which is home to many birds and various sorts of flowers. Though the pond is unkempt yet the beauty of nature cannot go unnoticed.

So much to see, many places to go to, Delhi, they say hides a lot! And if you need to travel to India from overseas you can find cheap flights at FlightHub.com

This tradition was later given a new face and was introduced as bungee jumping in the year 1979; it was a stunt practiced by the students Oxford University who were the members of the dangerous Sports Club at the university. The folks were arrested but the jumps continued. This was a secret activity until a TV show sponsored a bungee jump which brought fame to bungee jump. A man is to jump from a bridge, a tall building, a helicopter, hot air balloon or any high object, while an elastic rope is attached to his feet; a climbing harness is also attached to secure the jump.

There are different kinds of bungee jumping; Catapult, Twin tower, Trampoline, running, ramp and through Suspended Catch air device. Bungee jumping is highly dangerous and a small mishap can turn into a very serious accident, 5 well known deaths have been recorded in the history of bungee jumping, among them one was woman who was a member of Professional Bungee team. apart from severe accidents, bungee jumping can also do some harm to your membrane and plays a vital rule in reducing the immunity power of humans; bungee jumping can also cause some muscles ache in various part of body if you are not trained properly. The higher altitude you choose for you bungee jump the more adventurous it becomes, the top ten highest places for bungee jumping in the world are:

10. CORINTH CANAL, GREECE:

Corinth canal is squeezed between Peloponnese and Greece; the canal is in the territory of Aegean Sea. There is bridge which is built over the canal and serves as the place of jumping for the bungee jumpers. The bridge offers a bungee jump of 260 feet and after jumping the jumper continues to swing above the Corinth canal.

9. PONTE COLOSSOS, ITALY:

Ponte colossus is a bridge built over a height of 500 feet above the surface of earth; it accelerates the jumper at a speed of 100km/h of free fall motion. Bungee jumping from this place is one of the craziest things to do in life; but once you have done it, it becomes the most exciting memory of your life. Before jumping nothing will make a sense but once you have jumped and you start swinging, you every motion will make sense.

8. BHOTI KOSHI, KHAT MANDU, NEPAL:

Bhoti koshi is a river at Khat Mandu in Nepal; the river is very famous for its rafting, canoeing as well as bungee jumping. The landscape of Bhoti Koshi is blessed with very high mountains and deeply bewitching valley. Swinging like a pendulum over the Bhoti Koshi River can be the most dazzling experience in one’s life; the jumpers can jump from a height on 557 feet. The bungee jumping site at Nepal is just superb.

7. NIOUC, SWITZERLAND:

Switzerland is blessed with the most breath taking and spell bounding beauty; bungee jumping in Switzerland can be a very pleasant thing of your life. Niouc, one of the ferocious and rampant sights of Europe holds the world record for the highest number of bungee jumps. The ravishing landscape of Niouc is pretty appealing and it becomes even more erotic when one witnesses it through bungee jumping. Niouc, parked inVal d’Anniviers offers bungee jumping from a bridge suspended at an altitude of 630 feet and accelerates the jumper at a speed 50km/h in free fall.

6.  EUROPABRUCKE BRIDGE, AUSTRIA:

Europabrucke Bridge is spread widely over the Wipps Valley in Tirol, Austria. The landscape of Wipps valley is one of the most intoxicating sights of the world; the valley is bestowed with magnificent mountains and lots of greenery. The bridge accommodates the bungee jumper with a jump of 630 feet; the jumpers enjoy some really enticing and erotic pleasure during their bungee jump.

5. VICTORIA FALLS BRIDGE, ZIMBABWE:

The Victoria Falls Bridge is built at the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe at the south of Africa. The landscape of Victoria fall is highly inviting, appealing and tempting; the fall itself is very charming and is capable of capturing the hearts of the viewers as well as mesmerizing them. The bridge is at a height of 649 feet and provides very pulchritudinous and resplendent sights for its bungee jumpers; as the Victoria fall is situated at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, you can see two countries at the price of one ticket.

4. BLOUKRANS BRIDGE, SOUTH AFRICA:

Bloukrans Bridge is parked in the vicinity of Nature’s Valley near Cape; the bridge was constructed in the late 20^th century. This bridge administers its tourist with a bungee jump from an altitude of 708 feet; this is the highest bungee jump available in the Continent of Africa. If you are feeling low then go for bungee jumping at the Bloukrans Bridge because it has some splendid views for its bungee jumpers.

3. 007 GOLDENEYE, TICINO, SWITZERLAND:

James bond jumped over the Vozasca Dam in his movie “Golden eye”, since then the place is known as the 007 goldeneye bungee jumping or they say jump like James bond. The place provides a commercial bungee jump from a height of 725 feet which comes under the list of the highest bungee jump. The jump accelerates and amazes the human inner self as it gives a view of the Vozasca Valley and the ravishing landscape in the surrounding.

2. MACAU TOWER, CHINA:

Macau tower is an entertainment and convention centre situated in the prior Portuguese Colony at Macau. This tower provides every kind of entertainment for its guest such as restaurants, theater, café, shopping mall, conference hall, exhibition hall as well as bungee jumping.  The tower accommodates the bungee jump from a height of 760 feet and at a velocity of 200km/h (fastest). the second highest bungee jump is an enticing factor of the Macau Tower at china.

1.    ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE, COLORADO, USA:

Royal Gorge Bridge is constructed over a theme park of 360 acres in Colorado, the state of USA. The park is the most prominent jewel of Colorado, the bridge itself is very old as it was built in 1929. The Royal Gorge Bridge is built at a height of 1053 feet, which is the highest place for bungee in the world. The bridge is built over the River Arkansas, with the river on the view the bungee jump get even more animated.