The Ik-Kil Cenote in Yucatan, Mexico
This ‘cenote’ was one of the sacred wells used by Mayans. It was a sacrificial place where Young men and women were thrown and left to drown there as a sacrifice to the God of Rain, but now they are popular with tourists for swimming…
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A MUMMY of a Tibetan Buddhist monk
Found in India’s Northern Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, she is believed to be about 500 years old. The mummy, identified as that of monk Sangha Tenzin, was found inside a tomb at Ghuen village in the cold and remote Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, about 6000 metres above sea level.
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Natures Best Creation. The Pool of Giola in Thassos Island, Greece
Giola Thassos is a stunning natural lagoon, like a swimming pool fixed into the rocks. The water is slightly warmer than the sea, which makes it even more enjoyable for swimming.
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Glass Beach, California, USA
Glass Beach is a beach in MacKerricher State Park near Fort Bragg, California that is abundant in sea glass created from years of dumping garbage into an area of coastline near the northern part of the town. Located in Northern California among the rocky coastline is what can be considered the Mecca for sea glass collectors around the world. Its otherworldly shoreline is now littered with smooth shards of sea glass.
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Mar Sem Fim also known as “The Endless Sea”
A Brazilian yacht that was shipwrecked, sunk and later got frozen in ice in Maxwell Bay of Ardley Cove, Antarctica, about 1,200 kilometers south of tip of South America, in April 7th, 2012.
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The Famous Maltese Underwater Statue of Jesus Christ
The people of Malta are predominantly Catholic.
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The Skeleton Lake of Roopkund, Uttarakhand, India
Roopkund is a high altitude glacial lake in Uttarakhand, India, lies in the lap of Trishul massif and famous due to hundreds of human skeletons found at the edge of the lake.
The lake, known as ‘Skeleton Lake’, is situated at an altitude of 5,029 meters, in the Himalayas. Every year, when the snow melts, one can see hundreds of scattered skulls. The skeletons were first found by a British forest guard in 1942. Initially, it was believed that the skeletons were those of Japanese soldiers who had died while crossing that route during World War II. But scientists have now found out that the skeletons were of pilgrims and locals as the bodies dated to around 850 AD.
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Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Salar de Uyuni is a magical place: When covered by water, one of the world’s largest salt flat becomes a mirror, and anyone walking across it appears to be walking on clouds. Salar de Uyuni’s origins lie in prehistoric lakes; it is a major breeding ground for several species of flamingos.
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Angkor Wat
This is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation – first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country’s prime attraction for visitors.
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The Great Blue Hole
It’s a large submarine sinkhole off the coast of Belize. The hole is circular in shape, over 300 m (984 ft) across and 124 m (407 ft) deep. It was formed during several episodes of quaternary glaciation when sea levels were much lower.
This ‘cenote’ was one of the sacred wells used by Mayans. It was a sacrificial place where Young men and women were thrown and left to drown there as a sacrifice to the God of Rain, but now they are popular with tourists for swimming…
Image SourceA MUMMY of a Tibetan Buddhist monk
Found in India’s Northern Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, she is believed to be about 500 years old. The mummy, identified as that of monk Sangha Tenzin, was found inside a tomb at Ghuen village in the cold and remote Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, about 6000 metres above sea level.
Image SourceNatures Best Creation. The Pool of Giola in Thassos Island, Greece
Giola Thassos is a stunning natural lagoon, like a swimming pool fixed into the rocks. The water is slightly warmer than the sea, which makes it even more enjoyable for swimming.
Image SourceGlass Beach, California, USA
Glass Beach is a beach in MacKerricher State Park near Fort Bragg, California that is abundant in sea glass created from years of dumping garbage into an area of coastline near the northern part of the town. Located in Northern California among the rocky coastline is what can be considered the Mecca for sea glass collectors around the world. Its otherworldly shoreline is now littered with smooth shards of sea glass.
Image SourceMar Sem Fim also known as “The Endless Sea”
A Brazilian yacht that was shipwrecked, sunk and later got frozen in ice in Maxwell Bay of Ardley Cove, Antarctica, about 1,200 kilometers south of tip of South America, in April 7th, 2012.
Image SourceThe Famous Maltese Underwater Statue of Jesus Christ
The people of Malta are predominantly Catholic.
Image SourceThe Skeleton Lake of Roopkund, Uttarakhand, India
Roopkund is a high altitude glacial lake in Uttarakhand, India, lies in the lap of Trishul massif and famous due to hundreds of human skeletons found at the edge of the lake.
The lake, known as ‘Skeleton Lake’, is situated at an altitude of 5,029 meters, in the Himalayas. Every year, when the snow melts, one can see hundreds of scattered skulls. The skeletons were first found by a British forest guard in 1942. Initially, it was believed that the skeletons were those of Japanese soldiers who had died while crossing that route during World War II. But scientists have now found out that the skeletons were of pilgrims and locals as the bodies dated to around 850 AD.
Image SourceSalar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Salar de Uyuni is a magical place: When covered by water, one of the world’s largest salt flat becomes a mirror, and anyone walking across it appears to be walking on clouds. Salar de Uyuni’s origins lie in prehistoric lakes; it is a major breeding ground for several species of flamingos.
Image SourceAngkor Wat
This is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation – first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country’s prime attraction for visitors.
Image SourceThe Great Blue Hole
It’s a large submarine sinkhole off the coast of Belize. The hole is circular in shape, over 300 m (984 ft) across and 124 m (407 ft) deep. It was formed during several episodes of quaternary glaciation when sea levels were much lower.
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