Attractive Egypt.

    Introduction : Missor is situated in north-east Africa and south west Asia. The farthest Seniai island mingles these two continents. Now see how you can tour Missor. There two ways -:1) Only advanture to ancient Egypt and 2) Playing with nature beside the red see. It will take 25 - 30 days to have the full journey. The adventure starts here.

Pyramid

      Giza: First there is world famous Giza pyramid. From Kairo by taxi you can reach Pyramid. First to say of Khufu pyramid which is the cemetery of Pharaoh Khufu. For almost 3800 years It had been the best highest architecture of the world before "Linkon Cathedral". The Pyramid has tree rooms - one for the king, one for the quine and third room is incomplete. Wit-hen this Pyramid complex there is a full length boat worth to be seen. 

Article of Egyptian Museum. 

      The next Pyramid to be seen is Khafre Pyramid. The eldest son of Khufu also Khafre and on his cemetery was built these second impotent Pyramid. Wit-hen Pyramid complex there is valley temple which is its entrance. The Neel river touches this valley temple and at last Phinx. The at Phinx is situated in the north bank of Neel river. Its body is that of lion and face is of man. It is 73.5 meter in length, 19.6 meter in breadth and 20.22 meter in height. In the evening a light and sound show is Performed near Phinx. One should not miss it.

6th Mentuhopel Statue.

    Caero: This town is situated near the delta of the Neel river. Here the first destination is world famous Egyptian museum. This museum is open from 9 am to 7 pm except "Ramjan " month. A traveler should have ample time in hand. 

    If you do not know that concrete can be so attractive, then see Caero Tower. It is very attractive in day light but seducing in night. If you want to travel to the ancient Egypt then you have to advance forward some mile from Caero city to Pharnic village. Innumerable actors act here day and night in the attire of ancient Egypt.

     Now it is time to visit a bit separate Caero. Some part of middle Caero is famous for its mosques. The mosques worth to be seen are Al-Ibon-Tulun, Al-Hakim, Al Azhar, Khan-Al-Khappi etc. In the delta of Egypt there is Babilon Fort. Besides this one must have a visit by Mosque street to various traditional mosques and architectures.

      Laxor: From Caero by express train go to Laxor. Sublime attraction of ancient Egypt are very much present in Laxor.The first place to be visited is Vally of the kings, situated in the western bank of ancient Egypt. The Vally was two parts eastern,western. The royal cemeteries are mainly in the eastern part. This Vally is also famous for the discovery of the Royal cemetery of Tuten-khamen.  

        Next is Laxor temple, situated in the eastern bank of the Nile. Ancient Egypt god Amun is worshiped here.

Arte-fact of  Egypt.

     Local people call it by the name of "El-kolasau" or "Es-Salamat". The two statues of Pharaon Amenhotop one have been placed side by side for the 3400 years. The king sits erect looking straight at the Nile. From there catch a taxi and say want to go to "Met-Half-Al-Laxor". The Laxor Museum is here. The total Revolution from the ancient time to the modern age has been depicted here. Previously i told of Vally is kings, now it is time to tell valley is kings, now it is time to tell valley of Queens. The cemeteries of the quins are here. Many Prince and Princesses cemeteries are also here. To go here one should cross the Nile by both then to catch a taxi and seen are Momification Museum and Abu-Hagog mosque.

       Alexandria: Founded by the great Alexander Alexandria is the second largest of Egypt. To remember the greatest library of the Ancient time and to pay reverence has been build in Alexandria - Bibliotheka Alexandria. The other places to be seen are light house of Alexandria, Montaja Palace, Pompey Pillar, Sitadel of Quetbay, Alexandria, National Museum, where one can be ornaments, Diagram and many art crafts of the ancient Egypt.

Statue 

       Karnak:There are many temples, Pillars and architectures of ancient Egypt. There are four parts Karnak. The largest part has been opened by the Epytian Government for the tourists. The places to be noticed are part of "Amun-Ray" deity, the temple of "Nut" goddess, the war - god "Mantur-Anchal and "Amen-Hotep-five".

            There are so much to be told but remained untold your journey to the land of pharaohs is welcome.

          

        

       
  

   

The Place to watch - "Deoriatal".

      Introduction: From Haridwar we went to Ukhimath and from there to Sarigram by Car. Deoriatal is 3 km from Sarigram.

        Previous night we spent at Tunganath and in the morning we tracked to Chandrashila Peak to see the sunrise. Having breakfast at Tunganath we went down Chopta and got into car. Today our destination is Ukhimath, so we decided to visit Deoriatal. My mind was not ready to leave Chopta as such a beautiful valley i had not seen in Gadoal. We stopped at Dogalvita to see the whole Himalayan range and from there we went to Sarigram. From Sarigram, Deoriatal is only 3 km walking distance. Sarigram is a small village. At the of the village, there is a beautiful Shiva temple. Below us in the slope of the hill every where is greenery as nature has laid a green carpet. There is a walking way to go up through the village to reach the temple. The Shiva temple is built according to Kedarnath temple.

Deoriatal

         Half a km up there is the view point to take rest and to watch beau ti  of Sharigram. After that there is a slight up-wards way. We moved forward enjoying the nature and suddenly the way was divided into two, but of the ways met in the same place - "Deoriatal".

Deoriatal

        It was my love at first side. Every where is forest, greenery and the atmosphere is cool, calm. In the northern side there are few benches for the travelers. Forest department camp is situated here. We rested on the grass carpet. We were in no hurry and moving slightly we faced towards north. The sky is blue and front of us is "Deoriatal". Behind us there is Chaukhamba Peak. I hard before that to see the reflection of Chaukhamba in water Deoriatal seems to be a large mirror. The lake is like a heaven to the bird watchers. So far from hue and cry and such a natural beauty all around - In the heaven in fact.

Deoriatal

        It is so sad that the divine souls use to come to bath here and so is the Lake's name. Another opinion is that a Yogi named Deoria use to worship here and so the name formed. The name is very correct as such a place can always be for worshiping. Now it is time to return to Ukhimath but it seemed to me that I had gun Bhukhhartal rule several times but such a heavenly place was beyond my visit.

             

             

Mysterious Andaman.

     Introduction: 572 Islands attract a traveler in Andaman. It is Impossible to mention each of them and that too in a nutshell. So, description of the main Islands is my effort.

Have Lock

    Port Blair-: The port Blair beach like a curved moon is only 6 Km away from Aberdin market. It is very ideal for swimming. The main beaches are Corbines-Cove beach and wandur beach. A lonch departures from Wondur jetty to Jolliboy Island. One can find pleasure of swimming here. There is a way to go Red Skill Island from here. Adjacent to port Blair two famous Island are Ross and Viper Island. Ross Island even today glimpses memory of the British due quarters, Church, Cemetery, Army museum, hospital, Tennis Court etc. While Viper Island gives pathatic memory of the British empire in its Jail. One can see both of these Islands in a day either by Lon-ch from Aberdin jetty or by conducted tour by private organizations. Aberdin market is almost in the middle of Port Blair. To crass is you find "Ghanta Ghar". Farther north for tourists water sports complex and Marina Park with all the facilities of swimming. Just beside water sport complex there is fishery museum and accuareum. Beside Marin park there is a Zoo. Proceed further there is Atlanta Point and the dreaded Selular jail. 

Sad Volcano

      Havloc and Blue Island: Havloc Island has some beautiful sec Beaches like Radhanagar, Vijoynagar, Govindanagar, etc which call you. One corner of this Island is Radhanagar Beach where sunrise and sunset easily attract a traveler. One can easily to go Elephant Beach by Speed-rider. The attractive Beaches of the Blue Island are Sitapur, Bharatput, and Lakshmanpur.

Blue Island.

     Rangat Island: Lonch coming from Port Blair goes to Rangat touching Havloc Island. The Isalnd is very beautiful as one side of it is hill wall and another side Golden sea Beach. The three sea beaches named Amcunga, Stone and Danilala are really attractive. From December to March in Cartbart Bay sea Beach thousands of tortoises lay their eggs. In the slope of the forest there is a Dense forest. Hill, sea, sky and forest mingle here. The day will pass by in the twinkling of an eye.

Port Blair.

    Maya Port: As the name is the atmosphere here. It is a large locality and it can be said a Port town. It is like a great poem written by mingling of water and forest. There is hardly any sea Beach like Carmatang.

     Diglipur: Diglipur is situated in the northeast Park of north Andaman. The Greenery of the forest, blueish sea and the col our of white clouds of the sky make Dignipur kaleidoscopic beauty. Here sec beaches like Kalipur is very attractive. Apart from it Arial bay Marine Park and water complex are worth to be seen.

Ross Island

     Baratang: It is a 23.8 sq.Km. Island. It is like a queen in middle Andaman District and approx 100 km from Port Blair. This Baratang Island is highly mysterious for its Mangrove forest laden adventurous way. The only Mud volcano is situated here. No one should miss limestone cave here. 

Cellular Jail.

      Tracked: The four destinations -: Sadolpick, Mount Hariyet, Mount Dibalvo and Mount Fourt can be tracked.

      How to go: From kolkata by air or sea one can reach Port Blair.
 

   

   

    

          

Dhanaulti - Eco Tourism Park.

       Introduction: Nestled amidst the thick alpine, Oak and rhododendron forests in he misty mountains off Mussoorie, forests in the misty mountains off Mussoorie, Dhanaulti is perched atop the mountains at an altitude of 7500 feet above sea level. Located a mere thirty five kilometers from Mussoorie, this quaint little hill station beckons the tourists to a world of absolute tranquility, serenity and pure bliss, which is a little difficult to find in Mussorie, as it is becoming increasingly more crowded.

      The major attraction of Dhanaulti are two nature-friendly Eco-parks known as 'Amber' and 'Dhara'. Developed with the assistance of the local youth by the Forest Department of Uttarakhand, the two eco-parks are lined with luxuriantly grown deodar trees. Absolutely great places to while away one's time far away from all the cacophony and noise, the Eco-parks command stunningly panoramic views of the majestic shivalik ranges of the Himalayas. Local guides are readily available to assist the rourist in exploring the parks. If one looking for quiet, peace and solitude, the two eco-parks at Dhanaulti are ideal places to be in. One can opt for the eco-huts that are run by the Forest department. On a clear, bright, dloudless, sunny day, one can expect to be spellbound by the magnificent and panoramic view of the snow capped Nandadevi Range. One should ensure to make full use of the brief sunny moments as most part of the day, especially the later half, is usually covered with fog. The tranquility of the eco-parks can be overwhelming. In fact, the atmosphere can be so calm that it will make you feel like being able to hear the sounds of the passing fogs, gently caressing the leaves of the alpine trees.

Eco-Park (Dhanaulti)

         The gently rays of the sun of the passing fogs fill the entire garden area with a heavenly bluish tone. The lush green gardens have many bamboo-fenced trails. Walking through these trails in the midst of dense alpine forest can also create an out-of-the - world feeling. It is also an absolute pleasure to hear the chirping of many a himalayan bird like chirping of many a himalayan bird like Grey-capped pygmy woodpecker, tong-tailed Minivet, Mountain Finch, Blue-capped redstart, Laughing thrush and many more.

        Be there at the Dhanaulti Eco-park if you wish to spend a day or two completely engulfed by nature. It is guaranteed that your stressed out mind and body will be able to rediscover themselves, amidst the breathtaking views of the green meadows and the Himalayan landscapes all around with the magnificent snow capped peaks in the back ground, and the whispering pine trees. A truly exotic Himalayan holiday in the lap of Mother Nature awaits you. So, what are you waiting for ?  

Eco-Park (Dhanaulti)

     Traveler's Fact File: 1) Dhanaulti is located in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand at an altitude of 2286 meters, only 24 Km from Mussoorie. 2) Apart from eco-parks, the surkanda Devi temple is a popular pilgrimage for Hindus and lies on the Dhanaulti to chamba route. The town is also famous for its large potato farms where tourists can take a walk or do horse riding.
3) Summers (April - June) are the most ideal time. Winter is very cold and during monsoon also temperature marks a steep fall. 4) Jolly Grant Airport (82 Km) near Dehradun is the nearest airport. The airport is mainly connected with Delhi and Mumbai. 5) The railway station in Dehradun is the nearest railway station and there are regular trains from all around the country including superfast Shatabdi trains. From Dehradun one can take taxis and the journey is through scenic landscape. 6) Dhanaulti has a major bus station, and buses ply here from the cities of Dehradun, Mussoorie, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Roorkee and Nainital. Buses from major cities like Chandigarh and Delhi are available to nearby Mussoorie, from where buses to Dhanaulti can be easily availed. There are normal as well as air-conditional buses available. 7) Dhanaulti does not have sufficient good places to eat and so it is better to have food at the hotel guests are staying in. 8) For higher budget, one can opt for three-star Hotel Drive inn. Another option, a little cheaper is the Hotel Crown Plaza, around the same area.

The Bay Gardens in Singapore.

       Introduction: A 'garden city' with rapidly emerging concrete jungles, night life, star cruises and sky scrapers was transmuted to a 'city in a garden' with the magnificent fabrication of the 'Gardens by the Bay' in Singapore. This enormous man-made architecture has the blend of nature and human power to its sublime finesse. The garden was an initiative step of the Singapore Government towards changing the eminence of life in the metal city by incorporating flora and greenery into it. It is like an Eco Park which is currently a favourite hub for the event planners. The breathtaking spectacle of the garden is attracting tourists from all over the world too.

        The categorically divided three waterfront gardens here. The Bay East Garden spreads over 32 acres of land which glorifies the Marina Reservoir with a 2 km esplanade facade. It has gracious design of tropical leaves in series, wherein every leaf has different themes owing to assorted landscapes and characters. The Bay South Garden is the largest amongst the tree gardens, with an area 130 acres. It is a man-made wonder which exhibits garden-artistry at its peak. It puts forward an entirely dazzling and chromatic saga of an orchid starting with the roots or the conservatories, to the shoots or the link ways, then the secondary roots with various communicative lines of water and energy, and then finally emerging out with full blossoms of super-trees and theme-garden. The conservatories have two parts, viz, flower-dome and the cloud-forest with significant corners of interests like Monkey Puzzle, Secret Garden and Cloud Mountain among others. The sky scraping super trees with heights between 81 to 164 are notably so spectacular that it could compel one to feel like being landed up in a different planet. The tallest super-tree in the slot has the world's first ever rotating rooftop bar and restaurant from which a majestic view of the Marina can be snagged. The third Garden is in the Central Bay which is yet to be fully completed. Once completed, it would provide a link from the Bay South to Bay East Garden. It covers 37 acres and has a 3 km pathway that offers stunning views over a saunter.

          All these gardens are manipulated by taking into account several nature-conserving plots. For example a lake system in the park acts as natural Eco filter that cleanses the water by using several aquatic plants. There are several bus services to access the Garden and it is indeed a pleasant visit during a trip to Singapore.  

The Bay Gardens in Singapore.

 

Five Senses Garden in New Delhi.

        Introduction:The Garden of five senses is an effort by the Delhi Government towards a greener Delhi with sumptuous amount of composure for the people residing here. This garden has food for all the five senses. There is an enthralling presence of many sights and sounds. Unconventionally created, this park has tried to portray an orchestration of the feeling and senses of the human mind. The visitors have the full liberty to feel the texture of the rocks and smell the aroma of flowers. The vivid landscape appeals to the eyes. There are also a collection of ceramic wind chimes that scatter pieces of sounds when struck by the wind to further reverberate them in the recesses of the brain. Last but not the least, there are arrangements for fantastic delicacies for the sense of taste. The Garden is located at said-ul-Aizab village near the Mehrauli heritage area in New Delhi and is spread across 20 acres of land.

        Located on a terrain with enormous variety of flowers like Antirrhinum, pansy, Dahlia, Aster, Orchids and more. The ground is enriched with plants like Kalpaka, Kadambaha, bamboo, Cactii, Arjun and other herbs. Vast stretches are set in a slope that twines like a sairway to feature red sculpted stone elephants in water. Fountains are found in the central hinges that are illuminated by fiber optic lighting system. The arches or the ceilings have a touch of carvings inspired from the Mughal designs. There is also a sandstone amphitheater, a pool endowed with water lilies clustered with splendid plants. A giant stainless steel sculpture with pinwheels often becomes the most frequently caught image on the camera. Visitors are allowed to exchange ideas with the renowned artists who had helped in the presentation of the symbolic modern art here. Apart from art work there are exhibitions of artistic forms given to plants or bushes. These are to be seen during the garden festivals that occur every year in Delhi. An educative attempt has also been undertaken by placing amusement rides that are run with solar power. Running of buses, cars or computers are magnificently displayed to exemplify this venture.

         The Garden of Five senses is much more than a mere park. It is a place which incorporates a host of actively encourage public interaction and exploration. It goes a long way to provide to the dwellers of India's Capital City a much needed space for leisure and to unwind.  

Five Senses Garden (New Delhi)

 

Garzoni Garden at Tuscany in Italy.

       Introduction: The famed Garzni Garden has a villa placed in a raised position in coherence with the landscape with a stupendous garden. It was constructed a little prior to 1652 AD by the aristocratic Garzoni family in Collodi of Lucca in Italy. It is an aqua garden conceptualized at the base of banistered terraces. The designs display a fusion of styles with great conformity to art noticed in the times of the Renaissance. The gardens also bring out the ingenuity in the perspective of the eyes of the inventor who played with height and depth while erecting this garden. Adaptations have been made through frescoes or Rococo styles that bear testimony to the inconceivable artistic minds that had abilities to move anyone with their designing capabilities. There are beautiful caves, theatres made of boxwood hedges and circular ponds over a flat platform with fanciful topiary work. The mind will be naturally frezied to recognize the mysteries of he maze in these gardens that gave shelter to lovers who often took the vows of marriage hoping about good fortune in their lives. There are figures of mythical creatures called satyrs with statues of Pan and Flora. A climb to the terraces reveal the magnanimity of the waterfall from the staircase with the figure of fame at the foremost peak blowing a conch like thing that gushes out water from a great height. The hydraulic systems that supply water for the water fountains are supported by two staircases that invite a visitor to view the garden from above. The staircases are instances of beautiful mosaics with niches made of clay. In the nymphaeum there are statues of Neptune and Tritons. In the second tier of the staircase the statue of promona can be visualized who maintains a vigil over the garden. All these are surrounded by dense greenery with many paths. Two of these paths lead to the Bomboo groves.

         A plantation of bamboos is found here too with a greenhouse that is steeped with colourful butterflies during the summer months. The hedges present the sight of birds like black swans, cranes and unknown species of ducks that stay near the waters. Squirrels too from part of the small inhabitants of garden.

        Overall, the Garzoni Garden is beautiful. The statues, fountains and the plants all come together to make the garden a wonderful place to stroll around. Wondering about, one will soon notice that the designs are an achievement by themselves. Being in the Garzoni gardens will surely turn out to be an unforgettable experience. One just simply has to let go and loose oneself amidst all the spectacular designs and the landscapes here. The garden is open throughout the year except on Sundays in the months of November to February. The open timings are generally 8.30 am up to sunset. However, during November to February the open timing are 9 am to 12 pm and again from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Garzoni Garden (Italy)

          

Miracle Garden in Dubai, UAE

       Introduction:  Lying in the desert, this city has gradually transformed itself from a desert to an extraordinary land of sky- scrappers. It is home to the tallest building in the work, the 'Burj Khalifa'. But what might have remained unheard of Dubai, is the Miracle Garden. This magical garden was recently inaugurated on the Valentine's Day of 2013 and has been crowned currently as the largest natural flower garden of the world. The garden is also competing to create a Guinness World Record for its longest flower wall with a circumference of 1 km. This well ornamented flower wall or the heart-shaped -arched pathways are indeed a great attraction. But this garden has in store for you lot of other surprises too. Truly dubbed as a "piece of Eden" by one of its visitors, this garden has an incredible collection of 45 million flowers while in full bloom. 

     This phenomenal garden is spread over an area of 72,000 sq meters and is a magical creation of its developers in any desert. Indeed a miracle! There is an implausible 'umbrella pathway' which is shaded with numerous rainbow-tinted mini-umbrellas that are hung above. There are huge flower-pyramids which rise up to 10 meters high, several water bodies and topiaries of vintage cars, hearts, stars, igloos and pyramids. Public toilets, ablution and prayer rooms are also present in the arena. There is also allotted space for retails shops, restaurants, multi-storied car parking and outdoor recreations, all of which are expected to be coming up soon. The developers of this garden are aiming at a million visitors every year after it becomes fully operational.

    The Miracle Garden is located in Dubai-land near the Arabian Ranches. The distance between Dubai-land and Miracle Garden is 21 km and the travel time is 25 minutes via taxi. It will remain closed in the peak summer months from late May to September. It is expected to enchant its visitors every time it reopens, with a new set of blossom every year.  

Miracle Garden in Dubai

           

Suan Nong Nooch in Thailand.

       Introduction: Located about 18 km south of Pattaya, this incredibly marvelous garden is spread over 500 acres of well-manicured landscapes. Those touring Thailand, should invariably include this garden in their 'must see' list. Amazingly beautiful sceneries and spectacular views combine to create a magical and fairytale atmosphere of a different king. 

       Originally, conceived as a fruit plantation site, the sprawling 500 acres area was bought by Mr. Pisit and Mrs. Nongnooch Tansacha in 1954. But having seen some beautiful gardens on her many trips around the world. Mrs. Nongooch was inspired to create a beautiful tropical garden on her own, complete with ornamental flowers and plants. The ideas bore fruit and the end result was the suan Nong Nooch, a stunningly beautiful garden named after Mrs. Nongooch. 'Suan' means Garden.

       The garden was thrown open to the public in 1980. Since its inception, the garden has been attracting a large number of visitors. The garden today is hugely popular, and attracts more than 2,000 visitors per day. Keeping its popularity in mind, the garden endeavours to constantly keep on improving so that one can have great time even if he or she is not a first time visitor. However, in spite of all improvements and changes, the garden has never ever deviated from its original aim - that is to keeping on generating and increasing public awareness about the importance of plants and flowers in our daily lives and the need to preserve them at all costs.

        The garden is also internationally well known for its impressive Elephant and Thai Cultural Shows. There are also innumerable other tourist-friendly amenities like swimming pools, restaurants, villas and cottages. It has the reputation of being the biggest and most beautiful botanical garden in Southeast Asia as well.

        Plan to spend a whole day at this exquisite Thai garden, which will enable you to truly soak in and bask in the magical atmosphere. Do not worry if you feet hungry, as there are no dearth of restaurants offering the choicest Thai and continental cuisines. A resort adjoins the vast gardens, so if you run out of time you can easily spend the night here.   

Suan Nong Nooch in Thailand.

Keukenhof Garden in the Netehrlands.

     Introduction: Have you ever dreamt of taking leisurely walks and wandering through picturesque gardens filled with brilliantly co-loured flowers? Well then look no more than a day trip to keukenhof in the Netherlands to fulfill your dreams.

        Keukenhof is incomparable, different and exclusive. A prodigious amount of amazing floral displays of unending varieties, juxtaposed with beautiful works of art. adds to its exclusiveness. Walking through the park is itself an amazing floral displays of unending varieties, juxtaposed with beautiful works of art, adds to its exclusiveness. Walking through the park is itself an amazing experience. Wherever you look, you see flowers, colours and patterns - a remarkable visual treat for the eyes.

      The Keukenhof gardens are home to a remarkably large number of tulips, numbering about seven million. The tulip varieties include some special hybrids that have been exclusively developed in the garden. Baba Yaga, the truly remarkable Russian black tulip, is one of its kind,which has been particularly developed and nurtured in the Keukenhof garden. The testimony to the popularity of this garden can be gauged by the fact that in the past sixty four years, over fifty million visitors from all over the world have ascertained and discovered the myriad attractions of Keukenhof.

       Established in 1949, the garden was set up mainly as a common platform for flower growers from the Netherlands as well as Europe to showcase their hybrid products, which would subsequently help the Dutch export industry. The garden has enjoyed the distinction of being the world's largest flower garden for over fifty years. With over seven million flower bulbs blooming over thirty hectares, there is nothing surprising about this. The garden is a riot of innumerable flowers, colours and patterns and the area is soaked with sights and smells of blossoming flowers.

         There are plenty of activities to indulge in at the gardens. One can either be there at the flower shows or encounter firsthand the current year's theme pavilion, or simply take pleasure in marveling at the various statues spread all over the park. Children can playfully loose themselves on a treasure hunt of explore the playground, petting zoo or hedge maze. One can also take a boat cruise or hire a bike to explore the scenic surroundings with its brilliantly colorful flower fields.

         Keukenhof Gardens are open every year for two months in the spring season (March to May) when the grounds come alive with a brilliant display of blooming flowers. During this time the garden sees millions of tourists visiting from all over the world. 

Keukenhof Garden in the Netehrlands.

 

        

Cosmic Speculation Garden in Scotland.

      Introduction: Garden of Cosmic Speculation located in Scotland is a one-of-its-kind garden, and is celebration of human beings' place in the universe. Visitors are spellbound by its sheer unconventionality. It was designed and created by famous architectural critic and designer Charles Jencks and his wife Maggie Keswick. The garden is one of the most authentic and significant developments of modern era. Traditional and modern philosophies of nature and science have been quite remarkably combined with sculptures, architecture and landscapes here. This garden is conceived as a place to explore and contemplate on certain fundamental aspects of the universe.

        Spread over an area of about thirty acres, the garden focuses on the use of nature to celebrate nature, both rationally and through the senses, including the sense of humour. Concepts of black holes, string theory and the well known 'Big Bang' theory, are landscaped with utter honour and magnificence. Inspired by Chinese garden philosophy, the entire arena has five major parts which are linked by man-made water bodies, bridges, Scottish hills, huge white staircases, terraces, several architectural works staging the dawn of the universe and a series of landforms and lakes recalling fractal geometry. Unlike other gardens, horticultural displays are not the primary aspects here. The designers have remarkably combined traditional and modern philosophies pertaining to nature and science with all the sculptures, architecture and landscapes to create a garden which is magnificent, majestic, mysterious and intriguing.

           Among various other interesting aspects here is a beautiful and powerful staircase called the Universe of Cascade. As you leisurely climb the stairs, you will be delighted to come across utterly beautiful and mystifying items for you to simply sit on and contemplate at each level. In the garden one also comes across an interesting red spiral bridge called Heaven-Hell.

          Today, the garden is one of Scotland's best kept secrets. It is an absolutely fascinating garden, but due to lack of funding, is open for only five hours on the first Sunday of May every year. It is South Western border area of Scotland close to Dumfries footing in the private residential grounds of port-rack House.  

Cosmic Speculation Garden in Scotland.

 

The Butchart Gardens in Canada.

      Introduction: A cluster of display gardens in Brentwood Bay in British Columbia in Canada these internationally renowned gardens are considered to be among the best in the world. Spread over an area of fifty acres, these gardens beckon you to stroll along its meandering paths and sprawling lawns. If you are a first time visitor, the spectacular views are bound to overwhelm you and have a spellbinding effect on your senses.

        The Butchart Gardens are located amidst the tranquil surroundings of a country estate on the southeast cornet of Vancouver island. The remarkable aspect of these gardens is that they are vibrant the whole year round, and there is never a dull season. Right from the grandeur of summer to the resplendent glories of autumn, there is always something new to see, learn and experience here.

      The story goes back of 1904, when Jennie Butchart, the enterprising wife of Robert Pim Butchert, who owned the cement manufacturing company - Port - land Cement, Started giving shape to this spectacular landscape. With a view to beautifying a 130-acre abandoned estate of Portland cement, she successfully managed to created several unique and distinct gardens, capable of invoking a wide range of aesthetic experiences among visitors. Mrs. Butchart's achievement has been nothing short of extraordinary in Canada's gardening history.   

      Jenny Butchart expired just before Christmas in 1950. However, her legacy lives on much to the delight of millions of visitors who continue to be awestruck by the marvelous achievement of a exceptional lady. After her demise, through the efforts of the successive generations of the Butchart family, the gardens have been able to retain their originality. The Victorian tradition of seasonally changing the brillint floral displays continues even today. 

     Internationally renowned and designated as a National Historic Site, these gardens are hugely popular and receive much more than a million visitors every year. As the visitor strolls along the labyrinthine paths amidst the expansive lawns, he is greeted with astounding and breathtaking views all around. In the midst of the magical surroundings of the gardens, do not the surprised at all if you suddenly start feeling that you are actually in paradise. The magic settings can transport your mind to a fairytale world, to the extent that the hope of seeing mermaids and dolphins in the pond blissfully engaged in playful activities with each other might cross your mind!   

The Butchart Gardens in Canada.