Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Taj Mahal The Finest Example Of Mughal Architecture

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum made by white Marble.It is located in Agra, western uttar pradesh, India. It is situated on the bank of Yamuna river. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this in memory of his beautiful wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal means crown of palaces in English. Taj Mahal is known as the jewel of Muslim art in India. It is also a masterpiece of world's heritage. It is described as the finest example of Mughal architecture. Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles are seen in the style of  Taj Mahal. The construction of Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1653. Thousand of craftmen and artisans work hard to build Taj Mahal. Under imperial supervision the construction of Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects. Some of the famous architects are Abd ul-Karim Mamur Khan, Makramat Khan andUstad Ahmed Lahauri. Among them Lahauri was the principal designer.



tajs.JPG (77179 bytes)In 1631 Mumtaj Mahal died during the birth of her 14th child.The construction of  Taj Mahal also began in 1631,during greatest prosperity of Mughal emperor.The tomb is the main beautiful focus of the Taj Mahal.The basic element of this tomb are Persian in origin as like as the most Mughal tombs are built.Around Taj Mahal there is a 300-meter (900ft) square charbagh or Mughal garden.There are some well planned road inside the garden.At the center of the garden there is s raised marble water tank.It is situated between the tomb and gateway of the complex.This is actually a  reflecting pool which reflects the image of the masoleum.The name of the water tank is Hawd al-kawthar.Elsewhere the garden is decorated with avenues of trees and fountains.The design of charbagh garden is inspired by Persian garden was introduced in India by first Mughal emperor,Babur.

The construction material of Taj Mahal was broad from all over India and Asia.For the borrowing of these material more than 1,000 elephants were engaged.From Makrana,Rajasthan,the translucant white marble was brought.Jasper was brought from Punjab.Jade and Crystal was brought from china.From Tibet turquoise was brought.From Afghanistan Lapis lazuil was brought.From Sri Lanka sapphire was brought and the carnelian from Arabia.Into the white marble,in all,twenty eight types of precious and semi precious stones were inlaid.

Soon after the completion of Taj Mahal, Shah Jahan was deposed by his son Aurangzeb.Aurangzeb put him under house arrest at nearby Agra Fort.After his death Aurangzeb buried him in the mausoleum next to his wife.

Monday, February 27, 2012

St. Martin The Only Coral Island Of Bangladesh

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In the Northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal St. Martin's Island is situated.It is about 9k.m south of the tip of the Teknaf Peninsula(Teknaf is a area which is situated in the southern part of Bangladesh),from the northwest coast of Myanmar it is about 8k.m west,at the mouth of the Naf River.Naf River is situated on the border of Bangladesh and Myanmar.Narical Gingira is the local name of St. Martins Island.It means Coconut Island in Bengali.This Island is the only coral island of Bangladesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 In the St.Martin Island 5,500 inhabitants live from fishing.some other staple  crops are coconut and rice.Collection of Algae is very common in this island.People collect and dry  it then export to Myanmar.From October to April many fishermen bring their caught fish to this island for selling  in the whole sale market.

File:St'Martin's Island.JPGIn the St Martine Island Motel Nijhum is one of the best hotel.Beside this Abokash,Nil Diganto,Blue Marine,Ratnadeep Resort,Prashud  Paradise and Sraboni Bilash are also well known hotels.Near the seashore all these motels and hotels are situated.In this island you will not have any taxis,tarred roads or electricity.Hotels of this island run on generator.In this island no electricity supply is available from National Grid.Sun,Sea and Palm trees  are all about the island.The island comes alive with water and beach sports,with beach parties during the day

Chera Dwip is an extension of St. Island.A small bush is found there  which the only green part of this area,attracting the the tourist.In this Chera Dwip people do not live.so one can go there for a silence view..

Now-a-days St. Martine Island has become a popular tourist spot.Towards Sr. Martin five shipping liners rum daily.These are Keary-sindbad,Keary cruise and Dine,Eagle,L T Kutubdia,Shahid Sher Niabat.From Chittagong and Cox's Bazar tourist can book their trip.The major tourist season of this island is November to February.You will get the best weather in this time.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Cox's Bazar The Longest Sea Beach In The World

If you want to visit any Sea beach in the world you may choice Cox's Bazar at first.Because it is not only the most attractive tourist spots but also the longest beach in the world.Cox's Bazar stands beside the bay of Bengal in the South Eastern Bangladesh.It is attractive tourist place and health resort.  IT is 120 km(approx.) long sea beach.It is the tourist capital of Bangladesh.Cox's Bazar is connected with Chittagong by road,sea and air.In the British period Captain Hiram Cox was appointed as the superintendent of Palonki(today's Cox's Bazar). The name Cox's Bazar originated from his name.

Every year many foreign and local peoples come here as a tourist from many parts of the world like Britain,America,Japan,Korea,Nepal,India and Pakistan.There is no records kept by Bangladesh Porjotan Corporation that how many people come here as a tourist per year.But an AFP report indicate that in the winter season there can be 10,000 available room in the beach area.But Cox's Bazar sea beach is crowed almost through out the year.In the winter if booking is not made earlier it is hard to get any  room in the hotels.Most of the people like to come here in the winter season because sea stay clam in this season.Cox's Bazar is also a better place for those people who are really adventurous and want to enjoy the wildness and madness of the sea.Those people can cone here in the mid April to August.Sea keeps it's wildness in this time. Near the beach two Five stars hotels,BPC motels and many private hotels are available.

 In the Cox's Bazar rare conch shells,colorful Pagodas,Buddhist temples and tribes are seen.Here you will also have delightful seafood.The most attractive thing of Cox's Bazar is ,you will be able to bathe and swim in it's warm shark free water.It's sandy beach will also offer you the opportunities for Sun-bathing.

Cox's Bazar is most famous for its beautiful sandy sea beach and the sun set.It has several attractions:

1)Laboni Beach:Labonei Beach of Cox's Bazar is considered as the main beach due to the fact it is closest to the town.Hundreds of small shops are selling beach accessories  here.

2)Himchari Beach:About 18km south of cox's Bazar along the sea beach Himchari is located.It is a suitable place for film shooting and picnic.For its water fall this picnic spot is famous for.Journey to Himchari is very attractive because the road to Himchari runs by the open sea on one side and hills on the other side.Christmas tree is the another attraction of Himchari.

3)Enani Beach: Enani Beach is s white sandy beach which is located Ukhia Thana about 35km south of Cox's Bazar.For it's Golden sand this beach is famous.It's shark free water is Ideal for swimming and sea bathing.Most Tourist like this Enani Beach  for relaxing because it is free from the crowd of tourist which is usually seen at the Laboni Beach. 




Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Sundarban the Largest Mangrove Forest in the World

© Sujan Chatterjee   (Pic: Sujan Chatterjee)Sundarban is the largest mangrove forest in the world.It is situated mainly in Bangladesh.Some parts of Sundarbon is also situated in India.The area of Sundarban is about 10,000 sq.k.Bangladesh has 6,000 sq.k of Sundarban.Other part is situated in India. In the Khulna,Bagherht and Shatkhira Sundarban is situated.These are the districts of Bangladesh.Sundarban is situated in the Southern side of Bangladesh where the bay of Bengal begins.It is a tidal forest.Sundarban is a Bangla word.If we translate it into English it means beautiful forest (beautiful=Sundar, forest=Bon).There are many trees in Sundarban.But Sundary trees are found more than any other trees in Sundaban.For this, this forest is called Sundarban.There are many other reason to name this forest Sundarban.This forest is situated beside Sea.The word Sea means Shamudra in Bangla.From Shamudra Bon it may have turned into Sundarban.



© NikThere are many rivers and canals in Sundarban.These rivers carry water from the Northern side of Bangladesh and falls into the Bay of Bengal.In these rivers more than 120 different species of fish are found.In the Sundarban 270 variety of birds are seen.50 species of reptile are found in Sundarban.Eight species of amphibious are found in sundarban.About 30,000 beautiful spotted deer are found in Sundarban.Many Crocodiles are found in the river and river side of Sundarban.World famous Royal Bengal Tiger lives in this Sundarban.This tiger is also found in India,Pakistan,Bhutan,Southern Tibet and Myanmar.But Sundarban is the Homeland of Royal Bengal Tiger.Sundarban was selected for the vote of worlds new 7 wonders.Sundarban is declared world heritage by UNESCO.



© G DenzauIf anyone wants to visit Sundarban he can go there from Khulna district situated in Bangladesh.At first he has to go Khulna then in Mongla Port.Here he can manage a boat for visiting Sundarbon from river side.Then he can go Hiron Point.It is a beautiful spot.Tigers are seen from here.Tin Kona Island is also a beautiful place for visiting Sundarbon.Katka is anoter place for watching tiger and birds.Dublar Char  Island is another place where fishing is possible.To visit Sundarban from India side one should has to go to Sudhanykhali watch tower.Here most of the tigers are seen.Axis deer and crocodiles are also seen from here.Sajne Khali watch tower is another spot from where one can see Museum,Bonobibi temple and crocodile park is also seen here.For barking deer Holidays Island is famous. 

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Mount Everest the Highest Peak in the World


Mount Everest is a mountain which is situated on the bordar of Nepal and Tibet.It is the highest place on the Earth. This beautiful place is more seen from the Nepal by the tourist.The Nepali name of Mount Everest is Sagarmatha.It means Goddess of the Sky.And local name of Mount Everest is Chomolungma.It is called by Tibetan.Chomolungma means mother Goddess of the Universe.Tibetan and Sherpas are the local people of Mount Everest. 

This attractive and challenging  beauty  of  the Universe is situated 29 degrees north and 87 degrees east. If you see the picture of Mount Everest  it seems  that it may not be the highest place in the world. But it is really the highest place in the world. For it’s surrounding  places it seems alike. From the sea level it is 29,028 feet high. Sometimes the temperature of Mount Everest  became -45 Celsius. In this temperature battery can’t work and if any one spit it will turn into freeze.  Scientists have  found that the mountain is growing one centimeter from its side and one inch to its height per year.

 Mount Everest is situated in the Himalayan  region.These Himalayan  region is situated in the area of India,Nepal,China and Pakistan.It is very hard to reach on the peak of  Mount Everest.Many people tried to reach there form a long ago.Still now many peoples are trying to reach there.From every part of the world people are coming here to discover the tallest beauty of the world.For this, one should have to go to Nepal for an easier climbing. Because it is easier to reach Mount Everest from Nepal.

The first climbers of Mount Everest are Tenzing Norgay who is from Nepal and Sir Edmun Percival Hillary who is from New Zealand.They reach there on 5/29/1953.They went there from the South-East Ridge Route.Apa Sherpa is one of the best climber of Mount Everest.He is from Nepal.He climbed there for 11 times.The youngest climber of Mount Everest is Temba Tsheri from Nepal.He climbed there when he was 15 years old.The first woman climber was Junko Tabei.She is a Japanese women.She climbed Mount Everest in 1975.From 64 nations 1,500 men and women climbed Mount Everest. Now i am giving some pictures which was taken by Eric Bolz. Eric Bolz trek all side of Mount Everest for several years and took this pictures.

Pictures of Mt. Everest

From the top of Gokyo Ri wich is situated in Nepal Eric Blog took this picture
Mt. Everest west face
From the Kangshung glacier Eric Blog took this picture of Mount Everest. Mt. Everest as seen from Kangshung glacier
 A little later in the morning he took this picture from the Kangshung glacier.   Mt. Everest Kangshung face
This picture of Mount Everest was also taken from the Kangshung glacier at the same tine of previous picture. Mt. Everest Kangshung glacier
 Early in the morning Eric Bloz took this picture from Rongpuk Monastery Mt. Everest from Rongpuk Monastery
This is a picture by Eric Bloz from the Base Camp on the north (Tibetian) side. Mt. Everest north face
This picture was from Dingboche Nepal  Taken at sunset by Eric Bloz.The peak of Mount Everest is on the cloud side. Mt. Everest as seen from Dingboche Nepal




















Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Natural Beauty In The Sky

at night we see the greatest things of the universe.that is starry night.it a very charming view to any passer by indeed.there are many stars in the sky.some are  bright some are small in size.but the combination of those stars looks very charming.all of we know  about moonlit night.who does not want to see a full moon in the sky.this charming view touch all the poet heats eventually.sometimes we can see comet which is a very rare beauty of the world.sometimes you will see cloud in the sky at night if there is any moon in the sky.the combination of moon light,cloud and stars are very beautiful.someone will convert as a poet if sees such a thing.

in a sunny day the flight of cloud is very acceptable to any person who is journeying anywhere.the flight of white cloud looks like cotton.sometimes we see many shapes of cloud in the sky.some looks like hill,some are similar to any animal such as elephant,big fish.sometimes you will see cloud are getting human shape.in the evening the clouds gets color by the reflect of sun beam.generally it gets yellow,pink,orange and red color.very often we see black cloud in the sky.in the rainy season we see black clod in the sky.which causes rain fall to us.these clouds are blessing to farmer and also to many people living in the earth.

in the rainy season the sky gets another mood.in that time you will find rare in the sky.you will see some black and grey cloud in the sky which is a very fine combination of color.some times you will see sun beam is coming through those cloud like sword.sometimes we find rain and sunlight at time from the sky.it is very charming to all.in the rainy season we find thunder in the sky.which is not pleasant at all but it is a cruel beauty in the sky.in the sky we see full moon and half moon.those are different in shape.not only that is brings different feelings to our mind.such as Muslims become very happy to see the first moon in the sky.in the desert or village.Or in the hill or forest you will be very happy if you have full moon in the sky without having any light with you.

another beauty in the sky that is rainbow.sometimes we see rainbow in the sky after rainfall.rainbow is very much pleasant to children.they become very to see rainbow in the sky.it has seven color.generally we see single rainbow in the sky.but sometimes we see two or three rainbow in the sky.it is a very rare case indeed.in the sky sometimes we see flock or bird flying through the sky.some of them are white in color.they look very beautiful.

beauty of river forest and sea

every one knows that this world is very beautiful.every time we see very beautiful things around us.when we look up we can see beautiful blue sky.sometimes we can see rain in the sky.sometimes we see only cloud in the sky.we often see sunny morning;dark night;beautiful evening.sometimes we see rough sea;flowing river.in the winter we see mist.in the desert we find empty space without green.we can see very high hill with rock.sometimes we find hill under water.all of these things are very beautiful.

if we want to say about the natural beauty of the world,at first we need to talk about forest.we can see many types of forest around us.we don't need to go far from us to see any forest.because most of the places in the world is covered by small and large forest.even we can see some desert tree in the desert which are also beautiful.we can see trees under water.if you go under water you will be very charmed by the beauty of the nature.not only the under water tree but also many creature you will find there.

we are saying about trees.but the most beautiful things of the world is flower.nobody will make any confusion about this.some flowers are small.some are large.some have smell.some have nice shape.we can see some flowers are white some are red.some are blue some are pink.all of these things are the beauty of the nature.not only the flowers.if we see from our heart we can see beauty in leaves,branches.some leaves are also colorful.some leaves look like flowers.you will think those as a flower.even you can  find flowers in the desert.

another beautiful thing in the world is sea.you can see the blue also in  water.the most beautiful thing in the world is beach.you can see the combination of the earth here.you will find here land,water some times hills and rivers.sometimes we see forest beside sea.this is very beautiful thing of the world.these are tidal forest.in these forest sometimes we find hills.in the sea we find rock.sometimes we see very strange hill standing in the sea without any land.you will find some bush there.many birds live there as if it is their small world.we can see many fishes jumping in these sea.some are very large some are small.in the sea you will find sea bird flying and swimming in the sea.

all of these things are very beautiful indeed.but the most beautiful thing is these are changing their beauty every day in the many parts of the day ;in the morning;evening;noon and night.these natural beauty also change their beauty in the many parts of the season whole the year.in the rainy season you will see such a sky that you will not find in the summer.you will have a rough sea in a season which you will not find another season of the year.you will see some trees are bearing fruits in the summer but some others in the winter.you will see some trees are covered by flowers in the winter but some others in the summer.you will find some flowers in the rainy season.