The Sequoia National Park is a National Park home to the General Sherman Tree.It is located in Sierra Nevada, California, United States. It was established in 1890. Why it is special: The Sequoia National Park covers 1,635.19 sq.km areas of varied natural habitats, including Mount Whitney, which is the highest point in the contiguous 48 […]
The West Lake is a freshwater lake that is divided into 5 sections by three causeways. It is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, in China. 2,000 years ago, the West Lake was still a part of the Qiantang River, but soil sedimentation over many decades resulted in its formation. Why it is special: Abundant in
Once, a fox lived in a jungle. He had heard a lot about the king of the jungle, the lion, but had never seen him. One day, as the fox was loitering about, he saw a huge beast. On asking a friend, the fox was told that he was the lion, the king of the
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments. It is located in New Delhi and Jaipur (Rajasthan), India. Jantar Mantar was constructed in 1724 and in 1734 CE. Why it is special: Built by the Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh-II, Jantar Mantar is a monument with great architectural innovations that allows the observer
The Bayou Maçon is an area where lies a vast elusive ruin of the largest complex of hunter-gatherers in North America. It is a tributary of the Mississippi in Louisiana, United States. The ruins found on the banks of the Bayou Maçon are said to be even older than the Native Americans. Why it is
There was a young man. He was known everywhere as a good spender. To live up to his reputation as a good spender, the man started spending his money very quickly. Soon, a time came when he found himself with not a penny left, and no property except the clothes he wore. One day, a
Capri is an island known for its rough and rugged landscape. The Island of Capri is located in the Gulf of Naples, Italy. The Island city has been inhabited since the Roman era. Why it is special: The town of Capri, which is located on the Island, has been a resort and getaway destination for
The CN Tower is a 553.33 metres tall communication and observation tower. The CN Tower is located in Ontario, Canada. This concrete Tower was built from 1973 to 1976. Why it is special: The CN Tower is an iconic structure specific to Canada’s skyline. The name CN stood for Canadian National, the railway company that
Once, a bull was grazing in the forest. Now, unknown to him, a lion was watching him from behind the bushes. Suddenly, the lion attacked the bull. The bull managed to escape and took shelter in a cave. This cave was used by shepherds to protect themselves and their flocks from the stormy weather. It
The Ua Pou is the third largest island in the Marquesas group of islands. The Island is situated in the French Polynesia, which is the overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The Ua Pou along with the rest of the Marquesas islands formed almost 5.5 to 0.4 million years ago. Why it is
Once, two men were travelling together. After covering a long distance, they got tired. Both decided to rest for a while and then continue their journey. They searched for a place to rest and found a tree with big branches. There was plenty of shade under the tree. Both the travellers lay down under its
Meteora, meaning ‘middle of the sky’, is a group of huge monolithic pillars and hills.While the formation of Meteora began 60 million years ago, the establishment of the monasteries dates back to the 12th century. It is situated in Thessaly, Greece. Why it is special: Meteora is known as one of the most precipitously built
Long ago, there was an Arabian merchant. He was very rich and had many camels. He used to take his camels, go to different places and buy and sell goods. Of all the camels, he had a favourite camel. When he had to travel on a personal matter, he used to take his favourite camel.
Hampi is a town that was considered one of the largest, richest cities in the world during its prime. It is located in the northern part of Karnataka, India. The first settlements in the city of Hampi were in the 1st century BCE. Why it is special: Situated on the banks of River Tungabhadra, the
The Matala Caves are manmade Neolithic caves cut into the sandstone cliffs. The Matala Caves are located on the island of Crete, in Greece. These Caves were built in the Neolithic Period. Why they are special: Built into the cliffs overlooking the beach, these Caves are ancient. However, their uniqueness and intrigue grew through the