To visit mystical Nepal, citizens of Russia and the CIS countries need a visa, which can be obtained both upon arrival (at the Kathmandu airport or at land crossings) and in advance by providing the necessary package of documents to the Nepalese Embassy in Moscow. Visa on arrival does not cause difficulties: two photos and…
Category: Asia
Kharkhorin, Mongolia
According to Wholevehicles, Kharkhorin (the spelling Har-Khorin is found) is a city in the Orkhon River valley, 380 km southwest of Ulaanbaatar. It is part of the World Heritage Site and is part of the Cultural Landscape of the Orkhon River Valley. Its main attraction is the ruins of the ancient Karakoram, the 13th century…
Sapporo, Japan
Sapporo is the fifth largest city in Japan, the largest city on the island of Hokkaido, and the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture. Sapporo is a fairly young city for Japan, in 1857 its population was only 7 people, and now it has grown to 2 million. Although the city doesn’t have as long a history…
Shanghai, China Attractions
In the versatile metropolis of Shanghai, there are countless places of interest to be found. In the walled Old City you will find many historical sights such as ancient temples and picturesque streets and towns. A walk on the Bund will amaze you. The old stately buildings give the boulevard a special appearance. Especially because…
Russia Sights, UNESCO, Climate, and Geography
As one of countries starting with R, Russia or officially the Russian Federation is the largest country in the world and spreads over the continents of Europe and Asia. Politically, the country is located in Europe because the vast majority of the population and major cities are located in this part. Geographically, most of Russia…
Yemen Sights, UNESCO, Climate, and Geography
As one of countries starting with Y, Yemen, officially the Arab Al-Djumhurijja al-Jamanijja [d ʒ environmentally], German Republic of Yemen, is a country in West Asia, in the south of the Arabian peninsula (2018) 28.5 million residents; The capital is Sanaa. The national territory includes the islands of Kamaran and Hanisch in the Red Sea, the…
Vietnam Sights, UNESCO, Climate, and Geography
As one of countries starting with V, Vietnam is a large elongated country in southeastern Asia. With more than 90,000,000 inhabitants, Vietnam is in the top fifteen countries with the most inhabitants in the world. Ho Chi Minh City alone is home to more than 7,000,000 residents. The majority of residents in Ho Chi Minh…
Qatar Sights, UNESCO, Climate, and Geography
As one of countries starting with Q, the state of Qatar is an Arab Emirate in the Middle East. It has Saudi Arabia as its only neighbor and is otherwise surrounded by the Persian Gulf. Qatar is an absolute monarchy headed by an Emir. Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani is currently the Emir of Qatar, who…
United Arab Emirates Sights, UNESCO, Climate, and Geography
As one of countries starting with U, the United Arab Emirates is a country in the Middle East that was created after a partnership between seven emirates. It was originally intended to also accommodate the emirates of Oman, Qatar and Bahrain in this country, but no definitive agreements could be made about this. Today, the…
Oman Sights, UNESCO, Climate, and Geography
As one of countries starting with O, Oman is a West Asian country in the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula. Oman has been inhabited for many thousands of years. The first forms of civilization here date back to 3,000 BC. Oman was known as an important trading center long before Europeans settled in this area….
Laos Sights, UNESCO, Climate, and Geography
As one of countries starting with L, Laos is a popular holiday destination for backpackers traveling around Southeast Asia. Most tourists come here for the beautiful nature and culture of the country. The vast majority of the inhabitants of Laos are Buddhist. There are also many Buddhist temple complexes here. The first inhabitants of the…
India Sights, UNESCO, Climate, and Geography
As one of countries starting with I, the Republic of India is located in the south of Asia and is for the most part a peninsula bordering on the south by the Indian Ocean and on the east by the Bay of Bengal. India has land borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh….
Hong Kong Sights, UNESCO, Climate, and Geography
As one of countries starting with H, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China as Hong Kong is officially called is a special region within the People’s Republic of China and can be seen as an independent country. This will in any case remain until 2047. After this, the situation…
Geography of Nepal
General information about Nepal The official name is the Kingdom of Nepal (Sri Nepala Sarkar). It is located in the central part of the Himalayas, in the north of the Hindustan peninsula. The area is 147,181 km2, the population is 24.2 million people. (2003, estimate). The official language is Nepali. The capital is Kathmandu (672…
Geography of Bangladesh
It is located between 88°00′ and 92°53′ east longitude and 20°30′ and 26°45′ north latitude. It is washed by the Bay of Bengal (Indian Ocean). The coastline of 580 km in the south of the country is indented by dozens of estuaries, and is relatively stable only on the slightly indented southeastern coast. In the…
Vietnam Tourist Guide
Vietnam is known as a place of fusion of cultures of East and West – Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, French … Magnificent white sand beaches, lush vegetation, amazing tropical forests – this is a paradise for relaxation and learning the secrets of nature. Traveling in Vietnam, we advise you to look into the neighboring countries of…
Tehran, Iran
Tehran is not only the capital of the state of Iran, but also a lively metropolis in the heart of the province of the same name. Tehran is the start or destination of many Iran tours. The city offers a lot of cultural and extraordinary sights. But modern activities are also possible in the city…
Elbrus 5642m Climbing Trip, Russia
Basic travel information We travel to the borders of Europe and Asia, the Caucasus Mountains to southern Russia. Our goal is to climb the highest peak in Europe, Elbrus (5642 m). Elbrus is part of a volcanic mountain that rises up to over a thousand meters above the surrounding mountains. It is one of the…
Indochina Tour – Cambodia and Vietnam
Basic travel information The most interesting sights of Vietnam and Cambodia in the same package. On a combined trip to Cambodia and Vietnam in Southeast Asia, we will learn about the great achievements of ancient cultures, the living culture of the two countries, and the sometimes gloomy history of the Indochina region. On the way…
India Traditions
Given the extension of the country and the number and variety of residents, Indian folklore takes on very different aspects, which are difficult to bring together in a single entity. However, trying to reach a synthesis, the uses and customs can be grouped into collective and domestic. The former belong to festivals, music, dance, crafts,…
Central Asia Geography
The rejuvenation of the circumsiberian chains such as the Kunlun Shan, the Tian Shan, the of Iran and Afghanistan, East Turkestan, Tibet, Mongolia itself, a tabular region between distant mountainous alignments. The rejuvenation of the circumsiberian chains such as the Kunlun Shan, the Tian Shan, the of Iran and Afghanistan, East Turkestan, Tibet, Mongolia itself,…
Turkmenistan Foreign Direct Investment
Foreign direct investment takes place only to a limited extent. Outside the oil and gas industry and the textile sector, they are stagnating at a very low level. Accordingly, the Turkmenistan Chamber of Commerce is actively trying to attract international investors. One reason for the general lack of direct investment is the currency policy of…
ATTRACTIONS IN BANGKOK
FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION AND MOVEMENT IN BANGKOK Bangkok has numerous spectacular temples to visit with shoulders and knees covered. Direct flights to Bangkok It is easy to fly from Finland to Bangkok, as there are plenty of flight connections available. The easiest way to travel from Helsinki to Bangkok is with Finnair’s direct flights. Round-trip fares…
Bhutan – Land of The Thunderdragon
According to Countryaah.com, the small isolated kingdom called “Land of the Thunderdragon” is sandwiched between the giants India and China. Until the mid-70s, the country was closed to visitors and for centuries, people have lived their lives in the same way as today. Instead of GDP, GNH “Gross National Happines” are measured here to make…