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Himalayan Mountain Ranges

By: Manisha Chopra | 2011-04-04 | Travel & Leisure
Himalaya - the landmark of the earth, is the most renowned as well as the most beautiful mountains in the planet. The Himalayan ranges are the youngest and the highest in the whole world, that dates b... read more

Kudremukh – Beautiful Mountain Ranges in Karnataka

By: Pradeep NS | 2012-04-24 | Travel & Leisure
Kudremukh, in Kannada, the state language of Karnataka means horse face. This place has been named so because one of the sides of the mountain resembles very much to the horse face. Kudremukh is situated in the Chikmangalur district. One can enjoy trekking here on the mountain slides. The trek starts from Samse and terminates at the mountain peak. The mountains offer glorious route for trekkers, a read more

Himalayan Mountains

By: Sandhya Sharma | 2011-05-30 | Destinations
The Himalayas are one of the most magnificent of mountain chains in the world. A mere glance at the the Himalayan mountains leaves you awestruck and humbled. The Himalayas are the only mountain range in the world that has peaks with an altitude of above 8000 metres. Infact, there are fourteen peaks in the Himalayan range that exceed the 8000 metres mark. read more

Nepal a Glorious Country with Mighty Mountain Ranges

By: Hariom Arya | 2012-05-17 | Destinations
Nepal the most preferred holiday destination is famous throughout the world for its excellent mountainous beauty and many revered temples. read more

Famous Limestone Mountain Ranges of Indochina

By: Dinah Jackson | 2010-10-06 | Exotic locations
Limestone is found all over the world. Find out more about this ancient building material. read more

Incredible Mountain Ranges Make Cheap Flights to Morocco Popular

By: Aston Morgan | 2011-02-25 | Destinations
Morocco is one country that is a big hit among foreign tourists. Apart from the spectacular culture and heritage, the majestic mountains of the country are the biggest reasons why cheap flights to Morocco are so popular among holiday makers. read more

Sikkim – the Mountain Paradise

By: Mathan | 2012-01-26 | Travel Tips
Sikkim the second smallest state is situated in the north eastern part of India. Sikkim is a geographically diverse state covering about an area of 2740 square kilometres. Sikkim, located in the Himalayan range, shares its borders with Nepal in the West, Tibet in the North-east, Bhutan in the South-east and West Bengal in the South. read more

Climbing Mountains

By: Robert | 2012-04-24 | K-12 Education
The Himalayas mountain range is home to almost all of the tallest peaks in the world, and many have braved these dangerous terrains in order to be included among the few who have conquered these seemingly unconquerable summits. read more

Mountaineering Tour to Ladakh

By: Sanjeev Verma | 2010-03-30 | Adventure Tourism
Ladakh is located in the Northernmost state of India, Jammu and Kashmir. It is a paradise for mountaineers and trekkers from all over the world. Rugged terrains of Ladakh attract a large number of adventure freaks every year to explore the unexplored regions and carry back life long memories with them. read more

The Mountain Range Where The Renowned Darjeeling Tea Was Born'

By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | 2011-02-18 | Travel & Leisure
The misty mountain range of the Himalayas and its rich soil bears the secret of the world renowned tea Darjeeling. Indeed it is this famous brand of black tea that has virtually highlighted this relatively unknown town on the Indian map. read more

Apex Mountain, British Columbia

By: Jessica Tucker | 2010-03-26 | Destinations
A travel article about Apex Mountain, in British Columbia's Okanagan valley. read more

Lebanon - A Land Of Relaxing Shorelines And Gorgeous Mountain Ranges

By: Ben Pate | 2010-12-04 | Travel & Leisure
If you love history, Lebanon is a place where you will not have a hard time finding things to explore. Lebanon has an incredibly rich and lengthy history, full of all sorts of events that have shaped it into the country that you see today. read more

The Virunga Mountains Diaries

By: norah edward | 2011-11-24 | Flights
Virunga Mountains are the famous destinations for the tourists. Virunga Mountain is famous for tracking the gorillas. read more

The Ultimate Mountaineering Expedition

By: Varun Shrivastava | 2011-12-06 | Destinations
There are several options of trekking in India, in the Himalayan ranges; the Marka valley trek is one of the most beautiful destinations of trekking in the Himalayas read more

Mountain biking in Scotland

By: Jo da Silva | 2010-11-03 | Recreation & Sports
If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy beautiful scenery, fresh air, and wide open spaces all while enjoying the wonders of cycling, then you need to go cycling in Scotland. Scotland has some of the best cycling routes in the UK; in fact IMBA names Scotland as the mountain biking ‘global superstar' in 2006. There are a whole host of terrains available from small roads to forest trails. There is something perfect for everyone. read more