The Limestone Mountain Range of Indochina

Have you ever seen Goldfinger, the classic 007 thriller that, after one of the biggest car and boat chases in Hollywood history, ends up among the mysterious and beautiful islands of the Andaman Sea, where Dr. No has his evil headquarters?

Limestone is known for forming curious and beautiful formations around the world: usually caves, but occasionally cliffs and mountains as well. One of the properties of limestone is that (geologically speaking anyway) it erodes quickly in water. While water erosion may take tens of thousands or even millions of years to produce some other rock formations such as the Grand Canyon, limestone formations will change even within hundreds of years, depending on their size.

The largest swath of limestone mountains and cliffs extends from Southeast China (you can see them in prints and brush paintings as nearly vertical hills), and runs through Vietnam, Laos, Central Thailand, Southern Thailand, and finally through the Andaman Sea down into Sumatra.

Though all of these formations are impressive, it is the island formations that are the oddest: not only are their bases eroding in the sea, giving some an inverted island effect, they are also being bombarded by wet sea breezes and storms. Some of the islands, like Chicken Island for example, are very odd indeed, while other formations such as cliff caves that are part of bigger islands will contain secret lagoons and other such exotic features.

Islands in the Andaman sea, and all limestone mountains in fact, are doomed to one day crash back down to land. In the sea, the process is quicker and many cliff faces on the islands oddly lean toward the sea. Some of these have large faces painted on them, watching over the safety of the fishermen.

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Budget Travel Resorts

Many families are in a tight financial situation these days. You probably know how costly a vacation can become, but you should not let your budget control your life too much. There are perfectly fine choices for travel resorts, even if you are on a budget.

The key to traveling on a budget is information. By comparing different travel resorts and destinations you are able to pick those that have the best quality for your budget. Without being knowledgeable of your options, you can easily find yourself paying double or triple what you should be.

One source to gain that information from are travel agencies. However, as their income is generally based on how much you pay, they might not give you all the information you need. You need to find more reliable and more thorough sources. Thankfully, the information era is here and you can tap to millions of pages worth information with just a few clicks.

The world wide web is your friend. There are countless pages offering objective reviews of different travel resorts. By looking through the reviews of those resorts that are within your price range, you can quickly weed out those that are of poor quality.

There are also web sites that offer discounts for certain vacation packages. They are often more competitively priced than those offered by offline travel agencies, as online companies can cut costs where traditional ones cannot. This edge directly cuts the costs of your vacation.

Perhaps the most important information you can get from this kind of web sites is the information of what you need to have with you. Some travel resorts, for example those in the Pacific or Indian areas, are not equipped with everything you might be used to. Especially so, if you need to pick a budget resort.

Unless you have all the required items with you, you may need to buy something you have no need for afterward. This adds to the cost of the vacation and is an unnecessary burden to your travel budget. By thinking ahead and making sure you take with you everything you may need, you can avoid costs and use the money for what it should be: entertainment and leisure.

The best way to travel on budget is definitely to look for information on travel resorts online. By comparing different options you will find the one that best suits your budget and your wants. That will result in a much more enjoyable and interesting vacation than one sold by travel agencies.

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Christmas Events For Kids in Dublin

Christmas at Imaginosity

Imaginosity is Dublin's children's museum and it's located in Sandyford. This interactive museum is all about learning while having fun. The museum has a action packed calendar of events for the month of December. There will be workshops where kids can learn to make Christmas decorations, special Christmas storytimes, Christmas discos, and Christmas drama workshops. Imaginosity welcomes under 10's and their family.

Christmas at the Ark

The Ark is a cultural centre for children located in Temple Bar in Dublin. The custom built cultural centre for children works with both international and Irish artists to develop programmes and workshops that will introduce and develop kids cultural and artistic abilities while at the same time having fun. From Novermber 21st - December 20th the centre will have a range of Christmas music and visual arts workshops.

Christmas Time at Farmleigh

Farmleigh House was once home to the famous Guinness brewing family. It is located in Phoenix Park - the largest city park in Europe, which is located about 3km west of O'Connell Street. Farmleigh provides a wonderful festive experience for all the family. It is beautifully decorated with Edwardian style decorations, there's a children's Christmas room, a 'live' crib and a Christmas food market. Farmleigh has organised lots of Christmas events taking place on the weekends in the run up to Christmas.

Ice skating

Ice skating is a always a fun day out at Christmas. There are lots of ice skating rinks in Dublin this year. 7up Christmas on Ice returns to its main venue the RDS from 13th November - 17th January and offers 3 fully covered ice rinks - a main rink, a beginners's rink and a kiddies sleigh run. 7up Christmas on Ice will also have a rink at Liffey Valley from 20th November - 10th January. Dublin On Ice will be at Smithfield from 20th November - 10th January and at the Plaza in Sandyford from 13th November - 10th January.

Pantomimes

There's plenty of pantomimes for you and your family to choose from in Dublin this Christmas. The Civic Theatre in Tallaght presents Little Red Riding Hood from 14th-19th December while the Snow Queen runs from the 27th-8th January. Robin Hood runs at the Olympia Theatre from the 18th December - 15th January while Jack and the Beanstalk can be seen at the Gaiety Theatre from 29th November-31st January. And if that's not enough to choose from, Cinderella performs at The Helix from the 2nd December to the 17th January.

Funderland

For the ultimate thrill rides and rollercoaster, head for Funderland - it's the largest travelling fun fair in Europe and it comes to Dublin from the 26th December to 10th January. It will be located at the RDS and will be open from 12 noon to 10pm daily.

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Your Flight to China - Are You Dreading It?

I've gone to China twice. So, four times I have been in a jet for 14+ hours at a time. I thought it would be a nightmare, but it really wasn't too bad.

If you've never traveled on an international flight, you might be surprised to discover how comfortable the seating is. On international flights, there's more leg room, and every inch is appreciated. Also, the seats leaned back further than on regular flights.

One way to get comfortable on any flight is to buy one of those little pillows for your neck. I used one that you blow up because it was so easy to carry in my carry-on bag, folding up to the size of a little tissue pack. It was very comfortable and easy to manage.

I also always ask for a blanket and pillow (or two) from the steward or stewardess for extra padding and shifting and otherwise setting up my little "seat-bed".

As you know, international flights feature movies and television shows. I was able to see a couple of Korean programs, Chinese kung fu movies, as well as American films. Occasionally, the screens would offer exercises to remind us to stretch our legs and shoulders and arms. That felt good. People frequently got up and moved around to stretch and talk, too. I enjoyed the casual, friendly atmosphere of the flights to and from China.

I found the meals to be delicious. We were offered a few different choices, some traditional Chinese or Korean fare, as well as American food.

One of our stewards was very fun and entertaining. On these international flights, alcoholic drinks were complimentary, and he would walk down the aisles, calling, "Free booze! Free booze!"

He spoke fluent English and Chinese, and he liked to have passengers practice their Chinese on him. If they were way off the mark, he would laugh and say, "You'd better practice some more!" But if you did pretty well, he would say, "Ah, good! You've been working on it!"

The international flights are fun, too, because you can meet the most interesting people and have a chance to actually learn about them. I had some wonderful seat-mates.

One fellow who sat next to me was an author and psychologist. He was an expert in human potential and was traveling to China to help train the men who would be operating the great Three Gorges Dam, the largest dam in the world, which stretches more than a mile across the Yangtze River. If they were to make even one mistake in operating it, millions could drown, he said.

A high school girl I sat next to on another flight was coming back from spending a semester in China after staying with a Chinese family. She had some wonderful stories to tell about the school she attended and the family she stayed with.

Of course, with any flight, the noise will get to you after awhile. The constant noise of the engines wears on you, so having noise-cancelling headphones is a great help.

All in all, I enjoyed the international flights. The service was excellent, the food was good, the seating more comfortable than usual, the seatmates were friendly, and the anticipation of arriving in China was exciting!

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Accra Ghana - A Popular Tourist Spot

Accra is one of the contemporary and wealthiest cities on the continent of Africa. This populated city is the capital of Ghana and it is the home to Kotoka International Airport. Throughout the year this airport remains busy as plenty of aircrafts take off and land at this airport.

Though people from all across the world come to visit this place, Accra is mainly connected with North America and Europe. So, most of the time, the majestic beaches of this alluring tourist destination are seen to be crowded with Europeans and Americans.

If you can plan properly, you can surely expect to have an amazing Accra city tour. After reaching this place, you can hire a car that will surely make your transportation smooth and comfortable. Usually Accra Ghana hotels offer these rent-a-car services. So, you do not have to find any difficulty to avail such services. However, before hiring a car, make sure the driver of your car is a good guide. Otherwise, you may miss out to see some of the most wonderful tourist spots and thus your Ghana tours may remain incomplete.

Taxis are another mode of transportation in Accra Ghana. Some of these taxis are not metered. In that case you have to negotiate the rate with the driver before starting your journey, but most of the time it becomes a bit expensive. Another means of transportation is shared taxi. These taxis follow a fixed route and a fixed rate. Apart from all these, the third option is tro tro. These are basically vans, which serve as the public transit system of the city.

Some of the main spots, that really worth appreciation are as follows:

- The Makola Market

It is a shopping district, where one can find everything from clothes to shoes, from electronic parts to luxury items. The most interesting thing about this market is that here most of the traders are women.

- The National Museum

Its collections include a wide variety of textiles, pottery and fine art. Here the visitors will also come across a number of Zulu wooden statues, carvings from the Congo and the bronze heads from Nigeria.

- The Beaches

There are plenty of spectacular beaches in Ghana. To enter some of these beaches, tourists have to pay entrance charges.

- Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum

It is a memorial park, which is dedicated to the first president of Ghana.

If you are interested to see all such alluring spots, you need to select an accommodation options, from a wide range of Accra Ghana hotels. Some of the hotels, which offer superb boarding and lodging facilities, are as follows:

- La Badi Beach Hotel
- Golden Tulip Hotel
- La Palm Hotel
- Highgate Hotel
- African Regent Hotel

For getting more information on these hotels, you can contact the travel agencies, which are providing Ghana tourism services for quite a long time. Apart from hotels, there are also a number of restaurants in Accra. Among them Haveli serves Indian delicacies, whereas, Maquis Tante Marie serves African cuisine and Frankie serves Western food.

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Flights - Staying Dry In Thailand

For a taste of Asian culture, many western tourists and backpackers choose to visit Thailand during their trips, in order to enjoy the Buddhist temples, spicy foodstuffs and crystal clear coastal waters.

With a range of beautiful reefs and picturesque islands, wildlife holidays through dense jungles and national parks and health spas that offer the chance of some much needed relaxation, there's something for everyone.

Cheap flights to Bangkok are usually the best option for those looking to visit the country. However it is best to shop around for flights, as there are also options to travel to different parts of the country by air.

The coastal town of Phuket is served by an airport, and remains one of the most popular destinations for western tourists.

However it is always best to plan ahead for visits by doing a bit of research, particularly into the unpredictable weather system around the continent of Asia, particularly when it comes to the rainy season - when the country is prone to the annual monsoon.

However there are some parts of the country which are less affected by the weather than others. If you're visiting a coastal resort such as Phuket during the monsoon season it's best to stay safe and not embark on boat tours and snorkelling tours during bad weather periods.

It is advised to try and plan your Thai holiday around the rainy season. And whilst flights may prove a little more expensive, you can lessen your chances of running into difficulties during the rainy season - when rainfall can be pretty fierce and frequent.

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Top 10 Places to Visit in Asia

Asia is the biggest continent in the entire earth. There are several countries in Asia, which are famous for something or the other. Most of the Asian countries are famous for their rich cultural heritage and also some of the world's most famous recreational spots. Each Asian country is unique in its own way. The tradition that extends far and wide Asia is definitely not the same. This is one good reason why Asia remains an enigma to most of us till today. This is probably why people from all over the world find so much pleasure in touring this continent exclusively.

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   Taj Mahal, Agra: This is definitely a place that everyone knows about. In fact, it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This is a monument that is known to depict love and there is a lot more to love. The beauty of this monument lies in the way that it is constructed. It feels as if this monument indicates the fact that love is very pure. It is definitely a must-watch place.


2. 
   Gunung Mulu National Pake, Sarawak: The park is famous for its caves and the expeditions that have been mounted to explore them and their surrounding rainforest. These caves are an eye-opener. You can see the amazing caves that open their way out to a whole new world that consists of several species living in them.


3. 
   Bali: Bali is an amazing place when you are considering a spiritual tour. It is a very beautiful place and Batubulan is one village that is famous for the carvings that are made of fine stone. Bali is also very famous for its rich ineffable culture. Bali is famous for its mystical temples, colourful festivals, unique arts and crafts. It is voted as the world's favourite island destination by influential travel magazines.


4. 
   Lombok: This is an island that is right beside Bali. It is definitely the best place for a vacation and also for wind surfing. If you are considering a stay cool vacation, then this is the best choice. Lombok is less crowded than Bali making it popular with tourist and honeymooners who want uncrowded atmosphere, with many "hidden beaches".


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   Phuket: This is an island that is very popular for the islands and beaches. In fact, this is one of the main reasons why Thailand is preferable for enjoying nature and the most beautiful places of nature. Phuket was voted one of the World's Top 5 retirement destinations by the acclaimed Fortune Magazine. The most favourite spot for Phuket is the Phuket Beach.


6. 
   Ha Long Bay: This bay is situated in the Hanoi and has about a whopping 3000 islands that seem to have risen of the Gulf Tonkin. This is a nature's treat and you will love the beauty that is defined in these islands naturally. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site in recognition of its outstanding aesthetic value and geological and geomorphological value.


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   Angkor Wat: This is the biggest temple that is ever constructed in this entire world. The architecture of this temple building is a sight to see. This is definitely a recreational spot. This is a Hindu temple constructed by King Suryavarman II during the 12th century. It is a great historical place and carries some historical significance and also relates to the Hindu Mythology.


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   The Great Wall of China: As we all know, this is also one among the Seven Wonders of the World. This masterpiece was constructed over 2000 years ago. This is supposed to be the sole building project that is so large and has been completed successfully. The wall stretches for 8,851.8 km. If you visit China, this is a must place to visit.


9. 
   he Forbidden City: This was one of China's imperial Kingdoms. This kingdom was fully functional from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Now it is transformed into a Palace Museum. You can look out for some beautiful art work of this monument and it definitely has that aura that the kingdoms were bound to have. It is the perfect historical place to visit.


10. 
    Tokyo DisneyLand: This is one of the best recreational spots and also makes your journey worthwhile since the entertainment you get here is immeasurable. It was the first Disney park to be built outside of US. You must visit Cinderella Castle if you go to Disneyland as it is the icon of Tokyo Disneyland.

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Islands of Thailand

If Kashmir is popular as the 'Paradise on Earth', the islands of Thailand, particularly in the southern end, are not lagging far behind - they are famous as the "Island Paradise". This is not for nothing. All this is attributed to the charming seaside and temperate humid atmosphere as well as distinctive and exceptionally comforting existence of the islands of Thailand drawing tourists from across the globe. These isles offer the vacationers an ideal change from their mundane, but hectic routine urbane lifestyles to a world of peace and tranquility.

At an initial glance all islands of Thailand may appear to be the same to the vacationers seeking freedom from their habitual city life. They appear to be the same - enjoyable humid tropical isles. But, when one descends on any of these 'Paradise Islands', they gradually, but without doubt realize the difference. As one gets familiar with the isles and the surroundings, they appreciate that each of these islands are as different and unique as the individual tourists. A visit to these 'Paradise Islands' is indeed a revelation - both inwards and outwards.

Significantly, while the expenses of vacationing in several of these 'Paradise Islands' is very high, while others are not. In most of these isles you can negotiate the cost of your stay. Each of these islands is different - some are tranquil, while others offer stimulating and exhilarating nightlife events. On the other hand, a few of these isles are ideal destinations for divers, while others offer innumerable opportunities to trekkers. Like all individualistic tourists to this nation, Thailand's islands too are different in character and spirit. Believe it or not, islands in Thailand have it all - from the absolute filthy seaside to the ridiculously gorgeous beaches. They also offer an assortment of lodging facilities - from huts offering nothing more than a blanket to elite and lavish resorts suiting everyone's taste and budget.

If one moves further south, he will come across the Koh Samui and Koh Pha-Ngan islands that are not only sizable, vivacious, and also attractive. Of the two, Koh Samui is a business center with its impressive malls and the hotels there are dearer too. Pha-Ngan, on the other hand, is famous as a party island and a place to sight the full moons, half moons and black moons. The Phuket that has been hit adversely by the tsunami too is nearby.

All said and done, the best thing about the islands in Thailand is that here you can visit all the beaches; enjoy the parties and nightlife without a hole in your pocket. The best way to enjoy a vacation in the Thailand islands is to select a small isle, away from the more commercialized ones, and enjoy the scenery and serenity without the modern day technologies.

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Some Thai Food Has Six Legs

Many people enjoy Thai food worldwide: spicy soups and salads, flavorful rice dishes are abundant. But in Thailand, fried or roasted insects and scorpions are also popular, readily available, and inexpensive.

Insects have traditionally been a rich source of protein, calories, vitamins, and minerals in the Northern Thailand diet. They are also prized as delicacies. In fact, it is unusual to find an insect which is not eaten in one form or another by local people. Among the most popular are:

o cicadas, locusts, mantises, crickets, and grasshoppers which are all deep fried and are rather crunchy;

o bamboo worms, which are also deep fried;

o giant water bugs, which are steamed; they are also ground into a paste with chili and eaten with sticky rice;

o weaver ants (red ants with a painful bite) and their eggs; sticky rice is dipped into a mixture of ants, eggs, and chili;

o dung beetles; which add a wholesome flavor to curries; however, many people will not eat them because they live in and on excrement.

In addition, Thai people will eat

o the pupae of silk moths and other moths and butterflies; you must first remove the pupae from their cocoons, then boil them until soft with a pinch of salt, finally sautée them lightly;

o the larvae of wasps and bees; these are deep-fried;

and arachnids:

o poisonous scorpions, which are grilled;

o giant tarantulas, which are also grilled.

I have not seen other spiders eaten, but I suspect if it moves, it is considered food somewhere.

Also, termites (large white ants) are grilled and their eggs are a delicacy used to make a flavorful soup.

Where I lived in Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 4, every night starting around 5:00 PM, there was a street vendor with half a dozen kinds of fried and grilled insects and scorpions; her customers were mainly the bar girls in the area. Every night she was quite busy as the girls consider these insects a tasty snack, and munch on them as frequently as Western people munch on potato chips.

The lady vendor does not speak any English, but will pose with her wares for a photograph if you give her a 20 baht (about 60 cents) tip. And if you're brave, you could always buy a bag of deep fried bamboo worms.

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Doug Anderson is a retired Canadian programmer. He first visited Thailand in 1988 and has been back many times since.
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Defy Gravity at the Magnetic Hill

Would you ever imagine the movement of your vehicle up a steep mountain, with its ignition off, at a speed of 20 km per hour? Visit the snow desert of Ladakh to believe it. Located in the outskirts of the 'Little Tibet', the miraculous Magnetic Hill defies all the laws of gravity. The magnetic hill is situated at an elevation of around 14,000 feet above sea level, about 25 km from Leh, on the Leh-Kargil-Batalik national highway and is bordered by the Indus river. The hill is so full of magnetized iron that it has the power to pull any vehicle in its vicinity towards itself. You can see the vehicles not only moving without the engine being turned on, but also defying gravity by climbing uphill.

If this is not enough, the hill has the capability to give a jerk to even helicopters and aircrafts . According to the local people and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnels, the helicopters and aircrafts have to fly at a faster speed while crossing the region to avoid the magnetic impact of the hill. If any aircraft comes within the radius of Magnetic Hill at a slower speed, it starts to jerk.

Apart from this key attraction, the region is visited for colourful hills and mountains. These snow laded hills of the Himalayan region bear different colours (like white, gray, green, red or orange) in different seasons. A few kilometers down the road is Gurdwara Pather Sahib, a Sikh holy shrine, which is maintained by the Indian Army.

Some call the powers of the magnetic hill merely an optical illusion, which has nothing to do with magnetic fields, electricity or unknown forces. They believe that the layout of the surrounding land produces an optical illusion of making a slight downhill slope appear to be an uphill slope. Whatever it is, the legendary powers of the Magnetic Hill draw countless people to the wonderland of Ladakh.

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Facts and Beautiful Places to Visit in Lucknow

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Body: Lucknow is a city in India. It is the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh and the most populated state in the country. This city has an estimated 2.5 million inhabitants as of the 2006 census report. The city of Lucknow is also the administrative headquarters of both the Lucknow division and the Lucknow district. This city is also among the "Minority Concentrated District in India" according to the Indian government due to the 2001 census report on socio-economic factors, basic amenities, and population.

The City of Lucknow is located in the historical region of Awadh. It has always been one of the few multi-cultural cities in India. The people in India have courtly manners, poetry, music, fine cuisine and beautiful gardens supported by the Persian loving people of Shia Nawabs in Nagpur. These attributes earned them respect throughout the South Asian History and Culture as well as with students and Indians.

This city is also known as The City of the Nawabs. Aside from this, it is also often regarded as The Golden City of the East. Some other names of the city include The Constantinople of India and The Shiraz-I-Hind.

Present day Lucknow showcases a vibrant city that witnessed its own economic boom. It is now one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities in the country. Furthermore, it is in the heart of the Urdu and the Hindi literature. It is even the 2nd biggest city in the state of Uttar Pradesh state.

Places to see in Lucknow

First, there is the famous Asafi Imambara This place is more known as the Bara Imambara. This site along with two others, Shah Najaf and Chota Imambara, are deemed as different monuments of architectural importance to the city. The Asafi Imambara complex caters to the widely-known Bhul Bhulaiyan or the Labyrinth. Other interesting places are the Chattar Manzil, Lucknow Zoo, Picture Gallery and State Museum along with the Dilkusha, Planetarium, Shaheed Smarak, Ram Krishna Math and Baradari.

The architectural infrastructure in Lucknow built by the British during their colonization includes the Clock Tower, Vidhan Sabha or the Legislative Assembly State and the Railway Station of Charbagh. They are also the ones responsible for distinctive pillars, arches and domes in the region.

St. Josephs Cathedral - This church is living proof that the city became the home of the Roman Catholic Diocese in Lucknow.

Old schools such as the La Martiniere Lucknow, Colvin Taluqdars College and Loreto Convent Lucknow are all scattered throughout the city. The Amiruddaula Islamia Inter-College is about 100 years old. It is still existent and perhaps it is the oldest school in Lucknow at this time.

Lucknow has many beautiful parks. It attracts a large number of people, especially during the holidays, evenings and weekends. Bigger parks include the Swarn Javanti Park, Indiranagas Aurobindo Park and the Gomti Nagars Ambedkar Lohia and Memorial Park. Other parks near the city include the Dilkusha Park, Globe Park and the Haathi Park along with the Begum Hazrat Mahal Park, Mukherjee Phuhaas, Neebu Park and Buddha Park. The National Botanical Garden in Sikandarbagh along the Gomti Riverbanks is also a must-see destination for all tourists and vacationers.

The Kukrail Reserve Forest is visited mostly by nature and adventure lovers. This is the location of the citys very special forest that houses great picnic sites. It can also be used as the Center of Gharial rehabilitation. Other picnic spots in Lucknow include Utretia and Moosa Bagh.

Other natural attractions are in easy range from the city, like the Dudwa National Park, Samaspur Bird Sanctuary and the Nawabganji Bird Sanctuary.

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