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Vladimir is a city in Russia, located on the Klyazma River, 200 kilometers or 124 mi to the east of Moscow along the M7 motorway. It is the administrative center of Vladimir Oblast. Vladimir was one of the medieval capitals of Russia, and two of its cathedrals are a World Heritage Site which is the famous travel destination and tourist attraction.

Sabratha is a World Heritage Site in the Az Zawiyah District in the northwestern corner of modern Libya, was the westernmost of the three cities of Tripolis. It is also called as Sabratah or Siburata. From 2001 to 2007 it was the capital of the former Sabratha Wa Surman District. It lies on the Mediterranean coast about 65km or 40 miles west of Tripoli. The extant archaeological site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.

Mount Kinabalu is a prominent mountain in Southeast Asia which is a famous World Heritage Site. The details about Mount Kinabalu is given in World tour guides here. It is located in Kinabalu National Park in the east Malaysian state of Sabah, which is on the island of Borneo in the tropics a tourist attraction site.

The Palace of Fontainebleau is an UNESCO World Heritage Site located 55 kilometres from the centre of Paris is one of the largest French royal chateau. The palace as it is today is the work of many French monarchs, building on an early 16th century structure of Francis I. The building is arranged around a series of courtyards.

Fountains Abbey is near to Aldfield, approximately two miles southwest of Ripon in North Yorkshire, England. It is a ruined Cistercian monastery, founded in 1132. Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved Cistercian houses in England. It is a Grade I listed building and owned by the National Trust. Along with the adjacent Studley Royal Water Garden, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Acropolis of Athens is the best known acropolis in the world. Although there is many other acropolis in Greece, the importance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is generally known as The Acropolis without qualification. The Acropolis was officially proclaimed as the pre-eminent monument on the European Cultural Heritage list of monuments on 26 March 2007.

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. Administratively, the bay belongs to Ha Long City, Cam Pha town, and part of Van Don district.

Lake Baikal is the worlds second most voluminous lake, after the Caspian Sea. It is the most voluminous freshwater lake in the world with an average depth of 744.4 m or 2,442 ft and contains a total of roughly 20 percent of the world's surface fresh water. Lake Baikal is one of the famous tourist attraction and travel destination.

The Muskau Park is the largest and one of the most famous English gardens of Germany and Poland. The Muskau Park is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in poland. It is also called as Muskauer Park, Furst Puckler Park and Park Muzakowski.

The Peterhof Palace is actually a series of palaces and gardens laid out on the orders of Peter the Great. These Palaces and gardens are sometimes referred as the Russian Versailles. The palace ensemble along with the city centre is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty are a group of tombs of members of the Korean Joseon Dynasty 1392-1910. The tombs have been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2009.

Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park is UNESCO World Heritage site in the Northern Territory of Australia. The details of Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park are explained in world tour guides below. It is located 1431 kilometres south of Darwin by road and 440 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs along the Stuart and Lasseter Highways.

Leptis Magna also known as Lectis Magna was a prominent city of the Roman Empire. Its ruins are located in Al Khums, Libya, 130 km east of Tripoli, on the coast where the Wadi Lebda meets the sea. The site is one of the most spectacular and unspoiled Roman ruins in the Mediterranean. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Ferapontov Monastery in the Vologda region of Russia, is considered one of the purest examples of Russian medieval art, a reason given by UNESCO for its inscription on the World Heritage List. It is also called as Ferapontov convent.

Studley Royal Park is a park containing, and developed around, the ruins of the Cistercian Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire, England. It is a World Heritage Site.

Nepal is a unique country as it has 8 tallest mountains in the world. It is also famous for its unmatched beauty and cultural heritage. Annapurna has become a matter of trekking for all who enjoy hiking . Trekkers keep their cameras ready to capture the virgin beauty of the mountain peaks while climbing and visiting this region .They get not only new experience but also get familiar with countless varieties of Himalayan flora and fauna. There are a number of ways for approaching this region. The first and easy route is from Pokhara but it can be started from Kathmandu as well. However no tourist buses are available directly to this point (Besishar) either from Kathmandu or Pokhara. Normally you can spend one night in Pokhara & the next morning you will be on the laps of the Annapurna range . About 4-5 hours drive from Pokhara and 6-7 hours from Kathmandu, you will be on your first step to meet the snow- capped peaks.While going through this trek , you pass through sub-tropical forests , tropical forests, alpine forests leading ultimately to barren lands which look like Tibet. Not only the forests , but as you go on gaining altitude , you get the opportunity to witness the change in climate , culture and historical factors. Main attractions of this area are historical Brahmin-Chhettri , Gurung , Bhote & Thakali culture along with the highest elevation Lake (Tilicho Lake -4949meters.) , Throng-La Pass (5416 meters.) which has been claimed as the higest point on the Annapurna Circuit & a 511 years old monastery situated in Jharkot . Trekkers can choose any simple and welcoming guest house run by local people in Tibetan style. You can experience the staying in the remotest areas with some of the most rare people of the world. Treks range from 12 days to one month according to your preference. It is advised to take rest for a few days on the way as going up directly might cause acclimatization problem. - See more at: http://pristinetrekking.com/annapurna-r

Nepal is a unique country as it has 8 tallest mountains in the world. It is also famous for its unmatched beauty and cultural heritage. Annapurna (which was first successfully climbed by Maurice Herzog from France in 1950. ) has become a matter of trekking for all who enjoy hiking . Trekkers keep their cameras ready to capture the virgin beauty of the mountain peaks while climbing and visiting this region .They get not only new experience but also get familiar with countless varieties of Himalayan flora and fauna. There are a number of ways for approaching this region. The first and easy route is from Pokhara. It can be managed by a drive of about 6-7 hours by Tourist bus or direct flight from Kathmandu (25 minutes) .Then you can meet the enchanting Pokhara . Normally you can spend one night in Pokhara, the lap of the Annapurna range . About 1 hour drive will take you to the starting point of the trek, Nayapul. The glacier fed aqua blue water of Modi River along with the tributaries shade the natural colour through out the whole way up to Annapurna. Main attractions of this area are historical Magar & Gurung villages (Who are also popularly known as the Gorkhas). Poon- Hill, the best place to view the sunrise from ,is a part of this trek. Beautiful tropical and alpine forests along with dense rhododendron forests, Annapurna glacier & 360 Degrees mountain views make your trek worthwhile. Trekkers can choose any simple and welcoming guest houses run by local people in Local style. Treks range from 7 to 10 days according to your preference.

Nepal is a unique country. It has 8 of the tallest mountains in the World. It is also famous for its unmatched beauty and cultural heritage. Annapurna (which was first successfully climbed by Maurice Herzog from France in 1950. ) has become a matter of trekking for all who enjoy hiking . Trekkers keep their cameras ready to capture the virgin beauty of the mountain peaks while visiting and climbing this region . They not only get a new experience but also get familiar with countless varieties of Himalayan flora and fauna. Trekking in Annapurna is one of the popular destinations for the trekkers. It is started from Pokhara and as Pristine Mountain Trekking is a Pokhara based trekking company, we can easily handle your trip. There are a number of ways for approaching this region. The first and easy route is from Pokhara. It can be managed by a drive of about 6-7 hours by Tourist bus or direct flight from Kathmandu (25 minutes) . Then you will meet the enchanting Pokhara . Normally you can spend one night in Pokhara, in the lap of the Annapurna Mountain range . About 1 hour drive will take you to the starting point of the trek, Nayapul. The glacier fed aqua blue water of Modi River along with its tributaries influence the natural colour through-out the whole way up to Annapurna Sanctuary. Main attractions of this area are historical villages of the Magar & Gurung people (who are also popularly known as the Gorkhas). Poon- Hill, the best place for viewing the sunrise, is a part of this trek. Beautiful tropical and alpine forests along with dense rhododendron forests, the Annapurna glacier and 360 degrees mountain views make your trek worthwhile. Trekkers can choose to stay at simple and welcoming guest houses run by local people in local style. Treks range from 7 to 10 days according to your preference.

Nepal is a unique country. It has 8 of the tallest mountains in the World. It is also famous for its unmatched beauty and cultural heritage. Annapurna (which was first successfully climbed by Maurice Herzog from France in 1950. ) has become a matter of trekking for all who enjoy hiking . Trekkers keep their cameras ready to capture the virgin beauty of the mountain peaks while visiting and climbing this region . They not only get a new experience but also get familiar with countless varieties of Himalayan flora and fauna. Trekking in Annapurna is one of the popular destinations for the trekkers. It is started from Pokhara and as Pristine Mountain Trekking is a Pokhara based trekking company, we can easily handle your trip. There are a number of ways for approaching this region. The first and easy route is from Pokhara. It can be managed by a drive of about 6-7 hours by Tourist bus or direct flight from Kathmandu (25 minutes) . Then you will meet the enchanting Pokhara . Normally you can spend one night in Pokhara, in the lap of the Annapurna Mountain range . About 1 hour drive will take you to the starting point of the trek, Nayapul. The glacier fed aqua blue water of Modi River along with its tributaries influence the natural colour through-out the whole way up to Annapurna Sanctuary. Main attractions of this area are historical villages of the Magar & Gurung people (who are also popularly known as the Gorkhas). Poon- Hill, the best place for viewing the sunrise, is a part of this trek. Beautiful tropical and alpine forests along with dense rhododendron forests, the Annapurna glacier and 360 degrees mountain views make your trek worthwhile. Trekkers can choose to stay at simple and welcoming guest houses run by local people in local style. Treks range from 7 to 10 days according to your preference. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/annapurna-region/annapurna

Machu Picchu, Peru, or the Lost City of the Incas, is one of the world's most iconic and mysterious places. This ancient, abandoned Incan city sits high in the Andes Mountains, and was unknown to the outside world until 1911. Today, Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a popular and challenging tourist destination. Leading up the mountains to Machu Picchu, through stunning deserts and past raging rivers, is the Inca Trail, one of the top classic hikes in the entire world.