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Seven Hidden Gateways of Asia

There are many destinations in Asia such as Malaysia, Thailand, India, Japan, Singapore, etc which are frequently thronged by the visitors. But many find these destinations do not satisfy the innate desire to discover something relaxing. Relaxation is very much tough to find in the hustle and bustle of the above mentioned cities. For this purpose, there are some perfect holiday destinations where you can spend your vacations with your family without worrying about the spending. Given below are some of the great exotic locations that one could visit without the need to spend their hard earned money.

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai is located in the mountains North of Thailand. It is very modern and friendly city. Chiang Mai is an ideal destination for the tourists to experience the Thai culture of the hill tribes. It is certainly a great destination for the travelers, those who want to experience the majestic beauty of nature. Chiang Mai is a great tourist attraction where the tourist can enjoy various activities such as rafting, elephant riding and trekking. It is relatively easy to enter Chiang Mai as it is well connected to rail road and air to several international destinations.
The city offers endless varieties of sight seeing opportunities to the travelers. Tribal Museum is prominent tourist destination in Chiang Mai, whereby the tourists can have the opportunity to look into some of the most valuable and interesting artifacts collections of Thailand hill tribes such as musical instruments and utensils, jewelry and costumes. Another tourist attraction i.e. Wat Chiang Man is the oldest Chiang Mai temple and includes an impressive 10 cm Buddha statues made up of crystal.

Brunei

The splendid country of Brunei is located on the north coast of the Island of Borneo, in South East Asia. Brunei is a refreshing tourist destination rich in diverse natural and cultural heritage. Brunei has one of the highest standards of living in the world majorly because of its sizeable deposits of oil and gas. The tourists can get into Brunei by air. Brunei International Airport is a sole International airport of Brunei.

Brunei is a haven for adventure freaks, wildlife lovers, sailors and ecotourism. Crocodile beach or Meragang beach, Labi longhouses, Bandar Seri Begawan, Kampong Jerudong, Borneo, Kuala Belait, Seria, Kampong Serasa, Kampong Tanjong Durian, Kampong Gadong, Kampong Mata Mata, Kampong Kota are some of the popular tourist destinations of Brunei.

Jeju Island, South Korea

Jeju Island is a largest island in South Korea that is almost 130 Km south of Korean Peninsula. It is also known by the name "Island of Gods". There are many sandy beaches, captivating natural sceneries, beautiful lakes, waterfalls, etc in Jeju. It has a very temperate climate, which makes it an ideal location to get around. The tourists can enjoy a lot of activities here such as trekking, horse riding and hiking. They can also catch sunrises and sunsets over the oceans and also view the majestic waterfalls. Jeju is an extremely popular tourist destination particularly for the Koreans who come here for their honeymoons. One of the major highlight of the area is Halla Mountain, a volcano rising about 1,950 meters above the sea level. Youngsilgiam and Paeknokdam are the other major tourist attractions in Jeju Island.

The tourists can get into Jeju Island through air, which is a most convenient means to enter. There are various international flights which arrive and depart from the Jeju International Airport. Korean Air is a major airlines company in Jeju, which has international air countries with almost all the major countries of the world.

Laos

The landlocked country of Laos is considered by many as the untapped gem of Southeast Asia. It is one of the most fascinating countries across the globe. The people of Laos are known for their gentle polite nature and their charming hospitality. The landscape of Laos is dominated by jungles, mountains and splendid waterfalls. Laos is land of exotic mountains with unrivalled peace and serenity. Buddhism is a most dominant religion throughout the country.

The tourists visit to the various majestic and stunning Laos destinations. Khone Phapheng is known as the largest waterfall in all of Asia. The site of water flowing from the waterfall is breathe taking and beautiful. If you are lucky enough, then you can also catch a glimpse of the beautiful dolphins. Plain of Jars, Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Bokero, Xieng Khouang, Savannakhet, Champasak, etc are the other major popular destination in Laos.
One of the most convenient and quick means of getting into Laos is to fly. The most common route is to fly to Bangkok or Thailand and then take flights from their to Luang Prabang. The flights to Laos are also available from Vietnam to Vientiane.

Tajikistan

The city has numerous monuments and mosques and splendid mountain parks and gorges. Tajikistan climate is variable with summers being extremely warm and scorching and winters being extremely cold and chilly. For the mountaineering freaks, Tajikistan is absolutely haven. The Peaks of Pamir, Peak Somoni, Peak Lenin, peak Korzhenevskaya, etc can certainly prove to be exciting for the mountaineers.

Nurek hydroelectric dam, the tallest artificial dam is available at this place. Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Pakse, Champasak, Vat Phou, Ban Pak Beng, Don Khong, Ban Houayxai, Ban Phonsavan, Ban Phonsavan, Ban Pak-Ou, Muang Sing, etc are some of the most popular Tajikistan destinations, which are frequently thronged by the tourists.

The tourists wanting to reach Tajikistan can avail flights from Munich, Karachi, Istanbul and Delhi. Turkish airlines operate weekly from Istanbul to Dushanbe. There are also some charter planes that fly between Aleppo, Dushanbe and Abu Dhabi.

Kasauli, India

The beautiful hill station of kasauli is located in Himachal Pradesh, India just 77 Kms from Shimla. It is renowned world wide for its scenic surroundings, huge colonial bungalows and quaint shops. The best time to travel Kasauli is between April to June and September to November. The magnificent and alluring beauty of Kasauli Mountains is a real feast to the eyes. It is also a popular hub for bird watchers.

One of the best thing do in Kasauli is to go for the long leisurely walks and basking in the warm heat of sun. There are various tourist destinations in kasauli such as Monkey Point, Christ Church, Sanawar, Dharampur, Dagsahi, Sabathu, etc. If you are a shopping freak, then there are lots of stores or the Tibetan market, where you can indulge in a bit of shopping.

The tourists wanting to visit Kasauli can reach their rather easily. Delhi is well connected to Chandigarh by air and Chandigarh is more than an hour by road to Kasauli.

Bhutan

The pleasant country of Bhutan is located at the eastern end of Himalayan Mountains and is bordered east, west and south by India. Bhutan has rich and unique cultural heritage. It is one of the world's top holiday destination, but is visited by a very few number of tourists. The tourists will be mesmerized by majestic beauty and stunning architectural buildings of Bhutan. Bhutan has an array of shopping malls, which provides a wonderful experience to the tourists. The ideal time to visit Bhutan is during the month of late September to Late November where the tourists can explore its attractions and witness colorful festivals.

There are wide variety of parks in Bhutan of which Jigme Singye Wangchuk National Park, Royal Manas National Park, Trumshingla National Park, Jigme Dorji National Park, etc are among the most prominent ones. The tourists can also natural reserves and wildlife sanctuaries in Bhutan such as Toorsa Strict Nature Reserve, Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary, Bomdeling Wildlife Sanctuary and Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary.

The tourists can get into Bhutan by air using the national carrier Druk Air. The airline flies into Paro from Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, and Kathmandu every week and it is the only airline that flies in and out of Bhutan. There are no railways, helicopters in Bhutan and the most convenient to get around Bhutan is to hire a motor vehicle or simply walk.

Seven Hidden Gateways of Asia

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