10 best tourists attractions in Pakistan

1. Mohenjo-daro:

Mohenjo-daro is a place of historical importance in Pakistan and geographically located in the Sindh province of the country. The literal meaning of the locality is Mound of the Dead Men and now has become one of the greatest place of archaeological importance in the state. Historians are on the view that the location was built in around 2500 BCE and was one of the largest human settlement in the civilization of Indus Valley. The civilization is synchronous to the period of Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt and Norte Chico. After the decline of Indus Valley Civilization, Mohenjo-daro was abandoned by its inhabitants. It was the 19 th century BCE and it was rediscovered in 1920 after a significant excavation. Now this is a World Heritage Site recognized by the UNESCO. But presently the site is experiencing some troubles like there are lack of proper restoration and the site is also experiencing erosion. Historians could not unveil its original name but based on some evidences, the city name could be Kukkutarma which refers to some sort of cock fighting rituals with religious importance for the city. Historically the importance of the city is invaluable and with the initiatives of an Indian archaeological officer it got discovered. A large-scale excavation work started in 1924 and the major excavations took place during the 1930. Presently this is a site for great importance for the tourist while visitors from around the world come here to know more about the civilization.

2. Takht-i-Bahi:

Pakistan is one of the countries which contains some of the World Heritage Sites declared by the UNESCO and Takht-i- Bhai is one of the ancient sites which has gained the title. In the beginning it was a Zoroastrian complex and when the Buddhists arrive in the country, the complex turned into a Buddhist monastery. Presently the ancient complex is located in Mardan in Pakistan and is a Parthian archaeological site. The construction of the site dates back to the 1 st century BCE. The historians and archaeologists are on the belief that the site is the representation of architectures of then era which is of great value. The name – Takht-i-Bhai has originated from Urdu language (state language of Pakistan) and there are a good number of explanations are found over the naming of the site. It is also believed that the site has been named after the wells, hills and nearby springs. The words Takht refers to the top position or throne while Bhai refers to water and with the combination of the two it appears that there were some sort of water body or spring on the top of any hill. In fact, there were two such springs have been found nearby. The site is located in a small fortified city of Pakistan and the villages where it is located is of the same name. The locality is famous for producing different agricultural crops like wheat, sugar cane and other vegetables. Now the site is a great tourist attraction.

3. Cholistan Desert:

Mostly famous for the largest jeep rally in Pakistan, the Cholistan Desert is one of the places which is used for the recreational purposes. The desert and the locality is also known as Rohi and located in Punjab of Pakistan. The entire desert cover over 26,000 square kilometers and also connects to the Thar Desert and some parts of India. The origin of the name has been derived from a Turkic word – chol which refers to desert. The local people of the area lead almost the life of nomads and they do not have any permanent living place. They move from places to place to feed them and their animals. Usually they move from one place to another when the foods and waters are over. Besides, the Hakra River (which has been dried) also runs across the area and different relics of Indus Valley Civilizations have also been discovered here. The Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally is held annually in the desert and a large number of participants across the country come here to participate in the rally. The people of this locality speak in a Marwari dialect while almost all of the inhabitants are able to speak Punjabi and Urdu. Rainfall is not abundant here and thus the people are engaged into livestock rearing, leatherworks, pottery and weaving. Now this is a good place for the tourists outside the country.

4. Lahore:

This is the second largest metropolitan area in Pakistan and the capital of the Punjab province. The city is considered as the 15 th most populous city in the world and a historical center for the South Asia for different reasons. The history of Lahore is enriched and dates back to over a millennium. Lahore also plays the role of the key cultural center for Pakistan and majority of the cultural and economic activities take place here. The importance of the city appeared in the 11 th century when it played the role of the regional capital of Hindu Shah kingdom, served the Mughals in the 16 th century, served the Sikh Empire in the 18 th and also served the British Raj in the mid of 19 th century. Earlier, the city was a cultural hub that stretched from the eastern bank of Indus River and ended to the New Delhi. The city is now famous for some of the old artifacts and relics of Mughal structures like the Lahore Fort, the Badshahi Mosque, Shalimar Gardens etc. Some other colonial structures also attract the tourists in the city like the Lahore Museum. This is the city that has been playing an important role for Pakistan and almost majority of the activities take place here including publishing, film making, festivals and cuisine. Besides, some of the leading universities of Pakistan are also located here. For all such reasons, the city has gained the title as the heart of Pakistan.

5. Lake Saiful Muluk:

Saiful Muluk is the highest lake in Pakistan in consideration of the elevation. In fact, the lake is above 3224 meters of the sea level and thus it has gained the highest elevation form the other lakes of the country. The lace is located under the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan and adjacent to the town of Naran in the Kaghan Valley. The lake is also in the north east part of the Mansehra District. To reach the lake, the travelers have to travel around eight kilometers north from Naran and then enter into the northern part of Kaghan valley. The best time of the year is summer to visit the lake as it takes different shapes in different times of the year. In winter, the lake becomes snow-covered and waters are hardly seen and access in the lake becomes limited. But on the other side, during the summers the lake water glazes in the bright sunlight. The origin of the lake was done by some glacial moraines and those blocked the stream from passing through the valley. As the waters got clogged in the trap, the lake has been formed. The lake has some ecological importance and enriched with eco-diversity. The lake also holds many marine resources and a great source of different fishes. The lake is visited by a large number of people annually in Pakistan.

6. Concordia:

 

Concordia is the place where two mighty glaciers have been joined. In fact, this is the confluence of Baltoro Glacier and Godwin-Austen Glacier. The place is located in Karakoram range in Pakistan. The name of the locality has some histories and it is said that the name has been provided by some European explorers when they came to visit the area. They named it with Concordia based on the similar name of a place located in the Central Alps. Presently there are some clusters of the highest peaks of the world. Additionally, there are some other highest peaks are also located in this region which has raised the importance of the area to the trekkers and climbers. The region is also famous for some of the lower peaks of the world as well. But Concordia is a bit different from the other locations. The place is best suited for camping for the climbers and trekkers. Mountaineers are often found camping on the location before they start their mountain climbing. Besides, the surrounding views are also breathtaking and some short treks lead the travelers to some important mountain climbing base camps. Though this is mountainous region, the reserve of water is limited here and thus the travelers are to bring fresh water or collect water from fresh water sources to avoid unexpected troubles.

7. Kalam, Swat:

This is one the charming locations in Pakistan and visited by a large number of people around the world. The valley is located about 99 kilometers away from Mingora and located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. Because of the natural beauty and scenic locations, the place has become a heaven for tourists in Pakistan. The entire locality is encircled with lush greens, and there are green hills, lakes, meadows, thick forests and many other natural landscapes. The place is also the source of the River Swat. The Swat River has been formed with union of two other rivers naming Gabral River and Ushu River. The spacious valley is 6600 feet above of the sea level and a perfect place for different types of crop farming. The roads of the locality will lead the travelers to the other valleys like Usho and Utror valleys. Mount Falaksar, a snow-capped mountain is also visible from this location. Being a tourist zone, there are good number of accommodation system has been formed here and the travelers could pass their nights on the grand hotels. The residential hotels come up with some special facilities like the people staying at night will have the option to enjoy some cool breeze arriving from the Swat river.

8. Karachi:

Karachi is the largest city of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the most populous city of the country. Krachi is the capital of the province of Sindh in Pakistan and historically important for its roles in different ages. This is also the principal seaport of the country and thus has become the financial hub for Pakistan. The night life of the city is adorable and has brought it the title as the City of Lights. The largest corporations, banks, medicals, shipping, industry, trade and commercial activities etc. all are located here together. The living cost in the city is one of the lowest one comparing the other Asian countries. The city is also the hub of higher education in the country and some of the reputed educational institutions are located here. Formerly the city served the role of the capital of Pakistan before Islamabad was designated to play the role. The city has some links with the histories and been dominated by different rulers like Mughal Empire and the British Raj. A large number of Muslim Muhajirs have been settled here from India when the country achieved its independence from the British Raj in 1947 (the year is also known as the partition year). The city has also played the role model for economic activities for many of the countries and now is a great destination for tourists outside of the country.

9. Neelum Valley:

This is one of the places of scenic beauties in Pakistan and mostly known for the snowing in the locality. The place is a region where a good number of trees are found. The place is also spelled in different ways like – Neelam Valley. The valley is about 144 kilometers in length and located in the forested region of Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. The naming of the location has been done after the adjacent river Neelam. The Neelam River flows across the length of the entire valley. The valley runs parallel to the Kaghan Valley and located in the north east part of Muzaffarabad. The valleys are separated by some snow covered peaks and it is around 4000 meters above of the sea level. The valley is accessible from Muzaffarabad by the Neelam road. The road conditions are very good and almost all types of transports could pass through the road. But during the winter seasons the roads become difficult to drive for snow fall and reaching the upper parts of the valley becomes almost impossible. Bus services from Muzaffarabad are also available while the visitors could also hire horses or jeeps to explore the inside of the valley. There are several top class rest houses are available here to entertain the guests and the private hotels are the most suited one for the outsiders if they want to have some world class service.

10. Faisal Mosque:

With the design from a Turkish architect, the largest mosque of Pakistan, the Shah Faisal Mosque was completed in 1986 and is the largest mosque in Pakistan. This is a religious place for the Muslims in Pakistan and located in the capital of the city, Islamabad. The mosque is completely different considering the contemporary architecture of the mosques in Pakistan as the mosque has been designed like a tent. The mosque is located on the bottom of the Margalla Hills and the sloping roofs are good to look at. The main prayer room is very spacious and can accommodate around 100, 000 people at a time. A large part of the construction cost was shared as a gift from the King Faisal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The mosque is a place where everyone could go for a visit but the non-Muslims are advised to avoid the visit during the prayer times of the day and in Friday. The mosque has become an icon for the Islamic World and due to its excellent location, the mosque is seen from a long distance as well. Interestingly, the mosque played the role of the largest mosque in the world for around eight consecutive years and was replaced by the Hasan II Mosque in Morocco. The mosque has also been referred to some of the contemporary literatures and used as reference for studying.

Places worth visiting in Kolkata

1. Victoria Memorial Hall of fame:

In remembrance of the Queen Victoria, the Victoria Memorial is located in Kolkata. The construction of the structure dates back to 1906 and the entire construction works were done by 1921. The complex is now a museum and one of the most sought tourist destinations across India. The memorial is accessible from anywhere of Kolkata for its easy location on the bank of Hooghly River. After the death of the Queen, the decision was taken to build the memorial which will also be covered with gardens. The memorial also aimed to provide historical knowledge to the people visiting the locality and a solid idea how the past days were. The foundation of the building was done by the King George V in 1906 and the place was opened for public visit after 15 years. Funding for the construction was sponsored from different sources and the people of India. The design of the structure has been done in combination of Mughal and British architectures. The gardens of the memorial were designed by other expert designers. The construction of the memorial was delayed for several reasons and after the independence of India, further expansions to the memorial were made. Markana marble has been used to make the building while it contains around 25 galleries and the most impressive galleries are the Royal Gallery and the Calcutta Gallery. The gardens of the memorial covers about 64 acres of lands. Now this is a great place to visit in West Bengal in India.

 2. Belur Math Shrine:

A good number of significant institutions are available in Kolkata and they have some historical roles while some of them are still carrying the roles. The Belur Math is one of such institutions in Kolkata that has been bearing the role of the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission in India. In fact, the institution is more famous as the base of Ramakrishna Math and Mission. The establishment has been founded by Swami Vivekananda, one of the greatest disciples of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, a religious figure for the Hindus in India and around the world. The Math is located in the bank of Hooghly River in West Bengal in India. This is in fact a temple that shows the unity of all religions. Before building the temple, Swami Vivekananda had travelled in different parts of the world and in India. He analyzed all the notable and important structures and learnt about their histories properly. Then he established the headquarters in Belur in India and another one in Himalay. The foundation of this temple was laid in May of 1935 while the construction was handled by Martin Burn & Co. The entrance of the temple contains symbols of the all the religions to show unity with the other religions. A couple of educational institutions have been established inside the temple location and there is a museum as well to exhibit the history or Ramakrishna Math and Mission. A notable number of visitors come here every day to visit the place and know about the histories of the Math.

3. South Park Street Cemetery:

 

Kolkata is the city in West Bengal that is filled with a large number of visiting places and visitors around the world come and enjoy visiting places. The South Park Street Cemetery is one of the most visiting places and located on the Mother Teresa Sarani in Kolkata in India. The name of the road has been changed according to the name of the cemetery and earlier it was known as the Burial Ground Road. It is said that the Park Street Cemetery is the largest cemetery for the Christians outside of Europe and USA. Besides, the cemetery is one of the non-church cemetery where there are no churches in the boundary of the cemetery. Before the opening in 1767, the cemetery was a marshy land and has been used till 1830. After the closure of the cemetery, the Indian government has marked it as a heritage site for the country and assigned the Archaeological Survey of India as its caretaker. The cemetery was introduced to relieve some burial loads and accordingly the locality got an expansion and the burial ground also got extended. The cemetery has been used in a Tollywood movie as well. The cemetery contains the tombs of different renowned people of the then India and almost all of them were non-natives. The tombs inside the cemetery are of mix Gothic style. This is now a most visiting place in Kolkata.

4. Marble Palace:

Marble Palace is one of the most impressive mansions in North Kolkata. In fact, this is a wonder for many of the visitors in the locality. Mostly the north part of Kolkata is famous for some ancient buildings and the Marble Palace is one of the most attractive one. This extravagant building has been built in the 19 th century and has also been preserved finely. The house is mostly famous for its marble floors and walls. The name of the building has also been adopted from the marble used to make the building. The history of the building dates back to 1835 and it was built by a wealthy merchant named as Raja Rajendra Mullick. He was a great merchant and was passionate for collecting different arts and objects. As part of his desire, he built the building with marbles. Though Raja Rajendra Mullick was the adopted son of Nilmoni Mullick, he achieved everything by his own quality and perseverance. There is another temple inside the Marble Palace compound and that was built by Nilmoni and now the temple is accessible to only the family members of Raja Rajendra Mullick. The architecture of the Marble Palace is the amalgamation of several architectures. The house follows the Neoclassical style while the large and open courtyard is a tradition of Bengal. Inside the house, there are a good number of sculptures and paintings and decorative objects are available.

5. Kalighat Temple:

 

Dedicated for the Hindu goddess Kali, the Kalighat Kali Temple is located in Kolkata, India. It is said that the Kalighat was used as a landing port of Kali, the Hindu goddess and it is also said that the name of the Kolkata city has also been derived from the name of Kalighat. The river has been moved a bit from the temple through the course of time and now this is located by the side of tiny canal. The canal is connected to the Hoogly River and related to a good number of events. A wide number of pilgrims from different parts of the country come here every day and pray for their wellbeing. The pilgrims treat the Kali as their mother and thus they share their sorrows and sufferings so that she removes them and bless them with a good luck. They share all sorts of issues with the goddess and often express their gratitude as well. There are a good number of legends are found about the locality and the Hindus believe that the Kalighat has some connections with the mythological characters of India. The history of the temple dates back to the 15 th century and the present shape has been formed for around 200 years. the present temple is in large building while the former temple was a small hut made in the 16h century. The image of Kali, the goddess, in this temple is different from the other contemporary images the goddess. Now, this is one the most visiting places in Kolkata.

6. St. Paul's Cathedral:

 

This is one of the most attractive places in Kolkata and is an Anglican cathedral. The cathedral base was set in 1839 and the construction works were completed in 1847. The cathedral is the largest one in Kolkata and also the first one outside of the British Empire in the then time. Centering the cathedral, a large number of populations grew in the then time in Kolkata and now the place is a great attraction for all. The cathedral is mostly famous for its structure which is made by following the Gothic architecture and it is located on the Cathedral Road in Kolkata. The flourishment of the European community in the surrounding locality expanded the area and its functionality. The cathedral got damaged in some natural disasters like earthquakes when those attacked the city and the reconstruction took place with a revised design and then with the similarity of the former design, some local architectural elements were also implied during the revision. The key purpose of the new design was to endure the local climate of India so that the structure stands against time for longer than it is expected. The new cathedral design has included a library at the complex and a burial ground. The cathedral has been built to replaces a church named St. John’s Church that could not contain the increasing Europeans in the locality. The initial design for the cathedral was rejected for its high building cost and later it was built on iron framework.

7. Dakshineswar Kali Temple:

Built in 1855, the Dakshineswar Kali Temple is one of the most preferred visiting place for the local Hindus in Kolkata. The temple is also visited by the Hindus across the country and is considered as a sacred place for them. The temple is currently located in the bank of Hooghly River. The temple is resided by one of the forms of Kali (a goddess deity for the Hindus) and it is believed that she is able to free her devotes from the material world needs and living. The construction of the temple dates back to 1855 and it was made by a Hindu woman and philanthropist named Rani Rashmoni, who was also a devotee of the deity. The temple is also famous for its close association with the Ramakrishna. There is a large courtyard surrounding the temple and twelve shrines for Shiva. Shiva is considered as a companion of Kali, the goddess. The temple also houses a small temple of Radha-Krishna, a shrine for Rani Rashmoni. There is also a ghat for the devotes to bath in the river. Ramakrishna was replaced here as a priest after the death of his elder brother, Ramkumar. It is said that the founder of the temple had a vison where she saw that the goddess has appeared in the shape of Kali and ordered her to make a beautiful temple in her adjoining locality instead of starting for a long pilgrimage. Accordingly, Rani Rasmoni constructed the temple.

8. Howrah Bridge:

 

Linking the two cities – Kolkata and Howrah, the Howrah Bridge is located on the Hooghly River in West Bengal in India. The bridge has replaced a pontoon bridge that had connected the cities earlier. After its construction, the bridge was named as the New Howrah Bridge and then was renamed as Rabindra Setu commemorating the poet Rabindranath Tagore who bagged the Noble Prize as the first Asian. Presently the bridge has become an icon for both the cities and enabled to transport around 100,000 vehicles every day and thus it has become the busiest bridge of the locality. The specialty of the bridge is that this a cantilever bridge and the sixth longest one in the world. The most of the traffic on the bridge is consisted of bus and trucks while there are options for pedestrian movements. The Howrah Bridge has not nuts and bolts rather the entire structure is riveted. The construct the bridge, a huge amount of steels was required. With the design of Mr. Walton, the construction began but due to the First World War, the construction work halted for the want of steel. Later the steel was supplied locally and the construction continued. The completion cost of the bridge was around 25 million. The bridge was officially opened for public later fearing the destruction by the Japanese. The bridge has been used in a good number of Indian movies and now one of the center of attractions for locals and foreigners.

9. Writers' Building:

 

This is one the historical buildings of India and now is the secretariat of the government for West Begnal in India. The building is often termed as the Writers’ only in short terms. Earlier, the chief minister of the state took office in the building but now the office has been shifted to another location for its renovation activities. In fact, the building has served as office for the British East India Company writers and the name of the structure has been derived in that way. The entire building has been designed by a famous designer Thomas Lyon in 1777 and it also has undergone some major and minor extensions in different times. There are some beautiful statues installed inside the building as part of its grand decoration. The building is politically significant and is a testimony of the movements during the independence of India. The building has been constructed by demolishing a church that was located in the same place as part of making an accommodation of the junior servants or writers. The renovation project of the building is estimated as 30 million US dollars. The building is also the witness of different historical events of the Indian history and now is one of the wonders for the country.

10. Jorasanko Thakur Bari:

This is another important place in Kolkata and related with the memories of the Noble laureate Rabindranath Tagore. This is the ancestral residence of the poet who won the Noble Prize for his outstanding literature and he was the first Asian and Indian who won the prize in the dawn of 20 th century. The name of Thakur has been anglicized as Tagore for a better pronunciation and they used to live in Jorasanko. The place is located in the north part of Kolkata in India. The current location of the house is on the Rabindra Bharati University compound which is situated in Dwarkanath Tagore Lane in Jorasanko. The famous poet, Tagore, has passed most of his memorable days in this house and he has remembered the memories in many of his writings. The house was built in 18 th century and there are some histories about the land of the house. It is known that the land of the house was donated to Dwarkanath Tagore, the grandfather of the renowned poet Rabindranath Tagore, also known as Gurudev. Now, the house is being used as a museum and reflects the living ways of the family. The house is now known as the Tagore museum in Kolkata and a large number of local and foreign visitors come here to know about the Tagore family.

10 Historically significant places in Bangladesh

1. Lalbagh Fort:

 

Lalbagh Fort is one of the most important places in Bangladesh and is located by the side of Buriganga River. This an incomplete Mughal structure in Bangladesh that was built in the 17 th century. It was initiated by Mughal Subahdar Muhammad Azam Shah who gradually became an emperor. Though the construction began in 1678 it was not completed even by 1688 by Shaista Khan, the successor of Muhammad Azam Shah. There are several thoughts have been found over abandoning the construction. It is said that Shaista Khan could have completed the construction but he did not as his daughter Dukht Pari Bidi died inside the premises which made him thought negative about the fort. Besides, when the capital shifted to Murshidabad, the fort lost its popularity. Some newer structures have been excavated in the recent days and earlier, the fort was consisted of the tomb of Bibi Pari, Diwan-i- Aam and the mosque. The two-storied Diwan-i- Aam was used as the residence of the governor of Bengal during the Mughal period with the facility of a hammam on the downstairs. The hammamkhana (a room for bath) contained facilities of both the hot and cold water. The tomb of Bibi Pari is on the central point of the entire complex and the walls are covered with white marble. Now this is one of the most visiting places in the country and a large number of people come to visit the for annually.

2. Shat Gambuj Masjid:

 

The Shat Gambuj Masjid is another wonder in Bangladesh and located in Bagerhat district. This is a World Heritage Site in Bangladesh and is also considered as the most impressive Muslim monuments in the Indian subcontinent for its special structures and building styles. This is the largest mosque in the country of the Sultanate period and have played different roles in the history. Though the name suggests about sixty domes, there more domes on the mosque roof and it is around 77. The mosque has been constructed in a locality which was remote once and the surrounding locality was uninhabitable as well. The mosque was founded in the middle part of the 15 th century by a saint and administrator – Ulugh Khan Jahan Ali. He founded a Muslim colony in the mangrove forest in Bagerhat in the reign of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah. The city of Bagerhat was known as Khalifatabad. Khan Jahan Ali started preaching Islam and since he was the city administrator, he adorned the city with different structures while the number of mosques was more than the other things. This multi-domed mosque is one of the remains of that period and its construction began in around 1442 and was completed in 1459. When the locality was under the domination of Khan Jahan Ali, he used to use the mosque both as the prayer hall and his court of administration. Being a historical site, the mosque is visited by a good number of people annually in Bangladesh.

3. Shahid Minar:

 

The Shaheed Minar (Monument built for the martyrs) is a national monument in Bangladesh. The monument was built to remember the sacrifice of the martyrs in language movement. The history of the Shaheed Minar dates back to 1952 when the people of the then East Pakistan protested against the declaration of mother tongue to be Urdu whereas majority of the people used to speak in Bengali. Then the oppressive rulers deployed the police forces on the unarmed and peace-loving people of the East Pakistan and some of the protestors with the demand of Bengalis as the mother languages died on the spot when the force opened fire. In fact, it was a massacre on that day. It was the 21st of February in 1952 and since then the day has been being observed as the Mother Language Day in Bangladesh. Commemorating the killings, a makeshift monument was erected on the next day (February 23, 1952) by the students of Dhaka University and other associated educational institutions which also was destroyed by the occupying police force. Later, another Shaheed Minar was built with the design made jointly by Hamidur Rahman and Novera Ahmed but it was destroyed by the occupation forces in 1971 and again was built after the independence of Bangladesh and got a large expansion. Now the Shaheed Minar is located beside the Dhaka Medical College Hospital and a huge number of people pay homage to the martyrs of the Language Movement every year on February 21 with bare feet.

4. Ahsan Manzil:

 

 

Ahsan Manzil is one of the most prominent and historical places in the country and once it was the official residence of the Dhaka Nawab Family. The family members also used it as their seats as well to run their administrative activities. This is a wonderful building by the bank of Buriganga River and the construction of the house began in 1859 while the entire construction tasks were done by 1872. This was in fact a palace which has been made with the Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture and now the building has been turned into a national museum and a good number of crowd comes to visit the place. The history of the palaces dates back to the Mughal era when related with Sheik Enayet Ullah, the landlord of Jamalpur porgona who made a palace with a large garden and after his death the palace has been shifted to several owners and underwent different renovations. The property was bought by Khwaja Alimullah, a landlord in Dhaka sand renovated it as his residence. The palace was rebuilt again with a new design after a massive tornado in 1888 by the initiatives of Khwaja Abdul Gani and his son, Khwaja Ahsanullah. The palace started losing its glory with the death of Khwaja Ahsanulah as the successors could not administer everything like him. Between the two parts, one the part is known as the Rangmahal while the other one is known as the Andarmahal. The dome above the Rangmahal has increased its beauty and the wooden staircase. This is a beautiful place for the local and international travelers. 
 

 

5. Paharpur:

 

Sompura Mahavihara is one the most important archaeological sites in Bangladesh and it is located in Paharpur under Naogaon district. This is the most famous Buddhist viharas in the country and in the Indian subcontinent. The site has been declared as one of the World Heritage Sites in Bangladesh. This is one of the five great places that grew up during the Pāla period during the ancient Bengal and Magadha. All the remaining other monasteries were linked together and evidences show that they were interconnected and shared information about different issues. Besides, the scholars also used to move from one place to another place for sharing knowledge and teach students in the eastern Indian region. Evidences show that Sompura Mahavihara was formed during the second Pala king named Dharmapala who belonged to Pala Dynasty. There are 177 cells in the structure while the traditional Buddhist stupa was set in the center. The rooms have been used for meditations and accommodation for the monks living in the monastery. Besides, the excavations have also discovered a notable number of usable things from the monastery relics of various shapes and sizes. The entire monastery is set on a place covering 27 acres of lands. Though the meaning of some of the discoveries have been uncovered but most of the discoveries have remained unsolved. A good number of stone statues have been discovered and the terracotta artworks are of great value.

6. Baba Adam’s Mosque:

 

This mosque is one of the other special places of Bangladesh and considered as one of the most ancient places inside the country. The mosque is located in Kazi Qasba village in Munsiganj district which was formerly known as Vikrampur. This is a Jami Mosque in the locality and was built in the 13th century. It was Malik Kafur who built the mosque and then it was named after the local saint Baba Adam Shahid. The mosque has great importance considering historical aspects. It was the only Muslim structure in the region where most of the populations were followers of Hindu religion. The name of the mosque has been picked following the name of the saint as he died in battle against a local Hindu king to defend Islam as religion. The construction of the mosque began in 1483 AD and then was the reign of Sultan Jalal-al-din Fath Shah. The grave of the saint is located adjacent to the mosque and now this is being taken care of by the Department of Archaeology since the mosque is one of the oldest one in the country. The mosque underwent some renovations and now is in a very good state. The mosque has six domes and those are set in two rows while there are three attractive arches on the eastern side of the mosque. Presently, this is one of the most visiting places in Bangladesh.

7. Mahasthangarh:

 

Mahasthangarh is one of the ancient archaeological sites of Bangladesh and the village is named as Mahasthan which is located in Bogra district in Bangladesh. The location contains the remains of an ancient city which was known as the Pundranagara and was under the territory of Pundravardhana. From the discovered evidences, it is known that the site was established in the 3rd centry BC while the fortified area of the site was in use till the 18th century for different purposes. There is also a tomb of Shah Sultan Balkhi Mahisawar who was considered as a dervish who came in the locality to spread Islam among the Non-Muslims and converted a good number of people of the locality. The name has been derived based on the spacious location where a fort has been made. The place has appeared on a 13th century text named – Vallalcharita. In fact, the location was the ancient capital of Pundravardhana and now accessible from every parts of the country. During the ancient period, the location was selected as it is comparatively higher from the sea level than the other places. The place was first discovered in 1808 and then it was identified as capital in 1879. The castle was the heart of the city and the once mighty river Karatoa flows beside the citadel. Excavation for the site started in 1920 but the full-fledged archaeological excavation began in 1928. A large number of ancient relics have been found in the excavations and now this is one of the greatest tourist attractions in the country.

8. Star Mosque:

 

 

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and is famous for mosques. Once the city was knowns as the ‘City of the Mosques’. Star Mosque is one of the most attractive mosques in the city and locally this is known as the Tara Masjid. Here Tara refers to Star while Majsid refers to Mosque. The mosque is located in Aramanitola in Dhaka. The Star Mosque was built in the middle of the 19th century with the contribution of Mirza Golam Pir also known as Mirza Ahmed Jan. But with the passage of time the Mosque has been reshaped by another wealthy businessman known as Ali Jan Bepari in the 20th century. He extended the Mosque and used colored tiles to increase its beauty. Ali Jan Bepari has also contributed on construction of the mosque’s verandah with some imported and colorful tiles from different countries. As a result, the inner and the outer part of the Star Mosque has got a different look. Earlier, there were three domes on the roof of the mosque but after the remodeling and modification, tow more domes have been added on the mosque’s roof that has also increased the beauty of the mosque. The mosaic decoration has taken the shape of stars and thus the name of the mosque has been derived. The mosque is now a good place for visiting and even the Non-Muslims also could visit the place except the prayer times.

9. Sonargaon:

 

Sonargaon is one of the historical places in Bangladesh and server different roles to different rulers like the city has played the role of administrative center, often as a commercial hub or maritime heart for the country. The ancient city is located on the delta of Ganges; the city has also served some other purposes. Sonargan had become the seat of the Muslim rulers and governors in the Medieval age in the eastern part of Bengal. The city has also been adorned by different travelers like Ibn Battuta, Ralph Fitch among others and all of them have praised the city outstandingly. Sonargaon also was the capital of different influential rulers like Sultan Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah, Isa Khan and the league of 12 brothers commonly known as the Baro Bhuiyan Confederacy who did not obey the Mughal rules in this locality and fought against them. Presently, the locality has gained the status of being a sub-district and the name has been derived from the ancient name – Suvarnagrama. Before the Muslim rulers, the locality was ruled by the Buddhists and after the invasion of Shamsuddin Firoz Shah, the Buddhist reign ended. The Panam City has been established in the last part of the 19th century and turned into a trading hub for cotton and fabrics. Now this entire locality is under the care of Department of Archaeology and a great number of visitors annually visit the location.

10. Mainamati:

 

 

Mainamati is generally famous for its Buddhist settlements. In fact, this is a range of hills and it is predicted that the settlements took place even before the 10th century, while some of the schools are on the view that the settlement took place between 8th and 12th century. The range of the settlement extended in the other parts of the locality like the Comilla district. The location is surrounded by Comilla cantonment and a colonial period cemetery is also located next to the structures. The name of the location has been derived from the name of the Chandra queen who had the same name – Mainamati. She was the mother of Govindrachandra. Now this is an extremely attractive tourist attraction in Bangladesh and contains some other ancient relics including the Shalban Vihara, Kutila Mura, Ananda Rajer Badi (the home of the king Ananda), Mainamati Ranir Badi (the home of queen Mainamati) etc. The Shalban VIhara is the heart of Mainamati with a temple in the center. It is resembling the Sompur Vihara and was an educational center for the Buddhists and residential facilities were available for the students. The Mainamati Ranir Badi has been made as a museum and contains different ancient artifacts which attract the tourists most.

10 Libraries in Russia

1. Russian State Library (Moscow):

Russian State Library is one of the wonders of the country and been serving the nation for a long time. The library was founded in 1862 and now this on the its peak with an enriched collection of over 43 million materials together. The RSL is famous for different reasons and mostly this place is admired for its enriched collection of audio records, maps, newspapers, dissertations, and many other categories. There are documents preserved in 247 languages and they are accessible to the members of the library. The Russian State Library is the national library for the country and the largest one of the state in consideration of library collections. The library was named as the V. I. Lenin State Library of the USSR in the early part of the 20th century and the name has been changed as the Russian State Library in 1992. The number of books over 17 million while there are 13 million journals, 150,000 pieces of maps of different territories and many other interesting things. The number of books has increased as the publishers have submitted a copy of each books which has been published between 1922 and 1991. In fact, the submission of books had been made mandatory for the authors, publishers and other related with the book publication. The library is opened for public and only adults are allowed to use the library facilities and a good number of academicians, researchers, students and people of other professions use the library for their respective purposes.

2. Russian National Library (St. Petersburg):

Considered as the first library of the nation, the National Library of Russia has undergone different names during different periods. The library was known as the Imperial Public Library, State Public Library and Russian Public Library. This is also the oldest library of the country and is ranked as an enriched library of the world for its enriched collections of books and other materials. The library is considered as the treasury of national heritage of Russian for its enriched collections over the course of time. Almost all the collections represent the courses of history of the country and almost all the information related to Russia is available here. The library is also used as a comprehensive center for research and cultural activities as well. The library was established in 1795 and Catherine the Great is considered as the founder of the library and the contributions of the Empress are highly notable. The library has some exclusive collections and among them the collections of Diderot and Voltaire is notable. There were no plans to set up a public library before the 18th century and with the Russian Enlightenment, the idea emerged. The construction of the library began in 1795 and lasted for around 15 years. The entire structure has been designed by Yegor Sokolov with a Neoclassical style. The inauguration of the library was postponed for two years fearing the invasion of Napoleon in the country and now this is the source of all the greatest resources for Russia.

3. Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library (St. Petersburg):

Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library is the other library that is enriched with a great deal of information and books and often it is considered as the replacement of Wikipedia as that lacks information about Russia. Many of the information on the encyclopedia, about Russia, is supposed to be incorrect or twisted. The library was established by Vladimir Putin and now the library has become one of the national libraries of the country. This is one of the three libraries that contains some unique intellectual properties for development of Russia. The complete history of the Russian is preserved here in detail and the readers could get the right knowledge about the country. The citizens of the country are allowed to use the library without any cost and by this way, the library is serving to the nation after its inception. When the decisions were taken to build the library, the plans were set that it should be one of the most important one and will contain more information and collection of books than the other libraries of the world. The library came into the status of the national library in 2008 by the Federal Law and it was opened in May of 2009. This is one the digitalized libraries of the country and contains some of the rarest copies of manuscripts of the world. Besides, the Presidential library also aims to create a hub of information for its users so that the people could come to know about the history of the country.

4. Moscow State Children's Library:

The State Library for children is known as the Russian State Children’s Library. This is the library that has mostly focused on the books of children. Usually all the other libraries are made with great care and cater the needs of adults. The adults are always in search of the necessary documents on a varied number of issues and most of the cases they do not have the time to entertain themselves. But the issue is not similar for the kids of Russia. They have plenty of times to spend on different issues and book reading is one of them. Accordingly, the State Children’s Library is serving the role of their entertainer. The library contains a huge number of books of varied interests. Most of the books are literature of the country and the children ranging from one to 15 years are able to read or use the books in their necessity. There are reading halls, subscribers’ departments and many other things to do inside the library for the children. The rooms of the library have been decorated based on some specific themes like the room of fairy tales, the music drawing room, literary drawing room and others. All of the rooms have been made in consideration of the kids and children so that they could learn something from the room. The children take part in different activities in the room. Besides, the books on literature of different languages is the largest one in the country.

5. National Library of the Republic of Tatarstan:

This is a unique public library in Tatarstan and famous for its enriched collection of books and documents. There are over three million books and documents available in this library. In fact, this is the state book depository for the state and contains publications of different level including republican, national, Russian and even so many foreign publications. Among the documents, it is estimated that around 100,000 documents are in Tatar language while another 100,000 documents are in foreign language. This shows the vastness of the documents of the library. The library is considered as the center of excellence for the people of the state and it has simultaneously performing different roles together. This is the national and public library of the state and was opened for public in 1865 but in the beginning the library was the collection of a book lover. It was Ivan Vtorov, a local book lover of the state. After the library was opened for public, Vtorov’s son donated 1908 pieces of collections again. The modern development of the library was done in 1991 when it was declared as a national library. This is now a center of culture, research, information and development. The required information is provided to the respective information seeker of various branches. The library also allows the readers and individuals who are to get into deeper stage of knowledge and also creates newer opportunities for them to research the subjects. This library has also connection with International Book-Exchange.

6. Pushkin State Scientific Library in Omsk:

This is the oldest public library in the state and has been named after Alexander Pushkin. The library has been being used for numerous purposes and majority of its users are from the locals of the state. This is also the main research center in the region for its enriched and rare collections. Decisions to make the library were made in 1899. The authority wanted to open the library in remembrance of Pushkin. After completion of the library it was opened for public in the early part of 1907. In the beginning of the library, the number of books were limited and even the spaces were also smaller than the current days. There were only 4160 books in the first year. Besides, the number of readers was also few – only 370 in the first year. But with the change of time, the library has been changed and the number of readers have also increased to a great extent. The library got an expansion in 1920. In line with the reading rooms, the authority opened a museum in the library and the museum had some departments including Russian bibliography, children’s department, a book binding section, foreign literatures etc. The fund of the library helped it get a massive expansion and turned into one of the largest book depositories in the locality. The library building has been shifted from places to places and in 1924 it returned to its original location and grabbed the entire building.

7. The State Public Scientific Technological Library in Novosibirsk:

This is the largest library in Russia. Some of the academicians consider this as the information center for different level while some others are on the view that this is the head library for the country. The Museum of Book, an enriched collections of numerous books is located here. The library has a centralizes system and is interlinked with some other libraries of the region and this is the only research facility in the eastern side of the country. The library is used mostly by the professors, postgraduates and tutors and the number of students using the library facility is over 10,000. The library is so popular among its users for various reasons and the most important aspect is the unique collection of books. The library is enriched with both Russian and foreign books, periodicals, magazines and journals and there are around 14 million documents over different issues. The native part has been formed with the collection of the native copies as it was made mandatory to submit a copy of every published books. There are over 100 databases available for the library which contain over 47 million records. The digitization of the books and manuscripts is another feature for the library and it has removed the distance and now the library is now accessible from internet. The 18 reading rooms of the library can accommodate 600 readers at a time.

8. Vyborg Library:

The library has a long history of transition and it was built during the reign of Finnish people in Russia. The domination began in 1918 and continued till 1940 – 44. After the occupation of the land by Russian authority, the name of the library was changed to the current name based on its location in the city. The building that holds the library was constructed in 1935 and it took around eight years to construct the library building. The library building design was made by Alvar Aalto, a notable Finnish architect and the architectural design resembles the Finnish architecture. Regional modernism began with the library architecture and the wave-shaped auditorium has brought it more fame. The name of the library has been changed several times and before the Second World War, the library was knowns as Viipuri Library while the name has been changed to Nadezhda Krupskaya Municipal Library when the USSR occupied the state. The massive restoration of the library began in 1994 and the task was completed in 2013. The Second World War had some great impacts on the library and the USSR authority did not repair the damages that the library building suffered during the war. Then the building was of no use for around 10 years and almost every structure inside and outside of the building got damaged seriously. The proper restoration for the library took place in 2008.

9. Chekhov Library:

Chekhov Library is considered as the oldest library is Russia and the name has been derived after the name of the renowned Russian author, Anton Chekhov. This is a public library and all types of people of the society have their access here. The library was officially opened in 1876 and the initial location was the city council office. Before the establishment of this library, there were no public libraries and the people who had their private libraries considered the books and documents as their private property. So, the mass people had almost no access to those libraries in their needs. The library moved into another location in 1878 and the building was granted by the city council which helped it earlier. A good number of famous people including Chekhov has passed his time in the library. It is known that Chekhov used to come early in the morning in the weekends and on other holidays and spent hours by reading books. Some of the academicians are on the view that the library is the place where Chekhov dreamt of deciding to be a story writer. Chekhov was asked to submit his books and he continued submitting all of his published books until his death to the library and after his death, the name of the library was changed after his name. The library authority also had set the first museum for Anton Chekhov in the library.

10. The Moscow M. V. Lomonosov State University Library: 

This one of the best universities and public research institute in Russia and visited by a varied number of people of home and abroad. The institute was established in 1755 and appeared as the educational institution with the tallest structure. Now this is one of the best reputed universities of the world and the library of the university is highly popular among the students of home and abroad. The library is also considered as one the largest one in Russia for its enormous collection of books and documents. Currently, there are around 9,000,000 volumes are available in the library alone which is enviable to the other libraries. Annually over 50,000 readers are served by the library while the readers use around 5, 500, 000 pieces of books for different purposes. Moreover, the library proudly owns 2, 000, 000 books of foreign language and used by different people like researchers and academicians. Besides, this is a great place for visiting in the country.

Naturally beautiful places in Scotland

1. Glencoe:

Glencoe:
Glencoe is one of the most beautiful villages in Scotland and is the main settlement location in Glen Coe in Scotland. The village is located in the Scottish Highlands and surrounded by different natural beauties. The village is a modern one comparing the other settlements in the same location and the River Coe has helped greatly to increase its beauty. The village is the part of some historical importance and the Massacre of Glencoe is one of them. In 1692 the government force of King William III had killed 38 members of Clan Mac Donald for their disobedience in this location. The place is the most famous and scenic place in Highland glen and a large number of visitor crowd here to enjoy the natural beauty. The surrounding mountains provide a great view to them. The peak of Buachaille Etive Mor is one of the most attractive thing for the visitors and impress them at the first sight. Some of the most prominent skiing sites are located around the area specially the original ski area of Scotland. The village is a heaven for the tourists and provides them with the necessary facilities like accommodation, foods and for serving the facilities, a notable number of establishments and service providing agencies have been formed here. The small museum is another attraction for the tourists in the village.

2. Ben Nevis:

Ben Nevis:
Standing around 1346 meters above of sea level, Ben Nevis is considered as the highest mountain of the British Isle in Scotland. The mountain is located in the western end of Grampian Mountains in the region of Scottish Highlands. This is one of the most popular places in Scotland for the travelers and adjacent to the Fort William, another place of importance in the country. The mountain is a popular place for the climbers around the world and it is estimated that around 100,000 climbers annually climb on the mountain. There are several difficulties for the climbers and mountaineers including the classic scrambles and rock climbs which have made it more enjoyable to them. It is said that the summit of the mountain once was the dome of an ancient volcano and there is also an observatory. The observatory has been used for the purpose till 1904 and it is reported that it began in 1883. The naming of the mountain is interesting and the current name – Ben Nevis is symbolic to mountain on the clouds or sky. In fact, the name has been given considering its extraordinary height and often the peak of the mountain is surrounded by clouds. The mountain is also often termed as Ben by the locals and native travelers. The mountain is the remain of a Devonian volcano that existed around 350 million years ago. Due to its maritime Polar climate, the mountain remains cloudy most of the times.

3. Loch Katrine:

Loch Katrine:
Loch Katrine is one the freshwater lakes in Scotland and mostly famous for its scenic beauty. The loch is located on the Scottish Highlands and attracts a substantial number of visitors from home and abroad. The lake is 11 miles in length and one mile in width. The location is easily accessible from Glasgow. The name of the lake has been adopted from two different words which refers to peasantry or cattle thief. In fact, there were some cattle lifters in the region and the gang used to steal cattle from the nearby locality. The lake has also been used in the literature and the poem The Lady of the Lake by Sir Walter Scott refers to this loch. The loch has been being used as water reservoir for the Glasgow city since 1859 and the surrounding localities are also served by it. The lake is now under the territory of Scottish Water. The water level of the loch has been artificially increased for its smooth flow so that it could pump water on the locality without the help of pumping. There are several access points available for accessing the lake with different facilities like car parking, gift shops, café for light refreshment etc. The small islands in Loch Katrine are also preferred by the visitors.

4. Cuillin Hills:

Cuillin Hills:
Scotland is filled with natural diversity and the Cuillin is one of them. In fact, this is a rage of mountain, especially the Rocky Mountains and located in Skye of Scotland. There are several mountains available in the range and they have their respective names based on their features and colors. The Black Cuilin is the original mountain and is traceable from the other parts of the Skye. The highest point of the mountain is around 992 meters from the ground. The mountains are accessible both by foot and boat and there are mostly three access points available in the present day. The travelers could follow different routes to reach the mountain range after their needs and there are different directions like north or west are also available to reach there. The true Cuillin is distinguished from the other mountains for its color – black. There is also a red hill located just beside the true one and lower in sizes. Besides, the scopes of climbing are limited here as the scrambles are fewer in number comparing the other hills. The locality has been listed as on the national scenic areas in the country of Scotland. The Black Cuillin is formed with rough black igneous rock that creates ample opportunities for the climbers to have some strong grips during the climbing. The water on the ridges is from the melting of winter snow and thus water is not available always. So, the climbers and visitors need to carry water when they go for the hills.

5. The Great Glen:

The Great Glen:
The valley of mountains, the Great Glen runs for 62 miles in Scotland and mostly famous for its scenic beauty. This is glen is also familiar with different other names like the Glen Albyn, Glen More, Glen of Scotland etc.  The valley follows a great geological fault which is known as the Great Glen Fault and divides the Scottish Highlands into two parts – Grampian Mountains and the Northwest Highlands. The glen is used as a route to reach the Scottish Highlands and is connected with the city of Inverness and Fort William. A railway has been built I 1896 but that got closed in 1947 as the railway track was not extended to some other parts except the southern end of the glen to southern end of Loch Ness. The city of Inverness was no connected with the rail tracks. Recently, the authority has developed cycle and walking routes. The routes are made with footpaths, canal paths, forestry tracks and all of those are used by the travelers and since the ways are made in combinations of the tracks, they usually enjoy the trips. The valley was strategically important during the 18th century for some important towns like the Fort William, Fort George and Glen. The place is beautifully perfect for some special sort of adventure. Boating is one of the attractive activities here while many others like to travel on the Jacobite Steam Train which was found on a Hollywood movie – Harry Potter.

6. Loch Morar:

Loch Morar:
The Loch Morar is another freshwater loch in Scotland. In fact, the narrow lakes are known as loch in the country and there are a notable number of lochs is available but the number of freshwater lochs is few. The Loch Morar is located on the Lochaber in Highland of Scotland and considered as the fifth largest loch of the country. The loch is over 18 kilometers in length and the deepest one in the locality. It is said that the loch was created around 10,000 years before and a glacial activity is the reason behind its creation. The depth of the lake is not the same in all places and the average depth is around 87 meters. Comparing the other freshwater bodies, the water of Loch Morar is cleaner than the other sources and thus it is used for several purposes. The hydroelectric power station at the loch produced a significant amount of electricity after it was built in 1948. Besides, the location had been used as a training ground for the special forces during the World War II. The village Morar is located on the western side of the loch but the communication system is a bit back warded for some reasons. Many of the local residents emigrated in Canada in different periods and particularly it happened in the Highland Clearances.

 

7. Highlands and the Isle of Skye:

Highlands and the Isle of Skye:
Highlands and the Isle of Skye are in fact a group of islands and perfect place to find some mesmerizing evening hours. Skye is the largest island in Scotland and the place is mountainous geographically which has made it more attractive to the travelers. The rocky slopes have brought a dramatic look for it and thus have made the sceneries breathtaking. Due to the breaking of clan system and some reasons, the people started leaving the locality and shifted their residences in some other parts of the country. Tourism the key activity here and in line with the tourism, some other activities like forestry, fishing, agriculture in some points also are taking place here. The wet, windy and mild climate is enjoyable to many extents to the travelers. Besides, the locality is enriched with wildlife like Atlantic salmon, red deer and golden eagle which not available in most other parts of the world except this area. The Highlands is a historic region in the country and culturally a notable place that had its influence from the Middle Ages to modern period. But the Highlands area is more populated than the Skye region as the residential places are more comfortable than the Skye. Besides, the mountain ranges have made the locality more attractive and beautiful for living in the area. But it should be acknowledged that both the places are naturally beautiful and the places are also filled with myths and legends of ancient Viking history.

8. Isle of Lewis:

Isle of Lewis:
The Isle of Lewis is the largest island of the Western Isles, an archipelago of Scotland, and covers an area of 683 square kilometers. This is a low-lying part while the other parts are rocky and mountainous. Besides, this part is also more fertile than the other islands of the country and thus the number of wildlife is more here. Moreover, the rate of settlement is larger here comparing the other islands for the lands being fertile. A diverse population has been settled here for the facilities and the conservation areas contain some of the rare species like the golden eagle, seals, and red deer. Life in the Isle is different from the other parts of the country and cultural history of the locality is enriched and diversified. Historical evidences tell that the human habitation began here around 8000 years ago. Some other evidences prove that the population had some farmhouse and their livelihood depended on agriculture and lived in some small houses. The population of the locality also experienced different historical periods and ages like the evidences of Iron Age have also been found here. The massive changes in the Isle took place after the settlement of the Vikings in the 9th century and the local culture turned in to a blended one. But the island became the part of Scotland in 1266. The locals of the island have also played important roles in the World War I. Now the island houses some of its historical sites which are of great attraction to the visitors from home and abroad.

9. Cairngorms National Park:

Cairngorms National Park:
Scotland is filled with different natural resources and diversities. Accordingly, the government has managed to use the resources in an effective manner so that everything becomes useful. The Cairngorms National Park is one of the places in Scotland that will make the visitors too much delighted. The park has been established in 2003 and located in the north east part of Scotland. The park is the second one of this type and covers many of the natural resources like mountains and hills and got a subsequent expansion in 2010. The park covers six of the areas of the country enriched with natural beauty including the Highland, Moray and Perth. The landscape inside the park is excellent and almost similar to another National Park located in Norway. This is a protected area to protect the wildlife and thus some special measures have been adopted but the tourists are welcomed here. Before establishment of the park in this location, a large scale exercise was conducted by the Scottish Natural Heritage to set the boundary of the park. Initially the boundary was set with the five regions and later with the recommendation from local communities, the boundary got and expansion into other regions. There were some troubles about the establishment of a railway and two schools opined differently. One of the schools wanted to set the rail tracks for tourists and income while the other school was on the view that the environment of the protected area will be destroyed.

10. New Lanark:

New Lanark:
Founded in 1786 as a residential area for the cotton mill workers, New Lanark has turned into a village by the side of the River Clyde. Mills were established in partnership with an English inventor as the location is filled with natural resources and water power. With the passage of time, the village has turned into a modern village in the country and a beautiful place which attracts a good number of visitors. The entire village was planned and is considered as the milestone of urban planning. So, there are no congestion in the entire village and everything is in their perfect position. The mills in village got closed in 1968 for some unwanted reasons and the villages also underwent some restoration for attracting the tourists. Scotland is proud of this village for its enlistment with the UNESCO World Heritage Site list and the villages is also another historical place for the European Industrial Heritage. The which was used for the mills and factories is still in use to provide electricity to the parts of the village where tourists live. The village gained fame as a large number of people came to visit the mills from different parts of Europe for its clean and clear environment and a vibrant workforce. Initially the living conditions of the village was not up to the standard and the gradual development began in the early part of the 20th century. Now this is one of the most visiting natural places in Scotland for many of the locals and foreigners in the country.