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John Doe
Explorer
3200 Points
Upcoming Trips
- 5 May - Mount Batur
- 15 May - Uluwatu Show
- 28 May - Rice Terraces
Explorer
3200 Points
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775
Adventure
2
Art Gallery
6
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1
Ayurveda Retreat
1
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1
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44
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3
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1
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3
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2
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1
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1
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2
Fort
13
Haunted Location
1
Historic Landmarks
3
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1
Historical Monuments
3
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2
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4
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1
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5
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9
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4
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1
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1
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1
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1
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4
Park
7
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1
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6
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3
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5
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1
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96
Temples
5
Waterfall
29
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1
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2
Wellness Center
6
Wellness Retreat
3
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2
Adventure
The Sanchi Stupa, officially known as the Great Stupa, stands atop a peaceful hill in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh. Originally commissioned by the Great Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, this iconic monument is a monumental milestone in Indian art and architectural history. The core of the stupa consists of a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the sacred relics of Lord Buddha.What truly sets Sanchi apart are the extraordinarily detailed Toranas (carved gateways) added during the Satavahana period. These four ceremonial gateways face the cardinal directions and present vivid stone relief carvings illustrating scenes from the Jataka tales, key events from the Buddha's life, and rich floral and faunal motifs. Interestingly, Buddha himself is never depicted in human form in the earlier reliefs; instead, he is symbolically represented by symbols like the lotus, wheel, throne, or footprint.Walking around the raised Pradakshina Patha (circumambulatory path) offers visitors a profound sense of tranquillity and awe. The entire complex houses several other stupas, temples, and monastic ruins, making it an irreplaceable sanctuary of Buddhist heritage and peaceful contemplation.
Plunging an astonishing 979 meters (3,212 feet) with a single continuous drop of 807 meters, Angel Falls (known locally as Salto Ángel or in Pemón language as Kerepakupai Merú) stands as the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall. Nestled deep within the ancient, misty jungles of Canaima National Park in southeastern Venezuela, this sheer curtain of water cascades off the edge of Auyán-tepui, a gigantic tabletop mountain rising dramatically above the rainforest floor.Visitors to Angel Falls experience one of the most untouched and majestic wilderness areas on Earth. Because the fall descends from such a immense height, much of the water evaporates into fine mist or turns into a roaring cloud of spray before it even reaches the Churun River below. Surrounding the falls is a unique ecosystem dominated by flat-topped mountains known as tepuis, which house millions of years of evolutionary history, vibrant indigenous cultures, and rare endemic flora and fauna.Visiting Angel Falls is a true expedition. Navigating up the river system by motorized dugout canoe (curiaras), trekking through dense jungle trails to reach the La Mirador view points, and sleeping in hammocks under open-air palapas near the base of the falls creates an unforgettable adventure for eco-travelers and outdoor enthusiasts.