Friday 30 January 2015

Geirangerfjord, in Norway



You know, there’re two most popular waterfalls in the Geirangerfjord, which’re Seven Sisters and the Suitor. Most of the inhabitants are engaged with tourism and the area populations are around 240 in Geiranger. The area is widespread tourist spot, and more than 700,000 visitors pay the visit every year. The surrounded village is cover by steep mountains on either side of the fjord that made one of great tourist destination. 

In Geiranger a comfortable sightseeing boat takes you a fjord cruise in one and half hour, bringing you close to the cascading waterfalls, tall mountains, and abandoned mountain farms. Moreover the fjord has several stunning waterfalls, but most prominent waterfall is Geirangerfjord are De Syv Søstre(the seven sisters) and Friaren (the suitor or 'the Wooer'). But make sure, two beautiful waterfalls facing each other across the fjord, and the suitor is opposite to seven sisters. However; Seven Sisters are famous as Knivsflåfossen is the 39th tallest waterfall in Norway. The impressive waterfall consists of seven separate streams, and it is situated along the Geirangerfjord in the municipality of Stranda in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Geirangerfjord is recognized as the real jewel of the Norwegian fjords, with its characteristic “S” shape, high waterfalls and uninhibited mountain farms, the fjord landscape unspoiled and beautiful nature and cultural experiences the whole year round.

The waterfall is located just south of the historic Knivsflå farm, across the fjord from the old Skageflå farm. The falls are about 6.5 kilometers west of the village of Geiranger. However the tallest of the seven has a free fall that measures 820 feet. Although the legend of the seven sisters is that they dance playfully down the mountain, while a single waterfall opposite the seven sisters very much famous as the Courter, or Suitor, a male onlooker flirts playfully from across the fjord. 

It is a enchanted landscape with its imposing, snow-covered mountain tops, wild and lovely waterfalls, lush green vegetation and the deep, blue fjord,. In Norwegian, 'The Suitor' is Friaren" awesome side view of this famous, foaming waterfall, as plunges into the fjord from the piercing peaks, of the steepest and most outrageous mountains on the whole west coast, wetting the pictorial small tour boat at the fall base. The magnificent view of the fjord, actually a UNESCO's World Heritage site, that hosts a few very inspiring waterfalls, will be forever burned into your memory.

Thursday 29 January 2015

Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake is a Fascinating Glacial Encounter



Tasman Lake is a proglacial lake created by the current retreat of the Tasman Glacier in New Zealand's South Island. In the early 1970s, there were ample small melt water ponds on the Tasman Glacier. By the end of 1990, these ponds had merged into beautiful Tasman Lake. Tasman Lake has quickened the retreat of the Tasman Glacier. Initially it did so by undercutting the cliff at the end of the glacier, causing parts of the cliff to fall into the lake. Now, however, a 50to 60 m apron of submerged glacial ice projects out from the cliff and icebergs periodically break off the apron and float away down the lake. Because more of the glacier is now in contact with the water, its rate of retreat has increased. By 2008 the lake was seven km long, two km wide and 245m deep. It is anticipated to grow to a maximum length of about 16 km within the next one or two decades. 

Indeed New Zealand's Tasman Glacier terminal lake for a fascinating glacial encounter. Cruise the speedily growing terminal lake taking in remarkable mountain views and scenery.  Because Icebergs of every shape and size periodically tear away from the glacier allowing you to touch and taste the 300-500 year old glacial crystals. In fact Tasman Glacier Heli Hiking combines the enthusiasm of walking on the mighty Tasman Glacier along with two exciting helicopter flights. Flying onto the glacier permits you to experience the glacier's white ice and remarkable ice formations. Moreover during the winter months you can also ski the Tasman Glacier with Charlie Hobbs and his guides or the team at Ski the Tasman. You don't need to be a skilled skier to relish New Zealand's longest ski runs; the Tasman Glacier is ideal for intermediate and advanced skiers.

Tasman Lake, the glacier and the surrounding mountains are part of Mount Cook National Park. When you visit the place you can take a boat tour among the icebergs on the Tasman Lake is now a popular tourist spot. Like several other geographic places in both New Zealand and Australia, it is named after Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman. 

Tuesday 27 January 2015

Tegenungan Waterfall Bali Island, Indonesia



Bali's best hot springs and Tegeungan waterfalls in one of major tourists place in Indonesia. This is extremely popular waterfall in Bali lies at Tegenungan village approximately 5 KM South East Ubud. Bali has a selection of waterfalls that are fun to visit. For plentiful sightseers the idea of hiking through the jungle to a hidden waterfall and taking a cooling swim is the image of paradise. Therefore such places definitely exist and waterfalls are sharp drops along the course of a river. You will often have to hike up or down a river for a firm way to get to a waterfall, and alongside the river offers a route for you to follow. In the west seasons, rivers flow is at their best, during that time you can expect waterfalls to be pumping and the pools at the bottom to be at their deepest. But make sure, you can expect more debris including rocks and the occasional log to come over the waterfall. 

However, wet season means cloudy days in the highlands particularly and after getting a soaking from the rain, the cold mountain water can be quite a shock. Bathing in a waterfall during the wet season may not feel like tropical ecstasy at first. However during the dry season the weather is much better, sunny and dry. Though water flow is way less and pools will be shallow the waterfall itself is not really that high. If you come to Bali and you don’t know about Bali’s attraction, then Tegenungan waterfall is real place for natural scenery, which is quite beautiful, with green trees and several shower baths from natural springs. The local inhabitants often take bath and get water for daily consumption, particularly in the morning and afternoon. 

If you’re photograph lovers, then you should be at this place in the afternoon or evening. At that time you can take some special pictures. Tegenungan waterfall is facing west side, and morning light may not help you to get decent photos. However; in afternoon and evening, sun was high or leaning slightly to the west which is ideal light for photography. Tegenungan Waterfall is frequently visited by countless tourists. However within a day, the visitor reached almost hundred people originating from different countries. While in the holiday season, the tourist’s number increased, mainly dominated by Russian, Australian, European and now many tourists from Thailand also like visiting the object. 

Monday 26 January 2015

Sunwapta Falls Canada

Sunwapta Falls is a waterfall of the Sunwapta River located in Jasper National Park, Canada. Sunwapta is a Stoney word, which means “turbulent river”.  Sunwapta waterfall is most spectacular in the late spring when the water flow is at its peak. The water actually originates from the Athabasca Glacier, and massive volumes are high in early summer caused by glacial meltdown. Sunwapta falls is accessible via a short drive off the Ice fields Parkway that connects Jasper and Banff National Parks. The falls have a lovely drop of around 18.5 metres. Moreover; there’re actually two falls, one is a lower and an upper one. Normally majority of tourist sees the upper falls which access is relevant easy. The lower falls are a short distance away.

At the falls, the Sunwapta River suddenly changes course from northwest to southwest and plunges in a cloud of spray into a deep canyon. This is a picnic spot, and seasonal accommodation and dining are available, as are picnic sites. A frozen wonder in winter, Sunwapta Falls will delight photographers with its eerie "ice sculptures". Sunwapta Falls was another one of those waterfalls which is same to Athabasca falls. Furthermore, the walkways and viewing areas didn’t as extensive as that of Athabasca Falls, but it’s pretty much safe views that could possibly get in less than 15 minutes from the car park.

The Sunwapta falls is really marvelous place and there’s nothing like that gorgeous turquoise water. Sunwapta falls is a famous and frequently photographed waterfall on Sunwapta River. The gorgeous glacial waters of river are dividing around a treed island. Wet black limestone spire sticks out of the face of the falls, and falls burst out of a constricted gorge into a potent milky plunge. If you’re photography lover, then you must go the upper falls which’s more photogenic Canadian waterfall. This waterfall is definite combination of majestic beauty of Mother Nature.