Fairy Meadows stands right in front of Nanga Parbat, which at 8,126 m is one of the highest peaks in the world. The Nanga Parbat acts as a backdrop to the beautiful and scenic Fairy Meadows, which is a major tourist attraction in the Gilgit Baltistan region of Pakistan. It is a 3,300 m is a grassland near the base camp of the Nanga Parbat Mountain where climbers from all over the world hike from April to the mid of September.

The hike of Nanga Parbat is considered to be among the most difficult hikes in the world as the mountain is usually covered in snow and the tiring conditions take a toll on the human body. A great number of climbers have faced harsh difficulties climbing this mountain in the world due to which it has been given the name of Killer Mountain. However, there is the facility of climbing the mountain using a jeep and enjoying the breathtaking views in the way.

We were traveling through China and after spending a few weeks in Tibet; we left China and flew to the Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan, which is home to the highest mountain ranges of Karakoram. We found a restaurant in the Gilgit city and started to plan our visit to the fairy meadows at the base of Nanga Parbat.

Traveling from Raikhot Glacier to the Tato Village

Raikhot glacier is in the Raikhot valley, which is another marvel of nature in Gilgit Baltistan. We started our journey to the meadows while traveling over the Raikhot Bridge on the Karakoram Highway and reached the Tato village. We booked a beautiful cottage here before starting our climb to the Fairy Meadows.

Hiking to the Fairy Meadows

We spent the night in our cottage and started our hike to the top of the meadows’ peak early morning on the next day. It is a five-kilometer track, which takes almost three to four hours of traveling. We had started the hike early in the morning so the weather was amazing and the visibility was excellent. We had our guide with us who took us along the path and we were able to reach the peak of Meadows in almost three and a half hours.

We took awe-aspiring pictures from the top of meadows, which become a highlight of our visit to the Asian part of the world. The hike to Nanga Parbat starts from the Meadows but it is only for the expert climbers. We came back to our cottage after spending a few hours on the top in order to explore other parts of the country. Get more info about 3 places to visit in vatican city here.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and famous for its rich history and traditions. The people know it by different names and epithets such as “city of lakes”, “city of ancient architecture” and most popularly the “Paris of the east”. All these names have been rendered owing to the presence of ancient buildings from the days of French rule and the presence of more than two dozen lakes all over the city.  Hanoi is rich in tradition, as it is one of the oldest cities in the world as in the year 2010, the city marked the 1000 years of the establishment of the city.

If you are looking for the smallest country on Earth to visit, it is Vatican City. It is not just about the size; the Vatican City also has the smallest population on Earth.

In 1929, Vatican City was declared as an independent country. It has less than 1000 inhabitants and its location is within Rome, Italy.

The city’s spiritual importance makes it one of the most important spots on Earth. It is called the Holy See and it is the home of the Catholic Pope since the 14th century and the home of the worldwide Catholicism too.

Annually, there are about 5 million tourists visit this small country, as they enter the country through St. Peters Square.

Let’s explore the best places to visit in this tiny little country.

1. Saint Peter’s Basilica:

It was built over the tomb of Saint Peter; that is why its name is Saint Peter’s Basilica. It is one of the largest and most beautiful churches in the world. The current structure of the church was completed during the 17th century. It is built on top of the 4th century church. The modern structure took about 120 years to complete which makes it a masterpiece in structure.

Whatever your religion, you can enter the church. It is free. When you enter, you will be amazed of how spiritual it is. Also, you will be amazed by three masterpieces; Bernini’s 29-metre-high baldachin which sits over the papal altar, Michelangelo’s Pieta, and his glorious Sistine Chapel.

2. Saint Peter’s Square:

Bernini designed the square in the 17th century. Saint Peter’s Square is the main entrance to the basilica and Vatican City. You will know the true definition of majesty there. The place has 140 statues of saints along the balustrade, two majestic fountains, Michelangelo’s Pieta, a wide promenade leading to the basilica, and statues of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
The place where most of the tourists love is the Royal Staircase that leads to the Vatican Palaces.

3. Sistine Chapel:

The Sistine Chapel was built in the 15th century. It was supposed to serve the Pope’s private chapel but also is the location for the cardinals to elect new popes.

The Sistine Chapel is a wonderful sight and it is the most popular and famous attraction in all of Vatican City.  The Michelangelo’s fresco masterpieces on the ceiling and behind the altar are one of the most incredible views you will ever see.

• The Conclusion:

Vatican City is one of the important places in the world despite its small size and population. It is religious importance makes it among the places that should be visited by everyone.

Other interesting destinations: see Istanbul, New Orleans, Greece, and Belgium. Or favorite diners and road trips can be some of the best trips.

Road trips are very exciting as each moments will amaze you with new sights to see and remember during and after the trip. But one of the major problems that travelers often experience during road trips are lack of preparedness. Some tend to go too excited as they plan out their road trip, eventually forgetting some of the things they need to prepare or bring during the trip.

New Orleans is one of the most unique cities in the United States. It’s so unique from other cities to the point where you can easily remember New Orleans because of its appearance. This city is also known for its classy jazz music. In fact, some often think about New Orleans whenever they hear some jazz music. The city is also known for its Cajun cuisine that’s very remarkable for many foodies who traveled here already. Not to mention that Mardi Gras events here are also worth visiting.

New Orleans is located at Louisiana; it is the port city of the state a well. The city is located along the Mississippi River that borders the city’s French Quarter to the south. The city tends to welcome visitors on the area of the river as they can take carriages drawn by horses for a romantic way to travel the city’s best locations. The shore also has steamboats that you may want to ride on for a breezy trip on the waters of New Orleans.

New Orleans is definitely a place that’s rich in various cultures that made the architecture of the city classier than any other areas in the United States. For the best reason to travel here, you should check out the following tourist hotspots (some of which may be familiar due to its immense popularity):

Diners are worthy to visit during your travels as these places are also landmarks of American history and culture. Diners have more culture than the typical American dishes as some of them were found right in these places. Diners are also known to be more friendly to any traveler as these places often meet people that are traveling or moving cross-state.

Diners are also known to be the best places for breakfast. They often serve the finest waffles, pancakes, sausages and the classic pies. Pies are so classic that ‘apple pie’ are oftentimes one of the best sellers of a typical diner.

Throughout history, Turkey has been a great country. Istanbul, which is the capital of Turkey, is one of the most important and most significant metropolises in the whole world.

The Byzantium Empire, the Ottoman Empire and many great events happen in Turkey. Istanbul was named when the modern Turkish Republic was founded.

Any visitor to Istanbul will be impressed by the long, great history of this city so let’s explore the most significant sights there.

Santorini is one of the best islands in Greece and may be in the whole world. It is one of the best destinations if you want to spend a lovely vacation. The island with its white and blue houses are, stunning sea, blue skies and lovely weather is considered the dream place for the best vacation ever.
If you decided to spend time there, here are some tips to make your trip better.

1. Travel Times:
The Island is great during the whole year but the best time to travel to Santorini is during the hotter seasons. June, August, and September are the best seasons. April, May, and October are also great.
The prices are expensive at these months while the prices are lower at the cold months.

2. Ferries:
There are two main types of ferries that travel to this beautiful island; the fast one and the slow ones. The fast ones include Hellenic Seaways and SeaJets and they take approximately 6 hours to reach there while the slow ferries including Anek Lines and Blue Star reach the island after 10 hours.
Big slow ferries are more comfortable yet. They have foods, drinks, and cabins for accommodation. According to the reviews of the people who went there, Blue Star Ferries are on the top.

3. Transport inside The Island:
It so easy to move around inside Santorini and here are the options you have.
• You can hire a taxi to move around the island.
• The island has two car rental companies so you can rent a car and use it.
• Local buses are available too.
• Welcomepickups.com can provide you with a local driver to pick you once you arrive to Santorini. It is a very easy website and its reviews are great so consider using it if you want to make your visit easier.

4. Hiking from Fira to Oia:
Every travel guide online and everyone who went to Santorini will tell you that you have to hike from Fira to Oia. Well, what I am about to say is kind of disappointing but it is actually not a good place to hike. The roads are not perfect for hiking and taking the local bus from Fira to Oia sounds like a better thing to do.

5. Bakery at Fira:
Go to Fira Central if you want to have a lovely breakfast. You will find a lovely bakery that is open 24 hours and you can enjoy fresh air, nice breakfast, and a cup of coffee. The place does not have any tables or chairs so take your meal and go find a place where you can enjoy your food and coffee. You will find an amazing spot within minutes.

There are many restaurants that you can try there and they are all great ones.
Also, MacDonald’s is located near the bakery so you can have another meal if you decided to spend your day there and try a different place.

You will feel alive there so just go and enjoy your time there.

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