Plethora of Hilsha fish, Looooooook

ilisha (ilish), ilisha, hilsa, hilsa herring ("ইলিশ" in Bengali) or hilsa shad) is a species of fish related to the herring, in the Clupeidae family. It is a very popular and sought-after food fish in the Subcontinent . It is national fish of Bangladesh. The fish contributes about 12% of the total fish production and about 1.15% of GDP of this country.   Sixty-five percent of total produced ilish in the world is produced in Bangladesh which applied for Geographical Indication (GI) in 2004, About 450,000 people are directly involved in the catching of the fish as a large part of their livelihood; around four to five million people are indirectly involved with the trade.

In Bangladesh, fish are caught in the Meghna-Jamuna river  which flows into the Bay of Bengal. In every year Bay of Bengal region of Bangladesh , the fisherman caught huge number of Hilsa fish.

See  Plethora of Hilsha fish click the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ-4dpgdVDc&t=122s

Tourism Indonesia : wonders in Raja Ampat

Tourism Indonesia : wonders in Raja Ampat

Far from the view-blocking skyscrapers, dense and hectic concrete jungles, congested traffics, flickering electric billboards, endless annoying noises, and all the nuisances of modern cities, you will find a pristine paradise where Mother Nature and warm friendly people welcome you with all the exceptional wonders in Raja Ampat, the islands-regency in West Papua Province. With all the spectacular wonders above and beyond its waters, as well as on land and amidst the thick jungles, this is truly the place where words such as beautiful, enchanting, magnificent, and fascinating gets its true physical meaning.

Situated off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on Papua, the most eastern Island of the Indonesian Archipelago, Raja Ampat or literally meaning ‘The Four Kings’ is an archipelago  comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, and Misool. The name Raja Ampat itself is believed to derived from a legend where a woman found seven eggs, with four of them hatch and become the kings of the four main islands, while the other three  became a woman, a ghost, and a stone.

For underwater enthusiasts, Raja Ampat definitely offers the some of the world’s ultimate experience. The territory within the islands of the Four Kings is enormous, covering 9.8 million acres of land and sea, home to 540 types of corals, more than 1,000 types of coral fish and 700 types of mollusks. This makes it the most diverse living library for world's coral reef and underwater biota.

According to a report developed by The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, around 75% of the world's species live here! Raja Ampat’s sheer numbers and diversity of marine life and its huge pristine coral reef systems are a scuba dream come true and a fantastic site for snorkelers too

As you embark on your dive here, the phrase "Attention to detail" takes on new meaning as pigmy seahorses swim around your fingers. Manta Rays and wobbegongs will glide right by you. Schools of Tuna fish, giant trevallies, snappers, batfish, and even barracudas are there to complete your underwater "meeting list". Not to mention the friendly assistant of the dugong, and a busy colleague, the turtle. Down at the sea floors, giant sea clams measuring to over one meter in length truly offers one of kind close encounter sensation.

Obviously, there are a lot of diving and snorkeling spots to choose from in this vast waters. Among these are at the Kabui Passage (the very narrow passage between Waigeo and Gam Island crossed by renowned British explorer, Alfred Russell Wallace in 1860), around the Arborek Island’s Dock, Sawandarek, Yenbuba, Friwen Wall, and many-many more.

While its underwater splendors are beyond exceptional, the landscape above the surface is equally breathtaking. As if it was carefully designed and placed with such aesthetic, the rock islets amidst the clear blue water and bright blue sky in Piaynemo offers some of the most spectacular sceneries on the face of the earth. Looking down from the top of the hill, it almost as seems that Mother Nature painted her finest artwork and offers a glimpse of paradise. Further at Wayag Island, you will also find an amazing rock islets formation in an even bigger scale.

The incredible wildlife of Raja Ampat does not stop underwater. Amidst the many thick jungles within the islands, ones can still find various bird species including the spectacular Cendrawasih or the bird of Paradise. There is also an endemic species of cuscus, the Waigeou cuscus or Waigeou spotted cuscus (Spilocuscus papuensis) which is a species of marsupial in the family Phalangeridae.

Aside from its endless fascinating natural attractions, Raja Ampat also offer the distinct hospitality of the Papuan. At the Arborek Torism Village , you can stay at a number of homestays and mingle with the locals whilst observing their daily life and unique traditions. When a group of tourists arrived, they usually perform a traditional welcome dance right at the dock and entertained the ‘guests’ with various Papuan folk songs.

With all its spectacular wonders inland, on the shore, and beyond the waters, and distinct serene ambience that you rarely find anywhere else on earth, Raja Ampat truly offers the ultimate experience ones can only dream of.

So, whether you are an avid divers, occasional snorkeler, or just someone who appreciated beauty in every sense, Raja Ampat welcomes you to the Heaven on Earth.

Get Here

To get to Raja Ampat you should first take a flight from Jakarta or Makassar to Sorong. There are small aircrafts to take you to Waisai, capital of the district of Raja Ampat, or alternatively you can take a ferry from the port of Sorong to the islands.

Established in 2012, the Marinda Airport in Waisai, the capital town of Raja Ampat Regency served flights to and from the city of Sorong. Wings Air served daily flight between Sorong and Raja Ampat, while Susi Air flight twice a week on Monday and Saturday. Please be advised that the Marinda Airport is still under development and expansion and located relatively far from any facilities. So be sure to pack some snacks and drinks as you await your return flights to Sorong.

Alternatively, there are ferries available to get you from Sorong and Waisai and vice versa. The ferry trip will take about 2 to three hours.

As the main hub to Raja Ampat, the Domine Eduard Osok Airport in Sorong serves flights to a number of major cities in Papua and Indonesia including Manokwari, Jayapura, Ambon, Makassar, Manado and Jakarta.   

Garuda Indonesia operates daily flights between Jakarta-Sorong. As do Sriwijaya Air and Nam Air, Where as Batik Air flies twice daily between Jakarta and Sorong.

The booming city of Medan, capital of North Sumatra, is an economic hub and commercial centre for the region. This is the largest city in Sumatra Island, whose long been attracting residents from all over Indonesia to come and stay here. Due to these ethnic diversities, Medan are known for scrumptious delectable culinary spots, rich with many flavours. Bolu Meranti is a kind of rolled sponged cake with various butter cream choices that has become one of the famous snacks in town along with Bika Ambon Zulayka. Medan is also one busy metropolis, so you’ll need to be patient with some traffic jams. Noisy minibuses and becak compete with taxis and motorbikes for space and action through the crowds and heat.

Visit the Maimoon Palace to witness a glimpse of the royal heritage. Retreat to the soothing ambiance of the highlands to visit Lake Toba and the Samosir Island. Berastagi, famous for abundant fruits and flowers, is also the place to visit near Medan. Taste the Durian fruit or cake and the sweet passionfruit known as Markisa, that also comes in syrup bottles to mix as beverages. Visit the local market and splurge on many kinds of fresh picked local products. Find your way to amazing waterfalls and hot water springs to unwind.

Get Here

The city of Medan will welcome you who travel by air at the Kualanamu International Airport (KNO). Located in the Deli Serdang Regency, about 2 hours drive from Medan. The new Airport  was  opened in 2013 to replace the 85 years old Polonia Airport, that was getting too close to the city. 

You can also get to Medan by sea  from Penang (Malaysia). Passenger  ships also operate  betweenMedan and Jakarta.

Get Around

In Medan you can choose public bus, taxi or becak to get around. The local minibuses or Sudako are basic and cheap. Only use these if you have a bit of Bahasa Indonesian up your sleeve so you wontmiss your destination stop.

The noisy becak is a tiny two stroke engine vehicle which is a cheap, though often nerve wreckingway to get around. Agreed on a price with the driver before you get in. 
Taxi’s are a cheap and convenient way to get around. Make sure you use a metered cab or if not, make agreement on your destination and price before getting in.

Niagara Falls: A Beautiful place for the tourist

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is that the collective name for 3 waterfalls that straddle the international border between North American country and also the United States; additional specifically, between the province of Ontario and also the state of recent royal house. They kind the southern finish of the Niagara Gorge.

From largest to smallest, the 3 waterfalls square measure the Horseshoe Falls, the American Falls and also the Bridal Veil Falls. The Horseshoe Falls lie totally on the Canadian facet and also the American Falls entirely on the yankee facet, separated by Goat Island. The smaller Bridal Veil Falls also are set on the yankee facet, separated from the opposite waterfalls by Luna Island. The international bound was originally drawn through Horseshoe Falls in 1819, however the boundary has long been in hand owing to natural erosion and construction.
Located on the Niagara, that drains Erie into Lake Ontario, the combined falls kind the best rate of any body of water within the world, with a vertical drop of quite one hundred sixty five feet (50 m). Horseshoe Falls is that the most powerful body of water in North America, as measured by vertical height and conjointly by rate. The falls square measure set seventeen miles (27 km) nor'-nor'-west of Buffalo, New York, and seventy five miles (121 km) sou'-sou'-east of Toronto, between the dual cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York.

Niagara Falls were fashioned once glaciers receded at the top of the Wisconsin glaciation (the last ice age), and water from the freshly fashioned Great Lakes lapidarian a path through the Niagara Escarpment on the way to the ocean. whereas not exceptionally high, the Niagara Falls square measure terribly wide. quite six million cubelike feet (168,000 m3) of water falls over the crest line each minute in high flow and virtually four million cubelike feet (110,000 m3) on the average.

The Niagara Falls square measure noted each for his or her beauty and as a valuable supply of electricity power. Managing the balance between recreational, commercial, and industrial uses has been a challenge for the stewards of the falls since the nineteenth century.
Peak traveller traffic happens within the summer, once Niagara Falls square measure each a daytime and evening attraction. From the Canadian facet, floodlights illuminate either side of the falls for many hours once dark (until midnight). the quantity of tourists in twenty07 was expected to total 20 million, and by 2009 the annual rate was expected to high twenty eight million tourists.

The oldest and best celebrated traveler attraction at Niagara Falls is that the Maid of the Mist boat cruise, named for Associate in Nursing ancient Ongiara Indian legendary character, that has carried passengers into the rapids directly below the falls since 1846. Cruise boats operate from boat docks on either side of the falls

From the U.S. side, the American Falls is viewed from walkways on Prospect purpose Park, that conjointly options the Prospect purpose Park structure and a ship dock for the Maid of the Mist. Goat Island offers additional views of the falls and is accessible by foot and vehicular traffic by bridge higher than the American Falls. From Goat Island, the Cave of the Winds is accessible by elevator and leads hikers to a degree to a lower place Bridal Veil Falls. conjointly on Goat Island square measure the 3 Sisters Islands, the facility Portal wherever a large sculpture of discoverer (the creator whose patents for the AC induction motor and different devices for AC power transmission helped create the harnessing of the falls possible) is seen, and a walking path that permits views of the rapids, the Niagara, the gorge, and every one of the falls. Most of those attractions lie at intervals the Niagara Falls State Park

On the Canadian area, Queen of England Park options manicured gardens, platforms providing views of each the yankee and Horseshoe Falls, and underground walkways leading into observation rooms that yield the illusion of being at intervals the falling waters. The observation deck of the close Skylon Tower offers the best read of the falls, and within the wrong way provides views as so much as Toronto. in conjunction with the Minolta Tower (formerly the Seagrams Tower and also the Konica Minolta Tower, currently referred to as the Tower Hotel), it's one in every of 2 towers in North American country with a read of the falls

trekking in nepa l: The best time for Trekking

Time to visit or Trekking in Himalaya

In Himalayas  has two main trekking seasons, pre-monsoon & post-monsoon.

Pre-monsoon season

The pre-monsoon season starts around the end of February and up to the end of May. In late February it is still the tail end of winter so temperatures are colder especially at higher altitudes. Early March is a good time to visit places at a lower elevation (between 800m and 2000m).

As one gets into April and May it will be very hot & sweaty at these lower altitudes and visibility keeps very poor.  Weather become haze from dust & pollution from Northern India as well as smoke from villages in the Himalayas.

If you are looking to trek high passes over 5000m like Cho La, Larkya La or Dhampus Pass it is better to leave it until April & May. If you attempt passes in March you will normally find that they are still blocked with winter snows, whereas by April and into May much of this snow has melted.

A typical characteristic of pre-monsoon weather is to get clear blue skies in the morning with clouding building during the day. Often there is precipitation in the afternoon and then the skies clear off again in the evenings.

One of the best advantages of trekking in the pre-monsoon season is that there are fewer other trekkers around compared to October & November.

Post-monsoon season

October is the best  trekking month in the Nepal Himalayas. This is because the weather is generally stable with clear blue skies with god visibility  and, unlike the pre-monsoon season, it is often clear for the whole day with no afternoon cloud blocking the sun.

The beginning of the post-monsoon trekking season starts at a different date each year as it depends on when the monsoon finishes. Sometimes the stable weather can start in early to mid September whereas other years it can go into October.

By mid October the weather should have settled, this is the best time to view the Himalayan peaks and for photography because the monsoon has cleared the dust and other impurities from the air. As the season progresses into November the weather becomes more stable and predictable with most days having sun and blue skies. The temperature begins to cool off especially in the evenings once the sun has gone down, for this reason you should make sure you have a warm sleeping bag!

It is also possible to trek during December although of course the temperatures are colder at night. This is one of my favourite times of year to visit more popular places like the Khumbu because there are far fewer people around compared to October and November.

It is possible to get snowfall at this time of year and if it does snow it is likely to settle at a relatively low altitude and could stay on the frozen ground for a long time. However, over the last few years there have been dry winters in the Himalayas so has been a great time to trek.

                              At a glance in all month wise

January	Cold and icy but generally clear skies. “…Sometime around mid-January. Very quiet (few people) in winter season, cold at night, fresh and beautiful
February	Cold, icy but warming towards the end of the month
March	Good weather. Not too cold high up, not too warm down below.
April	Getting hot in lower Region
May	Hot, sweaty and hazy weather
June	Weather Cooling down with rains
July	Monsoon
August	Monsoon
September	Monsoon dies away, haze and rains still possible.
October	Magnificent Weather
November	Fabulous, cooling down weather but you can still streaking comfortably.
December	Very very cold weather and not suitable for trekking.