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Izay Ayesha draws attention towards stunning places
Parks are exquisite gifts of nature to the human kind that never fails to create deep impression upon human perception. Parks provide the human race with virtual heaven on earth and they bring about profound serenity to human soul and spirit. These majestic landscapes are also a great tool for delving into multiple cultures with a view to understand them. Parks are great levelers and are considered to be ultimate solace providers.
Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica is located on the Osa Peninsula and this park is isolated and difficult to access making it a true sanctuary for nature adventure for visitors. Mainly comprising dense rainforest, it can only be accessed on foot. Hikers may encounter a huge variety of animals including sloths, various species of monkey, toucans, crocodiles and even wild animals.
Naejangsan National Park, South Korea
Located around the Naejangsan Mountain, this park is famous for its magnificent autumn colours when the park is at its busiest. Spring is also a popular time to go, to see the cherry blossom as well as a large variety of flowers and trees. The best way to fully appreciate the park landscape is from the cable car. Visitors can stop off at temples along the hiking routes, where they can take part in tea ceremonies and other cultural activities.
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Japan
Mount Fuji, an active volcano is a recognisable symbol of Japan that is conveniently located close to the capital city, Tokyo. The park contains several other mountains that are perfect for hiking, as well as an archipelago of volcanic islands, called Izu. Visitors can go diving to admire the coral, or swim with dolphins. Culture vultures will not be disappointed—there are dozens of temples and museums to visit in the area.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
For safari lovers, this park is paradise. The best time to visit is around the month of March when the great migration begins. Large numbers of gnus, zebras and gazelles can be seen starting their journey, not to mention the lions, hyenas and crocodiles for whom this abundance of prey means hunting season. On a hot-air balloon ride, tourists can appreciate the vast plains of the Serengeti in all their splendour.
Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand
Nicknamed the roof of Thailand this park cannot be accessed by foot alone—one needs a vehicle to take you from one attraction to the next, including to the eponymous summit. There are a few campsites and cabins for visitors who want to stay more than a day in the park. Waterfalls, temples and a giant garden are other star attractions. The park is home to over 500 species of birds—a birder’s paradise.
Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, Spain
Located in the heart of the Pyrenees in the region of Huesca, this park is where the Atlantic and Mediterranean ecosystems meet. The park contains three mountains and four valleys, including the valley of Ordesa and the Monte Perdido Mountain, from which the park gets its name. Hiking through the park in both winter and summer, visitors can take in a wide variety of grand landscapes, as well as abundant flora and fauna. TW
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