TRAVEL SPECIAL..... EXPLORING COUNTRYSIDE WITH YOUR KIDS

EXPLORING COUNTRYSIDE WITH YOUR KIDS





Cross paths across Asia's leading national parks with your little ones. Spot rare birds, endangered animals and feast your eyes on exotic flora all around...

1 GUNUNG GEDE PANGRANGO NATIONAL PARK

This amazing national park is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Network of Biosphere Reserves.Boasting of two volcanic peaks (Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango), it is situated in West Java. You can enter the park through the Cibodas, Gunung Putri, and Selabintana gates. Take some pictures in the lush tea plantations around the park. park.

NOTE: Check on weather conditions before you set foot near the peaks and park.

2 MASADA NATIONAL PARK

The Masada National Park is located on top of an isolated rock plateau in the Southern District of Israel. For a dose of history, head here to witness many historic cultural attractions. It is the ancient site of Herod the Great's palaces.

NOTE: Read up about the ancient site to understand the views better. A guided tour is recommended here.

3 KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK

Located just two hours north of Phuket, equip yourself with a camera and visit this lush green national park, which is home to Asian elephants, tigers, tapirs and macaques. Listen to the rare birds chirp on high branches as you walk through this spectacular rainforest.

NOTE: Take some time out to venture into sightseeing nearby to the markets of Phuket for traditional Thai goodies.

4 JIUZHAI VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

Make some notes when you visit the nine Tibetan villages in this national park. The villagers are friendly and like to boast about the 220 bird species here. We suggest you take a guided tour and understand the many endangered plant and animal species like giant panda and Sichuan takin. You will find bright orchid varieties here.

NOTE: Take your binoculars along to spot the birds perched up high. Stay on the track as some endangered plants grow in the wild.

5 XE PIAN NATIONAL PROTECTED AREA

Monkeying around gets a new twists here as head to the Cambodian border, Xe Pian is renowned for its gibbon population. You will also get a chance to spot Asian elephants, tigers and the cuddly (but keep a distance) Asian black bear. Take some time out to go by the riverside as dolphins reside in the three rivers that run through the deciduous forests and vast flatlands.

NOTE: Wild animals do not like tourists venturing too close to their young ones. Keep their habitat protected.

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