Showing posts with label Heaven. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heaven. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

There is a house of a monster which is located on the Chinese and Korean border which is commonly identified as “Heaven Lake”. Do not be shocked, Lake and Home of a Monster! Yes, we are indeed telling you about a amazing natural wonder which is actually a crater lake. But why it is referred to as as a Monster house? According to the local’s belief, the Heaven Lake of China is a house to the Lake Tianchi Monster!


Heaven Lake of China

The geologists recommend that the Heaven Lake emerged as a outcome of a gigantic eruption that occurred in this area, millions of years ago. Heaven Lake is existed on a surface elevation of two,189.1 m (7,182 ft). In the winter the whole location of Heaven Lake is covered with snow. Heaven Lake is spread more than an region of 9.82 km² and the average depth of the lake is 213 m. In the summer time, Heaven Lake is a splendid spot which attracts thousands of vacationers. The surrounding snow capped Mountains present a marvelous view and the slopes of these beautiful mountains are also filled with great wild flowers. The fragrant pine and cypress trees add far more plus to the natural environment of the location of Heaven Lake of China. There is also a huge glacier which is one hundred meters tall and 500 meters wide which lies on the peaks of the Tianshan mountain variety, surrounded by ice caves and valleys.

Monday, August 24, 2015

Shangrila Lake is a famous tourist location in the northern portion of Pakistan. This splendid lake is located just 25 Km away from Skardu at an elevation of two,500 m. The name of this lake comes from the Chinese word Shangri La which implies “Heaven on Earth”.


Shangrila Lake of Pakistan

What is so remarkable about this wonderful lake, the crystal clear and sparkling water which gives an ultimate view of the surrounding location in their reflection. There are some luxury cottages with gorgeous red shades constructed along the lake bed. The lush green meadows which are complete of flowery gardens and the fruit laden orchids are also spectacular characteristics of the Shangrila Lake. There is also an additional heart shaped lake in Shangrila recognized as Kachura lake. Newlywed couples specially come to check out this heavenly spot and it is also known as a well-liked honeymoon destination in Pakistan.

Beautiful cottages at the Shangrila Lake
Stunning cottages at the Shangrila Lake

The initial Resort Hotel in Skardu, Baltistan was opened at Shangrila in 1983. Shangrila Resort Hotel was founded by the late Brig.(Retd) Muhammad Aslam Khan, the very first commander of the Northern Scouts of the Pakistan Army. Shangrila Lake, the Heaven on Earth  was named right after a book titled “Lost Horizon” by James Hilton. In the novel, the author narrates a tale in which an airplane crash landed close to a riverbed, in the early 1920’s.