Mount Tochal of Iran

November 29, 2009 by winona · Leave a Comment
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Iran is one of country in middle-east with wide area of sand desert. However the fact is, there are a lot of mountains covered with ice, among others is around city Teheran, which is called Mount Tochal (3.500 metres).

Teheran city is not very high, the heat has made snow in mount tochal referred as mortal. When summer arrives (around three month in one year), snows in mountain will melt.

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Jabal Harun

August 19, 2009 by winona · Leave a Comment
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Mount Harun ( Jabal Harun) or Mount Hor or El-Barra is the highest land in Petra area. Jabal Harun is often visited by tourists, the believe Jabal Harun’s peak was the place where the funeral Prophet Harun. This is where the Prophet Harun died and then buried by Prophet Mouses.

Jabal Harun | El-Barra | Mount Harun

Islam presents in Jordan by 7C. Prophet Harun arrived in Jordan along with Prophet Mouse, when taking his people out or Egypt during King Firaun/Pharaoh.

In 14th Century, a mosque was built in white dome and can be seen from the area around Petra. And Propher Harun’s grave in Jabal Harun has become a sacred place for Muslim, in addition to Jewish and Christians.

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Mount Papandayan

August 5, 2009 by winona · Leave a Comment
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Mount Papandayan is the southest of Mountain Range which ranging from the South Part of Bandung city. Mount Papandayan is quite popular in West Java for it’s beauty and unique scenery.

Some facilities to reach this mount has been built, like some asphalt roads to make it easy to get to the area. Tourist Guides are also provided. It is suggested to use their service, especially to those first-timers.

Wonderful Scenery around Mount Papandayan

Taking steps in Mount Papandayan must be aware of. The soil is sometimes very soft. We can see some breaking on the white soil with thick haze.

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