Nestled near the Arctic Pole is a small island famously well known for its unpronounceable Volcanoes. But in the midst of all the fury of Volcanoes is a country that can be called 'Paradise on Earth'. But even that would be an understatement
One of the first things that strikes one in Iceland is its constantly changing landscape, sometimes rugged, sometimes barren, sometimes with snow capped mountains that it would leave you in awe at the splendour
One of the first things that strikes one in Iceland is its constantly changing landscape, sometimes rugged, sometimes barren, sometimes with snow capped mountains that it would leave you in awe at the splendour
Horses are another common sight in Iceland.Here, some horses seem to have a meeting
A view of Icelandic houses in Reykjanes
Sulphur rises from the ground at Namafjall Hverir in the Myvatn area
Suplhur rises from the ground at Namafjall Hverir in the Myvatn area
Suplhur rises from the ground at Namafjall Hverir in the Myvatn area
The Northern Lights. One of the main reasons to visit Iceland is to get a view of the famous Northern Lights. The best time to view the Northern Lights is Sept-March. A number of tour operators in Iceland conduct special tours at night to catch a glimpse of nature's wonder
Thingvellir National Park: The world's oldest Parliament site,is situated on a fissure zone between the European and American tectonic plates. One can also snorkel or dive into the waters to get a clear view of the tectonic plates of two different continents!
Thingvellir National Park: The world's oldest Parliament site,is situated on a fissure zone between the European and American tectonic plates. One can also snorkel or dive into the waters to get a clear view of the tectonic plates of two different continents!
Europe's most powerful waterfall, Dettifoss. Situated in the Vatnajokull National Park in Northern Iceland, Dettifoss can blow your mind away with its savage force and volume. After all, it is touted to be the waterfall with the largest volume discharge per second. One can however stand or sit right next to the fall to take in the breathtaking view and the speed of the water
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A lone house en route Reykjavic to North Iceland
A view of the contrasting landscape
A view of another famous waterfall, Skogafoss
Iceland should be on every traveller's list. The silence of nature, the beautiful landscape, the dance of the clouds and the sunrise and sunsets makes one lose track of time and leaves one wanting more of nature
Iceland should be on every traveller's list. The silence of nature, the beautiful landscape, the dance of the clouds and the sunrise and sunsets makes one lose track of time and leaves one wanting more of nature
Seljalandsfoss- where one can walk behind the waterfall
Seljalandsfoss- where one can walk behind the waterfall
Iceland should be on every traveller's list. The silence of nature, the beautiful landscape, the dance of the clouds and the sunrise and sunsets makes one lose track of time and leaves one wanting more of nature
Iceland should be on every traveller's list. The silence of nature, the beautiful landscape, the dance of the clouds and the sunrise and sunsets makes one lose track of time and leaves one wanting more of nature
Iceland should be on every traveller's list. The silence of nature, the beautiful landscape, the dance of the clouds and the sunrise and sunsets makes one lose track of time and leaves one wanting more of nature
Iceland should be on every traveller's list. The silence of nature, the beautiful landscape, the dance of the clouds and the sunrise and sunsets makes one lose track of time and leaves one wanting more of nature
Sulphur rises from the ground at Namafjall Hverir in the Myvatn area
A small town in Iceland
Gulfoss- One of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland,after Dettifoss. The massive drop of water falling 21 metres is a sight to behold. Watching Gulfoss can make one wonder how much fury water can unleash
The Northern city of Akureyri, more famously known as the Northern capital of Iceland. The second biggest city in Iceland after Reykjavik, is nestled amid snow capped mountains
A view of a small lake outside the world famous Blue Lagoon. A visit to Iceland is not complete without taking a dip at this geothermal pool
Icebergs float in the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, the second largest glacier in Iceland. Iceberg of various shapes and sizes float in the lagoon. This one can be called 'Iceausaurus' !
While the breathtaking beauty of the glacier and the icebergs can make one watch in awe, the impact of global warming and the fast receding glacier should be noted
While the breathtaking beauty of the glacier and the icebergs can make one watch in awe, the impact of global warming and the fast receding glacier should be noted
The route from Reykjavik to Akureyri is dotted with snow capped mountains
Kraflavirjkin is where one can see an active volcano brewing amidst the ethereal beauty of snow capped mountains. The climb to the top of the mountain is made difficult only by the extremely gusty winds
A view of a lake around Akureyri