Travel To Belarus
General Info
Belarus the landlocked country of Eastern Europe shares its border with Russia in the east, Ukraine in the south, Lithuania and Latvia in the north and Poland in the west. The major cities of the nation are Grodno, Brest, Gomel, Mogilev, Vitebsk and the capital city, Minsk. Since the country lies on the crossways of major trans European railway and motorways, it is becoming a major economic hub. The very word Belarus should motivate dream of loveliness and compassion, if it does not, then most possible you have not been there. Belarus has kept its anonymity; it has remained almost clogged and unknown since the fall of Communism. Belarus is slightly recognized, little understood, and even less journeyed.
Broad stretches of continuous birch orchards; vast wooded marshlands and wooden rural communities in the middle of gently sloping green fields provide Belarus a exotic beauty. Belarusian sceneries are astonishingly gorgeous. Hills turn into plains, separating woods open up an exclusive world of swamps. The edges of the lakes and streams are sheltered with various flora and fauna. Woodland occupies greater than one third area of Belarus. Belarus is having lots of lakes having mirror like surface and bobbling beauty. Lush green pine trees surround these lakes, which gives the place a mesmerizing fragrance. The birds are too enchanted by the natural beauty and can be spotted on the lakes swimming slowly and peace. The people of Belarus are also having the same natural composure and very friendly. With one third of the Belarus surface covered by forest it is vast grassland straddling the shortest course connecting Moscow and the Polish border.
Visa Information
The nationals of almost all the countries except CIS and a few other countries are supposed to obtain Visa for entering in Belarus. The Belarussian visa is issued by the embassy of Belarus. It takes about five days to obtain a visa. Citizens of Armenia, Russian federation, Tajikistan, Georgia, North Korea, Serbia etc. are not required to obtain any visa to enter Belarus
Traveling to Belarus
Basically Belarus is a secure place for tourists, provided that they act reasonably. The temperatures in winters are quite low ranging from –8 degree centigrade to –2 degree centigrade on an average 15 to 30 cm snowfall occurs in the country. So if you are a snow lover, you can always be here in the chilly winters. Normally traveling in such chilly winters is not a good idea. The summers of Belarus are quite cool and moist.
Summers are a good time to travel in Belarus. The system of transport in Belarus is quite cheap and efficient. But make sure that you book your tickets in advance in the tourist season.
Language
The language of the Belarus is Belarusian. This is the language that the native population of the Republic of Belarus commonly uses. The Belarusian language uses Cyrillic letters.
Attractions In Belarus
Belarus although unexplored by most of the tourist has number of places of interest. One of the major attractions of Belarus is Hrodna. This beautiful city is located about 280 km west of Minsk. Today this city is known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and industrial prosperity. This is a historic town known for its historic buildings and architecture. It has beautiful forts, palaces, and several beautiful churches. Another attraction of Belarus is the city of Minsk. You can experience the older soviet times in the city. This is a clean city that has buildings lined up to remind you of the soviet history. The Brest Fortress is one of the places that cannot be missed in Minsk. Dudutki Open Air Museum is another attraction for people who travel to Belarus. This museum is located in the drowsy small village of Dudutki.
In Dudutki, you can experience traditional arts and crafts of Belarus. The old styled wooden and hay houses through out the village remind about the olden times. The atmosphere of the village is very refreshing, you can wonder about in fresh air or you can climb on a working windmill. You can also have a refreshing horse ride or just rest in the soothing atmosphere of the village. The museum of great Patriotic war is another site of interest that cannot be missed while being in Belarus. This museum is an excellent way to understand the most devastating event that affected the place.
Shopping In Belarus
There are a lot of shopping avenues available in Belarus. There are departmental shops, traditional stores, indoor markets, and the outdoor markets. If you are good at bargain you have a good chance to try your skills at Belarus.
Wooden caskets, straw items, trinket boxes, decorative plates and other handicraft items are good buys. Characteristic Russian mementos like the wooden Matreshka dolls and original samovars are also accessible in the area. Scarina Avenue is the major street with traditional shops and two department stores. But here only Belarusian Roubles are accepted. However, almost each shop has a currency exchange counter. Normally the tourist shops are open on Sundays too.
Entertainment
Belarus is a place where you do not have many avenues for modern entertainment, but the place is rich in sources of traditional arts. You can enjoy the folk festivals, dance, music, ballet and other celebrations that are held every now and then in various parts of the country. There are large numbers of picture galleries that have opened recently in Belarus. Visiting various museums and the famous botanical garden situated in Minsk is also is a source of entertainment in itself.
Resorts
Belarus, although a small country, has good number of hotels for you to stay comfortably. Most of the hotels are situated in Minsk. One of the most famous hotels is Orbita Grand hotel in Minsk. The resort has a comfortable location and provides good amenities for a pleasant stay. Another resort is the Minsk hotel resort, which has a decent reputation in the city.
Another famous resort is the Planeta resort. It is a resort that is moderately priced and provides good facilities for its guests. You can expect a good service in all these resorts.
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