Monday 6 April 2015

THE PLITVICE LAKE AND NATIONAL PARK, CROATIA: A PEACEFUL FAMILY DESTINATION

The Plitvice Lakes National Park situated in Croatia, is amongst the most popular and most visited tourist attraction. It was also established as a UNESCO World Heritage in the year 1979. It covers an area of almost 300 square kilometers and its lakes cover an area of almost 8 kilometers. Plitvice Lakes is roughly situated about halfway between Zagreb, the capital city and Zadar which is on the coast. This national park is a series of beautifully interconnected lakes with stunning waterfalls, sixteen to be precise. Set deep within woodland which also consist of wolves, dears, bears and rare species of birds, Plitvice Lakes is definitely a must visit place.
PLITVICE LAKES
PLITVICE LAKES SIDE VIEW
DENSE FOREST AROUND THE LAKES
BROADWALK THROUGH THE PLITVICE LAKES
BOAT RIDES ACROSS THE PLITVICE LAKE
ARIEL VIEW OF THE LAKES WITH THE HILLS SURROUNDING
A CROSSING OVER THE WATER
SMALL LAKE AND WATERFALL IN THE PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK
CLEAR WATERS OF THE LAKE
PLITVICE LAKES HAS A NUMEROUS WATERFALLS
When to visit
The park has two entrances, titled Entrance 1 and Entrance 2. Entrance 2 is closed during winters
•    The park is open every day throughout the year
•    Daily working timings are 7am to 8pm
•    Entrance fee is chargeable as a contribution towards the park’s maintenance
•    Fee per adult is 80 Kunas from November to March and 110 Kunas from April to October
•    Free entry for children between 7 -18 years
•    Discount tickets available for a group of more than 15
Things to do
•    Hiking or walking through the park
•    Admiring the beautiful waterfalls, wildlife and the surroundings
•    Sail in the park’s electric boat on its largest lake
•    Riding in the Park’s “panoramic train” or the shuttle bus
•    Visit the park in different seasons for vivid experiences
•    Visit the Licka kuca or Lika House, the park’s restaurant
•    Experience traditional Lika food from Croatia region
Thing prohibited in the park
•    Swimming in any of the park’s water bodies
•    Any other water activity
Accommodation
•    The park offers three hotels
•    Camp Korana contains space for 500 camping units
•    Camp Borje contains an area of 15 kms for camping units
•    Hotel Grabovac offers a selection of private rooms, guesthouse and apartments
•    Accommodations are also available in villages like Slunj near the Park

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