Pamukkale (meaning `cotton castle' in Turkish) in the province of Denizli in south-western Turkey, is characterized by its unique, sparkling white travertine formations. The terraces are created by the hardening of carbonates deposited by the flowing water, as carbon dioxide degasses from it. In mythology, the Titans spread their clothes here to dry, and the scenery is as magical as it sounds.
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| The travertine steps, frozen in time | You can jump from step to step |
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| View from next to a step | View from within a pool | Water constantly streams down the walls that look like salt formations.. |
.. and runs on the floor, creating a constant burbling, sloshing, tinkling murmur |
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| Posing.. | Soaking... | Happy Abhi! | ... stairway to heaven... |
Panorama, Pamukkale steps
Video: The tinkling of the unearthly Pamukkale travertine steps.
