Iraq to Dharamshala

Located along the Tigris River, Baghdad is the capital of the Republic of Iraq. The city was founded in the 8th century, and presently is well known across the world for its rich historical past and beautiful culture. The Tigris River divides the place in exact half, with eastern part known as Risafa and western one known as Karkh. The city is known as one of the hottest cities in the world. Today owing to its rich illustrious history, Baghdad is honoured as one of the greatest and richest centres of learning in Islamic world. The safest method of transportation in this city is helicopter; otherwise cars, rhinos and free shuttle buses serve the purpose of commuting within the city. There is a wide range of tourist attractions in Baghdad. Cultural sites, historical monuments, modern infrastructure etc form the eye catching assets of the city. The national museum of Iraq is an important and foremost tourist attraction here. The museum stores a vast assortment of ancient manuscripts and historical relics. A marvellous piece of architecture is AL Khadimiyan, that displays a fine blend of many old architectural styles in its built up. Similarly, the Abbasid Palace, an ancient architectural masterpiece heaved with historical heritage is another thing where millions of tourists hurl annually. Various other important and famous tourist attractions include Baghdad Zoo, AL Zawra Park, AL Shaheed Monument, Al Jundi AL Majhool Monument, Kahramana and the 40 thieves square and many more. Located within close proximity to nature, and laid with countless facilities and services, there are a number of hotels, falling in all price ranges in Baghdad. World class room amenities, a dedicated room service, car rental, concierge services, car parking and currency exchange are just few of the services which Baghdad hotels offer. Palestine International Hotel, Al Mansour Hotel, Babylon Hotel, Kandeel Hotel, Ambassador Hotel and Palm Beach Hotel are few famous accommodation sources. Drafting a trip to Baghdad is hard work, but with MakeMyTrip it is the work of just one click. MakeMyTrip.com is India's leading travel portal, where you can get best online booking with cheap flight tickets, affordable car services, knowledgeable tour guides and also several seasonal discounts. Just log onto MakeMyTrip.com and organize your trip with the help of their expert tour planner. WARNING- Baghdad is surely a beautiful place. Nonetheless it should be kept in mind that this place is not safe for vacations and trips. Plan a trip to Baghdad at your own Risk.

Nestling in the lap of the mighty Himalayas at a towering height of 4,780 ft above sea level, Dharamshala is one of the most charming hill stations of India. A proud possession of the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala is renowned as home to His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. From McLeodganj, which still oozes its old British charm to Kotwali Bazar with its inherently Kangra ethos, travellers arriving in town for a vacation in Dharamshala will find much to keep themselves occupied. To commemorate the lives of the heroes of post-independence India, tourists can step in the interesting War Memorial, which is located amidst dense pine trees right at the entrance of the hill station. Another worth-visiting museum in Dharamshala is the Kangra Art Museum, which showcases an expansive collection of traditional arts and crafts of the region. A visit to St. John's Church will take holiday makers back to the colonial times. The presence of many temples makes Dharamshala an importance place of religious importance, as well. The Chamunda Devi Temple, Baijnath Shiv Temple and Jawalamukhi Temple are just few of the pious sites that tourists coming on a Dharamshala trip must not miss. Then of course, McLeodganj- a part of Dharamshala, is the best place to enjoy some local as well as Tibetan food and pick up some curios to take back home. To explore this marvellous hill station in a hassle-free manner, tourists can pick a suitable travel package from MakeMyTrip.