Arar to Mali

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Among the biggest countries of Africa, Mali is tucked in the western part of the continent. This landlocked country faces a hot, dry climate. Bamako, the capital city, lies along the banks of River Niger. National Museum of Mali here houses 3000 exhibits of ancient artefacts. The tallest building in the nation, BCEACO Tower dominates the city’s skyline while the pre-colonial mud-brick mosque, Grande Mosquée de Bamako stands in stark contrast. A number of restaurants dot the city centre with San Toro restaurant serving authentic local cuisine. Le Byblos and Bla Bla Bar are the best pubs to enjoy the local nightlife scene. The city of Timbuktu is a must-visit. This ancient centre of Islamic scholarship is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Djingareyber, Sankore and Sidi Yahia are three of the oldest mosques here. Another ancient city, Djenné, is famous for the Great Mosque of Djenné that is considered the pinnacle of Sudano-Sahelian architecture. The mosque is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Hombori Tondo, about 370 km from Timbuktu, stands as the highest point in Mali with an altitude of over 1500 m above sea level. This rocky peak marks the end of the Cliffs of Bandiagara, which are surrounded by Dogon villages. To explore the best of Mali, book a flight and hotel through MakeMyTrip.