Bangkok to Afghanistan

Located in lush Chao Phraya River delta in Thailand's verdant central plains, Bangkok is the capital city and the most populous area of Thailand. Owing to its lushness and greenery, like other parts of Thailand, Bangkok too has a tropical wet and dry climate. Apart from having beautiful landscape, the city has its own fair share of skyscrapers, giving it soaring urbanisation and sprouting prosperity. Since the land poses as the main gateway to Thailand, Bangkok is visited by a large number of international tourists making it one of the world's top tourist destination cities. Cultural treasure trove, shopping spree sources and tourists metropolis- Bangkok has it all. It is one of the most compelling and alluring Asian cosmopolitan cities. Shining magnanimous palaces, markets swarming with people from all over the world, giant temples throbbing with multi-diverse culture, hotels and restaurants of all breeds, price and amenities and a certain streak of pulsating life is all Bangkok has in store for tourists. The city has got something for every visitor. Grand Palace and Buddhist temples, like Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun are Bangkok's most famous sights. Influence of Hinduism in Thai culture can be viewed in the Giant Swing and Erawan Shrine. Where the city's architecture is concerned, the bewitching wonders can be found in Vimanmek Mansion in Dusit Palace and Jim Thompson House. Bangkok National Museum and the Royal Barge National Museum are two museums where the abundance of art, history and other cultural elements can be spotted. Beside the grand cruises and boat trips on Chao Phraya and Thonburi's canals can give you the panoramic sights of city's architecture and water-side life. MakeMyTrip.com is a famous online travel portal where you can easily book online tickets to Bangkok. Being India's leading Travel Company, here you can get cheap flight tickets, car rentals, knowledgeable tour guides plus latest exciting affordable Bangkok travel packages. If you are the first time traveller and don't know how to manage your journey, MakeMyTrip is here to plan your trip step by step, as per your preference and budget.

A landlocked nation, Afghanistan in south-central Asia features highlands, plains, plateaus, lakes and rivers. The country faces a semi-arid steppe climate with cold winters and dry summers. Kabul is the capital city of the Afghanistan with OMAR Mine Museum, Abdul Rahman Mosque and Babur’s Garden as major landmarks. Historical attractions such as Tajbeg Palace and Darul Aman Palace are now in ruins. Balkh in northern Afghanistan is largely popular for the Nine Domes Mosque, which became part of the 2006 World Monuments Watch. Mazar-i-Sharif, a major city located in the Balkh province, is mostly known for its Blue Mosque. In western Afghanistan, Herat offers a glimpse into the country’s rich cultural heritage with its unique museums. Herat National Museum, the erstwhile Citadel of Alexander, houses over 1000 exhibits ranging from pottery to paintings. Bamiyan Valley in central Afghanistan is a historic Buddhist site dating much before Arab settlers came to the country. Lying 2,590 m above sea level, the valley is known for housing ancient man-made caves with two statues of Lord Buddha – one 53 m high and the other, 40 m. Mostly destroyed, the archeological landmark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Central Afghanistan is also popular for Band-e Amir National Park, comprising six beautiful lakes amidst a rugged terrain. Kabul has several cafes including Afrah Café, Nosh Book Café and The 14th. On the other hand, the bazaar area in Mazar-i-Sharif offers the best retail therapy in the country. Planning a visit to Afghanistan? Book a flight and hotel from MakeMyTrip and enjoy great discounts throughout the year.