Hanoi to Afghanistan

Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam. It is the second largest city and a fascinating combination of East and West. The city is considered as one of the main cultural centres of Vietnam where most of the Vietnamese dynasties have left their footprints. Due to wars, some of the relics of ruled dynasties are not existed. But, the city still has some of the most interesting cultural and historic monuments for visitors and residents alike that make it a wonderful tourist place. It is a dwell to number of museums such as National Museum of Vietnamese, Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts, Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Vietnam Museum of Revolution, Hanoi Hilton (Hoa Lo Prison), Air Force Museum - Bảo Tàng Không Quân, Museum of the Vietnamese Revolution -Bảo tàng Cách mạng Việt Nam, Museum of Ethnology - Bao Tang Dan Toc Hoc Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Contemporary Arts Centre, Vietnam Military History Museum, The Hanoi Museum and many others. Apart from museums, there are numerous famous temples, parks and lakes which lure large number of people across the world towards Hanoi. Some of the famous parks, lakes and other tourist sights are Temple of Literature - Văn Miếu, Ngoc Son Temple, Bach Ma Temple, Ho Tay - West Lake, Lenin Statue & Park, Ly Thai To Statue & Park, Hoan Kiem Lake and many others. It is a fun city where you can do all kind of fun whether you want to do shopping, enjoy food, drink and other entertaining activities here in Hanoi. The whole city is well-linked with transport services. So, you can explore the entire city by using public transport. At MakeMyTrip.com, there are number of Hanoi packages which are available for travellers. You can pick the best package for your family from MakeMyTrip.com. It is one of the most famous travel portals which makes your trip budget-friendly as per your need and taste. Here, you can do online air ticket booking which will save your time. So, get ready to enjoy a wonderful trip with family and friends.

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.