Kochi to Gabon

Kochi, formally called as Cochin, is also known as the Gateway to Kerala and is considered as one of the finest and prominent cities in India. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, Kochi lies in top three tourist destination. The history and the culture of this beautiful city lure and show you some of real facts about it. Kochi was ruled by many dynasties such as Arabs, Chinese, British, Dutch and the Portuguese. But now with the fast development, Kochi is the hub for the state’s industrial and commercial sector. There are a plenty of attractions like Kaladi, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), Chendamangalam, Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple, Chottanikkara, Fort Kochi, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese Fishing Nets where you can go and find some magical colours of this splendid city. If you want to worship God and Goddess, then you can also find most renowned temples which are known for its deep religious values. These are Ernakulatthappan Temple, Poornathrayesa Temple, Vamanamoorthy Temple, Ettumanoor Shiva Temple, and Kaduthuruthy Shiva Temple. To see the colourful side of the city, visit during the time of three major festivals (Onam, Vishu and Cochin Carnival) which are celebrated with great zest. The excursions from Kochi are also quite popular for their natural surrounding and peaceful atmosphere. To enjoy your long vacations, you can also visit nearby places like Munnar, Alappuzha (Alleppey) and Kumarakom. The best time to visit the city is from the months of October to March. During that period, the climate remains quite cool and cold. The Nedumbassery International airport connects Kochi with all the major parts of India as well as the world. Availability of flights is not a big issue here as all the leading and prominent airlines serve to the city. If you want to book your air tickets to Kochi at reasonable prices, then MakeMyTrip.com is a best place to log onto. Being a leading online travel portal, MakeMyTrip offers you some of the best discounts on your ticket bookings and hotel bookings. You can easily book your desired Kochi package here and also compare it with other travel portals prices. So, don't waste much of your time, just log onto MakeMyTrip and travel round the world with style and comfort.

The ‘Last Eden Earth on Earth’, Gabon lies along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in western Africa. Extending across the equator with three-fourths of the nation dominated by rainforest, it faces an equatorial climate. Libreville is the capital city housing unique cultural treasures such as Palais Presidentiel and L'Eglise St-Michel. Several shops, hypermarkets, restaurants and government buildings are at the downtown avenue, Boulevard Triomphal. Near the city, the rainforest preserve, Arboretum de Sibang and the offshore Pointe Denis Beach offer the best escape into nature. Port Gentil in western Gabon is the nation’s second largest city. The seaport city lacks the rush of the capital but offers a bustling nightlife with Le Code Bar and Joe’s Restaurant & Bar being among the most sought-after. While St. Louis Church is an iconic landmark, Sogara Beach offers a fine leisurely ambience. The east central region of Gabon is popular for Ivindo National Park. Comprising an untamed landscape, Kongou, Mingouli and Djidji are three spectacular waterfalls that must not be missed. With 600 mammals, 2000 plant species and 400 bird species, it is also prized for being home to the largest concentration of western lowland gorillas in the entire continent. Loango National Park in western Gabon is another must-visit wonder with 100 km of beaches stretching along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. This protected area also covers some parts of the Iguéla Lagoon. Here, travellers can enjoy sport fishing, whale watching, gorilla trekking and marine turtle spotting. To visit Gabon, simply choose MakeMyTrip to book flights and hotels with great discounts.