Peru to Surat

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and laying on the desert coast, Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. This beautiful city is nestled in thew valleys of Chillon, Rimac and Lurin Rivers. The history of this place traces back to pre-Columbian era. Mounted at an elevation of 1,600ft above the mean sea level, the land comprises clusters of isolated hills. Despite its location in the tropics and desert, Lima has a climate that is pleasantly mild. Lima abounds with structures that were built during 16th, 17th and further centuries. Raised in 16th century, Iglesia de Santo Domingo and its monasteries are beautiful masterpieces. Casa Aliaga and Santuario de Santa Rosa de Lima are two magnificent structures built during 5th and 17th centuries respectively. Then there are two historical mansions, Casa de la Riva and Casa Pilatos, which feature wooden balconies, elegant patio and antique furnishing. The land has one important archaeological site, Pachacamac; this is a pre-Columbian citadel built around AD 100. Other one is Huaca Huallamarca that dates to AD 200 to AD 500. Lima has a large number of museums, each one of them featuring distinct style of building, unique patterning, dating to different centuries. Decorated with subtle carving, ceramic insertions, ornate ceilings, complex weaving, and so much more the structures make the visitors spellbound. Cast a look at Museo Rafael Larco Herrea, Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Museo Taurino, Museo de Historia Natural and Convento de Los Descalzos. Apart from historical, there are numerous galleries that display art by contemporary artists, academics, collection of artifacts and mosaics. Visit Museo de Arte de Lima, Museo de Arte Italiano and cAsa de Riva Aguero. The city offers to the visitors so many options for entertainments. There are bars, live music centres, clubs, pubs, beer halls, chillouts, cinema and gay or lesbian counters. Cast in different theme, decorated with artistic decor, the bars and clubs dish out the lip smacking food and delicious drinks. Juanito's, Tai Lounge, Media Naranja, Wahios, Tequila Rocks, Teatriz and Senor Frogs are few favored places. Lima is also a great place to go on shopping spree. Wayo Whilar, La Mar and La Casa de la Mujer Artesana Manuela Ramos are few famous shopping complexes. Book online affordable travel packages to Lima from MakeMyTrip.com. Being India's leading online travel portal, you can get here cheap flight tickets, affordable hotel bookings, choicest of destinations and much more.

Famous as the ‘Diamond City,’ Surat is an important port town in the Indian state of Gujarat. Located on the banks of the Tapti River, this town features a picturesque moat that beautifully divides the well-preserved older part of the city from rapidly developing modern suburbs. Travellers can find a number of historic forts, colonial-era structures and other places of interest dotting the landscapes of this city. The Surat Fort that flaunts superb architecture is one of the most significant historic monuments in the city. The Chintamani Jain Temple is an iconic 17th century structure in this city, recognized for its superb wooden carvings and paintings. The historic Dutch Gardens, Dutch cemetery and the ancient port of Makaipul are some other important attractions that tourists must not miss to visit. The Sardar Patel Museum that showcases an expansive art collection is another important place to visit here. On a trip to Surat, travellers can enjoy a performance at Rangupavan, one of the largest open-air theatres in India. Diamond Market and Textile Market are two of the busiest and most important areas of commercial activity in the city. To enjoy a memorable vacation in this beautiful city, tourists can avail a suitable travel package from MakeMyTrip.