Tallinn to Afghanistan

Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia. It lies on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. The city is located almost 70 kilometres south of Helsinki. Tallinn city is famous for its historical and medieval heart which is located on the hill of Toompea. Covered in cobbled streets and full-filled with medieval houses and alleyways, the city makes it a wonderful tourist destination. It is one of the most oldest and the famous capital cities in Northern Europe. The city was well-known as Reval from the 13th century until 1917. The city witnesses a humid continental weather with warm, mild summers and cold, snowy winter season. Generally winters are cold but mild due to its latitude, owing to its coastal position. Some of the major tourist attractions are in the two old towns including Lower Town and Toompea that lure a large number of tourists across the world. Some of the famous Eastern districts around Pirita and Kadriorg are considered as worth visiting and the Estonian Open Air Museum (Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum) in Rocca al Mare, west of the city, maintains the major aspects of Estonian rural culture and architecture. Other major tourist sightseeing are Medieval Old Town, Tallinn Botanical Gardens, Kadriorg Palace, Song Festival Grounds, Viru Gate, (Entrance to Viru Street), Raekoja Plats, Raekoda (Town Hall),Toompea Hill, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Museum of Occupations, City Wall, St Mary's Cathedral– Toomkirik and so on. Some of the famous festivals and events of Tallinn are Tallinn Winter Festival, Tallinn Music Week, Tallinn International Festival Jazzkaar, Birgitta Festival and many others. It is a beautiful city, linked with all kind of transport services. At MakeMyTrip.com, you can book your air tickets online. You can easily get detailed information about Tallinn and its major attractions at MakeMyTrip.com. It is easy to do so as you just need to follow few simple steps online. Here at MakeMyTrip.com, you will get numerous profitable deals which will make your entire trip budget-friendly. So, pack your bag and get ready to enjoy your next vacations with family and friends in Tallinn.

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.