Brasilia to Afghanistan

Brasilia is the capital city of Brazil, best known for its unique architectural creations and a wealth of cultural attractions. Boasting of an innovative city plan, this place is probably the most significant tourist destination of the country. A Brasilia trip cannot be complete without a visit to the Three Powers Square, which houses the Presidential Palace and the Supreme Court. They can discover the innovative modernist architecture of Brasilia Cathedral and opt for a city tour to explore amazing natural and man-made attractions like Paranoa Lake and Brasilia National Museum. The lake is one of the prime attractions, with a number of lakeside restaurants for waterfront dining and a park for fun and recreation. On a Brasilia tour, visitors can explore the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, an important event venue featuring a number of exhibitions, cultural events, musical concerts and much more. The Cinema Festival, Japanese Festival and Porao do Rock are some of the most important festivals celebrated in this city. Offering a plethora of cultural activities to explore and architectural wonders to behold, this city is the perfect place to spend time in Brazil. To make their journey and stay in the city a smooth-sailing affair, travellers can choose a Brasilia tour package from MakeMyTrip.

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.