Las Vegas to Afghanistan

Known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas bedazzles its visitors with a fine selection of mega casino-hotels dotting the skyline. Apart from its creatively designed casinos, there are several tourist attractions that make this enigmatic city a perfect destination for holidays. On a Las Vegas vacation, visitors can gamble in some of the most iconic casinos at Las Vegas Strip, discover the treasures of Old Las Vegas Mormon State Historic Park, come across some historical signs in the Neon Museum and catch a brilliant art performance at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The downtown area is the core of the gaming industry here, which houses a number of famous casinos like the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, the Las Vegas Club and the Golden Nugget - the largest casino in the city. The Stratosphere Tower is one of the most iconic constructions, and no Las Vegas trip can be considered complete without trying mind-spinning rides at the top of this tower. Boasting of simply the best in art and entertainment, this city is one of the top travel destinations in the world. MakeMyTrip offers a selection of interesting Las Vegas tour packages to enable tourists to enjoy a memorable vacation here.

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.