Malmo to Afghanistan

Peppered with many attractions, both man-made and natural, Malmo is one of the most highly admired tourist destinations in Sweden. Be it at the many squares, parks, rivers in the interiors or the castles, beauty is what a tourist finds everywhere in this city. Located favourably in the southernmost part of the country, this port city brims with many popular places of tourist interest like Gustav Adolf's Square, Big Square, Little Square, Malmohus Castle, Gamla Vaster, Mollevangstorget Square, and more. The squares located in the city are popular hang-out places for locals and travellers alike. Many entertainment hubs, eating establishments, and shops selling everything from clothes to souvenirs and grocery products, can be found in these squares. When vacationing in Malmo, tourists can indulge themselves in a wide assortment of activities. They can go beach hopping in the popular Ribersborgsstranden Beach, enjoy international concerts at the Malmo Arena, or go for an outing in Pildammsparken that features beautiful gardens, old buildings and a theatre. Tourists visiting with family can head to the Folkets Park and Grona Lund Amusement Park. To explore Malmo in a hassle-free manner, tourists can choose any of the many exciting travel packages offered by 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.