Maputo to Afghanistan

The prevailing capital of Mozambique, Maputo is the largest city in the country and the most important harbour. It is located at the edge of Santo River in the extreme south. The city is small and contended, when compared with the other urban cities of the country. The vibe of the place is healthy and active, with busy streets and crowded markets. The city provides an assortment of options for accommodation, from star hotels to the reasonable ones, which cater to everybody's budget needs. You can get into the place by taking flight to the Maputo Airport. One can also take train routes to reach the city. Tourists can also use car, bikes, bicycle, boat and buses to reach out to the beautiful place. The National Art Museum, Jardim Tunduru, Mercado Central, Museum of the Revolution, Avenida Julius Nyerere, Praça dos Trabalhadores, Museu de História Natural, are among its most famous attractions. One can also visit the beautiful beaches and can even tie a knot at the beautiful surroundings. Mix of local, African, Portuguese, Middle Eastern and Indian/Pakistani cuisines, the city offers you a variety of delectables to counter your taste buds. Visitors also enjoy a moderate night-life at Maputo, with number of reputed places offering various cuisines, summoned up with drinks and dancing numbers. MakeMyTrip lends you a great opportunity to mingle on your favourite location with your family and loved ones. The hassle of ticket booking is resolved with easy online ticket booking facility provided by the website. With cheap offers, economical deals and suitable accommodation facilities, the website specialises in providing detailed information on the preferred location. MakeMyTrip, is a renowned travel portal, which enables their customers to enjoy services at an easy hand, along with multiple benefits and surprises. One can also look for the local and international car rentals and can fetch information about the self driven car facilities.

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.