Varanasi to Gabon

Also known as Kashi and Banaras, Varanasi, is one of the most significant places of religious importance in India. The holy River Ganga flows through the city to add more sanctity and beauty to the city. This place has gained huge popularity as one of main sites for executing the last rites of departed souls. Thousands of Hindus come here to immerse the mortal remains of departed family members in the holy water of the Ganges. Varanasi is loaded with countless numbers of attractions. This city can be considered as the perfect destination for those who are eager to gain knowledge about Hindu beliefs, rituals, cultures and the way of life. The number of temples that a tourist can find here is seemingly endless. Some of the most popular temples that one must not miss to visit when in Varanasi are Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tilbhandeshwar Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple. Besides these temples, there are many ghats where many Hindu devotees come to take a dip in the holy water of Ganga. The Ramnagar Fort, built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the 17th century, and the Ramnagar Museum are places of tourist interest in Varanasi. Availing a suitable travel package from MakeMyTrip proves advantageous for tourists to explore this city in a hassle-free manner.

The ‘Last Eden Earth on Earth’, Gabon lies along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in western Africa. Extending across the equator with three-fourths of the nation dominated by rainforest, it faces an equatorial climate. Libreville is the capital city housing unique cultural treasures such as Palais Presidentiel and L'Eglise St-Michel. Several shops, hypermarkets, restaurants and government buildings are at the downtown avenue, Boulevard Triomphal. Near the city, the rainforest preserve, Arboretum de Sibang and the offshore Pointe Denis Beach offer the best escape into nature. Port Gentil in western Gabon is the nation’s second largest city. The seaport city lacks the rush of the capital but offers a bustling nightlife with Le Code Bar and Joe’s Restaurant & Bar being among the most sought-after. While St. Louis Church is an iconic landmark, Sogara Beach offers a fine leisurely ambience. The east central region of Gabon is popular for Ivindo National Park. Comprising an untamed landscape, Kongou, Mingouli and Djidji are three spectacular waterfalls that must not be missed. With 600 mammals, 2000 plant species and 400 bird species, it is also prized for being home to the largest concentration of western lowland gorillas in the entire continent. Loango National Park in western Gabon is another must-visit wonder with 100 km of beaches stretching along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. This protected area also covers some parts of the Iguéla Lagoon. Here, travellers can enjoy sport fishing, whale watching, gorilla trekking and marine turtle spotting. To visit Gabon, simply choose MakeMyTrip to book flights and hotels with great discounts.