Dhaka to Bhutan

Glinting with distinct ancient world charm, Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Located on the banks of Buriganga River, the city of Dhaka is characterized by the bewitching beauty of nature. You can see dense tropical forests, sprawling mountain ranges, verdant tea gardens and blue green lakes. Entire Dhaka is splattered with hundreds of rivers, gleaming meadows and lush vegetation. Dhaka is a land of ancient relics; one may find beauteous remains of Buddhist civilizations. The city excels in trade of textiles and jute, and carries the tag of being one of the leading exporters of handicrafts. Among many other transportation facilities like air planes, buses, trains, cars, cycle rickshaws and taxis, boats or ferries are most enjoyable and important and preferred option. Ferries leave from and arrive at the port in Sadarghat of Old Dhaka. Then there are Rocket Steamers that depart to Barisal and Khulna many times a week. Another major river station is Chandpur, which is just 3-4 hours from Dhaka. In the section of architectural wonders, there are magnificent mosques like Baitul Mukarram Nationbal Mosque and Star Mosque, both of them were constructed during 18th century. Other structures are Dhakeshwari Temple and Ramkrishna Mission, these are Hindu temples. Then there are churches like Armenian Church (1781 AD), St Mary's Cathedral (located at Ramna), and Church of Bangladesh (1677 AD). The city of Dhaka is full of mind blowing museums built with massive domes like Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, Mukti Juddha Museum and Ahsan Manzil Museum. Restaurants in this city are ever ready to offer delicious food and drink experience to the visitors. If you yearn now to make a visit to Dhaka, log onto the India's leading travel portal, MakeMyTrip.com. MakeMyTrip organizes the trips of tourist like no other travel agency could ever do. You get here cheap flight tickets, affordable car rentals, budget hotels and affordable tour package.

Surrounded by India and China, the Kingdom of Bhutan is the only carbon-negative country in the world. This landlocked nation comprises a diverse geography. Its southern region faces a humid subtropical climate, its central region features a temperate weather and its northern areas face a colder climate. Bhutan’s capital city, Thimphu blends modernity and heritage with cafes, shopping centres and monasteries. National Memorial Chorten and Semtokha Dzong are must-visit attractions in this city. Paro, in the western part of Bhutan, houses several cultural landmarks. Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest Temple, is located atop a steep cliff offering an incredible spiritual vibe with panoramic views of the surroundings. Tamchog lhakhang, located between Paro and Thimphu, is a must-visit for all. In central Bhutan, Bumthang is among the most widely recognised historical districts featuring an unmistakable pastoral landscape with rice and paddy fields. Jambey Lhakhang, an ancient temple built around 7th century, is an iconic attraction in this district. Lhuntse district in the northeastern part of the country shares ground for three protected areas - Wangchuck Centennial Park, Thrumshingla National Park and Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary. Ban Thai, Ama’s Kitchen and Prabin Restaurant in Thimphu are affordable and famous restaurants. Norling Handicrafts and Handicrafts Emporium are among the best shops to buy souvenirs. If you are planning to explore Bhutan, simply book a flight and hotel through MakeMyTrip.