Osaka to Afghanistan

Located on the main island of Honshu, Osaka, literally means “large slope” or “large hill”, is the second most populous city in the entire nation. The city acts as a centre of commerce and is a hub for the world's most famous corporations and one of the internationalized and globally competitive companies of Japan. The Osaka City Council is the city's local government and is formed under the Local Autonomy Law. The city is served by two airports: Kansal International Airport handles all international flights and Osaka International Airport which handles all the domestic flights and other local transport services such as ferry services, rail services and bus services. The city is also a home for various museums and art galleries such as National Museum of Art which has a collections from the post war era, Osaka Science Museum with a planetarium, Museum of Oriental Ceramics which holds around 2000 pieces of ceramics from various countries, One hand, Osaka Municipal Museum of Art holds pieces of Japanese and Chinese paintings and sculptures, whereas on the other hand, Osaka Museum of Natural History holds a collection related to natural history and life and Osaka Maritime Museum which is accessible only through an underwater tunnel into its dome. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of the world's largest aquariums and has a lot of sea creatures. Universal Studios Japan is one of the largest theme parks showcasing some of the favourite characters of the movies. The city also has some religious places such as Osaka Castle, Sanko Shrine and Shitenno ji which is one of the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan. Dotonbari is an iconic tourist nightlife area. Namba and Shinsaibashi districts offer countless options for shopping, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. This place enables you to rejuvenate your inner vitality as well as relieve your physical fatigue. Lets go and visit this beautiful place by simply booking tickets from MakeMyTrip.com. The portal also provides you with the list of some of the cheap and best hotels from all destinations of the world to make your travel convenient and safe. The website's motto is to help the customer and value for their money.

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.