Ouagadougou to Saudi Arabia

The administration, communication, cultural and economic centre of the nation, Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso. The city's name is often shortened to Ouaga and the people are called ouagalais. It is the capital city of the world's third poorest country. The city is surprisingly upbeat and friendly. Ouagadougou is well served by Ouagadougou International Airport along with public transport services such as taxi and bus services. The primary industries are food processing and textiles. The city also has a great collection of parks, museums and architectures. The Bangr-Weoogo Urban Park meaning “the urban park of the forest of knowledge” is a sacred forest. Another noticable park is the L'Unite Pedagogique which shelters animals in semi-free state. Other tourist attractions are “Naba Koom” which is a statue depicting a woman handling a calabash to pour water, Laongo displays works of art from five continents, featuring enormous granite slabs that were specially designed by various sculptors. National Museum of Music displays all the musical instruments of the city. A number of sports such as football, basketball and volleyball is well played by the people in Ouagadougou and many activities and tournaments are also organized within the city. Several international festivals and activities are organized within the city. The city is also a home to some good restaurants, hotels and nightlife offering various cuisines from all over the world. The city also has a few notable cafe's for youths to enjoy the music and coffee with some of them offering live bands. Ouagadougou Grand Market is one of the largest markets in West Africa. Marina Market or Scimas Downtown is a place to shop for processed foods. Visit this capital city by booking cheap flight tickets and hotels from MakeMyTrip.com. The online portal also features one of the best online travel services such as hotel deals, flight deals and holiday packages. It gives you the freedom to book hotels and flights for all destinations of the world-anytime and anywhere. The company value for customer and their money and gives you the best deal to make your travel cheaper and convenient.

The mystical land of Saudi Arabia boasts beautiful oases, psychedelic desert sunsets, dramatic mountaintops, endless sand dunes, apart from rich culture and heritage. Saudi Arabia’s two holiest cities, Medina and Mecca are the main destinations of the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages that draw millions of Muslims every year. Riyadh, the capital is a curious combination of crumbling old and glittering new. Visit the Masmak Fort, Deera Square (where public executions take place), Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque, Red Sand Dunes, the Edge of the World, the Camel Trail and Ad Diriyah. At sunset, climb the Skybridge tower! Jeddah has the most beautiful Old Town in the Gulf. The Red Sea with great coastline and beaches is unmissable! Today, Jeddah is Saudi Arabia’s buzzing cosmopolitan hub, home to gleaming hotels and big-ticket events like the Red Sea International Film Festival. The city’s heart is still intact in Al Balad, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Abha offers spectacular mountains and colorful heritage villages, lush green hills, wild monkeys and some striking local architecture. Jizan has Yemeni-like culture and Fayfa and Absiyah, two gorgeous mountain villages. Al-Ula is a replica of Petra and Wadi Rum but without tourists. Meals in Saudi Arabia are rich, spiced, usually accompanied by rice or bread. Meat is an essential part of main meals, followed by sweet tea. Fuul (beans), Falafel, and Shawarma are diet staples, though not traditionally Saudi. This is but a taste of what awaits you in this elusive and mysterious country. You can book your flights with MakeMyTrip India.