Srinagar to Gabon

Nestled in the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar is the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir that beckons travellers to this place of awe-inspiring natural beauty. Lying on the banks of the Jhelum River, this place is widely famous for the majestic Dal Lake and its beautiful houseboats and shikaras. A tour of Srinagar gives tourists a spellbinding collection cultural wonders to explore. The sacred Hazratbal Shrine, the Shankaracharya Temple, Roza Bal Shrine and Jama Masjid- one of the oldest mosques of the region, are some of the most important religious sites that tourists must visit during their Srinagar tour. One of the major highlights of the city is Pari Mahal- a beautiful historical monument that is located above the Chashma Shahi Gardens and known for its architectural brilliance. Sri Pratap Singh Museum, earlier the summer palace of the rulers of Kashmir, currently holds a rare collection of artefacts related to the history of this place. It is difficult to imagine a trip to Srinagar without a stay in one of the luxurious houseboats gracefully floating on the waters of Dal Lake, which shimmers against the beautiful backdrop of snow-swathed Himalayan peaks. If there is a paradise on earth, it truly is this place. Tourists can pick one of the many exciting travel packages from MakeMyTrip to enjoy a memorable vacation in Srinagar.

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.