Philippines to Bahrain

Characterized by dense woods and hill terrains, Durban is the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. It is the third largest city in South Africa after Johannesburg and Cape Town. Owing to its close proximity to seas, the land has a warm subtropical climate, which makes it pleasant all through the year. With lushness all around and good urban developments, the city is one big hot spot tourist destination. Lined with extensive coastal lines and seamlessly stretching golden sand beaches, the city of Durban is one of the major centers for tourism. The Mile is known as the surfer's haven, and the Miles beaches are always full with people involved in sun worshiping and swimming, thereby enjoying the sub tropical sunshine and warm waters of Indian Ocean. Located in the spectacular valley of 1000 Hills, 1000 Hills Arts and Crafts Village is famous for its mind blowing restaurants, spa, kid's play area, animal yard, affordable shops, a pub and family fun areas. If you love horse-riding then set out on the 12kms bridle trail, Amanzimtoti Beach Horse Riding Trail which runs through bushed paths and comes onto the beach. Adventurous adults may get adrenaline rush by visiting Big Rush Big Swing. KwaZulu Natal Sharks Board provides the sea lovers an important opportunity to explore the wildlife including the sea birds. Other important attractions of this land are like Durban Botanic Gardens, Sri Sri Radhanath Temple of Understanding, Umhlanga Lighthouse and the most scintillating Valley of 1000 Hills. This Valley destination takes you the heart of Durban's nature Goddess. Fly to Durban to taste this flawless blend where you get equal portion of country and urban charms. Log on to MakeMyTrip.com and book tickets online to Durban. Avail an affordable tour packages, cheap flight tickets, seasonal offers, and a lot more. MakeMyTrip, India's leading travel portal makes it just a click away from your favoured destination.

About Bahrain

Bahrain is an Arab island nation in the Persian Gulf. It is an archipelago consisting of the Bahrain Island and several other small islands surrounding it. The Kingdom of Bahrain, as it is officially known, was one of the first Gulf States to discover oil, but its rapidly declining oil reserves forced the country to diversify its economy. Today, the economy relies mostly on tourism, hospitality, retail, and processing crude oil from neighbouring states. Bahrain has also started investing heavily in finance and has endeavoured to become a leading regional banking centre, especially with respect to Islamic finance.

Bahrain is believed to be the site of the ancient Dilmun civilization. In the late 1700s, the Al-Khalifa royal family took over Bahrain. In order to secure their holdings, they entered a series of treaties with the United Kingdom and became a protectorate of the British. Bahrain attained its independence in 1971. Leaving the Emirates status, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002. The vast numbers of expats coming into the country for their livelihood had people talking about Bahrain as a country showcasing immense cultural diversity.

How to reach Bahrain

By Air – The Bahrain International Airport serves as the nerve centre to its national carrier Gulf Air. Almost all major airlines offer daily flights to Bahrain from cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kochi. While travelling from outside of India, one can hop on a flight from all other major international hotspots like Bangkok, Singapore, Melbourne, and Cairo.

By Road – The Saudi–Bahraini Transport Company (SAPTCO) is the official provider of bus services in Bahrain. They run eight buses daily from Riyadh to Manama. Reservations should be made ahead of time as the seats fill up fast. One can also drive through any of the many inter-state highways that connect Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Rented vehicles are not advisable as it involves a ton of paperwork.

By Water – Various luxury cruises connect many Gulf nations, including Bahrain. A travel planned well ahead of time can even offer experiences such as feeling like royalty in the sea.

What to do in Bahrain

The discovery of oil in the country led to expeditious modernisation, and within years, desert tents transformed into skyscrapers over 300-metre high. People now visit Bahrain to see the ruins of the old Dilmun civilizations, the mighty fortress of Al-Qat Bahrain, the famous scuba diving sites in the country, and the whimsical desert town in the land. Bahrain is also one of the prestigious locations across the world, which hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix, held every year in the month of April. Most people plan their trip to Bahrain around a race or a football match. The Bahrain National Stadium is huge and is designed to host a very large crowd of around 30,000 people. The top places to explore while in Bahrain are the following:

The Bahrain National Museum

Riffa

Juffair

Amwaj Island

Beit Sheikh Ali House

Hawar Islands

Isa Town

Hamad Town

Zallaq

A’Ali

Al Jasra

Qal’at Al Bahrain

Al Afreen

Saar

The Bahrain International Circuit

Lost Paradise of Dilmun Water Park

Reef Island

Ahmed Al Fateh Islamic Island

Bahrain Financial Harbour

Busaad Art Gallery

National Theater of Bahrain

Dragon City Bahrain

There are many cultural and theme tours offered by numerous operators as well as archaeological tours, which offer tourists a good sense of the history and heritage about Bahrain.

Major Airports in and around Bahrain

The Bahrain International Airport is the primary airport of Bahrain. Gulf Air is the national carrier for Bahrain. Other carriers that connect the land to all the major cities of the world include Fly Dubai, Sri Lankan Airlines, Emirates, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Jet Airways, etc. that connect Bahrain to.

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