Ahmedabad to Gabon

Breathtaking beauty and intricacy of architecture, a culture with deep rooted conventions, a colourful environment oozing with exuberance and fun-loving people are some of the best words to describe the city of Ahmedabad on the map of India. Ahmedabad is a perfect example of materialistic attitude and spirituality of self-renunciation. The city has a huge significance on the note of commercial and cultural parameter. Besides being the largest city in terms of area, Ahmedabad is also known as the judicial capital of Indian State of Gujarat. The city is situated approximately 32 km north to the capital city Gandhinagar and placed at the banks of Sabarmati River. Previously known as Karnavati, the city has various colours of India, therefore it is also seen as the representative of Indian Culture. Being the fastest growing city in India, Ahmedabad is also the centre of information technology, education and industries. The city got its existence name from the ruler Sultan Ahmed Shah. Ahmedabad has a lot to offer to the travellers coming here from different parts of the world. Ahmedabad tourism is the pulse of Gujarat. Here you will find a number of places which show the real sign of India. Bhadra Fort, Shaking Minarets and Teen Darwaza are the historical beauties of the city. On the other hand, Kankaria Lake and Vastrapur Lake are those places which let you feel the pleasure of nature. If you want to enjoy the colourful side of this part, then pay a visit during the major festivals of Ahmedabad. Uttarayan and Navratri are two most famous festivals here that are celebrated with great zeal and gusto. The winter season is considered as the best time to visit the city. To book your Ahmedabad tour package, you can simply log onto MakeMyTrip.com where you can get attractive discounts as well. This leading online shopping portal is your one stop destination as here you can book almost everything like luxury hotels to cheap hotels and air tickets to bus tickets. So, make your holidays more enjoyable with MakeMyTrip where you always get best deals on your every booking.

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.