Houston to Saudi Arabia

Houston, the largest city of the Lone Star State - Texas, has attracted and continues to attract millions of tourists from all corners of the world. Divided into many districts, this huge city is dotted with a seemingly endless number of attractions, both man-made and natural. The presence of Buffalo Bayou - a gorgeous waterway - greatly accentuates the beauty of this city. With lush greenery, several parks, and tall skyscrapers, the city looks quite impressive. One of the most happening areas to visit in Houston is Downtown. A truly pulsating and thriving district - Downtown is home to countless numbers of restaurants, shopping centres and entertainment hubs. In the centre of Downtown is the Theatre District, where tourists can spend fun-filled moments in one of the many game complexes, movie halls, restaurants and green parks. The city of Houston is adorned with hundreds of parks; some of the must-visits are the Lake Houston Park, Discovery Green Park, Tranquility Park and Terry Hershey Park. Located in the northern part of the city, the SplashTown Waterpark is ideal for a family outing. The Space Center Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Downtown Aquarium and George Ranch Historical Park are names of just few of the other popular tourist attractions. For a comfortable stay and travel, tourists can seek assistance of MakeMyTrip.

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.