Iceland to Vadodara

The capital city of Iceland, Reykjavik is an interesting place to explore and an important cultural centre, well-known for its colourful houses, vibrant culture and mesmerising natural beauty. The city boasts of several museums, churches, recreation centres and other interesting attractions worth exploring. On a tour of Reykjavik, travellers can visit Hallgrimskirkja- the largest church in the country and one of the tallest structures here; go to Bessastadir to view the Presidential residence; behold sights of the glass dome of Perlan that rests on five hot water tanks or enjoy shopping in Laugavegur, one of the main shopping streets in the city. The Culture House deserves a visit on any trip to Reykjavik. Here, one can catch a glimpse of unique exhibits that present a clear insight of the rich cultural heritage of Iceland. ‘Reykjavík 871±2’ is an unusual archaeological exhibition related to the Viking era, worth visiting. Harpa Reykjavik is a renowned performance venue in the city that features a number of musical concerts. The presence of Tjornin- a beautiful pond, located in the heart of the city, adds to the beauty and appeal of the place. Nature-lovers can go to Heidmork, the largest nature reserve of the city. To explore this wonderful city in a very expedient manner, tourists can get their hands on one of the many exciting travel packages from MakeMyTrip.

Earlier known as Baroda, Vadodara is one of ancient cities in India that is famous for its vast culture and traditional values. Having a history of 2000 years old, the city was ruled and dominated by many dynasties like Hindus, Pathans, Mughals and Marathas. Lying on the banks of Vishwamitri River, it is one of the prime cities of Gujarat. Therefore number of travellers from across the world love to come here throughout the year. Due its religious values, the city is also referred as ‘Sanskari Nagari’ (cultured city). Some of the finest attractions of this splendid city are Kammati Baug, Sayaji Bagh, a planetarium, Zoological Park, Vadodara Museum, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, the Laxmi Vilas Palace, Nazar Bagh Palace and many more where you can go and know about the historical backdrop of the city. Temples like Kirti Mandir are also there that gives a religious picture of this city. For shopping the local things, you can visit the local markets as well as the shopping malls which you can easily find all over the city. Beside the cultural heritages, you can also find beautiful parks here. To visit this part of India, you can choose the winter season as the climate remains quite pleasant and cool during the months of September to March. Summers are quite hot, therefore it is never considered as an ideal time to visit Vadodara. Dhuleti and Uttarayan are two major and famous festivals of Vadodara which are celebrated by people with great spirits and enthusiasm. To explore the trip at great extent, you can also visit the nearby places to Vadodara such as Anand and Champaner. Reaching these cities is not a big deal as it is well connected to all the major cities of India as well as different parts of the world. To book your flights to Vadodara or a hotel in the city, you can simply log onto MakeMyTrip.com which is India's leading online travel portal. You can also get good discounts on your various types of booking on this dedicated portal. The best thing which you will find about thing portal is that all your tour related bookings can be done within a few clicks.