Varanasi to Malaysia

Also known as Kashi and Banaras, Varanasi, is one of the most significant places of religious importance in India. The holy River Ganga flows through the city to add more sanctity and beauty to the city. This place has gained huge popularity as one of main sites for executing the last rites of departed souls. Thousands of Hindus come here to immerse the mortal remains of departed family members in the holy water of the Ganges. Varanasi is loaded with countless numbers of attractions. This city can be considered as the perfect destination for those who are eager to gain knowledge about Hindu beliefs, rituals, cultures and the way of life. The number of temples that a tourist can find here is seemingly endless. Some of the most popular temples that one must not miss to visit when in Varanasi are Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tilbhandeshwar Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple. Besides these temples, there are many ghats where many Hindu devotees come to take a dip in the holy water of Ganga. The Ramnagar Fort, built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the 17th century, and the Ramnagar Museum are places of tourist interest in Varanasi. Availing a suitable travel package from MakeMyTrip proves advantageous for tourists to explore this city in a hassle-free manner.

Malaysia, is Asia’s food heaven and cultural melting pot. With home to pristine beaches, lush jungles, reefs and rainforests, fresh highlands, and skyscrapers, Malaysia truly lives up to its slogan ‘Truly Asia’. Malaysia’s supercharged capital, Kuala Lumpur, resembles a crystal garden amongst towering skyscrapers, shopping malls and mono rail tracks. Devote a day to sample Kuala Lumpur’s delicious street food and stalls selling tropical fruits and smoothies; Chinese noodles and Indian dosas to aromatic and spicy Malay curries and seafood. The country really is a crossroads for so many Asian cultures; Muslim Malays, religiously diverse Chinese, Hindu and Muslim Indians live here, along with the indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. This only proves Malaysia is an ethnically and linguistically diverse jigsaw puzzle. UNESCO World Heritage listed, Melaka and George Town (Penang) have distinctive architectural and cultural townscapes. Spend the day with a traditional tribe or at a tea plantation, strawberry farm, waterfalls in the Cameron Highlands. Trek through the vast national parks of Gunung Mulu and Taman Negara and encounter incredible wildlife, like tigers and elephants. Or head to Borneo and look for wild orangutans, hike through the rainforest, and marvel at the knife-sharp peek of Mount Kinabalu. Then, there are tropical islands such as Langkawi, Tioman and the Perhentian Islands, synonymous with sparkling sands and scuba diving on pristine reefs. Outside of diving, Malaysia is also known for its challenging whitewater rafting conditions; Kuala Kubu Bharu River and Ulu Slim River are two popular options. You can book your flights with MakeMyTrip India.