Iraq to Gorakhpur

Located along the Tigris River, Baghdad is the capital of the Republic of Iraq. The city was founded in the 8th century, and presently is well known across the world for its rich historical past and beautiful culture. The Tigris River divides the place in exact half, with eastern part known as Risafa and western one known as Karkh. The city is known as one of the hottest cities in the world. Today owing to its rich illustrious history, Baghdad is honoured as one of the greatest and richest centres of learning in Islamic world. The safest method of transportation in this city is helicopter; otherwise cars, rhinos and free shuttle buses serve the purpose of commuting within the city. There is a wide range of tourist attractions in Baghdad. Cultural sites, historical monuments, modern infrastructure etc form the eye catching assets of the city. The national museum of Iraq is an important and foremost tourist attraction here. The museum stores a vast assortment of ancient manuscripts and historical relics. A marvellous piece of architecture is AL Khadimiyan, that displays a fine blend of many old architectural styles in its built up. Similarly, the Abbasid Palace, an ancient architectural masterpiece heaved with historical heritage is another thing where millions of tourists hurl annually. Various other important and famous tourist attractions include Baghdad Zoo, AL Zawra Park, AL Shaheed Monument, Al Jundi AL Majhool Monument, Kahramana and the 40 thieves square and many more. Located within close proximity to nature, and laid with countless facilities and services, there are a number of hotels, falling in all price ranges in Baghdad. World class room amenities, a dedicated room service, car rental, concierge services, car parking and currency exchange are just few of the services which Baghdad hotels offer. Palestine International Hotel, Al Mansour Hotel, Babylon Hotel, Kandeel Hotel, Ambassador Hotel and Palm Beach Hotel are few famous accommodation sources. Drafting a trip to Baghdad is hard work, but with MakeMyTrip it is the work of just one click. MakeMyTrip.com is India's leading travel portal, where you can get best online booking with cheap flight tickets, affordable car services, knowledgeable tour guides and also several seasonal discounts. Just log onto MakeMyTrip.com and organize your trip with the help of their expert tour planner. WARNING- Baghdad is surely a beautiful place. Nonetheless it should be kept in mind that this place is not safe for vacations and trips. Plan a trip to Baghdad at your own Risk.

Located favourably on the banks of Rapti and Rohani rivers, Gorakhpur is an ancient city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It shares one of its borders with Nepal and due to this, it serves as a stopover for tourists who want to reach Nepal. There are many places of religious importance in Gorakhpur that attract several tourists from near and far. Gorakhnath Temple, dedicated to Saint Gorakhnath, is one of the major attractions of this city. Built in the 12th Century, this temple was attacked many times by the Mughals. But, it was rebuilt and today it stands as one of the most architecturally magnificent temples of the city. Another place worth-visiting in Gorakhpur is the Gita Press. Though known widely as a publication house, mainly of religious books, it is more than that. The building of the press is designed wonderfully in the shape of a temple, with marble walls that are decorated with inscriptions and pictures from the epic Mahabharata. The interiors of the building are adorned with paintings and wall hangings that reveal stories of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. Arogya Mandir, Veer Bahadur Singh Planetarium, Imambara and Geeta Vatika are other places of tourist interest in Gorakhpur. MakeMyTrip offers many travel packages, amongst which tourists can avail any one as per their preference and explore this city comfortably.