Libya to Varanasi

Called as the ‘White Bride of the Mediterranean’, Tripoli or Trablous in Arabic is one of the largest and most populated cities on the map of Libya. Being the capital of Libya, the city is originally known as Oea. During the 7th century, Tripoli was founded by the Phoenicians. Moving in and around the city, you will surely love the fun-loving and easy-going lifestyle of people. The city has deep rooted historical backdrops and exploring it deeply, you will find that it was ruled by various dynasties like Greeks and Romans empires. The city got independence during the year 1951. There are a number of attractions where you can go and enjoy a splendid time with your family and friends. Renowned places like Tripoli Castle, Jamahiriya Museum, Green Square, Medina, Gurgi Mosque, Karamanli House, Al-Fateh University, New Tripoli, Italian Cathedral and Mediterranean Sea make Tripoli a beautiful place for tourists. All these attractions give a perfect picture of Islamic and European architecture. The best time to visit Tripoli are the months from November to April as you will find pleasant climate to stay and explore. The summers in this part are quite hot and humid therefore it is not considered as the perfect time to visit. Buying the famous and local things of this city is easy with the presence of many markets where you can go and bring various types of Libyan things at home. To taste the finger-licking cuisines, you can move to Tripoli restaurants. To book your flights to Tripoli, you can simply log onto the page of MakeMyTrip.com. This is India's best and leading online travel portal which also offers some of the best discounts as compared to the other similar portals. The best thing which you can find about this dedicated online portal is that it allows you to book your entire tour package within few clicks of your mouse which helps you to save your precious time as well as money. So, book here and enjoy the trip of your life.

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.