Dhaka to Cyprus

Glinting with distinct ancient world charm, Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Located on the banks of Buriganga River, the city of Dhaka is characterized by the bewitching beauty of nature. You can see dense tropical forests, sprawling mountain ranges, verdant tea gardens and blue green lakes. Entire Dhaka is splattered with hundreds of rivers, gleaming meadows and lush vegetation. Dhaka is a land of ancient relics; one may find beauteous remains of Buddhist civilizations. The city excels in trade of textiles and jute, and carries the tag of being one of the leading exporters of handicrafts. Among many other transportation facilities like air planes, buses, trains, cars, cycle rickshaws and taxis, boats or ferries are most enjoyable and important and preferred option. Ferries leave from and arrive at the port in Sadarghat of Old Dhaka. Then there are Rocket Steamers that depart to Barisal and Khulna many times a week. Another major river station is Chandpur, which is just 3-4 hours from Dhaka. In the section of architectural wonders, there are magnificent mosques like Baitul Mukarram Nationbal Mosque and Star Mosque, both of them were constructed during 18th century. Other structures are Dhakeshwari Temple and Ramkrishna Mission, these are Hindu temples. Then there are churches like Armenian Church (1781 AD), St Mary's Cathedral (located at Ramna), and Church of Bangladesh (1677 AD). The city of Dhaka is full of mind blowing museums built with massive domes like Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, Mukti Juddha Museum and Ahsan Manzil Museum. Restaurants in this city are ever ready to offer delicious food and drink experience to the visitors. If you yearn now to make a visit to Dhaka, log onto the India's leading travel portal, MakeMyTrip.com. MakeMyTrip organizes the trips of tourist like no other travel agency could ever do. You get here cheap flight tickets, affordable car rentals, budget hotels and affordable tour package.

The legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, Cyprus is every inch the Mediterranean- a tapestry of sublime beaches, ancient wonders, dramatic landscapes, terracotta pottery and the obligatory party resorts! Nissi & Makronissos are the perfect white sand beaches with clear waters and popular partying spot in Ayia Napa. Head to Episkopi for kite surfing, scuba diving and windsurf boarding. Or the family friendly Protaras, famous for outdoor seafood restaurants, beaches and views. Rent a boat to spot lagoons at Blue Lagoon in Akamas. Hire a car for day trips to Paphos (stunning coastlines), hike to the Troodos Mountains (picturesque villages with local attractions). Explore the Caledonia Falls in Platres, swim in the green water at Adonis Baths near Paphos. Hop on a jeep safari, pass through beautiful vineyards, forests and mountain villages. Wander the outdoor market of Omodos, one of the oldest monasteries in Cyprus. While strolling the cities, you can spot the preserved ancient burial site of The Tombs of the Kings, World Heritage Site Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, to the medieval ruins of Saint Hilarion Castle. Or the charming cobblestone street villages of Pano Lefkara, Lofou and Kato-Drys, where ladies practice traditional skills like weaving and lacework. Tantalize your taste buds with the local cuisine heavily influenced by Turkish, Greek and Middle Eastern food cultures; Hummus, Kebabs, Afelia (pork cooked in red wine), Sheftalia (Cypriot sausages), Souvlaki (chicken, pork or lamb skewers) and sweet treats like Rice Puddings and Baklava. Find the many treasures and delights of this paradisiacal island; you can book your flights with MakeMyTrip India.