Indonesia to Istanbul

Jakarta,a city known for its rich culture, religions, traditions and languages, is the capital as well as the largest city of Indonesia. The beauty of this metropolis can be noticed through the fact that it boasts of over 13,000 islands with a population of more than 9 million people. Placed at the Northern coast of West Java, Jakarta is the heart for Indonesia's commerce and industry sector. Due to its natural beauty, lush green outfields, and sky-touching building, the city attracts the attention of number of travelers across the world. One of the fascinating facts about this amazing city is that it comprises of over 300 cultural groups speaking 200 different languages. Being the Gateway to the tourism of Indonesia, Jakarta is also known for its warm hospitality and lively atmosphere. The history of this city is deep rooted and therefore, when roaming in and around the city, you will find out some extraordinary facts about Indonesia as well as the world. The fast developing sites make Jakarta one of the major tourists center on the map of world. The nightlife is quite exciting and people love to hang out with friends and loved ones in clubs, pubs and restaurants. The cuisines of this part are also known for their mouth-watering tastes. For the shopping freaks, Jakarta is also a perfect place as you will find big malls packed with all the branded shops, food courts and entertainment complexes. Moving out during the night time adds some magical moments in your life. The best time to visit this region is from the months of May to October as the climate remains quite clear and dry. The places which will give you a fabulous time to stay here are -National Monument, TMII, Keong Emas, Jaya Ancol Dreamland, Sea World, Fantasy Land, Marina Jaya Ancol, Sunda Kelapa, T.I.M Art Center, Thousand Island, Ragunan Zoo, Central Museum, National Museum, Jakarta History Museum, Shadow Puppets Museum, Ancient Inscription Museum, Fine Art Museum, 1945 Museum and Maritime Museum. To book your Jakarta tour package at quite attractive prices, you can simply log onto MakeMyTrip.com. This dedicated portal allows you to do your entire tour related services within few clicks of your mouse.

Tagged as the most populous city of Turkey, Istanbul is a city enriched with ample amount of cultural and traditional values. It is also considered as the cultural and financial hub of the country. Situated on both sides by Bosphorous, the city is estimated to be populated with around 19milliion people. It was among the top list of the European Capitals of Culture in 2010. The weather condition of the city is temperate with an oceanic climate. The summers are hot and humid; while the winters are comparatively cold, wet and snowy. You can easily reach the place with access to the Istanbul Ataturk Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport, or can also opt for other mediums, such as bus, boat and cars. While roaming through the streets and passages of the city, avoid places that are not mentioned on the map properly. If you plan to stay back at Istanbul for more than a day, then carrying 'Istanbulkart' is a good idea. Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque , and Basilica Cistern are places to quickly hunt for, as they count among the list of ancient heritage and religious places of Istanbul. Istanbul is enormously popular for their regional hamam's and hookahs (Nargile), and it should be on the must-do list of every visitor. You can also visit various regional museums and can walk through the historic pavements of the city with your loved ones. For shopping purposes, Istanbul is a fabulous place to be. You can shop from the local markets and get a rooted essence of the city and can shop for Turkish Delight, Turkish Tea, Rugs and Killims and Chalcedony. With par class dining arrangements and numerous delectable food joints, Istanbul serves their visitors a warm delicious welcome. With MakeMyTrip, you can easily handle your ticket booking queries with ease and can also avail discounts on your different deals. The customer friendly approach of the website allows everyone to pick and select the options according to their own choice and requirement. With budget-friendly deals and offers, MakeMyTrip assures their customers full satisfaction and allows them to have fun on the trip.