Mauritania to Amritsar

Also referred as “The Place of the Winds”, Nouakchott is the capital and the largest city of Mauritania. It is one of the largest cities in Sahara and is the administrative and economic centre of Mauritania. This new capital city has changed quite a lot since its independence, with mosques, government buildings and street markets rising up out of the desert sand. The city is located on the Atlantic Coast of The Sahara Desert and lies on the west coast of Africa. Nouakchott features an arid climate i.e. hot summers and warm winters. The city has a deep sea port which is primarily used for imports. Nouakchott also features an international airport, Nouakchott International Airport. Road transport is problematic due to overcrowded roads and fuel which is hard to obtain. The economy of this city is based on the export of salt, cement, insecticides, rugs, carpet, embroidery and craft products and sometimes copper as well which are produced within the city. A vast reservoir of fresh water known as The Trarza Lake is running throughout the city, owing the large growth of the city. The city's attractions include Nouakchott Museum, several street market including Nouakchott Silver market and the beautiful beaches. The Port de Peche is a star attraction of the city with hundreds of teams of men dragging in heavy hand-knotted fishing nets. The place is lively and colourful. The city is also a home of National Library and National Archives and is the important location in Africa for world distribution of native. The city also includes some religious places such as a mosque which is donated by Saudi Arabia in the city centre, a Moroccon Mosque and The Cathedral of St. Joseph. You can get a decent variety of restaurants in the city offering worldwide cuisine. You can easily book the flight tickets for this wonderful city from MakeMyTrip.com. This website offers a host of online travel services such as flight deals, hotel deals and holiday packages. This portal is in collaboration with one of the finest hotels from all destinations of the world and you can simply book the hotels to make your travel cheaper and comfortable.

Located in the north western part of India, Amritsar is a perfect blend of culture and tradition values. Formally known as Ramdaspur, the city is a religious center for the Sikh community. Due to the presence of educational institutions, business enterprises and industrial interests, the city is one of the most admirable and famous cities of Punjab. It is not just Indians who come here to have a glimpse of its beauty, but travellers across the world also love to visit Amritsar. The historical value of Amritsar is high and reflects a deeper side of Indian culture. The landmark of the city is the Golden Temple, officially called as Harmindar Sahib. Local people of the city commonly call it Hari Mandir that stands for ‘The temple of the Lord’ as well as Darbar Sahib which means ‘the court divine’. Besides the Golden temple, there are some other popular places which also have great importance in the land of Punjab as well as India. Places like Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana temple, Khalsa College, Guru Nanak Dev University and Harike Wetland Lake offer you some beautiful moments to spend with your loved ones. Amritsar is also quite near to Wagah Boarder (Indo-Pak line of control) where a large number of visitors love to go. The more you explore, the more you enjoy! That is the beauty of this magnificent city. Moving in and around the city, you will get the glimpse of handicraft items, carpets and fabrics. The ‘Punjabi Cuisines’ will give you sheer pleasure of visiting this part. You will simply love to taste the lip-smacking foods of this city. The best time to visit Amritsar is from the months of November to the months of February. During this time, the climate becomes quite pleasant and you can enjoy the best time here. Amritsar is also well connected to the Capital of India- Delhi, Chandigarh and Jammu. For booking hotels in Amritsar, you can log onto MakeMyTrip.com which is India's leading travel portal. Here, you can also get attractive discounts on your every booking weather it is flight booking, bus booking, or any other tour related deals.