Peru to Lahore

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and laying on the desert coast, Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. This beautiful city is nestled in thew valleys of Chillon, Rimac and Lurin Rivers. The history of this place traces back to pre-Columbian era. Mounted at an elevation of 1,600ft above the mean sea level, the land comprises clusters of isolated hills. Despite its location in the tropics and desert, Lima has a climate that is pleasantly mild. Lima abounds with structures that were built during 16th, 17th and further centuries. Raised in 16th century, Iglesia de Santo Domingo and its monasteries are beautiful masterpieces. Casa Aliaga and Santuario de Santa Rosa de Lima are two magnificent structures built during 5th and 17th centuries respectively. Then there are two historical mansions, Casa de la Riva and Casa Pilatos, which feature wooden balconies, elegant patio and antique furnishing. The land has one important archaeological site, Pachacamac; this is a pre-Columbian citadel built around AD 100. Other one is Huaca Huallamarca that dates to AD 200 to AD 500. Lima has a large number of museums, each one of them featuring distinct style of building, unique patterning, dating to different centuries. Decorated with subtle carving, ceramic insertions, ornate ceilings, complex weaving, and so much more the structures make the visitors spellbound. Cast a look at Museo Rafael Larco Herrea, Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Museo Taurino, Museo de Historia Natural and Convento de Los Descalzos. Apart from historical, there are numerous galleries that display art by contemporary artists, academics, collection of artifacts and mosaics. Visit Museo de Arte de Lima, Museo de Arte Italiano and cAsa de Riva Aguero. The city offers to the visitors so many options for entertainments. There are bars, live music centres, clubs, pubs, beer halls, chillouts, cinema and gay or lesbian counters. Cast in different theme, decorated with artistic decor, the bars and clubs dish out the lip smacking food and delicious drinks. Juanito's, Tai Lounge, Media Naranja, Wahios, Tequila Rocks, Teatriz and Senor Frogs are few favored places. Lima is also a great place to go on shopping spree. Wayo Whilar, La Mar and La Casa de la Mujer Artesana Manuela Ramos are few famous shopping complexes. Book online affordable travel packages to Lima from MakeMyTrip.com. Being India's leading online travel portal, you can get here cheap flight tickets, affordable hotel bookings, choicest of destinations and much more.

Second largest city in the country, Lahore is the capital of the Pakistan province of Punjab. With its history tracing back to nearly a millennium, Lahore is also a main cultural centre of Punjab and Pakistan. The city is bordered by Ravi River on its northern side, and the land carries a hot semi arid climate that is featured by extremely hot summers, dry warm winters, a little monsoon and dust storms. The land comprises the remnants left since 11th century from eras belonging to different rulers. The city is a also a storehouse of arts, cuisines, music, cultural events, film making and gardening of the country. Since the land provides an affiliation platform for poets and artists, so you can find here a large number of educational institutions. Mughals have had always that kind of charm and spell which they centuries ago weaved through fingers and the gazing proof is standing here on this land. Being the heart of Pakistan, the city is oozing with buildings, castles, palaces and mosques that bespeak Mughal magnificence and a fine fusion of more than one architectural styles. Shahi Qila, Badshahi Mosque, Shalimar Garden, Miare Pakistan, Lahore Museum, Jehangir'r Tomb, Masjid Wazir Khan, Noor Jehan's Tomb, Mubarik Haveli, Islamic Summit Minaret, Anarkali's Tomb, Ali Hajvery's Tomb, Hiran Minar and much more. The nights in Lahore are full of life, people dance to the tunes of lovely rhythms. Watch one or two movies at Cinema. In the latest years, music has been greatly encouraged in Pakistan. One most popular Pakistan's music band is Junoon. With a strong fan base in Lahore, you can easily catch up in their regular music concerts. Apart from music concert, stage drama has also caught fire in its development, and people in Lahore love to laugh their guts out and cry their hearts out in theaters. If you are in Lahore, do not forget to visit the famous market places, and you will yearn miss shopping here after you are home. Anarkali Bazar, Fortress Stadium Market, Hafeez Centre, Pace, Liberty Market and Panorama Centre are few most crowded market places where you can bag huge bargains. Don't think much now; just log onto MakeMyTrip.com and book online tickets to Lahore. Being the India's leading travel portal it offers you cheap tour packages. Even if you are first time traveler, you will have an unforgettable trip with MakeMyTrip's help. It also organizes your journey, all within your budget and as per your preferences.