Ras Al Khaimah to Antarctica

One of the seven United Arab Emirates, located along the Arabian Gulf, Ras Al-Khaimah is famous for its beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and fascinating desert sand dunes. Presenting a number of tourist attractions and unmatched opportunities for recreation and relaxation, this city is an important travel destination not only in the region, but all over the world. Ar-Rams is a small coastal town here, worth visiting on a trip to Ras Al-Khaimah for its pearl diving sites, spectacular sand beaches and opportunities for bird watching. Masafi is a town in the South, famous for its drinking water. No vacation in Ras Al-Khaimah can be complete without visiting Khatt, a beautiful village, where visitors can explore its thermal springs and beautiful palm gardens. Ras Al-Khaimah Old City is known for its old souq and the magnificent Al Hisn Fort, which houses Ras Al-Khaimah National Museum- an important building where artefacts related to the glorious history of this place are on display. There is also a Camel Race Track where visitors can enjoy camel racing- the traditional sporting activity of this place. History-lovers can explore the remains of 16th century Sheeba’s Palace, during their trip. Inspiring the imagination of visitors with its breathtaking natural vistas and man-made wonders, this city is a must-visit destination. MakeMyTrip offers several travel packages, buying one at affordable prices can help tourists travel around this emirate in a very convenient manner.

An uncharted territory with unique biodiversity in the Southern Hemisphere, Antarctica is the world’s fifth largest continent without native settlements. Comprising islands and mountains, it features a cold, dry climate. In the coastal regions, the average temperatures range from -30°C to 9°C. On the other hand, the mountainous areas in the interiors of the continent have colder temperatures between -60°C and -20°C. Separated by the 1000 km –wide Drake Passage from South America, the Antarctic Peninsula is a popular gateway to the continent. It comprises glaciers and iceberg-laden channels, of which the most popular one is Errera Channel featuring colonies of Gentoo Penguins. On the northern part of the peninsula, the South Shetland Islands are best known for glaciers and seals. A part of the archipelago is Deception Island comprising a whaling station, several scientific research stations and two active volcanoes. Among the tourist favourites is ‘Kodak Alley’, also known as Lemaire Channel. Flanked by towering cliffs rising up to a staggering 1000 m above sea level, it is well-known for humpback, orca and minke whales. As there are only research stations from different countries in Antarctica, there is no other provision for restaurants and bars. Cuisines from different countries are available on cruise ships or at research stations. The most common food is shellfish, trout, tuna, Pemmican, Hoosh and chocolate. To explore this beautiful continent on the other side of the world, book a flight and stay from MakeMyTrip – the best online travel portal of India.