Peru to Agra

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.

Renowned for its iconic monuments and a rich cultural heritage, Agra has emerged as one of the finest travel destinations in India. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Agra is best known for its epic monument of love, the Taj Mahal, set against the beautiful backdrop of Yamuna River. During Agra tour, travellers can visit the beautiful botanical gardens of Mehtab Bagh to capture some of the most fascinating sunset views of the Taj Mahal. The Agra Fort is another notable monument that stands apart for its architectural excellence. This city presents a rare collection of mosques, tombs and mausoleum complexes to keep history lovers on their toes. On Agra trip, tourists must visit the monumental complex of Fatehpur Sikri, known for its Indo-Islamic architecture. Enjoying a beautiful natural setting to complement its heritage, this city is considered to be one of the best places for spending a romantic vacation. It is also known for handcrafted items, jewellery and other ethnic creations. Popular for its rare aesthetic appeal and architectural heritage, this city attracts visitors for near and far for its all-enveloping charm. For an authentic experience of this magnificent city, travellers can choose one of the theme Agra tour packages from MakeMyTrip, which takes care of travel as well as stay in this beautiful city.