Algeria to Vadodara

The capital and largest city of Algeria, Algiers is known for its old mosques, colonial architecture and small charming villages coexisting with modern city districts that boast of a cosmopolitan outlook. Located on the Mediterranean Coast, this city in North Africa is blessed with a beautiful natural setting that adds to the charm of its historic districts. On a tour to Algiers, the ancient city of Casbah offers some unique monuments to discover, including El Kebir Mosque, El Djedid Mosque and Ketchaoua Mosque, each known for their brilliant architecture styles. The entire neighbourhood of Casbah is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is worth-visiting. Martyrs Square, Notre Dame d’Afrique and the Bardo Museum are some of the most important landmarks in the city. Riadh El-Feth is a combination of a shopping centre and an art gallery, where visitors on a trip to Algiers can shop for interesting local items and artworks in the city. Algiers serves as a base, from where tourists can explore several seaside resorts. Some of the worth-mentioning among them are Sidi Fredj, Douaouda and Palm Beach, each known for their fine amenities and excellent beach activities. Concisely, Algiers is a classic heritage destination that is sure to amaze visitors with its breathtaking Mediterranean shores, and more. From MakeMyTrip, tourists can grab suitable travel package and explore this city in a hassle-free manner.

Earlier known as Baroda, Vadodara is one of ancient cities in India that is famous for its vast culture and traditional values. Having a history of 2000 years old, the city was ruled and dominated by many dynasties like Hindus, Pathans, Mughals and Marathas. Lying on the banks of Vishwamitri River, it is one of the prime cities of Gujarat. Therefore number of travellers from across the world love to come here throughout the year. Due its religious values, the city is also referred as ‘Sanskari Nagari’ (cultured city). Some of the finest attractions of this splendid city are Kammati Baug, Sayaji Bagh, a planetarium, Zoological Park, Vadodara Museum, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, the Laxmi Vilas Palace, Nazar Bagh Palace and many more where you can go and know about the historical backdrop of the city. Temples like Kirti Mandir are also there that gives a religious picture of this city. For shopping the local things, you can visit the local markets as well as the shopping malls which you can easily find all over the city. Beside the cultural heritages, you can also find beautiful parks here. To visit this part of India, you can choose the winter season as the climate remains quite pleasant and cool during the months of September to March. Summers are quite hot, therefore it is never considered as an ideal time to visit Vadodara. Dhuleti and Uttarayan are two major and famous festivals of Vadodara which are celebrated by people with great spirits and enthusiasm. To explore the trip at great extent, you can also visit the nearby places to Vadodara such as Anand and Champaner. Reaching these cities is not a big deal as it is well connected to all the major cities of India as well as different parts of the world. To book your flights to Vadodara or a hotel in the city, you can simply log onto MakeMyTrip.com which is India's leading online travel portal. You can also get good discounts on your various types of booking on this dedicated portal. The best thing which you will find about thing portal is that all your tour related bookings can be done within a few clicks.