Bangladesh to Salem

Glinting with distinct ancient world charm, Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh. Located on the banks of Buriganga River, the city of Dhaka is characterized by the bewitching beauty of nature. You can see dense tropical forests, sprawling mountain ranges, verdant tea gardens and blue green lakes. Entire Dhaka is splattered with hundreds of rivers, gleaming meadows and lush vegetation. Dhaka is a land of ancient relics; one may find beauteous remains of Buddhist civilizations. The city excels in trade of textiles and jute, and carries the tag of being one of the leading exporters of handicrafts. Among many other transportation facilities like air planes, buses, trains, cars, cycle rickshaws and taxis, boats or ferries are most enjoyable and important and preferred option. Ferries leave from and arrive at the port in Sadarghat of Old Dhaka. Then there are Rocket Steamers that depart to Barisal and Khulna many times a week. Another major river station is Chandpur, which is just 3-4 hours from Dhaka. In the section of architectural wonders, there are magnificent mosques like Baitul Mukarram Nationbal Mosque and Star Mosque, both of them were constructed during 18th century. Other structures are Dhakeshwari Temple and Ramkrishna Mission, these are Hindu temples. Then there are churches like Armenian Church (1781 AD), St Mary's Cathedral (located at Ramna), and Church of Bangladesh (1677 AD). The city of Dhaka is full of mind blowing museums built with massive domes like Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, Mukti Juddha Museum and Ahsan Manzil Museum. Restaurants in this city are ever ready to offer delicious food and drink experience to the visitors. If you yearn now to make a visit to Dhaka, log onto the India's leading travel portal, MakeMyTrip.com. MakeMyTrip organizes the trips of tourist like no other travel agency could ever do. You get here cheap flight tickets, affordable car rentals, budget hotels and affordable tour package.

Salem is a city in the state of Tamil Nadu in Southern India. Also known as the ‘City of Mountains,’ this city is embraced by beautiful mist-covered hills from all sides. Serving as the gateway to Yercaud Hills, this city is the perfect place to spend a peaceful vacation in Tamil Nadu. Apart from natural attractions, the city is peppered with a number of forts, temples and heritage sites, all waiting to be explored. A visit to the Kottai Mariamman Temple, Sugavaneswarar Temple and Sankagiri Fort must not be missed on any Salem tour. To interact with the locals, there is no better place than the local Farmers Market, from where tourists can also buy local produce and handcrafted items. Anna Park is the ideal place in this city to hang-out with friends and family or to simply enjoy a leisurely evening stroll. Dream Land Theme Park is an interesting place to indulge in fun and recreation, especially for those travelling with kids. History-lovers must head to the 300-year old fort of Attur to get a detailed insight of the city’s glorious past. Jama Masjid built by Tipu Sultan is another spectacular monument that holds a strong historical significance. Bestowed with an amazing wealth of natural and cultural attractions, this city is easily a travel destination of sheer interest. To make their stay in Salem worth remembering, tourists can get their hands on one of the many exciting travel packages from MakeMyTrip.