Riyadh to Kozhikode

Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the main capital city of Riyadh Province which belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. Located in the centre of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, the city is a home to 5,254,560 people. The city is a vast and sprawling that attracts a large number of tourists across the world. The main roads are King Fahd road and tariq al-malek al-Fahd, runs from the north to south across the city. Makkah Rd (aka Khurais Rd) runs from the west side to east, intersecting at Cairo Square which is just a cloverleaf intersection. Located in the middle of the country, Riyadh suffers the worst weather conditions because of Saudi Arabia's climatic extremes. In summer season, temperatures regularly exceed 50°C, while in winters, the temperatures can fall to just above zero as well. Sightseeing in Riyadh is a wonderful but you need to take care about timings, most of the sites are closed on the weekends (Thu-Fri) and during prayer hours. And some of them have diverse visiting hours which are segregated between men and families. Masmak Fortress,Murabba Palace (Qasr al-Murabba), National MuseumAs-Sufaat (Deira Square), Kingdom Centre and many others are some of the major tourist attractions that magnetize large number of travellers from all across the country. There are number of famous shopping malls which allow you to do shopping and other entertainment related stuff. Its fine dining and conformable accommodation makes Riyadh as an ideal tourist destination. There are number of famous hotels which offer best accommodation facilities to its travellers. MakeMyTrip.com is a reliable online travel portal where you can do online air ticket booking. Even you can also do online hotel booking as well. You can get detailed information about the city and its major attractions. It will hardly take few minutes to book your air tickets. So, just follow few simple steps online and save your time and money as well. Choose the best deal as per your need and make a plan for budget-friendly trip with family and friends.

Exquisite beaches, delightful spice gardens, picturesque views and warm hospitality are some of the best words to describe the beauty and importance of this breathtaking city on the map of India. Placed on the Coast of Malabar, Kozhikode also known as Calicut is one of the finest and admirable cities in the state of Kerala. In terms of area and population, it is the third largest city of the state. The city is considered as the perfect place for natural beauty and scenic charm. If you wish to spend your holidays in the lap of nature, then Kozhikode is an ideal place. Due to its tranquil surroundings, the city offers immense pleasure to heart and peace to mind. It is a treat for bird lovers to visit Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary and watch various species of birds. You can find more than 100 species here. Spending quality time in the Thusharagiri waterfall which is about 51 km away from the heart of this place will surely be a memorable experience for you. It is a heaven for adventure lovers as they can find enjoyment in trekking in a dense forest. Kappad Beach and Beypore Fort along with Thikkoti Light House are some of renowned places of this part which are famous for its historical backdrop and natural beauty. The months from October to March are considered as the best time to visit Kozhikode. Summers are quite warm and humid whereas during the monsoon, the city experiences heavy downpour. Malabar Mahotsavam, Sivarathri, Utsavam and Jalotsavam are some of the most popular festivals of Kozhikode which are celebrated with great devotion and zest. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and Lakkidi are some of the nearby places where you can go to spend your long holidays in this part of the country. If you are planning to visit this beautiful city and are in search of a travel portal, where you can book your Kozhikode tour package at affordable prices then you must log onto MakeMyTrip.com. Here on this leading online travel portal, you can book your entire tour related services such as air tickets, hotels, bus, rail and many more at discounted rates.

Saudi Arabian Airlines operating as Saudia was founded in year 1945 When U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt presented a Douglas DC-3 as a gift to King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud. It is a fully owned government agency under the control of the Ministry of Defense, with TWA running the airline under a management contract. This airline is the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia and its main operational base is situated at Jeddah-King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). It also has other hubs which are Riyadh-King Khalid International Airport (RUH), and Dammam-King Fahd International Airport (DMM). It is the member of Arab Air Carriers Organization and SkyTeam. It joined the Sky Team airline alliance on May 29, 2012. This airline also has won various awards in aviation industry such as the Silver MENA Travel, Yahoo Middle East Online Award for best regional online marketing and Quality Cube Award from Lufthansa, Silver Plate from Royal Brunei Airlines for On Time Performance and Diamond Award from On Board Services Magazine, among others.