Vietnam to Kuwait

Also named as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is the largest city in Vietnam. It is also the former capital of the republic of Vietnam. The city offers their visitors various interesting locations and places. One can spend a marvellous time enjoying and spending quality time with their loved ones. Most of the people in the city speak Vietnamese. However, generally the upper class, younger age group speak English language. From visiting the Chợ Bến Thành aka Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square, Chợ Bình Tây, War Surplus Market to shopping at the bigger Supermarkets and department stores, at Ho Chi Minh, you would come across things pertaining to diverse styles and tastes. When it comes to satisfying your hunger, the city offers delicious and the country's most popular Vietnamese and International food, which is available at nearly all restaurants and food joints. Being the second largest coffee exporter in the world, the city is considered a paradise for the coffee lovers. You can reach the beautiful city either by plane, landing down at the nearby airport, or can also avail the other transport facilities available for the tourists. There are places you can visit without worrying like Central Mosque, Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, City Hall, Thien Hau Pagoda, and multiple Architectural attractions like the Bitexco financial tower. You can even spend your time enjoying at the Dam Sen Water Park, watching movies at MegaStar Cineplex, having fun at the Dai Nam Tourist Park, and can also try some adventure activities in Saigon Riders. After a hectic day of exploring different places, one can go shopping in the evening at the nearby market and can buy BoSua Local Street Wear and Ginkgo T-shirts for themselves and their dear ones. While planning a trip, one thing that remains a constant worry for all the tourists is the concern of a proper accommodation and assured ticket booking. With MakeMyTrip, we make sure you get one stop solution for all your worries and get your tickets booked online, with proper accommodation facilities. The profitable deals and cheap offers of the website allow the customers to enjoy their trip whole heartedly.

Kuwait, officially known as the State of Kuwait, is a country on the western front of Asia. The name itself is derived from the Arabic word “Kut,” which literally translates to fortification. Until the eighteenth century, it was not a permanent settlement but a mere home to nomads. The reason Kuwait came to be was the conditions of drought that pushed nomadic clans to settle along the coast of the Arabian Gulf. These tribes built forts to protect themselves from other nomads, and hence, the country’s name came into existence.

The affluent nature of the state is only a recent discovery, when in 1934, Kuwait oil reserves were discovered. These reserves are the sixth largest in the world. Apart from oil, the country’s currency itself, the Kuwaiti Dinar, is the most expensive currency in the world. The golden period of the country was from 1946 to 1982. 1961 was the year when the country gained its independence. It is the first gulf country to have an established constitution. When one visits Kuwait, they see a very different side of life from that in the other gulf countries; Kuwait is a progressive city, which has a lot to offer to the curious traveller. One of the most enticing things about Kuwait is the delicacy named “Machboos” – a rice-based dish garnished with spices and meat, made from the best quality basmati rice – and certainly a must-have on your list of things to try in Kuwait.

How to reach Kuwait

By Air – The main airport in Kuwait is the Kuwait International Airport. All major airlines operate flights to Kuwait from major international cities across the world. The following airlines operate direct flights to Kuwait: Air India, Kuwait Airlines, FlyDubai, Jet Airways, and Biman Bangladesh. Check out MakeMyTrip flights to Kuwait to find the best deals in international flights.

By Train – Kuwait does not have a railway network or connectivity to other Arab countries. However, there are plans for one to be established in the near future.

By Road – One can drive to Kuwait through the international borders from any of the nearby cities in the African continent. Highways connect Kuwait to Oman, Muscat, etc.

What to do in Kuwait

As compared to its gulf neighbours, Kuwait is a very progressive and liberal country. It promotes and supports civil liberties and freedom of press, and has a functioning constitution. The rich cultural and historical, as well as the commercial heritage of Kuwait make it a must-visit Gulf country.

The country also has a big population of falcons, which is its national bird. One can witness them throughout the country.

Summers in Kuwait last from May to October, and are hot; however, sometime in August, the humidity levels set in and rise to 90 per cent. From November until April, the weather here is pleasant and enjoyable. The days are warm and sunny, while the nights become cool, which also makes this period the best time to visit the country. However, December and January witness freezing temperatures. Here are some of the top places to visit in Kuwait:

                Kuwait Towers

                The Liberation Towers

                Dhow Harbour

                Doha Village in Kuwait

                Failaka Island

                Grand Mosque

                Green Island

                Kubbar Island

                National Museum

                Failaka Heritage Village

                Kuwait House of National Works Museum

                Tareq Rajab Museum

                Sadu House

                The Seif Palace

                The Scientific Center

                Souk Al-Mubarakiya

                The Avenues

                The 360 Mall

                Marina Mall

                Kuwait Zoo

                Al Kout Beach

                Magic Planet Kuwait

                KidZania

                Aqua Park

                Sadu House

                Salmiyah

                The Mirror House

                The Scientific Centre

                Tareq Rajab Museum

                Amricani Cultural Centre

Major Airports in and near Kuwait

Kuwait has three airports: the Kuwait International Airport, Ali Al Salem Air Base and Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base. Among these, the Kuwait International Airport is where all major airlines operate flights to Kuwait and from the city. It is located in Farwaniya, Kuwait, 15.5 kilometres away from the main city of Kuwait. It is a hub to airlines like Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, and Wataniya Airways, which operate daily flights to Kuwait.

MakeMyTrip offers a wide range of flights to Kuwait, over 140 flights to Kuwait on a daily basis from all over the world. From India, flights operate from cities including Udaipur, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi.

One can easily use the MakeMyTrip website to book a flight to Kuwait or from Kuwait. MakeMyTrip flights to Kuwait can be availed at highly discounted rates during festivals and off seasons.