Iraq to Tirupati

Located along the Tigris River, Baghdad is the capital of the Republic of Iraq. The city was founded in the 8th century, and presently is well known across the world for its rich historical past and beautiful culture. The Tigris River divides the place in exact half, with eastern part known as Risafa and western one known as Karkh. The city is known as one of the hottest cities in the world. Today owing to its rich illustrious history, Baghdad is honoured as one of the greatest and richest centres of learning in Islamic world. The safest method of transportation in this city is helicopter; otherwise cars, rhinos and free shuttle buses serve the purpose of commuting within the city. There is a wide range of tourist attractions in Baghdad. Cultural sites, historical monuments, modern infrastructure etc form the eye catching assets of the city. The national museum of Iraq is an important and foremost tourist attraction here. The museum stores a vast assortment of ancient manuscripts and historical relics. A marvellous piece of architecture is AL Khadimiyan, that displays a fine blend of many old architectural styles in its built up. Similarly, the Abbasid Palace, an ancient architectural masterpiece heaved with historical heritage is another thing where millions of tourists hurl annually. Various other important and famous tourist attractions include Baghdad Zoo, AL Zawra Park, AL Shaheed Monument, Al Jundi AL Majhool Monument, Kahramana and the 40 thieves square and many more. Located within close proximity to nature, and laid with countless facilities and services, there are a number of hotels, falling in all price ranges in Baghdad. World class room amenities, a dedicated room service, car rental, concierge services, car parking and currency exchange are just few of the services which Baghdad hotels offer. Palestine International Hotel, Al Mansour Hotel, Babylon Hotel, Kandeel Hotel, Ambassador Hotel and Palm Beach Hotel are few famous accommodation sources. Drafting a trip to Baghdad is hard work, but with MakeMyTrip it is the work of just one click. MakeMyTrip.com is India's leading travel portal, where you can get best online booking with cheap flight tickets, affordable car services, knowledgeable tour guides and also several seasonal discounts. Just log onto MakeMyTrip.com and organize your trip with the help of their expert tour planner. WARNING- Baghdad is surely a beautiful place. Nonetheless it should be kept in mind that this place is not safe for vacations and trips. Plan a trip to Baghdad at your own Risk.

Located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati is one of the most famous pilgrimage centres in India. Sri Venkateswara Temple is the main highlight of the city that alone attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from all corners of the country and beyond. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, more popularly known as Govinda in South India and Balaji in North India. Tirupati rests in the valley of Tirumala Hills. The seven peaks of Tirumala Hills represent the seven hoods of the ‘Adisesha’- the divine serpent under whose shade Lord Vishnu is believed to reside in his heavenly abode. Sri Venkateswara Temple is located on the seventh peak of Tirumala Hills, called Venkatachala. Traditionally, it is considered important to visit Sri Varahaswami Temple before seeking the blessings of Lord Venkateswara on a trip to Tirupati. Leaving an indelible impression on the visitors with its rare spiritual aura, this place presents one of the most gorgeous natural settings in the region. It is considered imperative to observe the restrictions on non-vegetarian food and alcohol consumption while visiting this place. MakeMyTrip offers many tailor-made tour packages, availing one of which can be extremely advantageous on the part of tourists in exploring the region.