Ireland to Kampala

Situated at the mouth of the River Liffey, Dublin is the capital and the most populous city of Ireland. The word 'Dublin' means ‘town of the huddled ford’. Enveloped by a low mountain range to the south and bordered by the low farmland to the north and west, Dublin is a beautiful city which experiences a maritime climate with non extreme temperatures. Its mild winters and cool summers please everyone and act like an open invitation to tourists coming to visit the city from each corner of the world. The entire Dublin is dotted with beautiful landmarks and monuments with imposing structures. The oldest is Dublin Castle which was constructed shortly after Norman Invasion of Ireland in 1169. The newest structure is Spire of Dublin; this stainless steel conical spire is located on O'Connell Street. Other important and attractive landmarks are Ha'penny Bridge, Mansion House, Ann Livia Monument, Molly Malone Statue, Christ Church Cathedral, The Custom House, Poolbeg Towers and Aras an Uachtarain. Dublin is a nature's paradise; the city comprises several parks which are naturally irrigated by rivers. Few famous parks are Phonenix Park, Herbert Park and St Stephen's Green. For shopaholics it is important to know that Grafton Street and Henry Street are the main shopping streets in Dublin's city center. It's a world renowned truth that Ireland is home to art and music of which Dublin is the main source. Dublin owns the world famous literary history. You can find a lot of literary theaters, most famous among which are Gaiety, Abbey, Olympia, Gate and Grand Canal. Apart from this, Dublin has the most vibrant, youthful and unpretending nightlife. With gala of music and dance all around, the city grooves on its own beats. If you are one habitual tourist or a first time traveler, just log onto MakeMyTrip.com and have your trip to Ireland perfectly organized. With cheap flight tickets, affordable hotels and car rentals, MakeMyTrip offers wonderful and cheap rated Dublin tour packages.

The capital and largest city of Uganda, Kampala is said to be built on seven hills. Blessed with a unique natural setting, this city presents a number of cultural attractions as well. Several important attractions here are located on hills and are known for their cultural and historical significance. On a Kampala tour, travellers can explore the Kasubi Tombs on the Kasubi Hill, discover the splendid Kibuli Mosque on Kibuli Hill, behold the majestic sight of Anglican Cathedral on Namirembe Hill and come across the magnificent ruins of Lugard’s Fort near Kampala Hill. The region around the Nakasero Hill is the most developed residential area and serves as administrative centre of the city. This part of the city boasts of a number of luxury hotels and accommodation facilities. To find out more about the history of this African country, it is a must to visit the Uganda Museum located near Kololo Hill. Built on a grand scale, the Ahmadiyya Central Mosque showcases the splendid Islamic heritage of this city. On a trip to Kampala, travellers can visit a number of casinos and shopping centres as well. Presenting a rare diversity of cultural and historical attractions, this city makes its mark as a destination with a difference. To experience the finest of Uganda, travellers can book flight ticket and accommodation easily at MakeMyTrip.