Turkey to Kochi

Situated in the centre of Turkey and Central Anatolia, Ankara is the second major city in Turkey after Istanbul. Being the capital of Turkey, Ankara is also seen as an important city in the terms of commercial and industrial sector. It also houses many foreign embassies. The history of the city is deep rooted and takes you backs into the Hatti civilisation of the Bronze Age. The city got its name from the word 'Ancyra' literally meaning 'anchor'. It was 13th October, 1923 when Ankara was announced as the capital of Turkey. Moving in and around the city, you will be pleased to see the magical works of Turkey architecture. There are plenty of beautiful places to visit such as Ahi Elvan Camii, Ak Köprü, Alaeddin Camii,Kursunlu Han, Atatürk Çiftligi, Atatürk Evi, Caracalla Baths, War of Independence Museum, METU Science and Technology Museum and many more. The city is also quite religious and you will find popular Mosques here like Alaaddin Mosque, Ahi Elvan Mosque, Hacı Bayram Mosque, Kocatepe Mosque and Yeni (Cenab Ahmet) Mosque. If you are a food lover, then don't miss the chance to taste 'döner kebap'. You will easily find best döner restaurants in every corner of the city. For the shopping freaks, there are old shops in Weavers' Road where you will get everything from traditional to modern things. To enjoy your holidays in frolic way, go out in the pups and clubs with your friends. If you are looking to plan a trip to Ankara, then log onto MakeMyTrip.com where you will get all relevant information about your destination. MakeMyTrip is one of the leading online travel portals that understand the needs of the today's world. To book your entire Ankara tour package, the portal just takes few minutes which will save your precious time as well as money. Here, you also get some attractive discounts on your booking whether it is hotel booking or air tickets booking. So, plan your trip now with MakeMyTrip and experience the tour of your life.

Kochi, formally called as Cochin, is also known as the Gateway to Kerala and is considered as one of the finest and prominent cities in India. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, Kochi lies in top three tourist destination. The history and the culture of this beautiful city lure and show you some of real facts about it. Kochi was ruled by many dynasties such as Arabs, Chinese, British, Dutch and the Portuguese. But now with the fast development, Kochi is the hub for the state’s industrial and commercial sector. There are a plenty of attractions like Kaladi, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), Chendamangalam, Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple, Chottanikkara, Fort Kochi, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese Fishing Nets where you can go and find some magical colours of this splendid city. If you want to worship God and Goddess, then you can also find most renowned temples which are known for its deep religious values. These are Ernakulatthappan Temple, Poornathrayesa Temple, Vamanamoorthy Temple, Ettumanoor Shiva Temple, and Kaduthuruthy Shiva Temple. To see the colourful side of the city, visit during the time of three major festivals (Onam, Vishu and Cochin Carnival) which are celebrated with great zest. The excursions from Kochi are also quite popular for their natural surrounding and peaceful atmosphere. To enjoy your long vacations, you can also visit nearby places like Munnar, Alappuzha (Alleppey) and Kumarakom. The best time to visit the city is from the months of October to March. During that period, the climate remains quite cool and cold. The Nedumbassery International airport connects Kochi with all the major parts of India as well as the world. Availability of flights is not a big issue here as all the leading and prominent airlines serve to the city. If you want to book your air tickets to Kochi at reasonable prices, then MakeMyTrip.com is a best place to log onto. Being a leading online travel portal, MakeMyTrip offers you some of the best discounts on your ticket bookings and hotel bookings. You can easily book your desired Kochi package here and also compare it with other travel portals prices. So, don't waste much of your time, just log onto MakeMyTrip and travel round the world with style and comfort.