Flights from Vadodara to Benin

Earlier known as Baroda, Vadodara is one of ancient cities in India that is famous for its vast culture and traditional values. Having a history of 2000 years old, the city was ruled and dominated by many dynasties like Hindus, Pathans, Mughals and Marathas. Lying on the banks of Vishwamitri River, it is one of the prime cities of Gujarat. Therefore number of travellers from across the world love to come here throughout the year. Due its religious values, the city is also referred as ‘Sanskari Nagari’ (cultured city). Some of the finest attractions of this splendid city are Kammati Baug, Sayaji Bagh, a planetarium, Zoological Park, Vadodara Museum, Maharaja Fateh Singh Museum, the Laxmi Vilas Palace, Nazar Bagh Palace and many more where you can go and know about the historical backdrop of the city. Temples like Kirti Mandir are also there that gives a religious picture of this city. For shopping the local things, you can visit the local markets as well as the shopping malls which you can easily find all over the city. Beside the cultural heritages, you can also find beautiful parks here. To visit this part of India, you can choose the winter season as the climate remains quite pleasant and cool during the months of September to March. Summers are quite hot, therefore it is never considered as an ideal time to visit Vadodara. Dhuleti and Uttarayan are two major and famous festivals of Vadodara which are celebrated by people with great spirits and enthusiasm. To explore the trip at great extent, you can also visit the nearby places to Vadodara such as Anand and Champaner. Reaching these cities is not a big deal as it is well connected to all the major cities of India as well as different parts of the world. To book your flights to Vadodara or a hotel in the city, you can simply log onto MakeMyTrip.com which is India's leading online travel portal. You can also get good discounts on your various types of booking on this dedicated portal. The best thing which you will find about thing portal is that all your tour related bookings can be done within a few clicks.

Benin in Western Africa is a unique country with five different landscapes. With coasts, lagoons, plateaus, mountains and plains, the country has two distinct climate zones. The southern zone comprises an equatorial climate, while the northern zone features only dry and rainy seasons. Koutammakou, a vast UNESCO Heritage Site, in northern Benin extends to the neighbouring country, Togo. The traditional Tata Somba houses are part of this unique cultural landscape. Pendjari National Park, a major wildlife destination in the entire continent, is home to the endangered West African lions, elephants and Egyptian plover. A safari here is a must. In southern Benin, Abomey is a must-visit city for history buffs. This former capital of Dahomey Kingdom, when Benin was named Dahomey, the city is known for its historical structures dating back to the 17th century. The Royal Palaces of Abomey together constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another culturally important city in southern Benin, along the Gulf of Guinea, is Quidah. The Temple of Pythons is a major spiritual attraction comprising about 60 docile Royal Pythons whom the locals revere. Benin is also popular for Ganvie - the largest lake village in Africa. It comprises about 3000 stilt houses on Lake Nokoué. The economic capital of Benin is Cotonou. It is filled with nightclubs and restaurants. Le Repaire de Bacchus is a famous club, while Pili Pili is a crowd favourite restaurant serving local delicacies. Grand Marché du Dantokpa is a popular shopping area with a large number of stalls. If you plan to visit Benin, book a flight and hotel through MakeMyTrip. You will enjoy great discounts on accommodation and airfare throughout the year.