Planet Group was awarded the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Uzbekistan Airways, the Uzbekistan national carrier for the UAE. Planet Group is a conglomeration of 11 companies including a well established chain of companies in the UAE. Ibrahim Naikhande, the GSA for Uzbekistan tourism in the UAE said during the Arabian Travel Market 2009 they plan to launch a standalone brochure on Uzbekistan.
Built between 1193 and 1369, the Qutb Minar is the largest brick minaret in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site. Moreover, the Qutb Minar is a tower symbolizing the Muslim conquest of Delhi. However, though this structure was originally solely Muslim, when touring around keep a look out for some religious contradictions. For instance, the red sandstone walls of the tower are deco...
Built in 1962, this 7 story high pagoda is situated next to a children’s amusement park. It holds a beautiful shrine and statues of Buddha while gardens and lakes surround it. Location: 244 Ba Thang Hai Street, District 10 ...
The Fine Art Museum is widely known for its spectacular range of artifacts including contemporary paintings, some of which can be bought. A wide variety of art exhibits, including Khmer, Cham and Indian works of art are also displayed. This museum is just a few blocks from the famous Ben Thanh Market. Location: 97A Duc Chinh street, District 1 {loadposition upload_i...
The busiest square in the city, from dawn to dusk it is crammed with vendors selling spices and vegetables from all over the country. It is fitting then that Annapurna Temple is dedicated to the goddess of abundance, represented by a purana bowl of grain. On Sundays and other days of the week, you’ll see locals walk around the shrine, touch a coin to their heads, throw it into the temple then ring...