A land of rich traditions, heritage and history, Bahrain offers to the travelers a long list of places to visit that include:

Oil Museum:Situated next to the first oil well in the Middle East, the Oil Museum fascinatingly displays the regions oil history through photographs, drilling equipment and working models. It was opened in 1992 to commemorate 60 years of oil discovery in Bahrain.

Arad Fort:This ancient fort was first built in the 15th century and is one of the most significant historical monuments in the city. Rebuilt in 1800s, Arad Fort became the central hub for the Omani military operations. The fort bazaars with traditional music and children`s rides are held every Thursday and Friday.

The Grand Mosque:The Grand Mosque or the Al Fateh Islamic Centre is renowned for having the world`s largest fibreglass dome. The mosque boasts of exquisite design and architecture, making it look stunning both from inside and outside. The mosque is capable of accommodation close to 7,000 worshippers at a time and is home to the Religious Institute for Islamic Affairs.

Jebel Al Dukhan:The `Mountain of Smoke` is the highest point in the city. These low lying hills are an ideal location for day and night camps. The Jebel Al Dukhan is located at the southern most point of the island and lies close to other Bahrain attractions like the Al Jazeer Beach, Al-Areen Wildlife Park and Tree of Life.

Manama Hotels:The capital city of Bahrain boasts of some of the most lavish and luxurious hotels in the kingdom. Some of the most expensive five star hotels in the city include Ritz-Carlton, the Diplomat Radisson, InterContinental Bahrain, Sheraton Bahrain Hotel & Towers and Ramada Palace Hotel. Budget conscious travelers can choose from the other budget hotels, such as Baisan Tower, Bahrain International Hotel, Gulf Gate, Hawar Resort, Hotel Tylos and Atlas Hotel.

Riffa Hotels:Riffa is a major city in the Southern Governorate of central Bahrain. This beautiful city welcomes a large number of travelers and is home to some of the best accommodation options in the region. Those who are ready to splurge would love to stay at the Al Bander Hotel & Resort. This seafront resort hotel is located just 12 km from the city center and offers a wide range of services, amenities and leisure activities for the travelers.

All nationals intending to visit Bahrain must be in possession of a valid passport.

All nationals visiting Bahrain must have a visa, except for the citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates). With sufficient funds and proper documents, visas are pretty easy to obtain on arrival.

Spring or autumn is the best time to travel to Bahrain. With warm days and gentle breeze, the weather is pretty pleasant during these seasons. March and December months are just perfect for travelers to tour this city.

Bahrain climate in summers is sultry and unbearably humid at times. Winter is cool and is accompanied by rains that occur due to the low-pressure systems. The average rainfall in Bahrain is quite low with most of it occurring during the winter season. July, August and September are the hottest months with average temperature being as high as 36 degree Celsius.

Currency:Bahraini Dinar (BHD) is the official currency of Bahrain. Foreign currency exchange can be done at the bureaux de change, airport and commercial banks in the city. Traveler checks and credit cards are widely accepted at hotels and large retail stores.

Language:Official language of Bahrain is Arabic but English is widely spoken and understood in the city. Farsi is also a commonly used language in Bahrain amongst the non natives.