United States to Kolkata

Endowed with unspoilt natural beauty, Washington - 'The Evergreen State' is nestled in the north-western part of the US. From ultra-modern cities to dense jungles, secluded beaches, volcanic mountains and more, this state has every facet that makes for an ideal tourist destination. The Coulee Corridor, Mount St. Helens National Monument, Grand Coulee Dam, Mount Baker Highway, North Cascades, Lake Chelan and Riverfront Park are some of the popular attractions. San Juan - a set of breathtaking pastoral islands - is one of the prime attractions of the state, where they can enjoy whale watching, kayaking and biking, among other interesting activities. Washington is home to some of the most beautiful national parks in the whole of America, such as the Olympic National Park and North Cascades National Park. Known as 'The Emerald City', Seattle - a bustling seaport city - is one of the proud possessions of Washington. A throbbing metropolis, Seattle is home to seemingly endless attractions, including the Pike Place Market, Ballard and Capital Districts, Discovery Park, Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle Aquarium and Seattle Art Museum. Tourists can visit Washington without any hassle by availing travel packages from MakeMyTrip.

Kolkata is one of the oldest cities in India which is known for its deep rooted culture and rich historical backdrops. Placed on the banks of Hooghly River, this ancient city was earlier called as 'Calcutta'. Due to its historical past, the city is awarded as ‘Cultural Capital of India’, 'the City of Processions' and 'City of Joy'. Kolkata is the capital city of Indian state of West Bengal and has also served as the capital of the country until 1911. The metropolis is known for two major things, one is 'Communist stronghold' and other is the madness for cricket. Kolkata is famous as the birthplace of many famous personalities like Rabindranath Tagore (the noblest) and Satyajit Ray (the Bharat Ratan). The city also has deep values for Catholics and other communities as Mother Teresa took her last breath here. Moving in and around the city, you will get a glimpse of India's past and present through its architectural buildings. To add more memorable moments in your life, Kolkata has many beautiful and breathtaking places in the way of Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens (Stadium), Birla Planetarium, Howrah Bridge, Marble Palace, Writer's Building, Nicco Park, Saheed Minar and National Library. Beside its attractions, Kolkata is also famous for its variety of lip smacking foods and warm hospitality. If you are a shopping freak, then, you can find number of markets to buy some traditional things. The fish market near the beautiful Hooghly River is quite famous not just in India but also throughout the world. A visit to the city during Durga Puja will enhance your enjoyment. The months from October to March are considered as the best period to visit the city as during this time, the climate remains pleasant. Being one of the largest cities in India, Kolkata is well connected to different parts of world. You can book your flight tickets to Kolkata from any corner of the world via MakeMyTrip.com which is a leading travel portal. Here on this dedicated portal, you can also enjoy some heavy discounts on your bookings.