Turkey to Washington

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.

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.