United States to Amritsar

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.

Located in the north western part of India, Amritsar is a perfect blend of culture and tradition values. Formally known as Ramdaspur, the city is a religious center for the Sikh community. Due to the presence of educational institutions, business enterprises and industrial interests, the city is one of the most admirable and famous cities of Punjab. It is not just Indians who come here to have a glimpse of its beauty, but travellers across the world also love to visit Amritsar. The historical value of Amritsar is high and reflects a deeper side of Indian culture. The landmark of the city is the Golden Temple, officially called as Harmindar Sahib. Local people of the city commonly call it Hari Mandir that stands for ‘The temple of the Lord’ as well as Darbar Sahib which means ‘the court divine’. Besides the Golden temple, there are some other popular places which also have great importance in the land of Punjab as well as India. Places like Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana temple, Khalsa College, Guru Nanak Dev University and Harike Wetland Lake offer you some beautiful moments to spend with your loved ones. Amritsar is also quite near to Wagah Boarder (Indo-Pak line of control) where a large number of visitors love to go. The more you explore, the more you enjoy! That is the beauty of this magnificent city. Moving in and around the city, you will get the glimpse of handicraft items, carpets and fabrics. The ‘Punjabi Cuisines’ will give you sheer pleasure of visiting this part. You will simply love to taste the lip-smacking foods of this city. The best time to visit Amritsar is from the months of November to the months of February. During this time, the climate becomes quite pleasant and you can enjoy the best time here. Amritsar is also well connected to the Capital of India- Delhi, Chandigarh and Jammu. For booking hotels in Amritsar, you can log onto MakeMyTrip.com which is India's leading travel portal. Here, you can also get attractive discounts on your every booking weather it is flight booking, bus booking, or any other tour related deals.