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The 'City of Eastern Light' - Guwahati is the largest city in Assam and also, the whole of North-East India. The city is wedged between the mighty Brahmaputra River and the Shillong Plateau. There are many places of religious importance, shopping streets, multiplexes and museums in the city that tempt tourists for a visit. Built by Gadapani in the 17th century, Uma Nanda Temple is one of the star attractions of this city. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this holy site lies on an island called Peacock Island in the Brahmaputra River. Tourists can take a ferry to reach this island, which also houses a Ganesh Temple. Located on top of the Neelachal Hill in the western part of the city, Kamakhya Temple is another religious site that is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year. Other important temples of the region are the Janardana Temple, Ugro Tara Temple, Bhubaneswari Temple and Navagraha Temple. Places for sightseeing are not limited to only temples. The Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden, Regional Science Centre, Guwahati Planetarium and Assam State Museum are other exciting places that can keep tourists engaged during their stay. MakeMyTrip offers many exciting travel packages that can help tourists travel around this city without any discomfort or inconvenience.

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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.

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