South Africa to Kolkata

The second largest city in South Africa, Cape Town is the capital of the Western Cape Province, and is also the legislative capital of South Africa. Located in the south-west corner, the place is a mix of modern values and an ancestral culture values. Also named as the Mother City in South Africa, Cape Town is in the list of world class metropolitan cities, with historical and cultural significance to woo visitors. Being the home place of one of the seven wonders of nature, ‘Table Mountain’, the charisma gets glorified to a greater extent with Cape Peninsula's wonder. It holds the tag of the affluent 'floral kingdom' in the whole world. The peninsula is among the few masterpieces carved by the Mother Nature. It dominates the area by imposing an edgy mountain spine, criss-cross valleys, constrained by cliffs. The climate is generally moderate, but the best time to visit the place is between October and November, December to February or March to May. You can have an easy reach to this place through different transport mediums. If coming by air, you can land at Cape Town International Airport, which is the second largest airport in the South Africa. You can also reach the place by either opting a train or bus facility, or simply enter the place, driving through the wide roads of the city in your own car or bike. There are numerous attractions which you can explore at the place, like Bo-Kaap, the castle of good hop Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Memorial. Do not forget to witness the magnificent opportunity of seeing the great white shark and witness the thrill of the ocean predators. You can also visit the artistic museums, galleries and theatres for a deep dive into the culture of the city. The city offers multiple dining options to their visitors with delectable cuisines and par-class services. When planning for such an outrageous trip, you need to be sure of some things in advance, which are your tickets, proper accommodation and the conveyance picked to roam around the city. MakeMyTrip ensures proper customer satisfaction and offers you the best deals and offers. The online ticket booking is no more a hectic task and with that you can also decide on your accommodation arrangements for the trip.

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.