Kanpur to Kolkata Flights, Fares @ ₹5279 + Upto ₹800 OFF

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, the capital of West Bengal is a thriving metropolis with much to offer the discerning traveler. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, Kolkata is not just the commercial capital but a historical and cultural centre as well. It boasts of some of the finest museums and literary centers in addition to its splendid monuments.

When here, you can indulge in a wide array of Bengali cuisine, from its exceptional street food to seafood specialties and delicious desserts. Shopping can be done in many of its old bazaars and shopping malls that offer a range of products. One can get a flight to Kolkata to visit many of the festivals it hosts throughout the year of which the Durga Puja is renowned.

The city is well connected by air to all major countries and one can get great deals on cheap flight tickets to and from Kolkata. The Airport, located at a distance of 17kms from the city centre, operates daily international as well as domestic flights to and from Kolkata.

The city of Kanpur, situated on the banks of the holy Ganga River, is one of the major industrial centres of India. Kanpur boasts of a rich history and is known for its century-old temples. Regular domestic flights to Kanpur are available from all major cities in India. Kanpur flights are offered by several leading airlines at varied time slots to meet requirements of different tourists.

Kanpur is considered as the biggest marketplace for textile, leather, chemicals and fertilisers in North India. In the recent past, it has seen growth in other sectors as well, such as food processing, jewellery, plastic and packaging, to name a few. Besides being an industrial hub, Kanpur is home to several tourist attractions. Some of the popular places to visit in Kanpur are the Shri Radhakrishna Temple, Jain Glass Temple, Allen Forest Zoo, Phool Bagh, Nana Rao Park to The Kanpur Memorial Church, Syed Badiuddin Zinda Shah Madar and the mound of Jajmau. While in Kanpur, shopping for leather goods in the local market is a must.

The best time to visit Kanpur is between November and February, when the weather is pleasant. To find about flights to Kanpur and to book cheap air tickets through affordable airfare deals log on to www.makemytrip.com.