Kolkata to Agartala

About the city:

Agartala, the capital city of Tripura is one of the most diversely populated cities of India. With its verdant forest cover, great tourist attractions, ideal scenic backdrop and laid back attitude of people here, makes it a fabulous tourist destination.

A popular travel destination, Agartala is mainly visited by globetrotters for its picturesque beauty, Heritage site, religious centres, and a lot more. The rich flora and fauna of Agartala makes it a famous spot for sightseeing. Natural sites like Raima Valley, Jampui Hill, Kamalasagar, Dumboor Lake are some of the popular sightseeing options in Agartala. Some of the other must-sees of Agartala are Ujjayanta Palace, Kunjaban Palce, State Museum, and Neermahal, which offers an amalgamation of history, culture and religion.

Agartala experiences a subtropical kind of climate, with moderate rain throughout the year. Summers stay from April to October, which are hot and wet. Winters temperature is moderate. Best time to visit the city is from October to April.

Regular flights to Agartala operate on daily basis from most of the major cities of India. The domestic airport of Agartala has daily flights from cities like Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Guwahati. A number of domestic airlines like Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air Deccan operate daily Agartala flights. Book your Agartala flights with makemytrip.com to grab some really good deals.

About the city:

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.