Kolkata to Jaisalmer

About the city:

Jaisalmer is the largest district of Rajasthan, which is visited by several tourists year-round. It is home to several architectural marvels, museums and natural attractions, such as the Jaisalmer Fort, Salim ji ki Haveli, Nathmalji ki Haveli and Tazia Tower. Tourists can plan excursions to Gadsisar Lake, Akal Wood Fossil Park, Ludarwa, Amar Sagar, Desert National Park, Sam Sand Dunes and Mool Sagar, to name a few interesting places. Besides, visitors should not miss camel safari, shopping for local handicrafts and Desert Festival (January-February) while in Jaisalmer. Travellers can reach the destination by availing flights to Jodhpur as there are no direct flights to Jaisalmer available. The Jodhpur airport is situated at a distance of 285 km from Jaisalmer and can be reached by road or rail.

Due to the absence of Jaisalmer flights, tourists can take flights to Jodhpur that are offered by both government and private airlines. Air India, Jet Airways and JetLite, among others, offer regular flights at different time slots from different parts of the country. There are flights available to Jodhpur from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Goa and various other cities. It is always beneficial for travellers to make a flight booking in advance as they can get cheap air tickets to Jodhpur. For best airfare deals, tourists just have to log on to www.makemytrip.com.

Jaisalmer is the desert city of Rajasthan. The airlines flying to and from Jaisalmer have connected it to the major cities of the country. The flights from Jaisalmer connect it to Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Mumbai. The Jaisalmer airport is 5 km away from the city center and is basically an Indian airport base. There are many cheap/budget and luxury hotels available near the Jaisalmer airport.

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.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is around 26 kilometers away from the main city centre. IndiGo, Emirates, Oman Air, SriLankan Airlines, Druk Air, Kingfisher and many others are famous domestic as well as international airlines which serve Kolkata and connect it with the major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Begaluru, Chennai and may others.  Some of the famous hotels in Kolkata include Park Palace Hotel, Camac Plaza, Fort Radisson Resort, Hotel Peerless Inn and many others. Check Kolkata Flight Status here.