Shimla to Kolkata

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.

About the city:

Shimla is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh and is a prominent tourist destination of India, which attracts domestic as well as international tourists. British referred to this place as the ÔÇÿQueen of HillsÔÇÖ due to its mesmerising beauty. Magnificent views of mountains and lush green landscape are the highlights of the region. The gateway to this stunning destination is the airport located in Jabarhatti, which is served by a number of Shimla flights. Tourists can book cheap air tickets to Shimla airport from major Indian cities.

The first thing that grabs attention of tourists visiting Shimla is the spectacular British buildings which reflect impressive colonial architecture. Other attractions popular among tourists are the St. Michael's Cathedral, Himachal State Museum & Library, Prospect Hill, Summer Hill and Potter Hill. It is home to several religious attractions as the Christ Church, Jakhu Hanuman Temple, Sankat Mochan, Tara Devi and Kali Bari. Shopping in the Mall Road is one thing that no tourist can resist while in this beautiful hill station.

Sightseeing, shopping, eating and so much more awaits tourists, who can easily reach the place by Shimla flights. Those planning a trip here, can book cheap air tickets to Shimla by availing best airfare deals on www.makemytrip.com.

Shimla airport is well connected with all major cities and towns such as Chandigarh, Delhi, Jaipur, Kanpur and Kolkata. The major airlines that provide their services are Kingfisher Airlines, Air Deccan and Kingfisher Red. The total distance from the airport to the main city is 28 km. The major hotels that people can go ahead and book are Aapo Aap Home Stay and Radisson Hotel ÔÇô Shimla.