Vishakhapatnam 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.

About the city:

Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag, is a city in the Indian state Andhra Pradesh. Primarily an Industrial city, Visakhapatnam also attracts tourists who love unspoilt sandy beaches, maintained parks and scenic surroundings, like Araku Valley.

Often referred to as Steel City, Jewel on the Coramandel Coast, and the City of Destiny, Visakhapatnam has beautiful sandy beaches, stunning landcapes, smooth roads and laterite hillocks. Healt tourism is developing fast here.

People here mainly speak Telugu. However, other languages like Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil and others are also widely spoken here due to migration of workers from different parts of the country. Though mainly known for its beaches, Visakhapatnam houses other tourist attractions too. Some fof the must-sees in Visakhapatnam are Kailasagiri, Simhachalam, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, The Araku Valley, ISKCON temple and many others.

The city Visakhapatnam can be reached by rail, road and air. The fastest way to reach the city is of course by air. Visakhapatnam Airport is one of the busiest international airports in Coastal Andhra. There are daily flights to Visakhapatnam from cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Vijayawada, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Tirupati, Pune, Kolkata, Patna, Kochi, Indore and Raipur. Book your Visakhapatnam air tickets with makemytrip.com and avail fabulous deals and discounts.