Australia to Goa

Kolkata is one of the oldest cities in India which is known for its deep rooted culture and rich historical backdrops. Placed on the banks of Hooghly River, this ancient city was earlier called as 'Calcutta'. Due to its historical past, the city is awarded as ‘Cultural Capital of India’, 'the City of Processions' and 'City of Joy'. Kolkata is the capital city of Indian state of West Bengal and has also served as the capital of the country until 1911. The metropolis is known for two major things, one is 'Communist stronghold' and other is the madness for cricket. Kolkata is famous as the birthplace of many famous personalities like Rabindranath Tagore (the noblest) and Satyajit Ray (the Bharat Ratan). The city also has deep values for Catholics and other communities as Mother Teresa took her last breath here. Moving in and around the city, you will get a glimpse of India's past and present through its architectural buildings. To add more memorable moments in your life, Kolkata has many beautiful and breathtaking places in the way of Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Eden Gardens (Stadium), Birla Planetarium, Howrah Bridge, Marble Palace, Writer's Building, Nicco Park, Saheed Minar and National Library. Beside its attractions, Kolkata is also famous for its variety of lip smacking foods and warm hospitality. If you are a shopping freak, then, you can find number of markets to buy some traditional things. The fish market near the beautiful Hooghly River is quite famous not just in India but also throughout the world. A visit to the city during Durga Puja will enhance your enjoyment. The months from October to March are considered as the best period to visit the city as during this time, the climate remains pleasant. Being one of the largest cities in India, Kolkata is well connected to different parts of world. You can book your flight tickets to Kolkata from any corner of the world via MakeMyTrip.com which is a leading travel portal. Here on this dedicated portal, you can also enjoy some heavy discounts on your bookings.

Goa is famous by numerous names as it is referred to as ‘Magnificent kingdom of dreams’, ‘Pearl of the Orient’ and a ‘Tourist Paradise’. The city is located on the western coast of India. Goa is blessed with lots of attractive tourist destinations and breathtaking scenic beauty that will lure you at its first sight. Most of the people think, Goa is all about beaches, sea and sports adventure but it is not true. This place has much more to offer to tourists. Being an adventurous city, you can do number of water & sports activities such as Windsurfing, paragliding, jetskiing, or just swimming. Water sports in Goa is another major reason why lots of people revisit this place again and again. Bondla wildlife Sanctuary, Alorna fort, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Colva Beach or Anjuna and Vagator are some of the best tourist attractions overwhelming travellers with their natural beauty. Accommodation in Goa is abundant as here you can find a variety of hotels, resorts and guest houses. These hotels are designed to suit each and every budget and taste of tourists. There are number of hotels in Goa which are categorized in various types including budget hotels, mid-range hotels, upmarket hotels and long-term rentals. Some of the famous hotels are Majorda Beach Resort, Casablanca Beach Resort, Grand Hyatt, Mapusa Residency or Vasco Residency, Margao Residency and many others in Goa. There are many Goan festivals which are actually zatras (feasts) of both local as well as family deity celebrated at the temple of the God or Goddess. Some of the famous festivals such as Dussehra, Diwali and Holi are celebrated around India but with a distinguished Goan flavour. At MakeMyTrip.com, you can book your air tickets online. It will hardly take few minutes to book your air tickets as you just need to follow few simple steps. A number of beneficial deals are offered to you from which you can choose the best.