India to Krakow

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.

Situated on the Vistula River in the lesser region of Poland, Krakow is the second largest and the oldest city of Poland. Being a royal capital for more than 500 years, the city has stored much of the history over the centuries. With its massive historical and architectural remnants, today the city is a treasure trove of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The land of Krakow comprises a large number of monuments, historic buildings and a huge collection of artworks. The list of historic sites also includes religious sites like Apteka Pod Orlem, Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Franciscan Church, High Synagogue, Isaak Synagogue, Old Synagogue and Temple Synagogue. Then there are museums which exhibit artworks and documentaries securing the rich cultural past of the land. Famous ones are Archdiocesan Museum, Crown Treasury and Armory, Historical Museum of the City of Kraków, Wyspianski Museum and State Rooms and Royal Chambers. Krakow is any shopaholic's paradise; here you can bag traditional art and antiques, and traditional gift items like carved wooden boxes, chess sets, amber and Polish clothing. Buy art and antiques from Stefan Kaminski, Atest and Galeria AG. Get good bargains in traditional handicrafts and jewelry from Cloth Hall, Galeria Ora and Boruni. The city has its unique nightlife which is vibrant and full of life. There are dance clubs, bars and pubs where the inhabitants and tourists alike live out their life. Alchemia, Lódz Kaliska and Rdza are hot spots to enjoy. The city dwellers also celebrate few events every year. Log onto MakeMyTrip.com and book online your trip to Krakow. MakeMyTrip is India's leading travel portal. The company avails a large number of offers like promotional offers, seasonal discounts etc. If you are a habitual globe trotter, a seasoned traveler or a first time mover, you will not have the least bit of difficulty in organizing your journey with this travel portal. You can get here cheap online flight tickets, affordable hotels, preferred language tour guides and much more.