India to Kuala Lumpur

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.

Located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers, Kuala Lumpur is the federal capital and most populous city in Malaysia. The landscape of this city is highlighted by a giant valley, Klang Valley. The valley is outlined by Titiwangsa Mountains on its east, few minor ranges on its north and the south and the Strait of Malacca on its west. The most notable thing about this city is its cultural diversity. British colonials, Indian migrants, Malays, Chinese rulers, all have come across this city, dwelt here and unintentionally left an indelible mark on the culture of this land bringing a unique potpourri in its ethnicity. The city of Kuala Lumpur has a lot of historic and modern time museums. They are Islamic Arts Museum, Royal Malaysia Police Museum, National Museum and many others. There are also a lot of religious or spiritual sites like Gaundi Temple, Thean Hou Temple, Masjid Jamek, Masjid Negaras, St Mary's Cathedral, Chan She Shu Yuen Temple and Tatt Khalsa Diwan Gurudwara. Well known for its towering observation decks, the city has magnificent towers like Menara KL, Kompleks Dayabumi, Chulan Tower and Tabung Haji. Art has a crucial place here since it shapes the very culture of the people here. Art galleries like National Art Gallery, Galeri Petronas, Galeri Tangsi and Kuala Lumpur Memorial Library Gallery display the contemporary paintings and art pieces. Kuala Lumpur is an interesting place to visit at least once in life. Though not an expensive place, but still you can derive cheap Kuala Lumpur travel packages from MakeMyTrip.com, India's leading travel portal. MakeMyTrip offers cheap flight tickets, low priced car rentals, affordable hotel stays and a lot more. Visiting the site can bestow you multiple treats at the same time. From fetching detailed information about the destination, finding the best hotel for yourself, to booking the air/ train/ bus tickets online, the site does its all proficiently. One can easily plan a budget friendly trip to their favorite place with least time invested in its research process.