Russia to Kolkata

Moscow is the city of supremacy. The city brags about the most billionaires, the most expensive cup of coffee and the most gigantic buildings in the world. According to a survey, the city is one of the most expensive and the most unfriendly city in the world. Moscow is the capital city of Russia and is a major political, economic, cultural and scientific centre in Russia and in Europe. The city has played an important role in the development of Russian states and its history. It has remains of imperial and soviet past. The city is situated on the Moskva River. Moscow Kremlin, an ancient fortress, now the residence of the Russian President, is considered to be one of the World Heritage Sites. The city is well served by international airports, railway terminals and underground metro station. Moscow's architecture is world famous and is also known as the site of Saint Basil's Cathedral with its elegant mosque, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, and the Seven Sisters. It is a very green city when compared to other cities of Western Europe and North America. Gorky Park situated along the Moskva River contains children's attraction, dancing, tennis courts and other sports facilities. Izmaylovsky Park is one of the largest urban parks in the world. Other popular attractions are Moscow Zoo, a zoological garden in two sections connected by a bridge. Museon, often called ‘The Graveyard of Fallen Monuments’ is a sculpture garden that displays the remaining of the former Soviet Union. Moscow is also the home of Russian's performing arts including Ballet and film. It possess a large number of sports facilities and has sixty three stadiums in which Luzhniki Stadium is one of the largest and fourth biggest in entire Europe. Moscow is a city full of different kinds of clubs, restaurants and bars and has one of the world's best and largest nightclubs. Tverskaya Street is the busiest shopping street in Moscow. Moscow is always a popular destination for tourists and you can instantly book cheap air tickets from MakeMyTrip.com. The website has links with some of the finest hotels in the entire world and you can easily book one of them to make your holiday and travel trouble-free. It can be considered as the best online portal in the entire travel industry.

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.