Thailand to Kolkata

Located in lush Chao Phraya River delta in Thailand's verdant central plains, Bangkok is the capital city and the most populous area of Thailand. Owing to its lushness and greenery, like other parts of Thailand, Bangkok too has a tropical wet and dry climate. Apart from having beautiful landscape, the city has its own fair share of skyscrapers, giving it soaring urbanisation and sprouting prosperity. Since the land poses as the main gateway to Thailand, Bangkok is visited by a large number of international tourists making it one of the world's top tourist destination cities. Cultural treasure trove, shopping spree sources and tourists metropolis- Bangkok has it all. It is one of the most compelling and alluring Asian cosmopolitan cities. Shining magnanimous palaces, markets swarming with people from all over the world, giant temples throbbing with multi-diverse culture, hotels and restaurants of all breeds, price and amenities and a certain streak of pulsating life is all Bangkok has in store for tourists. The city has got something for every visitor. Grand Palace and Buddhist temples, like Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun are Bangkok's most famous sights. Influence of Hinduism in Thai culture can be viewed in the Giant Swing and Erawan Shrine. Where the city's architecture is concerned, the bewitching wonders can be found in Vimanmek Mansion in Dusit Palace and Jim Thompson House. Bangkok National Museum and the Royal Barge National Museum are two museums where the abundance of art, history and other cultural elements can be spotted. Beside the grand cruises and boat trips on Chao Phraya and Thonburi's canals can give you the panoramic sights of city's architecture and water-side life. MakeMyTrip.com is a famous online travel portal where you can easily book online tickets to Bangkok. Being India's leading Travel Company, here you can get cheap flight tickets, car rentals, knowledgeable tour guides plus latest exciting affordable Bangkok travel packages. If you are the first time traveller and don't know how to manage your journey, MakeMyTrip is here to plan your trip step by step, as per your preference and budget.

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.