Vietnam to Kolkata

Also named as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is the largest city in Vietnam. It is also the former capital of the republic of Vietnam. The city offers their visitors various interesting locations and places. One can spend a marvellous time enjoying and spending quality time with their loved ones. Most of the people in the city speak Vietnamese. However, generally the upper class, younger age group speak English language. From visiting the Chợ Bến Thành aka Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square, Chợ Bình Tây, War Surplus Market to shopping at the bigger Supermarkets and department stores, at Ho Chi Minh, you would come across things pertaining to diverse styles and tastes. When it comes to satisfying your hunger, the city offers delicious and the country's most popular Vietnamese and International food, which is available at nearly all restaurants and food joints. Being the second largest coffee exporter in the world, the city is considered a paradise for the coffee lovers. You can reach the beautiful city either by plane, landing down at the nearby airport, or can also avail the other transport facilities available for the tourists. There are places you can visit without worrying like Central Mosque, Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, City Hall, Thien Hau Pagoda, and multiple Architectural attractions like the Bitexco financial tower. You can even spend your time enjoying at the Dam Sen Water Park, watching movies at MegaStar Cineplex, having fun at the Dai Nam Tourist Park, and can also try some adventure activities in Saigon Riders. After a hectic day of exploring different places, one can go shopping in the evening at the nearby market and can buy BoSua Local Street Wear and Ginkgo T-shirts for themselves and their dear ones. While planning a trip, one thing that remains a constant worry for all the tourists is the concern of a proper accommodation and assured ticket booking. With MakeMyTrip, we make sure you get one stop solution for all your worries and get your tickets booked online, with proper accommodation facilities. The profitable deals and cheap offers of the website allow the customers to enjoy their trip whole heartedly.

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.