Brazil to Kolkata

Located in the south-eastern part of Brazil, Belo Horizonte is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, noted for its green spaces and interesting architecture. Located on hilly terrain and surrounded by mountains, this city is blessed with immense natural beauty that attracts travellers worldwide. On a trip to Belo Horizonte, tourists must visit the Natural History Museum and the UFMG Botanic Gardens, a unique ecological preserve. They can behold the sight of Palacio das Artes, an architecturally unique cultural complex as well as explore the treasures of the Pampulha Art Museum in the city. Sports-lovers can enjoy a soccer match at the Mineirao Stadium, one of the largest soccer stadiums in the world. It would be interesting to visit the Sao Francisco de Assis Church, known for its modernist architecture. On a Belo Horizonte tour, the Lourdes Basilica is a must-visit for its Gothic Revival style. The Savassi District presents a fine selection of restaurants, cafes and nightclubs, and can be termed as a cultural hub of the city. Enjoying a rare architectural appeal, this city has become a popular tourist destination in the country. To discover this place in style, it would be wise to choose Belo Horizonte tour packages from MakeMyTrip.

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.