Burkina Faso to Kolkata

The administration, communication, cultural and economic centre of the nation, Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso. The city's name is often shortened to Ouaga and the people are called ouagalais. It is the capital city of the world's third poorest country. The city is surprisingly upbeat and friendly. Ouagadougou is well served by Ouagadougou International Airport along with public transport services such as taxi and bus services. The primary industries are food processing and textiles. The city also has a great collection of parks, museums and architectures. The Bangr-Weoogo Urban Park meaning “the urban park of the forest of knowledge” is a sacred forest. Another noticable park is the L'Unite Pedagogique which shelters animals in semi-free state. Other tourist attractions are “Naba Koom” which is a statue depicting a woman handling a calabash to pour water, Laongo displays works of art from five continents, featuring enormous granite slabs that were specially designed by various sculptors. National Museum of Music displays all the musical instruments of the city. A number of sports such as football, basketball and volleyball is well played by the people in Ouagadougou and many activities and tournaments are also organized within the city. Several international festivals and activities are organized within the city. The city is also a home to some good restaurants, hotels and nightlife offering various cuisines from all over the world. The city also has a few notable cafe's for youths to enjoy the music and coffee with some of them offering live bands. Ouagadougou Grand Market is one of the largest markets in West Africa. Marina Market or Scimas Downtown is a place to shop for processed foods. Visit this capital city by booking cheap flight tickets and hotels from MakeMyTrip.com. The online portal also features one of the best online travel services such as hotel deals, flight deals and holiday packages. It gives you the freedom to book hotels and flights for all destinations of the world-anytime and anywhere. The company value for customer and their money and gives you the best deal to make your travel cheaper and convenient.

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.