Estonia to Kolkata

Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia. It lies on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. The city is located almost 70 kilometres south of Helsinki. Tallinn city is famous for its historical and medieval heart which is located on the hill of Toompea. Covered in cobbled streets and full-filled with medieval houses and alleyways, the city makes it a wonderful tourist destination. It is one of the most oldest and the famous capital cities in Northern Europe. The city was well-known as Reval from the 13th century until 1917. The city witnesses a humid continental weather with warm, mild summers and cold, snowy winter season. Generally winters are cold but mild due to its latitude, owing to its coastal position. Some of the major tourist attractions are in the two old towns including Lower Town and Toompea that lure a large number of tourists across the world. Some of the famous Eastern districts around Pirita and Kadriorg are considered as worth visiting and the Estonian Open Air Museum (Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum) in Rocca al Mare, west of the city, maintains the major aspects of Estonian rural culture and architecture. Other major tourist sightseeing are Medieval Old Town, Tallinn Botanical Gardens, Kadriorg Palace, Song Festival Grounds, Viru Gate, (Entrance to Viru Street), Raekoja Plats, Raekoda (Town Hall),Toompea Hill, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Museum of Occupations, City Wall, St Mary's Cathedral– Toomkirik and so on. Some of the famous festivals and events of Tallinn are Tallinn Winter Festival, Tallinn Music Week, Tallinn International Festival Jazzkaar, Birgitta Festival and many others. It is a beautiful city, linked with all kind of transport services. At MakeMyTrip.com, you can book your air tickets online. You can easily get detailed information about Tallinn and its major attractions at MakeMyTrip.com. It is easy to do so as you just need to follow few simple steps online. Here at MakeMyTrip.com, you will get numerous profitable deals which will make your entire trip budget-friendly. So, pack your bag and get ready to enjoy your next vacations with family and friends in Tallinn.

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.