Malawi to Kolkata

Named after the Lilongwe river, Lilongwe is a the capital and the largest city of Malawi. Bordered with Mozambique and Zambia, the city is located in the central region of Malawi. The city has an sea level elevation of about 1,050m, and is located on a plateau. Lilongwe is a city of lively people with diverse interests. Music is one thing that the entire city breathes in and out wholehearted. There are bars and chill-out places where people meet out and exuberance bursts out. Old Town is a place where you will spot several bars that play loud music and offer a platform for people to meet. Evening's supply of beer is to cheap, and you can have enough enjoyment. Africana Hotel comes with a large outdoor patio where you get to meet the strangers and cultivate long lasting bonds. Henry's Bar, Legends, Chameleon Bar and Diplomat Bar are cool, chic and trendy where hundreds of locals, backpackers, tourists and expats hang out, and enjoy their lives. Good fellows Pub and Zebra Disco afford you a cosy corner within a lively environ. Shake a leg with the beats of African music. Be it a variety of fast food, fusion of cuisines, mix-up of drinks, the restaurants and cafes at Lilongwe are here to bring to you a never-felt-before culinary experience. Where Don Brioni's Bistro offers you fish, chicken, pizzas and pastas, Ali Baba's excels in serving you awesome burgers and shawarmas. Choose from list of delicious sundaes and milkshakes at Summer Park and groove on the tunes of African pop hits. Enjoymma Mia, Green Bamboo Garden and Tidye Resta are other famous eat out places. Mysterious and appealing antique African art and craft items are what everyone yearn to have. When the big bargains are readily available, and you can bag great variety of traditional items, then who would not like to give off the shillings? Shop at Craft Market for trinket woodcarvings, basket-ware and jewelery. Similarly, at Old Town Mall you can get African arts and crafts. Crossroads Complex, Central Africana, PTC Hypermarket, City Centre Shopping Centre, Kandodo Supermarket and Shoprite Supermarket are other markets where you can shop at discounted rates. Book online your trip to Lilongwe, at MakeMyTrip.com. India's leading online travel portal, MakeMyTrip offers the travelers with cheap flight tickets, affordable hotels, and lucrative travel packages.

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.