Mauritania to Kolkata

Also referred as “The Place of the Winds”, Nouakchott is the capital and the largest city of Mauritania. It is one of the largest cities in Sahara and is the administrative and economic centre of Mauritania. This new capital city has changed quite a lot since its independence, with mosques, government buildings and street markets rising up out of the desert sand. The city is located on the Atlantic Coast of The Sahara Desert and lies on the west coast of Africa. Nouakchott features an arid climate i.e. hot summers and warm winters. The city has a deep sea port which is primarily used for imports. Nouakchott also features an international airport, Nouakchott International Airport. Road transport is problematic due to overcrowded roads and fuel which is hard to obtain. The economy of this city is based on the export of salt, cement, insecticides, rugs, carpet, embroidery and craft products and sometimes copper as well which are produced within the city. A vast reservoir of fresh water known as The Trarza Lake is running throughout the city, owing the large growth of the city. The city's attractions include Nouakchott Museum, several street market including Nouakchott Silver market and the beautiful beaches. The Port de Peche is a star attraction of the city with hundreds of teams of men dragging in heavy hand-knotted fishing nets. The place is lively and colourful. The city is also a home of National Library and National Archives and is the important location in Africa for world distribution of native. The city also includes some religious places such as a mosque which is donated by Saudi Arabia in the city centre, a Moroccon Mosque and The Cathedral of St. Joseph. You can get a decent variety of restaurants in the city offering worldwide cuisine. You can easily book the flight tickets for this wonderful city from MakeMyTrip.com. This website offers a host of online travel services such as flight deals, hotel deals and holiday packages. This portal is in collaboration with one of the finest hotels from all destinations of the world and you can simply book the hotels to make your travel cheaper and comfortable.

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.