New Zealand to Kolkata

Situated between sparkling harbour and rolling green hills, Wellington is the capital city and second most populated urban area of New Zealand. Wellington, also called ‘Coolest Little Capital in the World’ is famous for its art, culture and native beauty. Wellington is situated at the southern end of the North Island and its economy is mostly based on its tourism. From culture to coffee, music to movie making, this city will leave you wanting more. The city is well served by Wellington International Airport, and electrified Wellington Railway Station. The city has a variety of architectural styles from past 150 years. The city is a home to collection of museums and some of them are Te Papa (the Museum of New Zealand) dynamic and interactive situated on the waterfront, the National Library of New Zealand, Archives New Zealand, the Museum of Wellington city and sea, Colonial Cottage is the oldest building situated in Mount Cook, the New Zealand Cricket Museum, Old St Paul's and the Wellington city Art Gallery. Do take a ride of the historical Wellington Cable Car to the Botanical Garden which will give you the feeling of an historical era. The Carter Observatory showcases one of the most amazing planetarium shows. The drive on the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail is an adventure which will take you to some of the New Zealand's top wine producing regions and is a great place to start your wine-tasting journey. Wellington is a place to have bars and restaurants more than that in New Zealand and offers a variety of cuisines. The city's some of the restaurants are world famous. The Cuba Street is the best place to have a slice of Bohemia, boutique shopping and some of the best coffee in town. Take a trip to this amazing and beautiful city by simply logging on to MakeMyTrip.com and book flights as well as hotels to make your travel convenient. You have the freedom to book tickets from all destinations of the world-anytime, and anywhere. The website has collaboration with some of the finest hotels from all destinations of the world. It offers you with the host of travel services such as Flight Deals, Hotel Deals and Holiday 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.