Ghana to Kolkata

The capital city of Ghana, Accra is a bustling metropolis best known for its tourist attractions, distinctive architecture and vibrant culture. Bordered by the Gulf of Guinea on the south, this city is blessed with a rare diversity of natural landscapes. On a trip to Accra, visitors can trace the history of Ghana in the National Museum, visit the historic Osu Castle, pay homage to one of the most important leaders of Ghana at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and discover the laid-back charms of Jamestown, a small fishing town in the city. Located on the Atlantic Coast, the Labadi Beach is one of the most popular landmarks of this enigmatic city. On an Accra tour, travellers can enjoy a variety of entertaining performances, dine in style at local restaurants or stay at a waterfront hotel to spend a luxurious vacation. The University of Ghana attracts tourists with its laid-back appeal and a wonderful botanical garden. The Makola Market is one of the best places to shop for an array of items, including textiles, handcrafted stuff and branded goods. Travellers can find the perfect Accra tour package on MakeMyTrip to travel and stay comfortably.

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.