Maldives to Kolkata

The capital city of Maldives, Male occupies the entire islet of Malé. The city is located at the southern rim of the North Male Atoll. The city is also one of the most famous and main administrative divisions of the Maldives. In the past few decades, this city has been the King's Island from where the primeval Maldives Royal dynasties ruled the whole region. The city was also known as Mahal. Due to palace of king, the whole city is bounded by fortifications and gates (doroshi). In the city, you will love to enjoy number of things that will make it an ideal tourist destination. Some of the famous tourist attractions in Male include Friday Mosque (Hukuru Miskiiy), Independence Square (Jumhooree Maidhaan), Maldives National Defense Force HQ (Bandaara Koshi, Bandeyrige), Sultan Park and National Museum, Hulhumale Island, Islamic Centre and many others. Male city is a traditional Muslim city and every year, a large number of people like to visit it due to ethnic colours and natural beauty. The city has steamy wet as well as dry climate under the Koppen climate categorization. Here, you can spend few days with family and friends as there are number of hotels which offer high-class accommodation facilities to its customers. You can find both luxurious as well as budget friendly hotels in Male. The entire city is well-linked with transport services, so you can explore the city's major sightseeing through public transport. People who love food must try cuisines of Male as there are numerous famous hotels and restaurants which offer great food at the best prices. MakeMyTrip.com is the most famous and trustworthy travel portal where you can do online air ticket booking. It will hardly take few minutes to book your air tickets online. There are number of beneficial deals from which you can choose the best and make your entire journey budget-friendly. You can easily plan a budget-friendly trip with family and friends with tremendous help from MakeMyTrip.com. So, don't think much, book your air tickets now and get ready for unlimited fun in Male.

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.