Kandla to Kolkata Flights

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Blessed with a mesmerizing history and vibrant culture , Kolkata is one of the colourful and amicable places in India. Escape from the hectic and busy life , spend some time in the colourful city of West Bengal , where you will see a perfect blend of culture , spirituality and urbanization.

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About Kandla and its airport

Kandla is also known as the Kandla Port Trust or Deendayal Port. It is a seaport in Kutch District of Gujarat state in western India , near the city of Gandhidham. Kandla Airport is located north of Kandla and Varsamedi Village Anjar in the Kutch District of the state of Gujarat , India. Paytm allows us to book online air tickets to and from Kandla by availing low airfare deals.

Touching Down at the “Cultural Capital of India”- Kolkata

Kolkata is India’s second-biggest city and is regarded as its intellectual , artistic and cultural capital. Formerly , Kolkata was the capital of British India and it clings to colonial-era architecture. In contrast , it also has the urban slums and air-conditioned shopping malls in the dynamically new suburbs. Kolkata is the perfect place to experience complex flavoured amazing Bengali cuisine.

Interesting Facts about Kolkata

1. The National Library of India , located in Kolkata , is the largest public library in the country.

2. Kolkata is one of the few cities across the world to have Trams.

3. The Kolkata Book fair is the world’s largest non-trade book fair.

4. The Kidderpore Port is the oldest port in India besides being the only riverine port in the country.

5. As we know that cricket is popular in India , but Kolkata is more known for football. The football league over here is the second oldest in the whole world.

6. Kolkata Metro Is The First Underground Metro Railway System In India.

7. If you are a bookworm , college street is the place for you. This is the largest handbook market in India and second largest in the world.

8. Alipore zoo is the oldest Zoo in the country.

9. Kolkata was the home of British people and the Royal Calcutta golf club was the first golf club , outside the United Kingdom.

10. If you are a cricket fan , visit the Eden Garden. It is the third largest stadium in the world in terms of sitting capacity.

11. Birla Planetarium in Kolkata is the second largest planetarium in the world and the largest one in Asia.

12. Founded in 1792 , the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club are the second oldest cricket clubs in the world.

13. The great Banyan Tree , Botanical Garden , Kolkata is the world’s largest tree in terms of area covered.

Geographical facts about Kolkata

Year Incorporated: 1699.

Altitude: Kolkata is located 6 m (21 ft) above the sea level.

Area: The Kolkata metropolitan area is spread over 1 ,886.67 km²

Weather: May is the hottest month in Kolkata with 88°F (31°C) , and the coldest is January at 68°F (20°C).

Best time to visit: Autumn season is the best time to plan your trip accordingly.

October-March: It is the perfect time to visit Kolkata as the weather is pleasant all day.

Distance from Airport to the city: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is located 17 km from the city.

Official language: The official language in Kolkata is Bengali.

Tourist attractions of Kolkata

• Victoria Memorial: One of the prominent places that attract the travellers is the Victoria Memorial. The beautiful monument in white marble hosts more than 2 million passengers every year. The artistic paintings , artefacts , as well as gardens are the main attractions.
• Howrah Bridge: The oldest and busiest place in Kolkata connects two major cities-Kolkata and Howrah. Your visit to Kolkata is incomplete without a trip to the famous Howrah Bridge.
• Nicco Park: One of the oldest amusement parks , you can enjoy some fun-filled and enjoyable rides that are ideal for adults as well as kids.

Some of the other important sites to visit in this city of Joy are Marble Palace , St. Paul’s Cathedral ,Kalighat Kali Temple , Fort William , Belur Math , Birla Planetarium , Indian Museum , Tajpur , Eden Gardens , Nakhoda Mosque and Alipore Zoo.

Transportation in Kolkata

Kolkata railway station , Sealdah Station , Shalimar Station and Howrah Station , Santragachi Junction railway station are the major railway stations.

Esplanade Bus Station & Air-conditioned buses are operated by WBSTC (West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation).

The metered-cabs are mostly of the brand "Ambassador". Kolkata is the only city in India to have a tram network. Kolkata was the first city in South Asia to have an underground railway system that started operating from 1984.

Cuisine , Restaurants , and Hotels

It is a fantastic place for the food lovers. In Kolkata , there is a demand for Chinese foods. You can find out other kinds of foods such as Tibetan , Thai and Continental. Places you can find such cuisines are Park Street and Chowringhee. Kathi rolls (kebabs rolled in wraps) are quite famous in Kolkata.

About Kolkata Airport

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport is located 17 Km away from the city in Kolkata which is an international airport in West Bengal , India. It serves the metropolitan area of Kolkata. The airport was earlier known as Dum Dum Airport. In the eastern part of the country , Kolkata is one of the largest hubs for air traffic which covers an area of 2 ,460 acres.