Plan your Trip with Paytm

When you think of travelling , the first obvious question that comes to mind is the arrangements to be made , travel bookings and stay. The next thought in mind is about what kind of weather we will have to encounter , are we going at the right time , and of course the choices at our destination with respect to food and shopping. As an emerging online travel portal , Paytm is here to answer all your travel arrangement needs. If your destination is Kolkata and you are travelling from Dehradun to this cultural city in the East , then book your flight tickets online on the Dehradun to Kolkata flights via Paytm.

Kolkata is known for its rich culture and is the capital of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River , Kolkata is a place you would love to visit and partake of the essence of its rich culture and heritage evident through the books in College Street , the intellectual banter in the Coffee House , the biryani and rolls and the Tonga ride in the Victoria.

You can use this user-friendly interface to plan your trip in a hassle-free way. Check the Dehradun to Kolkata flight schedule and choose the flight that best suits you the best. You can book your tickets 90 days in advance to get the cheapest airfare and domestic flight offers. If you are looking for international flight tickets you can avail of international flight offers a book that online through Paytm.

About Kolkata: The Cultural Capital of India: A city of Joy

Kolkata is the oldest functional riverine port in India and was operational since the East India Company. The seat of the Bengal Renaissance , Kolkata has its roots from traditions in music , art , theatre , and dance. The city is a delight with its mix of the old and the modern that weaves an intricate design in the tapestry of everyday life for the residents of Kolkata.

Tourist Attractions in Kolkata

There are many places of tourist interest in Kolkata. Some of them are listed here:

Victoria Memorial , Indian Museum , Birla Planetarium , Science City , Dakshineswar Kali temple , Academy of fine arts , Belur Mutt , St Paul’s Cathedral , Marble Palace; Chorbagan , Eden Garden , Motherhouse , Birla Mandir , Birla Industrial and Technological Museum , Jorasanko Thakur Bari , Rabindra Sarovar , Shobhabazar Rajbari , Botanical Gardens , Alipore Zoo , Calcutta Jain temple , Eco-Tourism Park , Nalban , Nicco park , Aquatica , Princep Ghat etc.

Dining Choices in Kolkata

Kolkata is a food lover’s paradise. You can find all kind of food like Indian , Continental , Chinese not to mention the local cuisine comprising of fish , and the street food like rolls and chops. The sweetmeats of Kolkata are famous for its lightness and freshness. Savour the riot on your taste buds with dining options at Dum Pukht , Baan Thai , Eden Pavilion , Peshawari , Aster Hotel , 6 Ballygunge Place , Oh Calcutta , Peter Cat , Waldorf , Arsalan , The Square , Nizam’s , Bedouin etc. To appease your sweet tooth , you can head to Sen Mahasay , Banchharam , Kathleen’s , Flury’s , KC Das etc.

Shopping in Kolkata

Shopping in Kolkata will leave you happy and satisfied as offers are many and range from the downright cheap for those who can negotiate on prices to the high end expensively priced items. You can go to Dakshinapan Shopping Complex , Gariahat market , Newmarket , Burrabazar , Hati Bagan , College Street , South City Mall , Quest Mall , Many Square etc. If you want to stock up on beautiful traditional sarees , visit the Balaram Saha , Tant Kutir , Basak Stores , Adi Dhakeswari , Kanishka etc.

Transportation in Kolkata

To get around in Kolkata , you can use many options starting from buses which are extremely crowded and may not be such a great way to travel. You can opt for metro trains , taxis , auto rickshaws and ferries to move around in the town.

Best time to visit Kolkata

The best time to visit Kolkata is from December to mid-February.

Weather in Kolkata

Kolkata has a wet and dry tropical climate. The city experiences hot and humid summer months between March and May with temperatures ranging from 30 to 40 degree Celsius. June to September months are rainy and during the early summers , you can also experience dusty thunderstorms followed by heavy rains called Kal Baisakhi. Mid October to mid-November is a spell of pleasant weather. Winters last from December to February and the temperature during this time ranges between 9 and 11 degree Celsius.

About Kolkata Airport

The Kolkata Airport is an International Airport and is named Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. The former name of the airport was Dum Dum Airport and lies 17 km from the city and is spread over 2460 acres. Flights to and from Kolkata connect to all major cities in India and overseas.

About Dehradun

Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and is a hill station nestled on the foothills of the Himalayas in the Doon valley. Ghantaghar , Paltan Bazaar , Gurudwara Nanaksar , Tapkeshwar temple , Rajaji National park , Malsi Deer park and Robber’s Cave etc. are places to visit in Dehradun. You can book your cheap air tickets online for flights from Dehradun and Kolkata through Paytm.

Transportation in Dehradun

The city is well connected by local transport and you can travel by taxis , buses , tongas or auto-rickshaws while in Dehradun.

Dehradun Airport

The Jolly Grant Airport or Dehradun Airport is situated 30 km away from the city. Major airlines run flights from Dehradun to most major cities in India. The airport is termed the ‘Air Gateway of the Garhwal region.’