Gaya to Kolkata Flights

Kolkata, the capital of India's West Bengal state was founded as an East India Company trading post and is known for its grand colonial architecture, art galleries and cultural festivals.IndiGo offers Gaya to Kolkata flight tickets at the lowest price. Kolkata is also home to Mother House, headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa, whose tomb is on site. After experiencing Gaya, one can book return flight tickets from Kolkata to Gaya through the IndiGo website or mobile app.

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Formerly called Calcutta, the capital of West Bengal is one of the largest cities in India. Situated on the east bank of Hugli River, Kolkata has always been the city of trade and commerce since the old times. The city derives its name from the Anglicized version of the Bengali name Kalikata. For those of you looking to book your onward journey tickets from Gaya to Kolkata, find the lowest fares on the website, goIndiGo.in.

Things to do in Kolkata

This city of joy has a lot to offer to tourists from sightseeing, wildlife watching, markets for shopping and some of the best fish varieties for seafood lovers.

Tourist attractions/Historical monuments in Kolkata

With a long history to its name, the city has some historical places that are often visited by tourists. These are Shaheed Minar, Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, James Princep Ghat, Historic bell JU, and Sabarna Sangrahshala. Other tourist places are Birla Temple, Sundarbans, Salt Lake, Eden Garden and Howrah Bridge.

Places to Shop in Kolkata

Kolkata is known for its culture and special forms of saris and apparels. Some of the best markets for shopping are Park Street, New Market, Chandni Chowk, Nandaram Market, and Chitpur Market.

Best time to visit Kolkata

With moist and hot summers and monsoons, winters are the best time to visit the city, which is from October to February.

Modes of transport in Kolkata

The city buses run by the Government. and private operators are the best way to travel in Kolkata. Additionally, taxis, metros and trains are available too.

Weather in Kolkata

Kolkata has a tropical climate, with summers in April to June, monsoons in July to September and winters in October to February

Airport/s in Kolkata

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is the airport in Kolkata to serve all domestic and international flights

Gaya is a holy city considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists. Hindus consider it as a place of salvation to the souls of ancestors as per a ritual called Pindadaan. However, for Buddhists, it is a pilgrimage because Buddha preached the Fire Sermon at the Brahmayoni hill, then called Gayasisa. Check the status of your Gaya to Kolkata flight prior to your journey, on goIndiGo.in, or the mobile app.

Things to do in Gaya

The city has religious importance for Hindus and Buddhists, and therefore the city offers more of spiritual sightseeing and tours. Ghats and temples significant from Hindus’ or Buddhists’ point of view are what the city has in store for tourists and devotes.

Tourist attractions in Gaya

The most visited places in Gaya are The Mangla Gauri Shrine, Vishnupad Temple (which has equal importance among Hindus and Buddhists), Dungeshwari temple, the 80 feet Budhha statues, Sujata Garh, Mahabodhi Temple and Thai Monastery.

Places to shop in Gaya

The city does not have many shopping options, but the Bodh Gaya main market and Apr City Centre are most visited by tourists for shopping.

Best time to visit Gaya

As the summers are too hot in Gaya with an average temperature of 45 degree Celsius, the best time to visit the city is in winters. Gaya observes winters from October to March with pleasant weather and an average temperature of 20 degree Celsius. However, Buddhist devotees visit the city in large numbers in the month of April or May to celebrate auspicious Buddha Purnima.

Modes of transport in Gaya

Gaya has a well-developed bus network with both private buses and the buses run by BSRTC (Bihar State Tourism Development). Both the bus networks connect most of the temples and ghats in the city. You will also find auto-rickshaws, taxis and rental cars.

Weather in Gaya

Gaya experiences summers, winters and monsoon in a year. Summer is from March until June, moderate rainfall from July to September and winters. arrive in October until February end.

Airport/s in Gaya

Bodhgaya Airport (GAY) is the only airport in Gaya that also operates international flights. It is the second busiest airport in Bihar after Patna.