Destinations

Destinations
AgArtAlA
Airport: The Singerbhil Airport is located about 12 km away from the city centre. Taxis are easily available from outside the airport. Must See: In the heart of the city of Agartala lies the Ujjayanta Palace, the royal house carved and sculpted in Indo-Greek style. Must Stay: Ginger Agartala on Airport Road offers convenient accommodation and services.

AhMedAbAd
Airport: Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport is 15 km from the city centre. Must See: Kankaria is an artificial lake that dates back to the time of Sultans. The lake has become a crowd puller in recent times. Must Stay: Experience a stay with all possible contemporary and plush comforts at The Gateway Hotel Ummed Ahmedabad.

AMrItSAr
Airport: Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport is an international airport, located 11 km from the city. Must See: Jallianwala Bagh is reminiscent of the Indias freedom struggle and is well known historical site in Amritsar. Must Stay: Enjoy your stay in the spiritual city of Amritsar at Ista Amritsar.

AurAngAbAd
Airport: Aurangabad Airport is located at a distance of 10 km from the city centre. Must See: The dark tunnels, passages, archways at the Daulatabad fort, 13 kms away from Aurangabad, speak of its history. Must Stay: Hotel Vits is a luxurious business class hotel, located on the Railway Station Road.

bAgdogrA
Airport: Bagdogra Airport serves the towns of Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Gangtok. Take a bus or private/ shared taxi to these regions.

bAngAlore

bhopAl
Airport: The Raja Bhoj International airport is located in Bairagarh, 15 kms from the city.

CAlICut
Airport: Calicut International Airport is located at a distance 25 km from the city centre. Taxis are easily available.

Airport: Bengaluru International Airport is located 40 km from the citys business district. Taxis, Volvo buses are easily available from the Must See: There are several tourist airport. activities that you can engage in Must See: Ulsoor lake is spread over a huge area and dates back to Darjeeling, Dooars and Siliguri. the time of Kempe Gowda I and II. Must Stay: Situated on the Bihar More in Bagdogra, Marinas Motel Must Stay: The Gateway Hotel offers a great stay option with finely Residency Road is a perfect stay furnished rooms. option.

Must See: Bhimbetka, located about 50 kms from Bhopal, is home Must See: Krishna Menon Museum to ancient rock shelters, which is dedicated to diplomat V.K. house amazing cave paintings. Krishna Menon, where his personal belongings are exhibited. Must Stay: Revel in royal luxury at the Jehan Numa Palace Hotel in the upscale Shamla Hills area in the city. Must Stay: Relax at the Gateway Hotel, situated on the beach road in Calicut.

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ChAndIgArh
Airport: Chandigarh Airport is located at a distance of 8 km from the city centre. Taxis are easily available. Must See: Sukhna Lake is an artificial reservoir and a famous recreational spot. Must Stay: Experience a stay with all possible contemporary comforts at the JW Marriott Chandigarh, a plush five star hotel.

ChennAI

CoIMbAtore

ColoMbo
Airport: Bandaranaike International Airport is Sri Lankas only International airport. Must See: Gangaramaya Temple is not only a place of worship for Buddhists, but also a centre for learning about the religion. Must Stay: When you are in Colombo, choose to stay at The Gateway Hotel Airport Garden, the best hotel near the airport.

Airport: Chennai International Airport: Coimbatore Airport in Airport is 7 km from the city centre. Peelamedu is 13 km away from the Taxis are easily available. city. Taxis are available. Must See: Marina Beach is a 12 kms stretch of pristine beach, the second longest in the world. Must Stay: Her Name is Ming is the Eastern fine diniung restaurant at The President Hotel and Towers, Chennai. Here, traditional cuisines are given cheeky avatars by adventurous chefs. Must See: An exciting journey to the centre of a dense forest, brings you to the magnificent Kovai Kuttralam waterfalls, about 37 kms. Must Stay: Thematic interiors, spacious rooms makes The Residency a major landmark on the Avinashi Road.

dehrAdun
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport is located some 30 km from the city centre. Taxis are easily available from the airport. Must See: Situated 8 km from the city centre, Guchchu Pani is a beautiful picnic spot. Must Stay: Madhuban Hotel is a beautiful hotel with aesthetically designed rooms featuring modern amenities and culinary delights for all its guests.

delhI
Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport is located 20 km from the city centre. Pre-paid and radio taxis are easily available. Must See: The Purana Qila is an old fort or rather the remains of the 16th Century Shergarh. Try boating or visit the zoo here. Must Stay: At a convenient distance from the airport and NH8, Lebua New Delhi is a fine 5-star hotel situated in the Dwarka area.

dubAI
Airport: Dubai International Airport is a major aviation hub in the Middle East, and is the main airport of Dubai. Must See: While in Dubai, check out the Jumeirah Beach a famous beach resort just 15 km from central Dubai. Must Stay: Atlantis The Palm is a luxury resort is located on Palm Island. The Dubai Marina, Dubai Marina Mall are about 6.5 km away.

goA
Airport: Dabolim Airport in Vasco is 30 kms from Panaji, Goas capital. Taxis are available. Must See: Sri Mangeshi Temple in the Priol area is a beautiful temple situated amidst natural surroundings is revered by Hindus. Must Stay: Bid farewell to your blues and relax at the White Pearl Suites situated near the Baga Beach in Goa. The hotel offers great view of the beach and the sea.

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guwAhAtI
Airport: Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is 25 km from the city. Must See: Assam State Museum operated by the Assam government is located near Dighalipukhuri tank. Must Stay: Located in Madhab Nagar, Khanapara, Greenwood Resorts offers a relaxing retreat.

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Indore

JAbAlpur
Airport: Jabalpur Airport, also known as Dumna Airport is 11 km from the city centre. Pre-paid taxi services are available. Must See: Situated 25 km from Jabalpur are the mesmerizing Dhuandhar water falls, which call for a visit for sure. Must Stay: Kalchuri Residency is a plush 3 star hotel.

Airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport is 25 km from the city. Airport is located at a distance of 8 kms from the city. Must See: Mecca Masjid is a heritage mosque in the old city of Hyderabad, close to the historic landmark of Chowmahalla Palace. Must Stay: Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Banjara Hills offers 155 modern rooms with the finest world class facilities. Must See: Rajwada is a remarkable mansion that sings the glory of the heritage of Indore. MuSt Stay: Radisson Blu Hotel, located in the heart of Indores business hub is ideal for the discerning business traveller.

JAIpur
Airport: Sanganer Airport is 13 km from the city centre. Pre-paid taxis are available. Must See: Hawa Mahal is a beautiful historical monument, situated near Johari Bazaar. The surrounding area is great for shopping. Must Stay: Gateway Hotel Ramgarh Lodge, Jaipur offers a royal experience.

JAMMu
Airport: Satwari Airport is 8 km from the city of Jammu. Pre-paid taxis are easily available. Must See: Amar Mahal looks like a French Chateau. It is now turned in to a hotel and houses rich collections of paintings. Must Stay: Located on the banks of river Tawi, Fortune Inn Rivera is a cosy retreat, perfect for a business stay.

KAbul
Airport: Kabul International Airport, also known as Khwaja Rawash Airport is located 16 km from the city centre. Must See: Built in the late 19th century, Bagh-e Bala is preserved and the area around the palace has turned into a large park. Must Stay: Make your stay memorable by choosing to stay at Kabul Intercontinental Hotel.

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KAthMAndu
Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport located in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal. Taxis are easily available. Must See: In the heart of the Kathmandu valley lies Darbar Square, an ancient square strewn with palaces and temples. Must Stay: In the heart of Diplomatic Enclave and Durbar Marg stands Hotel Shangri-La.

KoChI
Airport: Cochin International Airport is situated just 30 kms from the city centre. Taxis are easily available. Must See: Fort Kochi is a small village located near the large city of Kochi. Fort Kochi is all about untouched picturesque beaches. Must Stay: Relive the past at Cochin Heritage Home, located just next to the Bishops House in Fort Kochi area of the city.

KolKAtA
Airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is 20 km from Kolkata city. Pre-paid taxis are easily available. Must See: The Marble Palace at Chorbagan is now a museum, home to precious art by Rubens and Sir Joshua Reynolds. Must Stay: Chrome Hotel on AJC Bose Road offers relaxing in the tech-savvy interiors.

MAdurAI
Airport: Madurai Airport is located about 10 km from the city centre. Taxis are available. Must See: Sri Meenakshi Temple is one of the most popular temples in the city that is dedicated to Shiva and his consort Parvati. Must Stay: The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai offers high standards in accommodation.

MAngAlore
Airport: The Mangalore International Airport is about 20 kms from the city centre. Must See: About 15 kms away from Mangalore city is the Pilikula Nisragadham, a beautiful lake with boating facility. Must Stay: Elegance and luxury go hand in hand at Gateway Hotel Old Port Road.

MuMbAI
Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is 30 km from downtown Mumbai. It is advisable to take pre-paid taxis. Must See: Take a walk in upscale south Mumbai.Visit Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Church Gate or Colaba Causeway. Must Stay: Luxurious home away from home is the plush Novotel Juhu Beach.

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port blAIr
Airport: Veer Savarkar International Airport, is located 2 km from the city centre. Taxis are easily available. Must See: Cellular Jail, a revered shrine dedicated to Indian freedom fighters, is situated at Aberdeen near Port Blair. Must Stay: Try your hand at snorkelling and deep sea diving at at the Kaala Pani Resort.

pune
Airport: Pune International Airport is situated at a distance of 10 km from main city. Pre-paid taxis and auto-rickshaws are easily available. Must See: Saras Baug is a major landmark and has a Ganesh Temple. The place is a famous recreational site in the city. Must Stay: Relax in the lap of luxury at the Four Points By Sheraton, a five star hotel.

rAJAhMundry
Airport: The Rajahmundry airport is located in Madhurapudi, 18 kms north of the city. Must See: Sir Arthur Cotton Museum and the barrage at Dowlaiswaram gives some interesting insights on history. Must Stay: Simple, elegant and cosy rooms is what you can be sure of at Akanksha Inn which is one of the best hotels in this city.

SrInAgAr
Airport: Srinagar International Airport is situated some 12 kms from the city centre. Must See: Hazrat Bal in Srinagar on the left bank of Dal Lake is a well known shrine where a hair strand of Prophet Mohammed is treasured. Must Stay: Offering panoramic view of the Dal Lake, Vivanta By Taj is a contemporary hotel.

SurAt
Airport: Surat Airport is located in Magdala is around 11 km southwest from the city centre. Must See: Sardar V Patel Museum and Planetorium represents the rich history and eclectic ethnic mix of Surat. Must Stay: The Gateway Hotel Athwalines offers plush accomodation with latest amenities

tIrupAtI
Airport: Tirupati Airport is situated at a distance of 14 kms from the Tirupati city. Must See: The holy temple Sri Venkateswara is considered one of the holiest temple. Must Stay: Having served some prominent personalities, Hotel Bliss serves its guests all the comforts and food options.

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trIChy
Airport: Tiruchirapalli Airport or Trichy Airport is located 5 km from the city centre. Must See: The landmark of the Trichy town is the Rockfort temple, a beautiful structure perched atop a hillock. Must Stay: Situated on the Mc Donalds Road, Breeze Residency is one of Trichys premier hotel.

trIvAndruM
Airport: The Trivandrum Airport is located at quite a central location. Must See: The interactive Kerala Museum, opposite the Napier museum, is the first of its kind, with the touch screen terminals. Must Stay: Former home of Royal British Officers, Mascot Hotel is now a heritage hotel, offering luxurious stay and amenities.

tutICorIn
Airport: Tuticorin Airport is a domestic airport located 16.9 km. Taxis are easily available. Must See: Palayamkottai road arewa surrounds the Lord Bhagam Priyal temple, Lord Shiva and Lord Perumal temples, WGC road. Must Stay: Poppys Hotel Tuticorin offers a home-away-from-home experience with services and rooms.

vArAnASI
Airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 18 km from the city. Taxi and auto-rickshaw services are easily available. Must See: Take a boat ride at the Dasawamedh Ghat to enjoy the divine ambience of Varanasi to the fullest. Must Stay: Offering comfortable stay, Clarks Varansi is one of the best options in the city.

vIJAyAwAdA
Airport: Vijayawada Airport is located in Gannavaram, just 20 kms from the city centre. Must See: Mogalarajapuram caves near Vijayawada are among the 3 cave temples known for the magnificent carving of the Ardhanarishwar. Must Stay: Expect world class amenities and a wonderful experience at Fortune Murali Park.

vIzAg
Airport: Visakhapatnam Airport is located about 7 km from the city centre. Must See: Kambalakonda is a wonderful nature reserve, about 20-25 minutes away from Vizag. Must Stay: The Gateway Hotel, situated on the Beach Road in Visakhapatnam is a comfortable hotel in Vizag.

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