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“Generation Equality”. Approximately 35 per cent of GoAir’s 5,500 employees
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of Pooja Thapa who went beyond the call of duty to save a young man’s life,
who had stopped breathing, by giving him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. At
GoAir, we have many inspiring and courageous women like Pooja who are
doing some exemplary work day in and day out. This edition is an ode to the
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IT’S A DATE!
After a nippy few months, people across India and beyond
welcome warmer climes with song, dance and food. Here’s a
roundup of events that just cannot be missed.
VELAS TURTLE FESTIVAL

March 1-April 12 Kick off the spring season with a trip to take in some sea
air and watch adorable baby turtles hatching along the
Maharashtra coastline. Held at Velas beach, nature lovers
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These sweet-faced creatures are an endangered species, so
this is the perfect holiday for an eco-warrior to replenish
their soul before spring fully blossoms.
Velas is approximately 195 km away from Pune.

Connect GoAir offers direct flights to Pune from Ahmedabad,
Velas, Ratnagiri Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi, Kolkata and Nagpur.
Visit GoAir.in for more information.
March 5-6 March 7-8
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Abu Dhabi Hyderabad and New Delhi in India
ULTRA FESTIVAL THATSNOTIT9OUCANSTILLENJOYTHEFESTIVALWITHOUT

4HEFAMED-IAMIFESTIVALkNDSALESSHUMIDHOME having to pack all that anti-frizz serum to combat
in Abu Dhabi but promises to maintain an equally humidity — India is in their sights as well. Kick off
sizzling line-up. With electronic legends such as the local leg of the fest with two back-to-back events
Afrojack and Major Laser gracing the stage, it in Hyderabad and New Delhi. Fly non-stop with GoAir
promises to be a musical extravaganza. Catch every to these cities to witness headliners such as Nicky
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Abu Dhabi New Delhi Hyderabad

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New Delhi and Mumbai. from Bengaluru, Mum- Kochi, Pune, Patna and Goa as
For more connections and bookings to bai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Hyderabad well as convenient connections. Visit GoAir.in
Abu Dhabi, visit GoAir.in or mobile app. as well as convenient connections. or mobile app for more information.

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March 7-8
THE CIRCUIT COMEDY FESTIVAL 2020

Break out your ugliest belly laughs (it’s okay, we all have one) for
this multi-city stand-up comedy festival that will have you lol-ing at
the likes of Zakir Khan, Sumukhi Suresh, Rohan Joshi, Kanan Gill (in
pic) and Prashasti Singh. Head to a marquee show with a big-name
headliner or check out how stars in the making are changing the game
in this festival that spans multiple cities. And for those too shy to hit
an open mic just yet, there are plenty of audience participation events
from storytelling to game shows that will have you in splits while also
trying out your best new bits.
GoAir offers direct flights to Bengaluru from Ahmedabad,

Connect Goa, Cochin, Kolkata Mumbai, New Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi,
Nagpur, Jaipur, Patna, Hyderabad, Pune as well as convenient
connections. Visit GoAir.in or mobile app for more information.
Bengaluru
March 19-29 March 21
Dubai Goa
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SIKKA ART FESTIVAL THE SHIGMO FESTIVAL
This vibrant art festival is for those that are looking Go beyond the touristy shacks and surf (tempting
to experience Dubai beyond the next big shopping as they are!) and live like a local when you celebrate
blowout. The name of this festival is a nod to the Shigmotsav or The Shigmo Festival. Historically,
Sikka Arts Festival/Dubai Culture & Arts Authority

Bastakiya alleyways, called Sikka, in which it takes this was a public party thrown to honour warriors
place. This nine-day long festival features a variety RETURNINGHOMEFROMTHEBATTLEkELDANDHERALDTHE
OFVISUALARTkLMSSTREETPERFORMANCESANDMUSIC coming of spring. Today, it is celebrated by Konkans
which can be enjoyed over plenty of local culinary in villages across Goa. Expect street festival vibes,
delights. Festival-goers will walk away with a deeper with tireless dancers and colourful bunting at every
understanding of the local art scene and the talent turn, all set to the rousing bassline of some vigorous
waiting to be discovered across the United Arab drumming. We strongly recommend breaking out your
Emirates. best moves and joining in.
GoAir offers direct flights to Dubai GoAir offers daily direct flights to Goa from
Connect from Kannur. Visit GoAir.in or mobile Connect Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Mumbai as well as
app for more information. other convenient connections. Visit GoAir.in or
mobile app for more information.
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GETAWAYS
TAKE OFF! A drive away from Phuket
KOH PHI PHI, approximately 45 km

EXPERIENCE
Just a 45-minute speedboat ride
from Phuket takes you to the
stunning archipelago of Phi Phi
Islands surrounded by vivid
turquoise waters. Despite its
worldwide fame (thanks to the
Leonardo DiCaprio-starrer The
Beach), the islands have many
secret beaches. Head to secluded
Loh Moo Dee Bay, which is great
for snorkelling or Nui Beach —
framed by tall limestone cliffs,
it is perfect for rock climbing.
If you’re adventurous, go diving
among sharks at Shark Point or
try rock-climbing at Tonsai Tower,
a 200-metre-tall limestone tower
in Koh Phi Phi Don. Visit Bamboo
Island, which has stunning
coral reefs and great snorkelling
opportunities.
EAT STAY BUY
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Zeavola Resort & Spa; Unsplash.com/Alyssa Kowalski
Seafood is the star attraction on Located on the tranquil Laem Drop in at Namlily in Central
Phi Phi and Tonsai Village is the Tong Beach, Zeavola Resort is Tonsai for vintage dresses and
place to go to for the best dining a sustainable luxury hideaway. accessories. Pick up colourful
options. The beachfront Ton Sai The Phi Phi Long Beach Resort sarongs and beachwear at
Seafood Restaurant and Mama & Villa at Long Beach has Mr Rum Boutique on the
Resto are perfect for sundowners. private plunge pools, plus it’s Main Street or head to Tonsai
Sample the grilled lobsters and just a short walk from Ton Sai East Shopping Alleyway for
fried squid. Try some home-style Bay. The Phi Phi Island Village bargain fashion. Look out for
Pad Thai at Anna’s Restaurant or Beach Resort offers secluded inexpensive bohemian clothes,
brunch at Aroy Kaffeine, which bungalows with Thai-styled and trinkets and fridge magnets
also serves first-rate coffee. thatched roofs. as souvenirs.

GETAWAYS
KHAO LAK, approximately 95 km
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GoAir offers daily direct
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Phuket convenient connections
from Kolkata and Patna
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also offers connections
to Phuket from Goa and
Ahmedabad via Mumbai,
and Lucknow and Pune
via Bengaluru.
For more connections and bookings

to Phuket, visit GoAir.in or mobile app.
EXPERIENCE rainforest in the world, with

With the Andaman Sea on one numerous waterfalls, caves and hot
side and verdant rainforests on springs. Go sea-cave canoeing and GRUB HUB
the other, Khao Lak is the perfect kayaking in Phang Nga Bay. Drop in Mingle with the locals at the Khuk
escape if Phuket gets too busy. at the Wat Suwan Kuha, just Khak Fresh Market and get a glimpse
Explore the endless canopy of 6 km outside Phang Nga Town to of local produce; later, sample
tropical forests at Khao Sok see the large reclining Buddha barbecued seafood and meats from
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National Park, the oldest evergreen statue inside a limestone cave. one of the street food stalls.
EAT STAY BUY
You’ll be spoilt for choice. Try Just minutes from Bang Niang The colourful and lively Bang
beachfront eateries – Kokulo Beach, the boutique Bangsak Niang Market (Mon, Wed,
Beach Club on Bang Niang or Village and the luxury beach resort Thurs, Sat) is the shopping
Memories Beach Bar on Khuk The Sarojin are both perfect for a destination at Khao Lak.
Khak, which serve both Thai and couple’s getaway, complete with Makeshift stalls sell everything
Western fare. Head to Klong Koo luxurious spas and infinity pools. from clothes and beachwear to
Restaurant for a dining experience The sprawling La Vela Khao Lak is accessories and handicrafts.
set in a shallow river-bed ideal for families, offering spacious TT Plaza in the centre of La On
surrounded by a lush forest; don’t family rooms and a dedicated kids’ Village is also worth a visit for
miss the massaman curry and som club with a range of activities to cheap clothing, electronics and
tam salad. keep the little ones occupied. toys.
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24 HOURS IN
Aizawl
The hilly capital of the northeast Indian state of
Mizoram has a quaint vibe coupled with a rich
cultural heritage. Here is the best way to savour
all of its sights in a day.
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March is the season when one of
Mizoram’s oldest festivals, Chapchar
Kut, is celebrated. It displays
traditional culture that is steeped in
agriculture, song and dance. Dressed
in traditional finery, men sit on the
ground and tap long bamboos while
women dancers jump through the
spaces created between the bamboo
shoots. To learn about the Mizo way
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of life of yore, head to Falklawn, CUISINE
where a typical Mizo village has
been recreated. Mizo food is characterised by
boiled vegetables and meat,
rice and a little spice. Bamboo
HERITAGE shoot plays a major role in
the cuisine of the region — it
Drive to Durtlang Hills, located is used in stews, boiled meat
north of Aizawl, which is the preparations and chutneys.
home of a settlement built more Head to ZOfoods in the
than 100 years ago. The Mizoram Venghlui area of Aizawl for
State Museum is a good place to an authentic lunch and don’t
understand the state’s traditional miss capturing pictures of its
way of life and history. KV traditional tribal interiors.
Paradise is Mizoram’s own
Taj Mahal, built in 2006 by Mr.
Khawlhring in the loving memory
of his wife, Mrs. Rosangpui Varte.
A two-storey building swathed in
white, it showcases her personal
belongings and photographs of
their wedding. Other spots to
visit include MacDonald Hill and
the Zoological Gardens.

ROUND TRIP
how it is designed and woven.

TRAVEL Durtlang Hills, about 8 km
Aizawl is surrounded by away, is an adventure lover’s
some places that are great paradise as it offers trekking
for half-day trips or weekend trails and spectacular mountain
getaways. Thenzawl, located views. Serchhip, about 91 km
about 90 km away, is a from Aizawl, hosts several
weaver’s village where you paragliding championships
can learn about the puan (the owing to its spectacular
traditional wraparound skirt mountain cliffs, favourable
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worn by Mizo natives) and wind conditions and clear skies.
LIFESTYLE
Aizawl’s Bara Bazaar is a
cacophonous market filled Connect
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with local wares, fresh
fruit and vegetable stalls
and plenty of haggling
vendors and shoppers. It
offers a peek into the Aizawl
everyday lives of the
locals and is a must-visit
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include the traditional puan and puans, bags and home décor
wicker baskets. The other vibrant items. It’s a nice place to people- Visit GoAir.in or mobile app for more
area to visit is Zarkawt. Zohanco, watch as a lot of Aizawl’s trendy information.
a handicraft shop, sells shawls, youngsters throng here.

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P opularly known as the festival of spring or

festival of colours, Holi is a celebration that’s
visually delightful. Rejoicing in the glory of spring,
There are several legends associated with the
festival, one of them being the ritual of Holika
Dahan. This ritual happens the night before Holi
this festival fills everyone’s heart with fun and when people gather, perform sacred prayers in
laughter, similar to the vibrant colours of nature. front of a bonfire, and pray that their wrong deeds
Often associated with a day to forget and forgive, be destroyed the way “Holika”, the sister of the
Holi is when people come together and feel the king Hiranyakashipu, was killed in the fire. This
abundance of oneness. legend signifies the triumph of good over evil.

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Lath Holi
Also, known as Lathmar, this version of
Holi is celebrated in the Barsana and
Nandgaon regions near Mathura, Uttar
Pradesh. The twist here is that people
hit each other with laths (sticks) along
with colours. According to legend, Lord
Krishna visited his beloved Radha’s
Barsana village on this day and
playfully teased her and her friends.
Keeping the tradition alive, men from
Nandgaon travel to Barsana on this
day, where women hit them with
sticks. Men try to shield themselves as
much as possible, but the unlucky ones
who get caught are made to dress like
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ISKCON
Holi
If we talk about Holi, how can we
not talk about Holi celebrations at
ISKCON! Keeping alive the 5,000-year-
old tradition when Krishna used
to play Holi with Radha, ISKCON
celebrates this festival with colours,
flowers, songs and sweets.
Images: courtesy ISKCON Temple, Satya Gopinath Das, RG Media.

BINGE
The great
dosa-filter coffee trail in
Bengaluru and
Chennai
Dose in Bengaluru and dosai in Chennai — the subtle

differences don’t end with the spelling. If Bengaluru’s
signature is the golden, thick and fluffy dose almost ironed
to perfection, Chennai’s would probably be the long, thin
yet crisp dosai that’s rolled with equal precision. Pair this
with filter coffee and you have a favourite breakfast ritual.
Here’s where to head for your fix.
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BINGE
Chennai
Krishna Restaurant, New Woodlands Hotel
It is Woodlands that is largely credited with introducing
Chennai to the Udupi-style masala dosa. Located next to
Madras Music Academy, one of the city’s cultural hubs, it isn’t
unusual for the city’s Carnatic music rasikas (fans) to drop by
for a post-concert dosai, served with freshly-ground coconut
chutney, that’s almost always washed down with their fail-proof
filter coffee. It’s no surprise why this filter coffee has fans. The
beverage has been crafted with coffee beans from the very same
estate for decades.
Address: Krishna Restaurant, Mylapore

Contact: (044) 28113111
Eating Circles
When in Chennai, eat like a local. But this joint is where Bangaloreans
head for Karnataka-style tiffin favourites like maddur vade and thatte
idli. But it’s their crispy Karnataka-style dosas (including a Mysore
masala dosa with chutney slathered on the inside and also a healthy red
rice dosa) that is its calling card. The restaurant’s Bengaluru-style filter
coffee, green chutney (with coriander and coconut) and sweet sambar (if
that’s your thing) seal the deal.
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Address: Eating Circles, CP Ramaswamy Iyer Road, Abhiramapuram
Contact: (044) 48551117
Hotel Saravana Bhavan

The ghee roast dosa here is a Chennai legend and qualifies as a meal
by itself — king-size, crispy, with the unmistakable aroma of ghee. This
restaurant usually buzzes with activity at 6 am with beach walkers (and
runners) from the nearby Marina Beach rubbing shoulders with tech
workers heading home after an all-night shift.
Address: Hotel Saravana Bhavan, Dr. Radhakrishnan Road, Mylapore

Contact: (044) 28115977
Sangeetha Veg Restaurant

For an early morning breakfast, step into this hashery that boasts of a
full breakfast menu. The filter coffee is the best way to start your day Connect
in the city. Sangeetha probably offers more varieties of dosais than any Chennai GoAir offers direct
restaurant in Chennai. Their crispy onion rava dosa and Chettinad style ÁLJKWVWR&KHQQDL
dosas are bestsellers, while their evening menu offers a daily choice of IURP$KPHGDEDG
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BINGE
Bengaluru
Central Tiffin Room
Malleshwaram is one of the city’s only links to the
Bengaluru of the past with emblematic local establishments
that will take you back in time. Central Tiffin Room (CTR)
is one such hub. The filter coffee is always spot-on and then
there’s the dosa with its trademark crispness and golden
brown that’s arguably the best in town.
Address: Central Tiffin Room, Malleshwaram

Contact: (080) 23317531
Vidyarthi Bhavan
A Bengaluru dining icon since the 1940s, this restaurant
witnesses long lines on Sundays. Located in the crowded
Gandhi Bazaar area, Vidyarthi Bhavan serves perfect
Bengaluru-style filter coffee. Their ghee-laden dosas are
sure to put you in a food coma. But it’s the wait staff who
are the true stars here, tiptoeing through the cramped
dining area with stacks of masala dosas served with their
slightly watery trademark chutney.
Address: Vidyarthi Bhavan, Basavanagudi

Contact: (080) 26677588
MTR 1924
Mavalli Tiffin Room, popularly known as MTR, has been
a part of Bengaluru’s dining culture for almost a century.
From a single restaurant where diners had to wait days for
a reservation, MTR is now a chain with a pan-Bengaluru
footprint. Most regulars come back for their benne (butter)
dosa (served with flavourful chutney) and the invigorating
filter coffee.
Address: MTR 1924, White House, St Mark’s Road

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Connect The Filter Coffee

ashok india/Shutterstock.com; Ashwin Rajagopalan;
The name is a giveaway. This restaurant has built its

GoAir offers direct
flights to Bengaluru reputation on its perfectly brewed tumbler of filter coffee. It’s
from Ahmedabad, Goa, not just the coffee that shines; the restaurant’s Chennai-style
Cochin, Kolkata Mumbai, Bengaluru dosas, including wholesome versions such as the murunga
New Delhi, Lucknow,
Varanasi, Nagpur, Jaipur,
elai (drumstick leaves) dosa and green gram dosa, are its
Patna, Hyderabad other stars. If you are feeling adventurous, try the Karupatti
and Pune as well as Kaapi (black coffee sweetened with palm jaggery).
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convenient connections.
Vidur Kapoor
Visit GoAir.in or mobile app for more Address: The Filter Coffee, Kalyan Nagar
information. Contact: 99004 55577

FLYING
HIGH@GoAir
In our exclusive feature
celebrating International
Women’s Day, read riveting
tales of women leaders at GoAir.
Sumitra Senapaty
WOW Club Founder Sumitra
Senapaty on her remarkable
journey and crafting a legacy
for generations to follow.
Shivya Nath
Shivya Nath on being an
ardent explorer and the
author of the national
bestseller The Shooting Star.
Image: Nina Uhlíková/ Pexels.com
Going Solo
A list of top five safe places in India
and UAE for female solo travellers.
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FLYING HIGH@GoAir
In our exclusive feature celebrating International Women’s Day, read riveting tales of
women leaders at GoAir climbing the ladder of professional success and the journeys
that took them around the globe. Read on to know how they conquer every challenge
and what keeps them Go-ing at GoAir.
Text GARIMA SHARMA
Honouring diversity at GoAir

“GoAir is an equal opportunity organisation encouraging diversity in teams. Women comprise a total of 35%
of our workforce. Even at our leadership positions, we have women driving the growth path for GoAir and
the count of female leaders has only increased this fiscal year, from 8% to 13%. As part of our sincere attempt
to raise this diversity quotient, we will be launching an exciting initiative this International Women’s Day,
conceived by our COO, Ms Miranda Mills. The initiative, called ‘Go Get Her’, will be a referral programme to
encourage our employees to refer women for various open positions across multiple locations.”
Nakul Tuteja, Vice President, HR, GoAir

I’m a Chartered Aeronautical Engineer and have
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BUILDINGSERVICINGSELLINGANDNOWOPERATING
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to be an architect. Then I thought of joining the
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neither of these was open to women in my day.
Eventually, I chose to be an engineer. I studied
Aeronautical Engineering at Glasgow University
and then joined Leonardo Helicopters as a graduatee
trainee in Aerodynamics. After a few years, I joined
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Satellites. I then moved to Rolls Royce, the aircraft
engine manufacturer, to lead the transformation
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founder, Mr Jeh Wadia, while I was selling Airbus
aircraft. GoAir was an important client back then,
o
and so, I was quite excited to join GoAir last year to
head the airline operations.
What makes you “You”?

I have always challenged the status quo: be it
engineering against the advice of my family, who
thought it was an unconventional career path for
a woman or shifting countries and companies for
Miranda Mills
new opportunities. This mindset has groomed me Chief Operating Officer, Operations
to always accept tough challenges and roles.
GoAir believed in me and encouraged me

to transfer from an Original Equipment
Manufacturer to an airline, which rarely happens
in our industry. Hopefully, this can help people
realise that opportunities are not always linear,
but moving countries, companies and roles can be
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are unmatchable. I am passionate about what I
do. This company has transformed me into a skilled
professional. I have worked hard for the success I enjoy
today.
GoAir has always
encouraged me to face Dana Mendonca a
challenges and come out a Airport Manager, Dubai
ai
winner.

COVER STORY
Coming from a conservative the years, learnt and worked for

Muslim background, born in multiple sectors: banking, fashion,
Mumbai and brought up in JEWELLERYTELEVISIONkLMSAND
the Middle East (Kuwait), I am aviation. I have always believed in
THEkRSTWOMANTOGOOUTTO the theory “there has to be a way
complete my Master’s degree and out of this challenge”.
also work in the family. If you have a dream and the
Today, I have work experience will to work hard, GoAir will give
ranging from event management YOUAPLATFORMTOkNDYOURWAY
to public relations to corporate up. This company has always
communications of over 15 years. empowered me to be responsible
for the success of my team and
What makes you “You”? the company.
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out ways to accomplish my next Nida Paloba
step. While growing up, it was like General Manager, Corporate
living one day at a time. Being a Communication
PR representative, I have, over
Simple but classy. Laid-back, yet alert

and efficient. I am a dreamer by day
and a firm believer in retail therapy for
the unnecessary inconveniences in life.
I love my carefree life. But, every
day, as I don my uniform, I transform
into a focused and responsible Captain,
always performing my best. My parents
have always encouraged me to follow
my beliefs. Aspiring to be a pilot was in
my blood, as my parents come from an
aviation background.

I believe that with my hard work and
perseverance, I can make my dream a
reality. The love and support of my family
makes me confident in every walk of life.
As a woman and a Captain, I can
proudly say that we have grown leaps
and bounds in the recent past. It is,
therefore, now our responsibility to shape
young women’s minds to feel empowered
and reach for the stars.
Natasha Jacob
Senior Captain

I am a people person. I love meeting new people
and learning about their lives and culture.
Coming from the hospitality industry, aviation
was new to me, but when I joined GoAir, the
team was warm and friendly and made me feel
comfortable.

I am ambitious and passionate about my work. I set
goals for myself and always look for opportunities
to perform better. My biggest achievement at GoAir
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Kolkata. GoAir has always encouraged every
individual by giving them responsibilities and
trusting them with decision-making power.
I think the key to success lies in being
motivated and having a focused approach
towards set goals.
Civia De Souza
Airport Manager, Airport Services
Pooja Malhotra
Deputy General Manager, OTA, Sales
Aviation professional with over 20 years of

Sales & Service experience.
I love animals and, as a kid, I wanted to open a
farmhouse. I am a passionate leader and love to see
my team members accomplishing more.

I think I possess the qualities of both sides of the
coin, determined and lovable. Despite all the odds
that I have faced in life, I continue to be in pursuit
of making a better version of myself.
Diversity is good for business. And, at GoAir,
we have individuals from different industries and
backgrounds.
For me, working with GoAir has been an
incredible journey: a perfect blend of challenges
and achievements.
COVER STORY
I thoroughly believe in the quote ‘Work is Worship’.

And my professional achievements state the same.
What makes you, well “You”?

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GoAir, as an organisation, lays tremendous
trust in each of its employees. It is due to this
encouragement that I feel motivated to perform well
every single day.
Anandhi Suresh
Deputy General Manager, Finance
Kalangi Sangekar
Deputy Airport Manager,
Airport Services
It’s been a fantastic 14-year-long journey

at GoAir.
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GoAir always gives you enough time
and space to groom yourself to be a leader
and a team player.

COVER STORY
Aviation professional with over 25 years of such as Legal, Sales, Marketing, Commercial MIS
experience. and Customer Excellence are led by women.
I joined aviation when the open skies policy I feel fortunate to be working in an enabling
had just come into being in India. It was the path environment where,,
less travelled and the possibilities were unlimited. at every step, I
Looking back at the past 25 years in the industry, I feel empowered
can say that it’s been a rewarding experience. to think and work
independently
What makes you “You”? while supporting
I am passionate about whatever I do – with an a team together
unwavering eye on the goal – both personally and contributing
and professionally. For me, my team is above towards the
everything else. Throughout my journey, I have had larger goal of the
THEPRIVILEGEOFLEADINGSOMEkNEYOUNGWOMEN organisation.
and men, and together we have scaled many
heights. GoAir supports diversity, our COO is a lady, Ruchika Singh
h
a considerable number of our Cockpit Crew and
Vice President, Saless
Cabin Crew are ladies, and quite a few departments
My professional life so far has

Vida Julia Edith D’souza been an exciting journey with
Vice President – Centre of Excellence accomplishing great achievements
and conquering challenges. I cherish
of person. I am focused on my every single moment of this path.
goals, with a burning desire to
achieve them. I think I am also a What makes you “You”?
bit of an obsessive planner, with My ability to pick up and start all over
Plan A, Plan B, Plan C and Plan again, no matter how many rounds it
what-to-do-in-case-all-plans-fail. takes. The most empowering moment
Recently, I encountered a for me as a leader is to witness my
truly liberating feeling of being team grow and lead. I consider myself
treated as a leader when my male a survivor and follow this motto in my
The journey from a wide-eyed colleagues and I received the professional life: To adapt is to grow.
college student to GoAir has been same treatment during reviews, GoAir has allowed me to grow,
exciting, enriching and extremely with no allowances made for my learn, teach and lead. My team is my
satisfying. gender. It felt fantastic. Our work legacy and I am proud, honoured and
However, when I was a young culture is extremely diverse and humbled to mentor them.
child, I wanted to be a BEST bus welcoming of different skills and
conductor in Mumbai city. It felt abilities. A genuine respect for
so hip, giving tickets to everyone each individual ultimately makes Archana Koushik
and bossing around. Then, in high GoAir an enriching workplace. Deputy General Manager,
school, I knew I wanted to be a In one of the reviews, our Digital Marketing
chef and was determined to start MD, Jeh Wadia, told me, “You
my own catering company; I had are not here to follow the status
even drawn up plans for a kitchen quo; you are here to change it.”
and menus for delivery service. That empowered me with the
courage to do things differently
What makes you “You”? and push through changes,
People often describe me as a SOMEOFWHICHWEREkRSTSINOUR
“take charge, never say never” kind company.

Shabnam Syed
Vice President Marketing
& E-Commerce
A seasoned marketing and

advertising professional with a
successful track record across
diverse industries.
I wanted to be an astronaut
while growing up, as space and its
mysteries always excited me and
even now that eagerness to learn
new things has not diminished, and
that is what has enabled me to adaptt
seamlessly to new environments.

Kavita Chopra Following my passion, being authentic, versatile and open to new
Senior General Manager, challenges and opportunities is a mindset that has always driven me
Commercial MIS & Planning on a forward trajectory. My ability to stay resilient in the face of change
has enabled me to emerge successfully from every challenge that has
come my way.
I have had the privilege of being GoAir is an equal opportunity employer and I feel proud that the
a part of the aviation industry for Marketing and E-commerce team has one of the best diversity ratios
over two decades, which has helped in the organisation. At GoAir, it is not just diversity of talent that is
me experience the evolution of this encouraged but also diversity of thought.
vibrant and exciting sector.
My motto in life is “Learn,
Unlearn and Re-learn”and my
professional journey has been
an absolute thrill of enriching Kavita Kannan
experiences. Deputy General Manager,
Asset Management
I navigate through challenging
times with a smile. My philosophy lYINGINTHESKYANDDISAPPEARING
in life is to keep things simple and in the clouds will remain forever
focus on execution. When I received etched in my memory. Even after
the SAP Best Implementation 21 years in the aviation industry,
Award on behalf of my organisation this sight still brings a smile on
for Business Warehouse my face.
Implementation, I was thrilled. My
team here is the best combination Aviation professional with What makes you “You”?
of well-experienced individuals and over 21 years of experience. I strive to be perfect in my work.
I am fortunate to be working under Despite coming from a I am also a detail-oriented person
the leadership of passionate and traditional Gujarati family, and ensure there are no gaps
motivating senior management. I was always encouraged by which could result in issues for the
MYPARENTSTOBEkNANCIALLY team and the company at a later
At GoAir, we are encouraged to independent. As a child, I too stage.
create a legacy of our own and I nurtured many dreams, each I feel blessed to be a part of
am excited to be a part of this great day a different one. However, GoAir as it supports diversity and
journey. the joy and surprise that I felt does not conduct any form of
every time I saw an “airplane” gender bias.

COVER STORY
Sheetal Sabnis
Head, Legal & Contracts the high stress it brings. I feel
empowered every day I walk into
and as a kid, I would bring home a court or the workplace. It is
strays all the time. So, it was only exhilarating how we women have
natural that I grew up dreaming achieved our respective careers and
of becoming a veterinarian. But positions through sheer hard work
the love of the law came easy as and rock-solid determination. We
my father is a practising advocate. are an equal opportunity company.
And there has been no looking Also, with an increased female
back. leadership in GoAir, I do believe it
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MEBEINGALAWYERISHOW about my work and life. I think my right ethos, training, ability and
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I love animals, especially dogs because I love what I do despite great leader.
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I started my career as a journalist and moved to I always fancied Manager, Flight Safety
the creative world of brands and advertising 15 years becoming a doctor or
ago. As a child, I wanted to be a journalist and I did an electrician.
become one. I love it when my work takes me to places
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I treat life as a heady cocktail of new adventures great leader, EQ is as important as IQ. Our team
waiting to happen. My spark is my curiosity. is distinctly diverse, so when a tough situation
GoAir is a company where you will always bask in CROPSUPWEALLBECOMEONE4HEPROVERBgUNITYIN
a healthy glow of yin and yang in the boardroom. The diversity” works like a dream for our team.
diversity here is beyond just the right ‘hiring mix’. GoAir has trusted me to carry out a function
I feel empowered to be working at GoAir as I have that carries with it great responsibility. I am
access to the knowledge and experience of some of WORKINGINAkELDTHATISCOMPARATIVELYNEWYET
the best minds to learn from and some beautiful critical in the aviation world. The support I get from
souls who always cheer me. GoAir is simply unimaginable.

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Creating a legacy like reigning queens. Meet Sumitra Senapaty and Shivya Nath,
who have redefined the terminology: Female Travelling. They are expert leaders and
female travel extraordinaire.
The present time is a great

time. I love a connected
world, and it’s the best it has
ever been.
– SUMITRA SENAPATY
Pg
Unconventional career paths

come with societal and
financial hurdles, but the key
is to master inner courage. Images: courtesy WOW Club; Shivya Nath, The Shooting Star
– SHIVYA NATH
Pg
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What has been your journey WOW Club Founder

so far?
Sumitra Senapaty on
After having worked in the
hospitality industry, with Taj her remarkable journey
and ITC Hotels, for many years, I and crafting a legacy for
decided to pursue my passion for
generations to follow.
travelling. I combined this with
my formidable writing skills and Text GARIMA SHARMA
emerged as one of the top travel
journalists in India, writing for all
the top newspapers and magazines.
I always knew I would do
something grand with my
passion, but never thought I
would be creating a brand, till
WOW happened.
What are the kinds of trips you organise for women

who travel with WOW Club?
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We are known for our offbeat trips from India to Europe

and even our once-a-year trip to Antarctica. The women
who travel with WOW are a like-minded and free-spirited
bunch, who take their own decisions and live life on their
terms. We, as an entity, focus on building a community and
not just travel trips.

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What drove you to create

WOW Club?
Ironically, I have always been
‘that’ friend who is a travel expert
(consulted) whenever any of my
friends or loved ones would make
their travel itineraries — leisure or
professional. So it was only natural
for me to create a brand that
dwells in sync with my passion.
What further prompted me was
my trip to Australia, where I met
this wonderful group of American
women, who were having the time
of their lives.
That little interaction with
them sprouted the desire in me to
create a platform, a means, of sorts,
for Indian women who are avid
wanderlusts and explorers at heart.
Thus, 15 years ago, I founded,
Women on Wanderlust, famously
known as WOW Club. What has been your most
happy memory with WOW
Club?
A few years ago, we hit 100 trips
a year. That’s a lot of women
seeing the world through WOW.
Which place/city according to

you is a design masterpiece?
Alhambra, Spain. The
architecture is stunningly
beautiful and represents the
lineage of various rulers the
region has had.
Which has been your favourite

travel tale and why?
The journey I took to the very
end of the world: Antarctica.
The sheer visual beauty of that
place along with the wildlife
Images: courtesy Matte Enrico for WOW Club;
is simply out of this world.

Natasha Sharma for WOW Club; WOW Club
It literally hypnotises you.
Which book would you like to

www.wowclub.com read if you were travelling solo?
A Year in Provence by Peter
instagram.com/ Mayle. It is also one of my
the.wowclub favourite places.
facebook.com/wowclub

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Shivya Nath
Imagine a 25-year-old girl who sold off most of her belongings and stored some in the
boot of her friend’s car, before embracing a nomadic life. She has been living out of
two bags for the past six years.
The Shooting Star’s Shivya Nath on being an ardent explorer and the author of
the national bestseller The Shooting Star. Read on to know what it is like to pave your
own path and ace it well.
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What is “wanderlust” according

to you?
To me, it is a strong desire to
wake up to new and unfamiliar
What was the journey like, before you were tagged as “a-girl-who- horizons, both without and
travels-solo”? within.
I grew up in a protective Indian family in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, and
spent my childhood wondering what lay beyond the mountains, the What inspires you?
majestic Himalayas. But like any other kid with aspirations to study in a The incredible wonders of nature.
reputed college, I moved to Singapore after high school with big dreams
and a huge student loan. What was that one pull that
Images: courtesy Shivya Nath, The Shooting Star
I got a job at the Singapore Tourism Board, which piqued my interest prompted you to be a full-time
in travel writing. And, sooner than I could realise, I was unable to tame traveller?
this restlessness in me, this constant struggle of keeping up with a Nomadism is in my blood.
corporate job.
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of India. In those two months, I saw, experienced and lived more than given all our shared history
I ever had before; so quitting my corporate job was only natural once I and culture, and the incredible
returned. natural beauty in these countries.

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How did the journey of full-time travelling

and blogging start?
It all began with my desire to seek an
unconventional path in life, one that would
afford me the freedom to live on my terms and
experience the incredible natural and cultural
wonders of the world.
So when I started travelling in India, all
by myself — despite the so-called notion of
solo travelling not being safe for females — I,
on the contrary, encountered great emotional
and cultural experiences, even in the remotest
villages.
It was then that I decided to write about it
to encourage more women to travel solo and
reclaim their freedom. Before I knew it, I was
writing for leading publications, including BBC
Travel and Conde Nast Traveller.
What are the initial challenges you

overcame to reach where you are today?
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hurdles, it was also heartbreaking for me to
witness the innumerable ways, we have been
destroying the beauty of our planet through our
travel and life choices.
So, over time, I have begun to travel more
mindfully, turned vegan, started supporting
responsible travel companies and social
enterprises, and reduced my plastic footprint
SIGNIkCANTLY
My book – The Shooting Star – charts my battles and

adventures from the cubicle to the road, and from
Images: courtesy Shivya Nath, The Shooting Star
small-town India to remote corners of the globe. I

write candidly about my struggles of transitioning
from an average Indian girl to a free soul, who wanted
https://the-shooting-star.com to live on her terms, explore the world meaningfully
and smash stereotypes along the way. I write about
instagram.com/shivya my relationships, battles, triumphs and life-changing
encounters and how I tried to conquer my deepest fears.
facebook.com/theshootingstarblog In a little over a month after its release, The
Shooting Star sold 10,000+ copies, acquiring the status
twitter.com/shivya of a national bestseller in India.

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GOING SOLO
A female solo traveller does not embark on a journey merely as an accidental opportunity
but to consume the joyful tales into her persona. Embracing every moment, a wanderlust at
heart, she celebrates her travels as an expression of freedom. It is time to renew yourself as
we give you a comprehensive list of the top five safe places in India and UAE to explore and
be enchanted.
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buildings, will get you enchanted one of Darjeeling’s exotic tea gardens Bagdogra
with its ever-captivating beauty. Visit to witness the tea-making process.
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Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates
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Just one word: for the love of Grand Mosque is simply exquisite
culture. Abu Dhabi is your go-to and is an emblem of prolific
destination if you wish to immerse architecture. Abu Dhabi is also
Abu Dhabi yourself in traditional heritage and home to some great adventure
culture. Be it Emiratis’ courteous sports, both land and water: sailing,
hospitality, delectable cuisine, snorkelling, diving, kayaking,
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Puducherry,
Tamil Nadu
The ever-alluring French connection, the boulevards, the colonial buildings,
the endless stretches of beautiful beaches and backwaters, Puducherry is a
must-visit destination. It is an ideal place to escape the fast-paced city life
and take a much-needed break.
Puducherry vibrates with a spiritual energy that not only immerses you
in its serenity but also offers a fresh perspective towards life. The French
side of the town is a design masterpiece and is every photographer’s delight.
Do indulge in some delectable traditional local cuisine and spa therapy
for an ultimate ‘wow’ experience.
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Rishikesh,
Uttarakhand
The yoga capital of the country, Rishikesh is where you
transform yourself into a new ‘you’. Home to world-renowned
meditation and yoga centres, it also offers a plethora of staying
options. Apart from the spiritual bend, Rishikesh is also famous
for a load of adventure activities, such as white water rafting
and bungee jumping.
Visit the famous Beatles Ashram that was once the
International Academy of Meditation of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi,
during the 1960s-70s. It was only between February and April
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1968, when the English rock band The Beatles studied meditation
here, that the ashram gained international attention.
Apart from all the usuals, do not miss the mesmerising
‘Ganga aarti’ and a visit to ‘Laxman Jhula’. It is true, after all,
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Every nook and corner here is an

emblem for serenity. Buddhist
temples, monasteries, stunning
waterfalls, and home to spiritual
leader Dalai Lama, McLeod Ganj
is heaven in itself. The Grand
Monastery, adjacent to Dalai
Lama’s residence is the answer to
your spiritual quest.
Visit the magnanimous
Bhagsunag waterfall or have a
quiet, relaxed time at Norbulingka
Art Institute, dedicated to the
preservation of Tibetan arts.
Mountain-lovers could trek to
Triund peak, an easy trek for
beginners. You can even camp at
the top for an overnight stay to
witness the sparkling night sky.
Relish the local Tibetian cuisine
and do not forget to buy some local
craft items for your loved ones.
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COLOMBO
THE ISLAND LIFE
A vibrant nightlife, delectable cuisine and rich
heritage are the cornerstones of the Colombo
experience. Above all, it is the city’s distinct island
vibe that captures your heart. Now, fly direct to
Colombo from New Delhi and Bengaluru with GoAir.
EAT
SHOP
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Colombo’s cafés and stylish eateries
have quickly catapulted it to a prime The Federation of Self
spot on South Asia’s culinary map. Employees Market, Pettah
For lovers of seafood and the delights Market and Central Market
of well-cooked crab, there’s Ministry sell knick-knacks and are
of Crab. Housed in an old Dutch worth visiting more for the
building, it serves up a smashing experience than actual retail
array of Sri Lankan crab cooked therapy. For home décor
in many ways. Once a warehouse and arts and crafts, head to
neighbourhood, Park Street Mews is Pendi on Reid Avenue. Shop
increasingly topping the list of places to head to after sunset. Filled with for Sri Lankan sarongs at
bars and restaurants, this cobblestone street is where the city’s young LOVI Sarongs or East Star
and restless hob nob. Handlooms.
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TRAVEL
Head to the National Museum of Colombo to learn about Sri
Lanka’s history and tradition followed by a jaunt around
the Fort area to admire its lovely colonial structures. For a
dose of the city’s Buddhist heritage, visit the Gangaramaya
Temple (pictured above). Its complex also includes a library
and museum. Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (pictured left), located in
Pettah Market, makes for a great Instagram-worthy stop.

BINGE
Eat your way Sri Lanka takes its food very seriously.
Whether you are tucking into a plate of
through
kothu roti at a roadside cart or tearing
apart a giant crab at a seafront restaurant,
Sri Lanka
this original spice island never disappoints.
Here are some must-eat dishes in Colombo.
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KOTHU ROTI
Whether you like
it late at night
or for a leisurely
breakfast, there
is no denying
that kothu roti
is Sri Lanka’s
most famous street
food. This comfort
food is made using
CRAB roti cut up into small bits
With its prime location by the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka and mixed with ingredients such as onions,
is a paradise for seafood lovers, especially lagoon crabs. carrots, cabbage, eggs, and sometimes, chicken
The Ministry of Crab in Colombo is a go-to. Housed in the or mutton. Don’t be startled by the thunderous
historic Dutch Hospital Complex, this restaurant is a treat sound of chopping blades — used to slice the
for crustacean fans. Sample the Chilli Crab or Sri Lankan ingredients — on the griddle. One of the most
Curry Crab. Wash it all down with a chilled thambili popular places to sample the treat is the
(king coconut water). Another place to bask in this crabby Hotel de New Pilawoos, a no-fuss restaurant.
goodness is The Fat Crab, also in Colombo. The Spicy A Chicken Cheese Kothu Roti along with a
glass of Iced Milo here won’t be forgotten any
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Negombo Devilled Crab and Garlic Butter Crab here are
worth making a mess. time soon.
Address: Ministry of Crab, Old Dutch Hospital Complex Address: Hotel De New Pilawoos, Wellawatta
Contact: +94 112342722 Road, Contact: +94 777417417
WOOD APPLES JACKFRUIT CURRY

A Sri Lankan favourite, the sweet There are various curries to try in Sri
and sour brownish pulp from Lanka, but the green jackfruit curry is
wood apples can be eaten a creamy addition to your meal. Treat
straight out of the shell, much like yourself to authentic polos curry at
the coconut. The fruit also finds Lucky Fort. This family-owned
its way into juices, jams and restaurant in Galle cooks the curry on
desserts. For the best ones, head a low flame for a few hours in an
to Pettah Market, one of the city’s earthen pot. Wolf this down with a
busiest commercial areas. bowl of steaming hot rice.

BINGE
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HOPPERS
KIRI BATH WITH LUNU MIRIS Start your morning with
When in Sri Lanka, you must have kiri bath for breakfast. This is indulgent servings of savoury
a traditional Sri Lankan dish made with cooked rice and fresh frilly pancake bowls called
coconut milk. Every family has its own recipe passed down hoppers. While some prefer
through the generations but the essential ingredients stay more or them plain, it is common to find
less the same. Cooked on auspicious occasions, it is complemented an egg tossed in the centre. The
with lunu miris, a spicy chutney made with onion, tomato, lemon traditional accompaniments
juice, coconut and dried fish. include coconut sambal, chili
sambol, chutney or curries. For
Address: Lucky Fort Restaurant, Prarawa Street, Galle an elaborate meal, load your
Contact: +94 912242922 hopper with fish or chicken
curry. The best place for this
comfort treat is Upali’s.
LAMPRAIS (LUMP RICE) Address: Upali’s by Nawaloka,

This all-in-one meal has the Sri Lankan basics such as rice, curry, 65, Dr C.W.W Kannangara
chicken, vegetables and spices. All components are packed into a Mawatha
single banana leaf, where they continue to cook and mix together Contact: +94 112695812
fragrantly. VOC Cafe, operated by The Dutch Burgher Union, is
everyone’s go-to. Their lamprais comes with
a piece of chicken, ash plantain, cutlet,
brinjal, egg and pol sambol (grated
coconut, red onions and dried
whole chilies mixed with
fish) and is absolutely
divine.
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Kalyana Mantapa
If here on a sunny morning,
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coloured Belgian stained-glass
ceiling, which casts a shadow
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studded with ivory plaque, this
regal seat is a star attraction. On
display on special occasions such
as Dussehra, the throne comprises
a main seat, steps leading to it and
a golden umbrella over the throne.
The throne — including the cushion
and pillows — is embellished with
precious stones and silver. It is said
that approximately 280 kg of gold
was used to create the royal throne.
Because it is considered antique and
sacred, it is assembled only during
festivities.
Wrestling Courtyard
Every royal family has its own
interest. While some prefer hunting
or painting, the kings of Mysore
took a special interest in wrestling.
The Woodeyar clan encouraged a
special class of wrestlers called
“Jetties” who put on a special
event, a form of wrestling called
Vajramushti Kalaga. This was held Photos: Courtesy mysorepalace.gov.in; Tamanna Pandit
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various shapes and sizes.
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for wrestling, the quaint steps
and the stained glass windows
around it lend a peaceful aura. If
you look around, you can also spot
the famous tiger emblem of the
Mysore Palace.

WANDERLUST
Durbar Hall
This is nothing less than a visual feast
and it is easy to see why. The room,
with detailed columns in colours such
as turquoise and gold, was used by the
Maharaja to address the public. One
would call the colours kitsch in today’s
times; perhaps that’s what makes this
room one of the most photographed.
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up to witness the ornate ceiling and
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graffiti art. From weighty socio-political
statements to Bollywood scenes, the
artistic capital of India has outrageously
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around the world set out to transform
Mumbai’s 142-year-old Sassoon Dock in
Cuffe Parade. One of the oldest docks and
largest fish markets in the city, Sassoon Docks is now home to several murals and
Sassoon Dock, installations that speak of Mumbai’s history and its intrinsic culture. The mural
Cuffe Parade (pictured above) covering two buildings, created by Shilo Shiv Suleman, presents
women trying to break out of rigid social structures. One of the most impactful works
is by artist JR titled Inside Out, a series of monochrome print portraits of local Koli
residents, lining the exterior of the dock buildings. It’s an ode to the vibrant Koli
fishing community, integral to Mumbai’s history and culture.

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your neck out at Matunga to view a mural.
These murals, part of St+Art Foundation,
are found at Shahu Nagar in Mahim. About 11
residential buildings have murals on their walls
created by national and international artists.
Watch out for Jas Charanjiva’s mural which is
about the female who is at peace with herself. The
bindi represents wisdom flowing through her and
the universe, through her core.
There’s also a bright red mural that begs for
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your attention. Created by French artists Ella and

Pitr, it is meant to evoke the feeling of “innate joy”.
Take your phone camera out for Italian
street artist Millo’s work in this area.
Notice a boy under an umbrella, an
ode to Mumbai’s rains. But you will
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pin-ups to grace many a drab wall. Curated by Ranjit, a graphic
designer and founder of the Bollywood Art Project, this snazzy mural
recreates an iconic scene from the movie Deewar — Amitabh Bachchan
stretching out his arms behind his ears and waiting for Peter to come and
fight with him. Legend has it that when the artist Tweeted about the mural
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An overview of what to expect this month.
ARIES TAURUS
Someone’s indecisive behaviour It’s important now to be thorough in
may increasingly bother you. your thinking so that your message to
But you might learn something your colleagues can be delivered as
important about yourself. Pull effectively as possible. Many of you
back and give others space to make will need to take a trip to Hyderabad.
decisions at their own pace. For those living in You might be concerned that you aren’t
the north, a quick trip to Bagdogra sees you make being able to say what’s on your mind. But it is only
quick progress with your trade. your state of mind; you should be at ease.
GEMINI
You will have a continuous stream of thoughts but do realise that these are
just mere theories. Work with every productive idea and let go of self-doubt.
Remember: nothing good has ever come out of negative assumptions. This month
is a good time to set priorities, maybe a quick trip to a beach like Goa will give you
that much needed time off.
LEO
CANCER At times, being unbiased is all that
Your ambivalence about a matters, and this is where you step
family matter could easily in this month. If you are travelling to
be misinterpreted by others. Kochi or Guwahati, you could play the
What you can do is set the record role of a diplomat as you stand in the
straight. Avoid a misunderstanding that could middle of a conflict. You may have a point of view, yet you
grow into a conflict. When travelling for work to are wise enough to keep it to yourself. Don’t get tricked
Jaipur, you are likely to meet someone who will into taking sides. Realise that you only need to help the
have a strong influence on you. parties find common ground.
VIRGO
You are open-minded now because you understand that different perspectives could
be valid, too. You will find new work opportunities at a city by the sea but remember
to maintain healthy boundaries from the start rather than having to overcompensate
later on. This is a good time because you are self-aware. You aren’t as concerned
about holding firmly to your beliefs since you are self-assured.

TAROT
LIBRA
This month you may need to be cautious since you may discover that
you missed an important piece of information shared by your co-
worker or friend. Learn as best you can and move on. Some of you
will run high on imagination and intuition. Allow yourself to relax
by taking a yoga holiday in the hills so the energy around you starts
flowing in the right direction.
SCORPIO
If you are involved in the share SAGITTARIUS
market, it could need your Looking to the future is easier if
attention. The cards suggest you have plans for something
a quick work trip to Nagpur to exciting to do. However, if that isn’t
make things right in your favour. the case, it’s a reminder that first,
This could be a time where you may need to be at you must create your own adventures in your mind.
too many places but cheer up, it’s something that Don’t be afraid to dream of your great escape, for it’s the
comes easy to you. You’ll have your chance to clear first step in making it a reality, especially if you have
the air soon enough. moved to a city like Goa.
CAPRICORN
Playing it cool at work may not convey your intentions. You want others
to see you as confident and capable. Your workload may make you feel
lethargic but your perseverance is what makes you, you. Play it by the
ear and don’t be overtly emotional about happenings at work. If your
family home is down south, you will need to make plans to travel there.
AQUARIUS PISCES
A close friend or family It’s challenging to understand
member might say something people’s motives, for they are
that strikes you as rather odd. presenting only one side of their
Clarify it with them before it story. But beneath the surface lurks an
snowballs into a problem. abundance of mystery and complexity.
You will see a shift in energy, causing you to You are not interested in psychological dramas and
re-evaluate important personal and financial mysterious meanderings, instead you work towards
commitments. Many of you will take a long- unwrapping things that have been hidden from your
needed break and travel to the south, especially sight for a long time. Those with offices in Pune and
a beachy location like Kochi. Ahmedabad, will be required to do a quick trip.
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A world of soaring, snow-clad peaks and deep valleys, mountains are surreal,
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are immediately intimidated by their grandeur. Climbing a mountain is, in a
way, experiencing another perspective, another dimension, an undiscovered
road to your persona. We give you a list of spectacular trekking trails to
venture into the unknown elements of nature and yourself, as you craft your
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Goecha La Trek
Altitude
15,100 ft Sikkim
W itness the splendour of the legendary
Mt Kanchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the
world. Start the trek from Yuksom, a historical town
which is approximately a seven-hour drive from the
airport. Witness the serene Teesta River on the way.
From Yuksom trek to Sachen, where you will pass
through the visually delightful Rathong River valley.
From Sachen begins the steep trek to Tshokha. From
Tshokha, as you trek towards Dzongri, the trail passes
through the beautiful Rhododendron Forests. A few
kilometres further, you reach Thansing, a spot famous
for stunning views of Mt Kokthang, Mt Rathong,
Mt Kabru, Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Simvo and Mt Pandim.
From Thansing head to Lamuney which is at an altitude
of 13,700 ft. Lamuney is your last stop as from here you
start your ultimate trek towards Goecha La Pass, where
you will pass through the awe-inspiring Samiti Lake
and Zemathang Plateau.

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Kedarkantha Trek
Altitude
12,500 ft Uttarakhand
J aw-dropping scenery and majestic Himalayan peaks. What else
does one desire! Kedarkantha trek is simply breathtaking.
The trek starts from Sankri, approximately an eight-hour drive
from Dehradun. You get your first stop at Juda Ka Talab, at an
altitude of 9,100 ft. From here, the trek trails lead to Kedarkantha
base site, at an altitude of 11,250 ft. Witness the beautiful arc-shaped
range of snow-capped mountains comprising of Mt Bandarpoonch,
Mt Swargarohini, Mt Kalanag and Mt Ranglana. Then head to
Kedarkantha Peak which will captivate your senses with its
beauty. There is a small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Goddess
Parvati and Lord Ganpati, at the peak.
One of the legends associated with this trek is that
Kedarkantha translates to the Throat of Lord Shiva. Legend has it
that Lord Shiva once meditated in Kedarkantha before relocating
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of West Bengal and Mechi in Nepal. This trek gives
you views of four of the tallest mountains in
that appears like Buddha in deep eternal sleep. From
Tumling, after a trek of nine km, you reach Kalipokhri, a
small village famous for the wildlife sanctuary, Singalila
the world — Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse, Mt Makalu and National Park. Kalipokhri, literally translating to the
Mt Kanchenjunga. dark lake in Nepali, is named after a picturesque local
The trek starts from Manebhanjan, a small town lake with dark waters known as Black Lake. Eight km
located about 26 km from Darjeeling and 92 km from from Kalipokhri is Sandakphu, the highest point in
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Siliguri. From here, you start your trek to Tumling, West Bengal. Do not miss the opportunity to stay here
a small village famous for an unobstructed view of overnight for the enchanting view of the night sky and
Kanchenjunga’s Sleeping Buddha — the snowline the bright twinkling stars.

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DIRECTORY OF DESTINATIONS
INDIA
AIZAWL AHMEDABAD BAGDOGRA BENGALURU BHUBANESWAR
Name of Airport: Lengpui Name of Airport: Sardar Name of Airport: Bagdogra Name of Airport: Name of Airport: Biju Patnaik
Airport Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Kempegowda International Airport
Currency: Indian Rupee International Airport Currency: Indian Rupee International Airport Currency: Indian Rupee
Dialling Code: +91-389 Currency: Indian Rupee Dialling Code: +91-3556 Currency: Indian Rupee Dialling Code: +91-674
Climate: Mild, sub-tropical Dialling Code: +91-79 Climate: Pleasant Dialling Code: +91-80 Climate: Hot and humid
Local Languages: Mizo, Climate: Hot, semi-arid temperatures throughout Climate: Tropical and summers, monsoon with
English, Lusei Duhlian Best time to visit: December the year pleasant temperature heavy rains, short, mild
(local dialect) to February Best time to visit: November Best time to visit: October to winters
Distance from airport to Local Languages: Gujarati, to February February Best time to visit: October to
city: 32.4 km English, Hindi Local Languages: Bengali, Local Languages: Kannada, mid March
Distance from airport to English English, Hindi Local Languages: Odia,
TRANSPORTATION & city: 10.9 km Distance from airport to Distance from airport to Hindi, English
ESTIMATED COST city: 3.5 km city: 35 km Distance from airport to city:
TAXI: TRANSPORTATION & 8 km
r150 onwards ESTIMATED COST TRANSPORTATION & TRANSPORTATION &
BUS: TAXI: ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED COST TRANSPORTATION &
r10 onwards r50 onwards TAXI: TAXI: ESTIMATED COST
BUS: r100 onwards r50 onwards TAXI:
TOP ATTRACTIONS r3 onwards (shared), METRO: r50 onwards
Solomon’s Temple: A AUTORICKSHAW: r400 onwards r10 onwards AUTORICKSHAW:
symbol of love of elects r11 onwards (private) AUTORICKSHAW: r10 (shared)
to Jesus of Nazareth, r30 onwards
this stunning church was TOP ATTRACTIONS TOP ATTRACTIONS TOP ATTRACTIONS
founded in 1984 Sabarmati Ashram: Tea Gardens: Bagdogra TOP ATTRACTIONS Ancient temples:
Mizoram State Former residence of is prime tea-growing region Palaces: Bangalore Including the famous
Museum: An ethnographic Mahatma Gandhi, it now housing Kamalpur Tea Palace is a majestic 19th landmark of Lingaraja
museum with collections houses an elaborate Estate, Bengdubi Estate, century palace modelled Temple, Mukteswara
displaying the rich tribal museum etc. on Windsor Castle; the Temple, Rajarani
heritage through textiles, Darjeeling Himalayan ornate Tipu Sultan’s Temple Dhauli Hills:
Mosques: Ahmed Shah’s
archaeology, etc. Mosque — named after the Railway: About 15 km Summer Palace was a A hill containing the
KV Paradise: A three- founder of Ahmedabad from Bagdogra is New summer residence of the Edicts of Ashoka and
storeyed mausoleum of Ancient Stepwells: Jalpaiguri, where the Mysore ruler Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa.
love built by a man for Adalaj Vav — an intricately starting point of this world- HAL Aerospace Nandankanan Zoological
his wife who died in a car carved stepwell, Dada famous UNESCO World Museum: Exhibits Park: A 437-hectare zoo
accident Harir Vav — ancient Heritage Site is located. indigenous aircraft, that was partly declared
underground stepwell YLQWDJHERPEHUVÁLJKW as a sanctuary, with over
FOODIE CHECKLIST FOODIE CHECKLIST simulators, etc. 1,500 animals and a
Bai, a dish made of FOODIE CHECKLIST Chicken cutlet at popular white tiger safari.
steamed vegetables Gujarati thali with bataka Bagdogra Airport FOODIE CHECKLIST
Stir-fried dishes such nu shak, kathod, thepla, Restaurant Benne masala dosa, 99 FOODIE CHECKLIST
as Mizo Vawksa and Misa methi no masalo and %HQJDOLÀVKGLVKHVVXFK varieties dosa, Mangalore 2GLDÀVKDQGVHDIRRG
Mach Poora other dishes Dhokla and as bhapa ilish and chital buns and bisi bele bath preparations such as
khandvi kalia Filter coffee macha ghanta and crab
SHOPPING DISTRICT Vegetarian dishes such Locally brewed beer kalia Popular regional
Bara Bazaar for SHOPPING DISTRICT as potoler dolma, and sweets such as chhena
traditional clothes, bamboo Rani No Hajiro Market mishti doi SHOPPING DISTRICT jhili and rasabali
souvenirs, woolens for ikat, mashrush; Brigade Road for street
ZOHANDCO Chatlang for Malls along CG Road for SHOPPING DISTRICT shopping Chickpet for SHOPPING DISTRICT
handloom items branded wear Hong Kong Market and gold and silver jewellery Ekamra Haat for
Airport Market in Siliguri Malleswaram 8th Cross traditional ikat fabrics and
for imported goods for herbs, spices, etc. silver ornaments
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LOVERS — DURTLANG OF AHMEDABAD — TRAVEL TO FAMED SPOTS PUB-HOP THROUGH VISIT THE HOLY TOWN OF
HILLS, AND NEARBY REIEK INDIA’S FIRST UNESCO SUCH AS SIKKIM AND INDIRANAGAR, MG ROAD PURI AND THE FAMOUS
AND VANTAWNG FALLS. HERITAGE CITY. DARJEELING FROM HERE. AND KORAMANGALA. JAGANNATH TEMPLE.
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CHANDIGARH CHENNAI GOA GUWAHATI HYDERABAD
Name of Airport: Chandigarh Name of Airport: Chennai Name of Airport: Goa Name of Airport: Lokpriya Name of Airport: Rajiv
International Airport International Airport International Airport Gopinath Bordoloi Gandhi International Airport
Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee International Airport Currency: Indian Rupee
Dialling Code: +91-172 Dialling Code: +91-44 Dialling Code: +91-832 Currency: Indian Rupee Dialling Code: +91-40
Climate: Humid subtropical Climate: Tropical wet and Climate: Tropical monsoon Dialling Code: +91-361 Climate: Tropical wet
Best time to visit: October dry Best time to visit: November Climate: Warm temperate and dry
to March Best time to visit: November to February Best time to visit: October Best time to visit: October
Local Languages: Punjabi, to February Local Languages: Konkani, to April to April
Hindi, English Local Languages: Tamil, English, Hindi, Marathi, Local Languages: Assamese, Local Languages: Telugu,
Distance from airport to English, Telugu, Malayalam Kannada English, Bengali, Hindi, Deccani Urdu, English,
city: 20 km Distance from airport to Distance from airport to Bodo, Mishing Hindi
city: 19.4 km city: 46 km Distance from airport to Distance from airport to
TRANSPORTATION & city: 27 km city: 26.5 km
ESTIMATED COST TRANSPORTATION & TRANSPORTATION &
TAXI: ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED COST TRANSPORTATION & TRANSPORTATION &
r50 onwards TAXI: TAXI: ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED COST
BUS: r80 onwards r100 onwards TAXI: TAXI:
r15 onwards BUS: BUS:
r50 onwards r50 onwards
r5 onwards(ordinary) r10 onwards AUTORICKSHAW: BUS:
TOP ATTRACTIONS r9 onwards (express) r30 onwards r5 onwards
Rock Garden: A garden r13 onwards (deluxe) AUTORICKSHAW:
r60 onwards CYCLE RICKSHAW:
spread over 40 acres, most METRO: r10 onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS
famous for its sculptures r10 onwards BIKES ON HIRE:
r200 onwards FERRY (ONLY ON Golconda Fort &
built from recycled AUTORICKSHAW: BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER): Charminar: Capital of
ceramic, industrial and r25 onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS
r60 onwards the medieval Qutb Shahi
home waste, discarded Sultanate consisting of a
items and other scrap Beaches & beach citadel and fort, and the
TOP ATTRACTIONS shacks: World-famous TOP ATTRACTIONS
Chandigarh Capitol Beaches: Marina Beach Kamakhya Temple: iconic 16th century
Complex: A UNESCO World for its long coastline of mosque with four grand
is the world’s second A 7th century temple
Heritage Site, this is a beaches such as Baga, arches and minarets.
largest natural urban and the oldest of the 51
government compound Candolim, Anjuna, Arambol Hussain Sagar: This
beach, Elliot’s Beach has Shakti Pithas, it’s one of
designed by architect and Palolem necklace-shaped lake
numerous eating joints the most important Hindu
Le Corbusier and is a Churches: UNESCO- features a large monolithic
Fort St. George: The pilgrimages. Peacock
manifestation of the city’s listed Basilica of Bom statue of Gautama Buddha
ÀUVW%ULWLVKIRUWUHVVWREH Island and Umananda
architecture Jesus containing the Tomb in the centre.
built in India, around which Temple: Situated in the
Sukhna Wildlife of St. Francis Xavier
settlements and trade middle of the majestic
Sanctuary: An ecotourism Forts: Fort Aguada — a FOODIE CHECKLIST
developed in Chennai. Brahmaputra River, it
reserve with eight nature 17th-century fortress and houses a temple dedicated Variety of biryanis —
trails located near Sukhna FOODIE CHECKLIST offering ocean views to Lord Shiva. Hyderabadi, dum pukht,
Lake — a manmade Masala dosa, chicken kacche gosht ki biryani,
reservoir with facilities for 65 and local biryanis such FOODIE CHECKLIST FOODIE CHECKLIST qabooli biryani Non-
boating and birdwatching as ambur and dindigul Goan Catholic cuisine Assamese thali of rice, vegetarian delights such
Street food such as
of pork vindaloo, chicken dal, aloo pitika, khar, as paya, maghaz masala,
FOODIE CHECKLIST sundal and nethili or fried xacuti, sorpotelÀVK masor tenga and duck boti kebab and gosht
Punjabi staples such anchovies Filter coffee, cafreal and prawn balchao curry Assam tea pasinde Royal desserts
as butter chicken and dal murukku and Mysore pak Feni and bebinca such as shahi tukda and
makhani Chaat Makki SHOPPING DISTRICT sheer khurma
di roti and sarson da saag SHOPPING DISTRICT SHOPPING DISTRICT Pan Bazaar for Assam
Sowcarpet for ethnic Anjuna Flea Market for silk saris and fabric, Fancy SHOPPING DISTRICT
SHOPPING DISTRICT wear, accessories and knick-knacks, trinkets and Bazaar for clothes and Moazzam Jahi Market
Sector 17 for phulkari Rajasthani fare Pondy souvenirs jewellery NEDFI Haat for for brassware and ikat
dupattas, gems, jewellery Bazaar for junk jewellery, Mapusa Market for Goan regional handloom and weaves
and eateries Kalamkari fabrics, etc. pottery, spices and local handicrafts
handicrafts
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DON’T MISS OUT ON GO ON DAY TRIPS TO GO ON A SUNSET CRUISE TOUR ORGANISED BY
THE CITY’S THRIVING MAMALLAPURAM AND TRY YOUR LUCK AT ON THE BRAHMAPUTRA TELENGANA TOURISM,
NIGHTLIFE AND LIVE KACHIPURAM KNOWN POKER, ROULETTE AND RIVER, AND ENJOY A WHICH INCLUDES HIGH
MUSIC SCENE AT FOR THEIR MANY OTHER GAMES AT THE BUFFET DINNER, LIVE TEA AT THE MAGNIFICENT
ITS VARIOUS PUBS STONE TEMPLES AND DOZEN OR SO FLOATING FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE FALAKNUMA PALACE AND
AND CLUBS SUCH AS MONUMENTS WITH CASINOS ON MANDOVI PERFORMANCES ON A LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW
PEDDLERS AND PARRA. INTRICATE CARVINGS. RIVER. BOARD. AT GOLCONDA FORT.

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INDORE JAIPUR JAMMU KANNUR KOCHI
Name of Airport: Devi Ahilya Name of Airport: Jaipur Name of Airport: Jammu Name of Airport: Kannur Name of Airport: Cochin
Bai Holkar Airport International Airport Civil Enclave International Airport International Airport
Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee
Dialing Code: +91-731 Dialling Code: +91-141 Dialling Code: +91-191 Dialling Code: +91-497 Dialling Code: +91-484
Climate: Tropical, very hot Climate: Hot semi-arid Climate: Humid subtropical Climate: Humid tropical Climate: Humid tropical
summer, wet monsoon and Best time to visit: October Best time to visit: Best time to visit: July to Best time to visit: October to
warm, dry winter to March September to early March March February
Best time to visit: October Local Languages: Local Languages: Dogri, Local Languages: Local Languages:
to March Rajasthani, Marwari, Urdu, Hindi Malayalam, Tulu, Konkani, Malayalam, English
Local Languages: Hindi, Dhundhari, Hindi Distance from airport to Kannada Distance from airport to
Bundeli, Marathi, Urdu, Distance from airport to city: 8.3 km Distance from airport to city: 35 km
Sindhi, Gujarati, English city: 11.7 km city: 26.8 km
Distance from airport to TRANSPORTATION & TRANSPORTATION &
city: 9 km TRANSPORTATION & ESTIMATED COST TRANSPORTATION & ESTIMATED COST
ESTIMATED COST TAXI: ESTIMATED COST TAXI:
TRANSPORTATION & TAXI: r100 onwards TAXI: r150 onwards
ESTIMATED COST r50 onwards BUS: r100 onwards METRO:
TAXI: r80 onwards BUS: r9 onwards BUS: r10 onwards
BUS & i-BUS: r5 r11 onwards r8 onwards
onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS
AUTO: r14 onwards
TOP ATTRACTIONS
TOP ATTRACTIONS Raghunath Temple: TOP ATTRACTIONS Fort Kochi: Historic
Amer Fort: Located Historic Hindu temple St. Angelo Fort: An early areas with popular
TOP ATTRACTIONS on a hilltop, the majestic complex consisting of 16th century Portuguese
Rajwada Palace: An tourist attractions such
fort features large seven shrines fort with a moat on the DV&KLQHVHÀVKLQJQHWV
elaborate 7-storeyed royal ramparts and a series of Amar Mahal Palace: A beachfront providing Mattancherry Palace,
residence built about 200 gates. Hawa Mahal: 19th century chateau built uninterrupted views of the Dutch Cemetery, Indo-
years ago by the Holkars of An architectural wonder by a French architect, now Arabian Sea Portuguese Museum, etc.
the Maratha empire. made of red and pink converted into a museum Beaches: Kannur Jew Town & Jewish
Lal Bagh Palace: A
VDQGVWRQHZLWKDÀYH featuring Pahadi miniature Beach for the garden Synagogue: Home to the
lavish 19th-century palace
storey honeycomb exterior paintings and a massive and sculptures; oldest group of Jews in
of the Holkar dynasty, it is
featuring 953 windows collective of books Payyambalam Beach for India, featuring antique
built in a mix of baroque,
with lattice work The Mubarak Mandi VXUÀQJDQGVZLPPLQJ shops, art galleries,
rococo and neoclassic
royal city is sprinkled with Palace: The erstwhile Muzhappilangad Beach — boutique cafes and the
architectural styles.
many other palaces and royal residence of the a drive-in beach oldest synagogue in
forts such as City Palace, Dogra Maharaja of Jammu Arakkal Museum: the Commonwealth of
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Jaigarh Fort, etc. & Kashmir Dedicated to the only Nations.
Unique street food
like poha jalebi, khatta Muslim royal family in
samosa, moong bhajiya, FOODIE CHECKLIST FOODIE CHECKLIST Kerala, this is now a FOODIE CHECKLIST
bhutte ki kees and dal Rajasthani dishes such Dogra cuisine historical palace-turned- Kerala parotta and beef
EDÁD as dal baati churma, laal comprising ambal, museum. chilli, Malabar biryani
Indori namkeen &
maas, ghewar gucchiyein, kulthein di Seafood such as Kerala
garadu Pyaaz kachori and mawa dal and maa da madra FOODIE CHECKLIST fried prawns, karimeen
Sweets such as jaleba
kachori Ker sangri, Local street food such Thalassery chicken or pollichathu Sweets
and mawa bati pickle made from a desert as kaladi kulcha, gulgule mussels biryani, Malabar such as unniyappam and
vegetable called ker and kachalu Traditional beef roast Kadukka or palada payasam
SHOPPING DISTRICT dishes such as morel stuffed mussels
Kothari Market for SHOPPING DISTRICT pulao, oria and mitha SHOPPING DISTRICT
clothes, shoes; Johari Bazaar for tie-dye bhaat SHOPPING DISTRICT 0DULQH'ULYHIRUÁHD
MT Cloth Market for fabrics and jewellery Fort Road and Fort bargains Jew Town for
Chanderi, Maheshwari and Bapu Bazaar for jutis SHOPPING DISTRICT Light Complex for local spices and souvenirs
other silks Tripolia Bazaar for rugs, Raghunath Bazaar for handicrafts, handloom
colourful lacquer bangles dried fruits and traditional saris, earthenware,
and metalware needlework embroidery brocade fabrics, etc. SMART TIP
SMART TIP Gole Market for shawls
JDA Complex for woolen ATTEND INDIA’S LARGEST
THE CHHATRIS OR DOME- SMART TIP wear and handicrafts SMART TIP CONTEMPORARY ART
SHAPED CENOTAPHS EVENT, THE KOCHI-
MADE OF STONE ON THE TAKE A CYCLE RICKSHAW BE ENTHRALLED BY MUZIRIS BIENNALE,
BANKS OF THE KHAN RIDE THROUGH THE SMART TIP THEYYAM, KERALA'S WHICH IS HELD HERE
RIVER ARE ILLUMINATED WALLED CITY OF JAIPUR ANCIENT FORM OF ART EVERY TWO YEARS OVER
AT NIGHT AND MAKE FOR WHICH HAS LANES RENT A HOUSEBOAT ON AND WORSHIP, WHICH THREE MONTHS AT
A GREAT NIGHT-TIME DEDICATED TO VARIOUS DAL LAKE FOR A UNIQUE IS PRACTISED IN MANY VENUES ALL OVER FORT
STROLL. CRAFTSMEN. STAY EXPERIENCE. TEMPLES OF KANNUR. KOCHI.

KOLKATA LEH LUCKNOW MUMBAI
Name of Airport: Netaji Name of Airport: Kushok Name of Airport: Chaudhary Name of Airport: Chhatrapati
Subhash Chandra Bose Bakula Rimpochee Airport Charan Singh International Shivaji International Airport
International Airport Currency: Indian Rupee Airport Currency: Indian Rupee
Currency: Indian Rupee Dialling Code: +91-1982 Currency: Indian Rupee Dialling Code: +91-22
Dialling Code: +91-33 Climate: Cold desert Dialling Code: +91-522 Climate: Tropical wet and
Climate: Tropical wet and weather Climate: Humid subtropical dry
dry climate. Best time to visit: April Best time to visit: October Best time to visit: October
Best time to visit: October to to June; September to to April to March
February October Local Languages: Urdu, Local Languages: Marathi,
Local Languages: Bengali, Local Languages: Ladakhi, Hindi English, Hindi, Gujarati,
English, Hindi Hindi Konkani
Distance from airport to city:
Distance from airport to city: Distance from airport to city: 15 km Distance from airport to city:
15.6 km 2.4 km 10 km
TRANSPORTATION &
TRANSPORTATION & TRANSPORTATION & ESTIMATED COST TRANSPORTATION &
ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED COST TAXI: ESTIMATED COST
TAXI: TAXI: r50 onwards TAXI:
r22 onwards
r30 onwards r2,500 onwards BUS:
BUS: BUS: r5 onwards BUS:
r8 onwards
r7 onwards r75 onwards TRAIN:
TRAM: r20 onwards LOCAL TRAIN:
r5 onwards
r6 onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS
AUTORICKSHAW:
Leh Palace: A 16th
r25 onwards
FERRY (ONLY ON AUTORICKSHAW:
HOOGHLY RIVER) : century dun-coloured r18 onwards
r5 onwards mansion built by the
TOP ATTRACTIONS
Namgyal Dynasty TOP ATTRACTIONS
Hemis Monastery: The Bara Imambara: A
TOP ATTRACTIONS FRORVVDOHGLÀFHZLWK
Gateway of India:
Colonial Trail: Prominent largest Buddhist gompa Famous seafront arch
in Ladakh, featuring VSUDZOLQJRUQDWHFRQÀQHV
5DMHUDHGLÀFHVLQFOXGLQJ monument that was built to
gold statues and stupas an immense vaulted
the famous Victoria commemorate the landing
embellished with precious chamber and a dizzying
Memorial, Town Hall, of King George V and
stones. maze; the complex also Queen Mary on their visit to
Writers' Building and
Shanti Stupa: A pristine, KRXVHVWKHLPSRVLQJ$VÀ India in 1911
others.
white-spired stupa located Mosque. UNESCO World Heritage
Howrah Bridge: This
on a hilltop overlooking Chattar Manzil: The
bridge connects the twin Sites: The Victorian Gothic
/HKDQGWKHPDJQLÀFHQW ‘Umbrella Palace’ once landmark of Chhatrapati
cities of Kolkata and
Howrah. Zanskar Range. served as a palace for the Shivaji Terminus railway
rulers of Awadh. station, Victorian and art
FOODIE CHECKLIST FOODIE CHECKLIST deco buildings such as
Street food such as Tibetan food such as FOODIE CHECKLIST David Sassoon Library
momos, thukpa, thenthuk Kebabs, including the
puchka, kathi roll, jhalmuri,
Mughlai paratha, kabiraji and mokthuk Chhurpi or famous tunday kebabs, FOODIE CHECKLIST
Kolkata biryani, kosha yak cheese Butter tea galawati kebabs and boti Street food such as pav
mangshoDQGÀVKGLVKHV and sea buckthorn juice kebabs Lucknowi biryani bhaji, misal pav, batata
such as bhapa ilish and and paya nihari Tokri vada, Bombay sandwich,
malai chingri Rasgulla, SHOPPING DISTRICT chaat and malai ki gilori ragda pattice
sondesh and mishti doi Bazaar Road for
pashminas Ladakh Art SHOPPING DISTRICT SHOPPING DISTRICT
SHOPPING DISTRICT Palace for prayer wheels Aminabad Market for Colaba Causeway for
Gariahat for Bengali tant and Tibetan handicrafts chikan kurtas and saris handicrafts, clothes and
saris and cotton Punjabi Hazratganj for khadi and footwear Chor Bazaar for
suits embroidered saris antiques
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PANGONG TSO AND
GET A GLIMPSE OF NUBRA VALLEY; CROSS VISIT THE RESIDENCY, A GO BEHIND THE SCENES
THE LIFE AND TIMES ONE OF THE HIGHEST LARGE COLLECTION OF OF ONE OF THE LARGEST
OF NOBEL LAUREATE MOTORABLE PASSES GARDENS AND RUINS FILM INDUSTRIES IN THE
RABINDRANATH IN THE WORLD — THAT OFFER A GLIMPSE WORLD WITH A GUIDED
TAGORE AT HIS FORMER KHARDUNG LA; GO ON OF THE BEGINNING OF BOLLYWOOD TOUR WHICH
MANSION, JORASANKO THE FAMOUS CHADAR THE END OF BRITISH RAJ INCLUDES SET VISITS AND
THAKUR BARI. TREK IN WINTER. IN INDIA. LIVE SHOWS.

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NAGPUR NEW DELHI PATNA PORT BLAIR
Name of Airport: Dr. Name of Airport: Indira Name of Airport: Jay Prakash Name of Airport: Veer
Babasaheb Ambedkar Gandhi International Narayan International Savarkar International
International Airport Airport Airport Airport
Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee
Dialling Code: +91-712 Dialling Code: +91-11 Dialling Code: +91-612 Dialling Code: +91-3192
Climate: Tropical Climate: Humid subtropical Climate: Humid subtropical Climate: Tropical, monsoon
Best time to visit: October and semi-arid. Best time to visit: October Best time to visit: October
to March Best time to visit: October to March to May
Local Languages: Marathi, to November; February to Local Languages: Hindi, Local Languages: Bengali,
Hindi, English March Magadhi, Bhojpuri, Maithili English, Hindi, Tamil,
Distance from airport to city: Local Languages: Hindi, Distance from airport to city: Telugu, Malayalam,
8.9 km Punjabi, English, Urdu 7 km Nicobarese
Distance from airport to city: Distance from airport to city:
TRANSPORTATION & 21 km TRANSPORTATION & 5.4 km
ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED COST
TAXI: TRANSPORTATION & TAXI: TRANSPORTATION &
r50 onwards ESTIMATED COST r90 onwards ESTIMATED COST
BUS: TAXI: AUTORICKSHAW: TAXI:
r10 onwards r40 onwards r10 onwards r125 onwards
LOCAL TRAIN: BUS: BUS:
r150 onwards r10 onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS r300 onwards
METRO: Golghar: A large, AUTORICKSHAW:
AUTORICKSHAW:
r14 onwards r10 onwards pillarless, stupa-style r100 onwards
AUTORICKSHAW: granary built during FERRY:
TOP ATTRACTIONS r25 onwards the British rule for the r900 onwards
prevention of famines in
Futala Lake: A massive the area
city lake built by the Bhosle
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Delhi Heritage Trail: Agam Kuan: A historical
kings of Nagpur, known for monument where King Cellular Jail: Colonial
The must-visit monuments
its colourful fountains Ashoka was said to have prison infamously used by
including Red Fort, Jama
Deekshabhoomi: A sacred drowned his 99 brothers the British to put Indian
Masjid, Qutub Minar,
monument of Navayana to obtain the throne of the IUHHGRPÀJKWHUVLQVROLWDU\
Humayun’s Tomb, India
Buddhism, where B. R. Mauryan Empire. FRQÀQHPHQWQRZD
Gate, Purana Qila and
Ambedkar, architect of Bihar Museum: A
museum with a light and
Jantar Mantar.
the Indian Constitution, Old Delhi: A busy, museum depicting Bihar’s sound show
converted to Buddhism colourful maze of markets rich history, crafts and Ross Island: Former
selling everything from folk culture, as well as British settlement, now a

FOODIE CHECKLIST spices to silver jewellery. art including the famous scenic, deserted island
Local hits such as tarri 2,300-year-old sculpture of with ruins of a bazaar,
poha and param ki dal FOODIE CHECKLIST Didarganj Yakshi. residences, ballrooms, etc.
Maharashtrian
Street food such as
specialties like jhunka chaat, gol gappe, momos, FOODIE CHECKLIST FOODIE CHECKLIST
bhakar, patodi, jowar chole kulche Kebabs, Bihari staples such Seafood and fresh catch
bakhri, goda bhaat butter chicken, mutton as litti chokha, thekua, of the day
nihari and khameeri roti chana ghugni, dal pitha
SHOPPING DISTRICT and Bihari kebab Local SHOPPING DISTRICT
Dharampeth for SHOPPING DISTRICT sweets such as malpua, Sagarika Emporium for
jewellery Gandhibagh Janpath Market and balushahi, and khaja handcrafted artifacts made
for wholesale fabrics, Sarojini Nagar markets from bamboo, seashells
Kolhapuri chappals for street shopping SHOPPING DISTRICT and coconut shells
Mahatma Phule Market for Select Citywalk and DLF Khetan Super Market
oranges Promenade for branded for budget clothes and
clothing jewellery Maurya Lok SMART TIP
Complex for branded wear
SMART TIP PORT BLAIR IS THE
SMART TIP GATEWAY TO SOME OF
TOUR ONE OF THE MANY SMART TIP THE MOST STUNNING
ORANGE FARMS AROUND PAINT THE NIGHT RED ISLANDS IN THE
THE CITY — PICK YOUR AT THE NUMEROUS THE RUINS OF NALANDA ANDAMAN SEA, SUCH
OWN FRUIT, TASTE THEM PUBS AND CLUBS IN ARE A MARVEL TO AS HAVELOCK, NEILL
FRESH AND CARRY HOME THE CITY. ATTEND A EXPLORE. THIS UNESCO AND BARATANG, WHICH
AN ORANGE SAPLING QAWWALI SESSION AT WORLD HERITAGE SITE IS FEATURE SPRAWLING
OR A BOX OF ORANGE THE NIZAMUDDIN AULIYA 1.5 HOURS AWAY FROM RESORTS AND SCUBA
BARFIS. DARGAH. PATNA. DIVING SCHOOLS.

PUNE RANCHI SRINAGAR VARANASI
Name of Airport: Pune Name of Airport: Birsa Name of Airport: Sheikh Ul- Name of Airport: Lal Bahadur
International Airport Munda Airport Alam International Airport Shastri International Airport
Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee
Dialling Code: +91-20 Dialling Code: +91-651 Dialling Code: +91-194 Dialing Code: +91-542
Climate: Hot, semi-arid Climate: Humid subtropical, Climate: Humid subtropical Climate: Warm, temperate
Best time to visit: July to with hot summer; heavy Best time to visit: April to with hot summer, humid
February rains in monsoon October rainy monsoon and dry cool
Local Languages: Marathi, Best time to visit: September Local Languages: Urdu, winter
English, Hindi, Gujarati to February Kashmiri, Hindi Best time to visit: November
Distance from airport to to February
Distance from airport to city: Local Languages: Hindi,
10.9 km Nagpuri, Bijori, Kurukh city: 11 km Local Languages: Hindi,
Bhojpuri, Urdu, Sanskrit,
Distance from airport to city: English
TRANSPORTATION & 4.7 km TRANSPORTATION &
ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED COST Distance from airport to
TAXI: TAXI: city: 20 km
TRANSPORTATION &
r50 onwards ESTIMATED COST r700 onwards
BUS: TAXI: BUS: TRANSPORTATION &
r20 onwards r40 onwards r150 onwards ESTIMATED COST
TAXI: r100 onwards
AUTO: r100 onwards
LOCAL TRAIN: BUS: BOAT (SHIKARAS ONLY
r10 onwards r30 onwards ON DAL LAKE):
BOAT: r200 onwards
AUTORICKSHAW: AUTORICKSHAW:
r500 onwards
r18 onwards r10 onwards AUTORICKSHAW: TOP ATTRACTIONS
r25 onwards Varanasi Ghats:
TOP ATTRACTIONS TOP ATTRACTIONS Eighty-eight ghats or
Shaniwar Wada: Former Tagore Hill: A scenic
TOP ATTRACTIONS riverfront steps line the
seat of the Peshwas of Dal Lake: Second largest banks of the holy river
hilltop popular for pleasant
Maratha Empire, this site lake in the state, featuring Ganga in this ancient city.
walks, fun picnics and
contains several gates, ÁRDWLQJPDUNHWVDQGVFHQLF Dashashwamedh Ghat
panoramic views of the city
palaces, fountains and houseboats and Assi Ghat have high
Waterfalls: The
gardens Mughal Gardens: A UHOLJLRXVVLJQLÀFDQFH
surrounds of Ranchi group of garden complexes
Aga Khan Palace: A Kashi Vishwanath
are dotted with several from the Mughal era with
19th century palace built beautiful waterfalls such Temple: The holiest temple
by Sultan Aga Khan III, landscaped terraces and dedicated to Lord Shiva, it
as Jonha Falls, Panch fountains
this is the site of Mahatma constitutes one of the 12
Gagh Falls and Hundru
Gandhi’s imprisonment Jyotirlingas and features 3
Falls, among others. FOODIE CHECKLIST
during the Freedom domes made of gold.
Struggle Sinhagad Fort: Rista, goshtaba, yakhni,
Clifftop fortress, with a
FOODIE CHECKLIST rogan josh and other FOODIE CHECKLIST
Jharkhand cuisine such Kashmiri dishes Kahwa,
memorial for 17th century Various chaat items, such
as dhuska, chilka roti the traditional Kashmiri tea
emperors and a temple as Benarasi tamatar chaat,
dedicated to Goddess Kali with mutton curry, mahua Various kinds of Kashmiri kachori sabzi, chena dahi
masala Locally grown bread such as czochworu vada, choora mattar, laaiya
FOODIE CHECKLIST mushrooms such as rugra and bakarkhani chana
Pune specialties such as and tumba Milky delights such as
mango mastani, Budhani SHOPPING DISTRICT lassi, thandai and malaiyyo
wafers, bhakarwadi SHOPPING DISTRICT Lal Chowk for pashminas Benarasi paan
Firayalal for metalwork and walnut wood artefacts
SHOPPING DISTRICT and ethnic handicrafts Badshah Chowk for SHOPPING DISTRICT
Kayani Bakery for including the ancient Kashmiri carpets Thatheri Bazar for
Shrewsbury biscuits Paitkar paintings Floating markets on Benarasi silk saris;
Hong Kong Lane Dal Lake for vegetables, Vishwanath Gali for
for clothes and chunky ÁRZHUVDQGSDSLHUPkFKp crystal and stone Shiva
acessories SMART TIP products linga;
Gai Ghat for gulabi
VISIT THE MUTA minakari jewellery
SMART TIP CROCODILE BREEDING SMART TIP
CENTRE WITH ITS
ATTEND SOME OF FASCINATING VARIETIES RENT A HOUSEBOAT ON SMART TIP
INDIA’S BIGGEST MUSIC OF CROCODILES THAT DAL LAKE FOR A UNIQUE
FESTIVALS, SUCH AS ARE BRED IN THE STAY EXPERIENCE. A BOAT RIDE ACROSS THE
NH7 WEEKENDER AND MARSHY WATERS OF ATTEND THE TULIP GANGA IS A GREAT WAY
SUNBURN, WHICH THE NEARBY BHAIRAVI FESTIVAL IN THE SPRING TO WITNESS LIFE ON THE
HAPPEN IN PUNE. RIVULET. MONTHS. GHATS FROM THE WATER.

GUIDE
INTERNATIONAL
ABU DHABI MALÉ* MUSCAT PHUKET BANGKOK
Name of Airport: Abu Dhabi Name of Airport: Velana Name of Airport: Muscat Name of Airport: Phuket Name of Airport:
International Airport International Airport International Airport International Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
Currency: UAE Dirham Currency: Maldivian Currency: Omani Rial Currency: Thai Baht Currency: Thai Baht
Dialing Code: +971-2 5XÀ\DD Dialing Code: +968 Dialing Code: +66 Dialling Code: +66
Climate: Sub-tropical, arid. Dialing Code: +960 Climate: Hot arid Climate: Tropical monsoon Climate: Tropical
Best time to visit: November Climate: Tropical Monsoon Best time to visit: Best time to visit: November monsoon, with fairly hot
to February Best time to visit: November November to March to March temperatures year-round
Local Languages: Arabic, to April Local Languages: Arabic, Local Languages: Thai, Best time to visit: November
English, Somali Local Languages: Dhivehi, English, Balochi, Swahili, English to February
Distance from airport to city: English Bengali, Hindi, Malayalam Distance from airport to city: Local Languages: Thai,
32.2 km Distance from airport to city: Distance from airport to city: 32.7 km English
4.6 km 12.7 km Distance from airport to city:
TRANSPORTATION & TRANSPORTATION & 31.5 km (Suvarnabhumi)
ESTIMATED COST TRANSPORTATION & TRANSPORTATION & ESTIMATED COST
TAXI: ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED COST TAXI:
r450 onwards TRANSPORTATION &
r200 onwards TAXI: TAXI: ESTIMATED COST
r115 onwards r235 onwards SONGTHAEWS:
BUS:
r50 onwards FERRY: BUS:
r30 onwards TAXI:
r78 onwards
r80 onwards r180 onwards TUK TUKS:
TOP ATTRACTIONS SPEEDBOAT: r200 onwards BUS:
r18 onwards
Sheikh Zayed Grand r115 onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS SCOOTERS ON HIRE:
Mosque: One of the Royal Opera House r500 onwards TUK TUK:
r65 onwards
largest mosques in the TOP ATTRACTIONS Muscat: Arts complex
SONGTHAEW:
TOP ATTRACTIONS
world, featuring 82 white
domes
Islamic Centre: The built in Islamic Italianate
style, with a theatre and Island Cruises: Ferry r20 onwards
largest mosque in the
Louvre Abu Dhabi: Maldives, it houses the garden for musical arts to some of the most
This art and civilization Ministry of Islamic Affairs. and culture showcases pristine spots such as Phi TOP ATTRACTIONS
museum showcases Al Alam Palace:
Phi Island, James Bond The Grand Palace:
Hukuru Miskiiy: A 17th
artworks from around the Ceremonial residence of Island, etc. Opulent former royal
century mosque made
Beaches: Karon — residence of the Thai kings
world from coral boulders Sultan Qaboos of Oman,
noted for its façade with boasts a long stretch built in 1782, it houses the
National Museum:
of white sand and a Emerald Buddha carved
FOODIE CHECKLIST Cultural museum blue and gold columns
Buddhist temple
Emirati dishes such as showcasing artefacts and from a single block of jade
Nightlife: Patong Beach
machboos lahm, kuboos, royal antiquities from the FOODIE CHECKLIST and Bangla Road feature
madrooba Desserts like Maldives’ Buddhist era to Omani dishes such as FOODIE CHECKLIST
numerous all-night pubs, Street eats such as
luqaimat, khabeesa the Islamic monarchy shuwa, meshak, harees,
clubs and entertainment. seafood dumplings, grilled
mashuai Drinks like
SHOPPING DISTRICT FOODIE CHECKLIST kahwa and Omani laban chicken and pork skewers,
FOODIE CHECKLIST sausages, crispy crepes
Souk Central Market for Traditional dishes like Thai specialities such as
antiques and handicrafts mas huni and roshi, bis SHOPPING DISTRICT tom yam kung, pad thai,
Carpet Souk for carpets keemiya, fried yams, City Centre Muscat and
papaya salad, etc.
SHOPPING DISTRICT
and tribal rugs saagu bondibai Muscat Grand Mall for Chatuchak Weekend
luxury goods Muttrah SHOPPING DISTRICT Market for rare antiques,
SHOPPING DISTRICT Souk for perfumes, Phuket Walking Street
ceramics, home furniture,
SMART TIP Malé Local Market for frankincense and the night market Thai handicrafts;
handicrafts, packaged Pratunam Market for
at Bangla Road for
EXPERIENCE sweetmeat, local pickles handicrafts, souvenirs cheap bargains
ADRENALINE AT THE Majeedhee Magu for SMART TIP and authentic Thai food
WORLD'S FIRST FERRARI- souvenirs
BRANDED THEME PARK VISIT THE WADIS IN THE SMART TIP
WHICH HOUSES THE DESERT, TAKE A DAY SMART TIP
WORLD’S FASTEST SMART TIP TRIP TO NIZWA, THE TAKE A BOAT TOUR
ROLLER COASTER, CULTURAL CAPITAL OF GET AN AUTHENTIC THROUGH BANGKOK’S
FERRARI DRIVING GO FOR A SEAPLANE OMAN, AND THE DATE THAI MASSAGE AT THE FAMOUS FLOATING
EXPERIENCE, FLIGHT RIDE OVER THE ATOLLS PALM-DOTTED OASIS SCORES OF MASSAGE MARKETS — DAMNOEN
SIMULATOR AND OTHER AND STUNNING AZURE CALLED MISFAT AL PARLOURS LINING THE SADUAK IS THE LARGEST
ATTRACTIONS. SEAS OF THE MALDIVES ABRIYEEN. BEACHES. AND LIVELIEST
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DUBAI KUWAIT DAMMAM COLOMBO
Name of Airport: Dubai Name of Airport: Kuwait Name of Airport: King Fahd Name of Airport: Bandaranaike
International Airport International Airport International Airport International Airport
Currency: Dirham Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar Currency: Saudi Arabian Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee
Dialling Code: +971 Dialling Code: +965 Riyal Dialling Code: +94-11
Climate: Hot desert climate; Climate: Subtropical desert Dialling Code: +966-3 Climate: Tropical monsoon
pleasant winters with climate, with very hot Climate: Extreme hot with two rainy seasons
strong thunderstorms summers and mild winters summer, mild to warm Best time to visit: November
Best time to visit: November Best time to visit: November winter to March
to April to April Best time to visit: November Local Languages: Sinhala,
Local Languages: Arabic, Local Languages: Arabic, to March Tamil, English
English, Hindi, Urdu, Kuwaiti Arabic, English, Local Languages: Arabic, Distance from airport to city:
Malayalam, Tagalog, Persian Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Tagalog Indian languages, Filipino, 32.4 km
Distance from airport to Distance from airport to Egyptian Arabic, Indonesian
city: 14.2 km city: 17.7 km Distance from airport to TRANSPORTATION &
city: 40 km ESTIMATED COST
TRANSPORTATION & TRANSPORTATION & TAXI: r100 onwards
ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED COST TRANSPORTATION & BUS: r50 onwards
TAXI: TAXI: ESTIMATED COST TUK TUKS: r50 onwards
r186 onwards r900 onwards TAXI: r190 onwards
BUS: BUS: BUS: r230 onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS
r46 onwards r45 onwards Gangaramaya Temple:
METRO:
TOP ATTRACTIONS One of the most important
r46 onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS King Abdulaziz Center
for World Culture: Also
Buddhist temples, it features
CAR RENTAL: Kuwait Towers: A pair of numerous Buddha statues
known as Ithra, it’s a world-
r300 onwards glittering blue towers, one
with a revolving viewing class cultural venue, with
from around the world.
Colombo National
sphere and high-rise the building resembling a Museum: Housed in
TOP ATTRACTIONS restaurants space station. a colonial mansion, it
Burj Khalifa: Tallest Dammam Corniche:
Grand Mosque: The exhibits national artefacts
building in the world, largest of the city’s 800 Seaside promenade with representing Sri Lanka’s
this 160-storey spired mosques, it’s a wonderful buzzing cafes and cruises history and heritage.
skyscraper is a marvel of example of traditional to Marjan Island nearby. Dutch Hospital: Colonial-
architecture Islamic architecture era complex dating back
Palm Jumeirah: Palm Liberation Tower: Built FOODIE CHECKLIST to the 1600s, it is lavishly
tree-shaped island in 1993, this 372-metre Traditional Saudi dishes restored to house chic shops
known for its glitzy hotels, tower is a symbol of such as kapsa, mutabbaq, and restaurants.
and upmarket global Kuwait’s liberation saleeg
restaurants from Iraq Middle Eastern favourites FOODIE CHECKLIST
such as shawarma, falafel, Local favourites — string
FOODIE CHECKLIST FOODIE CHECKLIST laban, hummus hoppers, egg hoppers, kottu
Arabian dishes such as Machboos — the national Sweets like maamul, roti, isso vadai, rice and curry
shish tawook, chelo kebab, dish of Kuwait Arabic kleeja, along with coffee or Traditional preparations,
lahm bi ajin Desserts delights such as warak gahwah such as ambul thiyal, pol
such as luqaimat, kanafeh, enab, kuboos, hummus, sambol, lamprais, parippu
Khanfaroosh and kebabs SHOPPING DISTRICT
Share Al-Hob Traditional SHOPPING DISTRICT
SHOPPING DISTRICT SHOPPING DISTRICT Market for clothing, Laksala for handicrafts
Gold Souk for gold The Avenues for great perfumes, gold, jewellery; and souvenirs; TEAELI
jewellery Dubai Mall and discounts on branded Mall of Dhahran, Othaim and Dilmah T-Lounge for Sri
Mall of the Emirates for products; Souk for Mall, Marina Mall for Lankan tea; Selyn for fair
luxury clothing. handicrafts and gold. branded products. trade handloom; Arcade
Independence Square for
luxury brands.
SMART TIP SMART TIP SMART TIP
CATCH A STUNNING VISIT THE TAREQ RAJAB TAROUT ISLAND, 22 KM SMART TIP
SUNSET ON THE SANDS, MUSEUM, AN EXQUISITE FROM DAMMAM, IS
WRAP UP WITH A ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPLORE COLOMBO BY
CAMEL RIDE TO A FEATURING INLAID LANDMARK AND TUK TUK. ADMIRE THE
BEDOUIN VILLAGE AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, FEATURES A CASTLE RED MOSQUE WHICH LIES
A BARBECUE DINNER JEWELLERY, AND ARABIC BUILT IN CONVENTIONAL IN THE HEART OF PETTAH
UNDER THE STARS. MANUSCRIPTS. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE. MARKET.
— COMPILED BY SATARUPA PAUL


ABOVE & BEYOND
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
SECTOR/ ROUTING DEPARTURE ARRIVAL ELAPSED FREQUENCY EFF FROM EFF TILL
FLIGHT NUMBER TIME TIME TIME
ABU DHABI-DELHI
G8 76 Non Stop 22:15 03:50 04:05 Daily 01-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
ABU DHABI-KANNUR
G8 54 Non Stop 22:30 03:45 03:45 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
ABU DHABI-MUMBAI
AHMEDABAD-BENGALURU
G8 802 Non Stop 09:20 11:25 02:05 Tu 03-Dec-2019 24-Mar-2020
G8 802 Non Stop 10:15 12:25 02:10 M, W, Th, F, Sa 24-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
G8 805 Non Stop 13:45 15:50 02:05 Tu 11-Feb-2020 24-Mar-2020
AHMEDABAD-CHANDIGARH
G8 911 Non Stop 09:40 11:25 01:45 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 08-Nov-2019 28-Mar-2020
G8 137 Non Stop 18:20 20:10 01:50 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 06-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
AHMEDABAD-CHENNAI
G8 912 Non Stop 23:05 01:15 02:10 Daily 01-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
G8 633 via Pune 21:10 00:45 03:35 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
AHMEDABAD-DELHI
AHMEDABAD-GUWAHATI
G8 532 via Kolkata 06:00 10:30 04:30 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
AHMEDABAD-GOA
AHMEDABAD-HYDERABAD
G8 552 Non Stop 20:35 22:20 01:45 Daily 10-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
G8 553 Non Stop 11:05 12:45 01:40 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 10-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
AHMEDABAD-INDORE
AHMEDABAD-JAIPUR
AHMEDABAD-KOLKATA
G8 702 via Jaipur 17:00 21:30 04:30 Daily 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
AHMEDABAD-LUCKNOW
AHMEDABAD-MUMBAI
G8 413 Non Stop 00:35 01:50 01:15 Daily 26-Dec-2019 28-Mar-2020
G8 2505 Non Stop 13:50 15:10 01:20 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 28-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
AHMEDABAD-NAGPUR
AHMEDABAD-PUNE
AHMEDABAD-SRINAGAR
G8 911 via Chandigarh 09:40 13:10 03:30 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 08-Nov-2019 28-Mar-2020
AHMEDABAD-VARANASI
G8 767 Non Stop 10:20 12:30 02:10 M, W, Th, F, Sa 01-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
AIZAWL-GUWAHATI
AIZAWL-KOLKATA
BAGDOGRA-AHMEDABAD
G8 537 via Kolkata 14:40 19:25 04:45 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
BAGDOGRA-DELHI
G8 257 via Guwahati 16:00 20:20 04:20 Daily 18-Nov-2019 28-Mar-2020
BAGDOGRA-GUWAHATI
BAGDOGRA-KOLKATA

ABOVE & BEYOND
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
BANGKOK-DELHI
BANGKOK-MUMBAI
G8 26 Non Stop 19:45 23:00 04:45 M, Tu, W, Th, Sa, Su 27-Feb-2020 05-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-AHMEDABAD
G8 801 Non Stop 06:30 08:40 02:10 Tu 03-Dec-2019 24-Mar-2020
G8 801 Non Stop 07:30 09:45 02:15 M, W, Th, F, Sa 24-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
G8 805 via Lucknow 08:15 13:10 04:55 Tu 11-Feb-2020 24-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-CHANDIGARH
G8 513 via Hyderabad 07:05 11:35 04:30 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 10-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-COLOMBO
G8 47 Non Stop 20:05 21:55 01:50 M, Th, F, Su 20-Mar-2020 27-Mar-2020
G8 47 Non Stop 20:20 21:55 01:35 Sa 21-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-DELHI
G8 120 Non Stop 13:10 15:45 02:35 M, W, Th, F, Sa 05-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
G8 285 via Goa 15:45 20:15 04:30 M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
G8 285 via Goa 15:50 20:15 04:25 Tu 29-Oct-2019 24-Mar-2020
G8 403 via Varanasi 04:50 09:25 04:35 Daily 11-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-GOA
G8 285 Non Stop 15:45 17:05 01:20 M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
G8 285 Non Stop 15:50 17:05 01:15 Tu 29-Oct-2019 24-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-HYDERABAD
G8 894 Non Stop 11:30 12:40 01:10 Su 08-Mar-2020 22-Mar-2020
G8 815 Non Stop 16:45 17:55 01:10 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Su 21-Jan-2020 27-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-JAIPUR
G8 805 Non Stop 08:15 10:45 02:30 M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-KOCHI
BENGALURU-KOLKATA
BENGALURU-LUCKNOW
G8 808 Non Stop 16:10 18:30 02:20 M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su 16-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
G8 395 via Mumbai 08:10 13:05 04:55 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-MUMBAI
BENGALURU-NAGPUR
G8 1801 Non Stop 07:30 09:10 01:40 Tu 28-Jan-2020 24-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-PATNA
BENGALURU-PHUKET
G8 41 Non Stop 02:30 07:45 03:45 M, W, Th, F, Su 23-Feb-2020 02-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-PORT BLAIR
G8 1802 Non Stop 06:30 09:00 02:30 M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su 01-Dec-2019 28-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-PUNE
G8 241 Non Stop 12:20 13:45 01:25 M, W, Th, F, Su 27-Oct-2019 27-Mar-2020
G8 893 Non Stop 15:00 16:30 01:30 Su 27-Oct-2019 22-Mar-2020
G8 241 Non Stop 16:45 18:15 01:30 Sa 02-Nov-2019 28-Mar-2020

ABOVE & BEYOND
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
BENGALURU-RANCHI
G8 373 via Patna 09:15 13:10 03:55 Tu 29-Oct-2019 24-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-VARANASI
BHUBANESWAR-KOLKATA
BHUBANESWAR-MUMBAI
BHUBANESWAR-PATNA
G8 761 via Kolkata 11:30 14:45 03:15 Daily 22-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
CHANDIGARH-AHMEDABAD
CHANDIGARH-BENGALURU
G8 382 via Mumbai 11:25 16:10 04:45 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 07-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
CHANDIGARH-DELHI
CHANDIGARH-GOA
G8 913 via Ahmedabad 15:35 20:00 04:25 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 28-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
CHANDIGARH-HYDERABAD
CHANDIGARH-MUMBAI
G8 382 Non Stop 11:25 13:55 02:30 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 07-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
CHANDIGARH-SRINAGAR
G8 911 Non Stop 12:00 13:10 01:10 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 08-Nov-2019 28-Mar-2020
CHENNAI-AHMEDABAD
CHENNAI-CHANDIGARH
G8 911 via Ahmedabad 06:40 11:25 04:45 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 08-Nov-2019 28-Mar-2020
CHENNAI-GOA
G8 610 Non Stop 06:50 08:40 01:50 Su 29-Dec-2019 22-Mar-2020
CHENNAI-HYDERABAD
G8 504 Non Stop 12:45 14:00 01:15 Sa 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
CHENNAI-JAIPUR
G8 504 via Hyderabad 12:45 16:35 03:50 Sa 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
CHENNAI-MUMBAI
CHENNAI-PORT BLAIR
CHENNAI-PUNE
COLOMBO-BENGALURU
G8 48 Non Stop 23:00 00:30 01:30 M,Th,F,Sa,Su 20-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
COLOMBO-DELHI
G8 40 Non Stop 15:10 19:00 03:50 M, Tu, Th, F, Sa, Su 20-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
DAMMAM-KANNUR
G8 60 Non Stop 09:55 17:00 04:35 M, W, Th, Sa 01-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-ABU DHABI
DELHI-AHMEDABAD
DELHI-BAGDOGRA

ABOVE & BEYOND
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
G8 851 via Guwahati 12:40 16:30 03:50 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-BANGKOK
DELHI-BENGALURU
G8 286 via Goa 10:45 15:10 04:25 M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su 27-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
G8 286 via Goa 10:45 15:20 04:35 Tu 28-Jan-2020 24-Mar-2020
G8 404 via Varanasi 10:30 16:05 05:35 Tu 11-Feb-2020 24-Mar-2020
G8 404 via Varanasi 10:30 14:40 04:10 M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su 12-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-CHANDIGARH
DELHI-COLOMBO
G8 39 Non Stop 10:35 14:10 03:35 M, Tu, Th, F, Sa, Su 20-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-GUWAHATI
G8 257 via Bagdogra 13:30 16:50 03:20 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-GOA
G8 300 Non Stop 08:40 11:35 02:55 Su 02-Feb-2020 22-Mar-2020
DELHI-HYDERABAD
DELHI-INDORE
DELHI-JAMMU
G8 213 via Srinagar 11:50 14:40 02:50 Daily 27-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-KOCHI
G8 336 via Mumbai 14:20 19:20 05:00 Daily 26-Dec-2019 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-KOLKATA
DELHI-LEH
DELHI-LUCKNOW
DELHI-MUMBAI
G8 544 Non Stop 22:40 01:00 02:20 M, Tu, F, Sa, Su 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-NAGPUR
DELHI-PATNA

ABOVE & BEYOND
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
DELHI-PHUKET
DELHI-PUNE
G8 173 Non Stop 08:35 10:45 02:10 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Su 27-Oct-2019 27-Mar-2020
DELHI-RANCHI
DELHI-SRINAGAR
G8 199* Non Stop 13:45 15:15 01:30 Daily 02-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-VARANASI
DUBAI-KANNUR
GUWAHATI-AIZAWL
GUWAHATI-BAGDOGRA
GUWAHATI-DELHI
G8 257 Non Stop 17:20 20:20 03:00 Daily 18-Nov-2019 28-Mar-2020
G8 851 via Bagdogra 15:30 19:30 04:00 Daily 01-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
GUWAHATI-KOLKATA
G8 298 via Aizawl 13:15 16:10 02:55 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
GOA-AHMEDABAD
GOA-BENGALURU
GOA-CHANDIGARH
G8 381 via Mumbai 06:40 10:55 04:15 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 07-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
GOA-CHENNAI
G8 611 Non Stop 09:10 11:00 01:50 Su 29-Dec-2019 22-Mar-2020
GOA-DELHI
GOA-HYDERABAD
GOA-MUMBAI
HYDERABAD-AHMEDABAD
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HYDERABAD-BENGALURU
G8 291 Non Stop 09:35 10:50 01:15 M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su 06-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
G8 291 Non Stop 09:35 10:40 01:05 Tu 10-Mar-2020 24-Mar-2020
G8 816 Non Stop 18:30 19:35 01:05 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Su 17-Feb-2020 27-Mar-2020
G8 517 Non Stop 20:50 22:05 01:15 M, W, Th, F, Sa 11-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
HYDERABAD-BHUBANESWAR
G8 123 via Kolkata 06:05 09:40 03:35 Daily 22-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
HYDERABAD-CHANDIGARH
HYDERABAD-CHENNAI
G8 503 Non Stop 11:05 12:15 01:10 Sa 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
HYDERABAD-DELHI
G8 421 Non Stop 05:35 07:50 02:15 Tu, W, Th, F 06-Mar-2020 13-Mar-2020
HYDERABAD-GOA
HYDERABAD-JAIPUR
G8 702 via Ahmedabad 14:25 18:45 04:20 Su 09-Feb-2020 22-Mar-2020
HYDERABAD-KOCHI
HYDERABAD-KOLKATA
HYDERABAD-LUCKNOW
HYDERABAD-PATNA
HYDERABAD-PUNE
INDORE-AHMEDABAD
INDORE-DELHI
JAIPUR-AHMEDABAD
JAIPUR-BENGALURU
JAIPUR-DELHI
G8 701 via Ahmedabad 09:00 12:45 03:45 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
JAIPUR-HYDERABAD
JAIPUR-KOCHI
G8 506 via Hyderabad 17:05 21:35 04:30 Daily 22-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
JAIPUR-KOLKATA
JAIPUR-MUMBAI
JAMMU-DELHI
G8 196** Non Stop 15:10 16:25 01:15 Su 01-Mar-2020 15-Mar-2020
G8 196* via Srinagar 15:10 17:55 02:45 Daily 02-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
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JAMMU-MUMBAI
G8 287* via Srinagar 13:45 18:00 04:15 Daily 02-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
JAMMU-PUNE
G8 171 via Delhi 16:05 20:25 04:20 Daily 07-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
JAMMU-SRINAGAR
KANNUR-ABU DHABI
KANNUR-DAMMAM
G8 59 Non Stop 06:30 08:55 04:55 M, W, Th, Sa 01-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
KANNUR-DUBAI
KANNUR-MUMBAI
KANNUR-MUSCAT
KOCHI-BENGALURU
KOCHI-DELHI
G8 345 via Mumbai 19:50 01:20 05:30 Daily 01-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
KOCHI-HYDERABAD
KOCHI-MUMBAI
KOLKATA-AHMEDABAD
G8 701 via Jaipur 05:45 10:15 04:30 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
KOLKATA-AIZAWL
KOLKATA-BAGDOGRA
KOLKATA-BENGALURU
KOLKATA-BHUBANESWAR
KOLKATA-DELHI
KOLKATA-GUWAHATI
G8 297 via Aizawl 10:00 12:45 02:45 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
KOLKATA-HYDERABAD
G8 701 via Jaipur 05:45 11:00 05:15 Su 09-Feb-2020 22-Mar-2020
KOLKATA-JAIPUR
KOLKATA-LUCKNOW
KOLKATA-MUMBAI
G8 537 via Ahmedabad 16:25 21:25 05:00 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020

Solutions of Astrological/Vaastu problems
Astro & Vaastu expert

Pt. Jai Prakash Sharma
(Lal Dhagewale)
Question- We are not able to Q-4- I am having illusions and
find the perfect match for our of late I have become forgetful.
daughter even though she is More often than not I forget my
beautiful and accomplished. As way. I cannot go alone
to why we are not finding good anywhere during night. I am
and compatible match? always fearful of anything and
Answer- I have closely everything. Even psychologists
observed the horoscope of are not able to help me ?
your daughter. The Mars is in Ans- Saturn and Rahu in your
the seventh house. And Saturn lagan are creating all kinds of
is creating hurdles in her problems for you. I will suggest
marriage. Ask her to fast for you to wear pearl. You would
Maa Gauri Mangla. She would see better times.
soon get positive news.
Q-5- Juptier is malefic in my
Q (2)- My family is facing acute
horoscope. What should I do to
money crunch. Nothing
improve ?
positive is happening in my
family. Due to this reason, Answer - Chant Vishnu
mental tension has gripped all Sahasranamam, put kesar and
of us in the family. Please haldi tilak on your forehead as
suggest some remedy to and when you leave home.
overcome this crisis? Further, give food to Brahmins
Ans- You were born in Karak and put water on Pipal tree. You
lagan. Ketu, Rahu and Shani would see things changing for
are also malefic. You should better.
wear a locket of pearl, sapphire Q-6 South-West entry is not
and coral. Things would surely supposed to be auspicious.
improve. Why?
Q-(3) My younger son is very Ans. All the positive energy
naughty and misbehaves with from North-East corner will
all of us. Will he ever improve ? move away through South-
Ans- There is nothing evil in West door. It is supposed to be
being naughty. Try to counsel the door of leakage of money.
him and he would improve. South-West corner should also
Basically your son is a sharp be closed and blocked to avoid
boy. Try to horn his skills and he negative energies entering into
would shine after two years. the house.
Get HOLI LAL DHAGA for prosperity

and fulfilment of your wishes.
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KOLKATA-PATNA
KOLKATA-PUNE
KOLKATA-SRINAGAR
G8 227 via Delhi 06:05 10:45 04:40 Daily 20-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
LEH-DELHI
LUCKNOW-AHMEDABAD
LUCKNOW-BENGALURU
G8 805 via Ahmedabad 11:10 15:50 04:40 Tu 11-Feb-2020 24-Mar-2020
LUCKNOW-DELHI
G8 208 Non Stop 06:15 07:20 01:05 Sa 04-Jan-2020 21-Mar-2020
G8 208 Non Stop 06:40 07:55 01:15 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Su 19-Jan-2020 27-Mar-2020
LUCKNOW-HYDERABAD
LUCKNOW-KOLKATA
LUCKNOW-MUMBAI
G8 2609 Non Stop 07:50 10:10 02:20 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 30-Dec-2019 28-Mar-2020
MUMBAI-ABU DHABI
MUMBAI-AHMEDABAD
MUMBAI-BANGKOK
G8 25 Non Stop 12:40 18:45 04:35 M, Tu, W, Th, Sa, Su 27-Feb-2020 05-Mar-2020
MUMBAI-BENGALURU
MUMBAI-BHUBANESWAR
MUMBAI-CHANDIGARH
MUMBAI-CHENNAI
MUMBAI-DELHI
G8 341 Non Stop 20:25 22:25 02:00 M, Tu, F, Sa, Su 27-Dec-2019 28-Mar-2020

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MUMBAI-GOA
MUMBAI-JAIPUR
MUMBAI-JAMMU
MUMBAI-KANNUR
MUMBAI-KOCHI
MUMBAI-KOLKATA
MUMBAI-LUCKNOW
MUMBAI-MUSCAT
MUMBAI-NAGPUR
MUMBAI-PATNA
MUMBAI-PHUKET
MUMBAI-RANCHI
G8 705 Non Stop 08:35 10:55 02:20 Su 12-Jan-2020 22-Mar-2020
MUMBAI-SRINAGAR
G8 289** Non Stop 10:15 12:50 02:35 Su 01-Mar-2020 15-Mar-2020
G8 287* via Jammu 10:30 14:35 04:05 Daily 02-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
MUSCAT-KANNUR
MUSCAT-MUMBAI
NAGPUR-AHMEDABAD
NAGPUR-BENGALURU
G8 1802 Non Stop 09:40 11:15 01:35 Tu 28-Jan-2020 24-Mar-2020
G8 284 via Pune 20:45 00:30 03:45 Daily 16-Nov-2019 28-Mar-2020
NAGPUR-DELHI
NAGPUR-GOA
G8 141 via Mumbai 09:25 12:45 03:20 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
NAGPUR-MUMBAI
NAGPUR-PUNE
PATNA-BENGALURU
G8 373 via Ranchi 12:25 16:00 03:35 Tu 29-Oct-2019 24-Mar-2020

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PATNA-DELHI
PATNA-HYDERABAD
PATNA-KOLKATA
PATNA-MUMBAI
PATNA-RANCHI
PHUKET-BENGALURU
G8 42 Non Stop 08:45 11:15 04:00 M, W, Th, F, Su 23-Feb-2020 06-Mar-2020
PHUKET-DELHI
PHUKET-MUMBAI
PORT BLAIR-BENGALURU
G8 803 Non Stop 09:30 12:15 02:45 M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su 01-Dec-2019 28-Mar-2020
PORT BLAIR-CHENNAI
PUNE-AHMEDABAD
PUNE-BENGALURU
G8 242 Non Stop 14:15 15:50 01:35 M, W, Th, F, Su 27-Oct-2019 27-Mar-2020
PUNE-CHENNAI
PUNE-DELHI
G8 174 Non Stop 11:15 13:30 02:15 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Su 17-Nov-2019 27-Mar-2020
PUNE-HYDERABAD
PUNE-JAIPUR
G8 504 via Hyderabad 13:00 16:35 03:35 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Su 09-Feb-2020 27-Mar-2020
PUNE-KOLKATA
PUNE-NAGPUR
RANCHI-BENGALURU
RANCHI-DELHI
RANCHI-MUMBAI
G8 706 Non Stop 11:25 13:55 02:30 Su 12-Jan-2020 22-Mar-2020
SRINAGAR-AHMEDABAD
G8 913 via Chandigarh 13:45 17:35 03:50 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 28-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020

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