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On-Time On-Time Total Tracked Avg Delay Summary of
Airline
Ranking Arrival Flights Flights Mins Top 10
ANA 1 86.26% 202,476 99.92% 32
Total
Singapore Airlines 2 85.57% 91,629 96.43% 31 Flights
Thai AirAsia 3 83.74% 142,885 94.41% 24 1,467,564
Japan Airlines 4 82.82% 206,904 99.75% 34
Total
Korean Air 5 80.30% 150,369 98.80% 29 On-Time
Air New Zealand 6 79.53% 78,666 96.41% 31 Arrivals
80.99%
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Tracked
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GoAir 10 76.94% 99,924 97.09% 42 96.55%
As we grow further, we are pleased to announce the daily non-stop

flights (except Saturdays) to Pune from Hyderabad. The flights on the Pune -
Hyderabad route will start from 5th February 2020 to enhance the connectivity
between these two fastest growing business centres and IT hubs.
By the time this message reaches you, Honourable Finance Minister

Nirmala Sitharaman would have presented the Economic Survey and the
Finance Budget in the Parliament. Irrespective of the provisions in this Budget,
the aviation industry is poised to grow exponentially in the coming years. If
India has to become a $5 trillion economy by 2025, then the aviation sector
has to play a pivotal role. GoAir saw these trappings long ago — 2016 to be
precise — when we doubled our order of Airbus A320neo aircraft to 144.
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Cover Story
It is the season to celebrate love.

Book yourself a getaway to break
free of everything and everyone
to focus just on each other. We
have curated a list of destinations
to help you unwind and indulge in
some quality time.
66 Leading the Way

Instagram’s star couple, Murad
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and Nataly Osmann, has been
encouraging the world to travel by
showing how exciting the journey can
be. In a tête-à-tête, the couple talk
about their photo blog #FollowMeTo,
and love for each other.
74 Serendipitous Real-life
Love Story
Meet Line Training Captain, Fleet
Captain Dhruv Arya and Sr. Captain
Punav Arya, GoAir, who not only fall in
love with each other, all over again,
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of couples-who-work-together.
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They are not only social media
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heart too. Swati and Sam talk about
their eclectic travels.
78 An (un)conventional Tale
of Love
Creative Director in an advertising
agency, Saurabh Yadav’s tell-all — in
his own words, through his travels,
inspiring, soul-searching and seeking
the ultimate.
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Explore
36 Celebrating the Magnanimity
of Mahashivratri
Honouring the grace and benevolence
of Lord Shiva, explore the festival
highlights from the legendary cities of
Varanasi and Ujjain. 80
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Manchurian has its roots in Mumbai? remains unchanged. Here is a list of
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IT’S A DATE!
February brings with it the promise of exciting events and festivals to
watch out for. Here is a round-up of the best for you to discover.
February 6-7 February 13 -16
Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, Dubai Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
VIRGIN RADIO REDFESTDXB WORLD SACRED SPIRIT FESTIVAL

The Virgin Radio RedFestDXB is back with an explosive The royal walls of Mehrangarh Fort will resound with
line-up including lead acts Atlanta rapper Young Thug, soulful melodies for the 13th edition of the World
Dutch DJ Martin Garrix and British indie pop band Sacred Spirit Festival. This year’s line-up includes
Bastille. Expect 2 days of madness, music, parties, artistes such as Kavita Seth and Ustad Bahauddin
interactive installations and street food from across the Dagar from India, Walid Ben Selim from Morocco,
Middle East. If this isn’t enough, there’s also American Jiang Nan from China and Mohammed Motamedi
rapper Machine Gun Kelly, UK grime artist Stormzy, from Iran. Look out for a unique and interesting
electronic musical trio Cheat Codes and the closing act collaboration of Rajasthani folk artistes with
by UAE-based DJ Dany Neville. So put on your dancing Peruvian musicians.
Photos: Courtesy Virgin Radio RedFestDXB; Mehrangarh Museum Trust; Mahindra Blues Festival
shoes, this emirate takes its party scene seriously! Jodhpur is approximately 369 km from Jaipur.
GoAir offers direct flights to Jaipur from Ahmed-
GoAir offers direct flights to Dubai from Kannur. Connect abad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai,
and other cities, as well as convenient connections.
Connect Visit GoAir.in or mobile app for more information. Visit GoAir.in or mobile app for more information.
MAHINDRA BLUES FESTIVAL

February 8-9 A decade on, this festival has become indispensable on
Mumbai’s events calendar. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee
Buddy Guy will create magic with his guitar. You will also
hear blues rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Kevin
Roosevelt Moore, and Rebecca and Megan Lovell’s Larkin Poe
band belting out signature live performances. Even as foreign
acts highlight the festival, homegrown jazz talent gets its
moment in the sun here before heading to bigger stages.
GoAir offers direct flights to Mumbai from

Connect Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi as well
Mehboob Studios, Mumbai as convenient connections. Visit GoAir.in or mobile
app for more information.

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March 1-7
INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL
Curious about the power of yoga? Or feeling
stuck in your current practice? No matter
what level of commitment you have to yoga,
over 7 days this festival will give you the gift
OFACOMMUNITYTHATCANINlUENCEPERSONAL
transformation and global consciousness. Start
your day with Kundalini sadhana or explore a
major new style by the banks of the Ganga River.
Against the backdrop of the mighty Himalayas is
a great location to get in touch with nature and
yourself.
Rishikesh is approximately 239 km from

New Delhi. GoAir offers direct flights to
Connect
New Delhi from Bengaluru, Chennai,
Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Hyderabad as well as
convenient connections. Visit GoAir.in or mobile app for
Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh more information.
February 5-9 February 18-27
THE BAY REGATTA

Phuket knows how to throw a
party and this one on the waters
of Phang Nga Bay is guaranteed
to be a fun affair. The 5-day
sailing event attracts many
serious racing class yachters,
but even if you’re not one,
no worries. Cruisers can
join in for the thrill of
sailing, while partying
away for through Phuket, Shilpgram, Taj Mahal, Agra
Phang Nga and Krabi.
Food, sights and sounds TAJ MAHOTSAV
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of Phuket — now who In its 29th year, the Taj Mahotsav is a celebration of
doesn’t want to get on Indian art, craft, cuisine, music and culture. Expect to
board! see works of art such as wood and stone carvings from
Tamil Nadu and marble and zardosi work from Agra;
evenings of classical, folk and popular music; dance
performances by artistes who can cast a spell, and a
fun-fair for children. You will get a chance to sample
preparations from the interiors of Uttar Pradesh as
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you immerse yourself in a rich cultural extravaganza.

Phang Nga Bay, Phuket On the sidelines, you can also explore the architectural
GoAir offers daily direct flights to Phuket from wealth of Agra city.
Connect New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru as well as
convenient connections from Kolkata and Patna Connect
Agra is approximately 217 km from New Delhi.
via New Delhi. The airline also offers connections to Phuket from GoAir offers direct flights to New Delhi from
Goa and Ahmedabad via Mumbai, and Lucknow and Pune via Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Hyderabad
Bengaluru. For more connections and bookings to Phuket, visit and other cities, as well as convenient connections. Visit GoAir.in
GoAir.in or mobile app. or mobile app for more information.
— COMPILED BY GENEVIEVE D’COSTA

GETAWAYS
TAKE OFF! A drive away from Hyderabad
WARANGAL, approximately 150 km

EXPERIENCE
Home to temples and forts, the
erstwhile capital of the Kakatiya
dynasty is a frame frozen in
time. Take a walk through the
Warangal Fort to marvel at the
mammoth Sanchi-style gateways.
The sun setting on the 45 towers
and concentric circular walls is
sure to have an effect on you. As
you appreciate the man-made
structure juxtaposed against
nature, revel in the calm of the
nearby Swayambhudevi Temple
dedicated to Mother Earth. For
heritage and art lovers, the
Thousand Pillar Temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva offers architectural
brilliance in its exquisitely carved
rock-cut elephant and majestic
monolith of Nandi.
EAT STAY BUY
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No visit to Warangal can be The options range from three- Kothawada Market is where
complete without indulging in the star to budget in Warangal. you will be greeted with a
authentic Hyderabadi-style mutton For a comfortable stay, Hotel vibrant and colourful sight. Stop
and chicken biryani at Khursheed Suprabha, Hotel Ashoka, by for handicraft, especially
Hotel in Mandi Bazar. A plateful Hotel Crystal, Hotel Shreya attractive rugs, durries and
with liberal amounts of meat, it is and Hotel Ratna are decent modern furniture. Lepakshi
a lot for 2 big eaters. For a bite of 3-star options. If you are Handicrafts, a government
old-world charm, head straight to on a budget, lodges close to undertaking, is a one-stop
Manu Restaurant for Mughlai fare. Warangal Railway Station offer shop for trinkets and life-sized
It is not just tasty but also light on proximity to city sightseeing. idols in wood and brassware.
the pocket.

GETAWAYS
VIJAYAWADA, approximately 272 kms
Hyderabad
EXPERIENCE Spend some time at Gandhi Hill

GoAir offers
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some curiosity on your part. the evening view.
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Head to the GAD Restaurant for Book yourself a cottage overlooking Pick up Kalamkari fabric from
a sumptuous breakfast spread. the Krishna River or a tree house local stores or visit the Harish
For authentic South Indian dishes on the man-made Bhavani Island Silk Saree House to satiate that
such as idli, dosa, appams served maintained by the Andhra Pradesh need for ethnic styles. Head to the
on banana leaves with a side of Tourism Development Corporation. Bommala Colony in Kondapalli
assorted coconut chutneys and You can also indulge in water village, where artisans make
lots of love, find comfort in Babai sports such as water-skiing and typical Kondapalli toys from the
Hotel. If you crave Continental parasailing or just relax in a malleable “tella poniki” wood, that
food in a modern ambience, TFL hammock. For a more luxurious gives the toys a unique character.
has an extensive menu. Opt for stay, there’s Novotel Vijayawada Also look out for antiques and
nachos, Devil’s Burger and pizzas. Varun and The Gateway Hotel. leather goods.
— COMPILED BY GENEVIEVE D’COSTA

AVIATION FACTS
DID YOU
KNOW? Interesting facts about flights
and your journey on-board.
WHY IS FUEL STORED IN THE WHY DO WINDOW

WINGS OF AN AIRCRAFT? SHADES HAVE TO BE
You probably know that a lot of fuel gets
OPEN DURING TAKEOFF
stored in aircrafts’ wings. But do you AND LANDING?
know why? Primarily because shortly after It might seem a trivial task to raise
takeoff, the fuel in the wings acts as counter the window shades during takeoff
stress against the mass weight of the plane. and landing but it all comes down to
Secondly, the weight of the fuel provides the safety of passengers on-board. In
rigidity to the wings, thereby reducing wing cases of emergency, cabin crew have
lUTTERTHEVIBRATIONOFTHEWINGSDUETO only 90 seconds to evacuate the plane.
THEPRESSUREOFAIRlOW,ARGElUTTERISSO With the window shades up, the crew
hazardous that it can even result in a total can assess which of the 8 doors of
collapse of the wings. the aircraft is safer to use, in order
Another reason is to maintain the aircraft’s to execute the evacuation quickly.
centre of gravity. Imagine if the fuel tanks were This process also enables the
at the nose or tail of the plane, it would create emergency team outside the aircraft
large alterations of gravitational momentum TOASSESSANYEMERGENCYLIKEkRE
ASTHEFUELISBEINGkLLEDORCONSUMED or smoke inside the plane.

ROUND-TRIP
24 HOURS IN
Dammam
The capital city of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern
Province is a visual delight. Along with Heritage
Village, Tarout Castle and Dolphin Village, there
cultural experience, visit
is a lot to cover in a single day. Alfelwah and Aljowharah
Text SAHIL BHALLA Museum, a palatial villa in
Dammam that houses more
than 5,00,000 collectibles.
CULTURE Next, explore the captivating
King Abdulaziz Center for World white Corniche Mosque right
Culture, also known as Ithra, on the beach at Al Khobar.
promotes cultural development
within the kingdom and incorporates
a museum, library, theatre, exhibition CUISINE
halls and much more. Next, head For traditional Saudi food,
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to Dolphin Village, an amusement visit the Heritage Village.
park that has rides, swimming pools Head to Damascus Gardens
and dolphin shows. For the ultimate Pastries at Al Khobar, often
referred to as the “best
bakery in Dammam”. The
pide, a boat-shaped thick-
crust pastry stuffed with
lightly spiced minced meat,
is a must-have. You can also
visit Abu Nawas restaurant
for broasted chicken and fish
along with a variety of sauces.
Another popular restaurant is
Brasa de Brazil, at Al Khobar.
It is renowned for the best
churrascaria experience —
meat is fire roasted to bring
out its natural flavours.
HERITAGE Portuguese. However, others

Begin your heritage exploration claim that the Portuguese built
at the beautiful Tarout Castle. it to protect themselves from
An archaeological landmark, Turkish attacks.
dating back to the 16th century, Then head to Heritage Village,
it is located in the centre of a five-storey building, for some
Tarout Island. Some historians excellent traditional food,
believe it was built by locals to antiques and know-how of their
protect themselves against the ancestral heritage.

ROUND-TRIP
TRAVEL countless graffiti and rock-

Head to Al Ula, also known as carved inscriptions in Lihyanite,
the walled city, which is half Aramaic, Latin and Arabic.
a day’s drive from Dammam. Or visit The Edge of the
One of the most spectacular World, a 5-hour drive from
archaeological treasures Dammam. It’s a geological
of Saudi Arabia, the site is wonder in the desert. At the
home to more than 100 well- very top of the escapement,
preserved monumental tombs. one can get unparalleled
Throughout the area, there are views of the horizon.
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LIFESTYLE
Dammam Souq is a
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gateway from the urban
malls that have sprawled
up all over the region. Dammam
Also known as Ladies’
Market, this open-area is
a place where you can
find everything from
cosmetics to wedding
dresses, all at reasonable GoAir offers direct
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prices. If you want a more from Kannur.
modern experience, then Connect
head to Al Othaim Mall, which than 315 stores of various sizes
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looks like a gigantic ship. It is in addition to a series of distinct Visit GoAir.in or mobile app for more
built on an area of 75,000 square classy restaurants and information.
metres and accommodates more entertainment options.

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Celebrating the
agnanimity of
Mahashivratri
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ne of the most celebrated festivals of
India, literally translating to “the great
night of Shiva”, Mahashivratri honours the
grace and benevolence of Lord Shiva.
Falling on 21st February this year, there are
several legends associated with this auspicious
day. One such tale is that on this day Lord
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Shiva performs the heavenly dance of creation,
preservation and destruction. Another being that
this is the night when Lord Shiva and Goddess
Parvati got married. There is even a temple in
Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, known as
TriyugiNarayan Temple, credited to being the
sacred place where Lord Shiva got married to
Goddess Parvati, witnessed by Lord Vishnu.
Locals believe that the “Homa-Kund Agni” in this
temple is burning from three yugas, thus giving
the temple its name - Tri (three) Yugi (yugas)
Narayan (witnessed the wedding).
Another legend associated with the
celebrations of Mahashivratri is that on this day
Lord Shiva gulped the poison produced during
“Samudra Manthan” and held it in his neck,
which turned blue. It was this incident that
made Him lovingly also known as “NeelKanth”.
Scriptures have it that it was NeelKanth Temple
in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand where this incident took place.

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Mahashivratri in
Varanasi
Famously known as Kashi,
Varanasi is one of the holiest of
the 7 sacred cities (Sapta Puri)
in Hinduism. On the auspicious
day of Mahashivratri, visit
Kashi Vishwanath Temple to get
mesmerised by the culture and rich
heritage of celebrations here. One
of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Lord Shiva
here is lovingly known as Baba
Vishveshvara, literally meaning
the “Ruler of the Universe”. Every
year during Mahashivratri, people
gather from around the world at
this temple.
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Mahashivratri in
Ujjain
Visit Mahakaaleshwar Temple in
Ujjain for Mahashivratri. One of the
12 Jyotirlingas, Lord Shiva here is
lovingly known as Mahakaal, literally
meaning the “Ruler of Time”. The entire
atmosphere in and around the temple
will enchant your senses and will
literally soak you in eternal bliss.
Lord Shiva in the lingam form here
is Swayambhu (self-manifested). When
you are here, do not miss the once-in-a-
lifetime opportunity of witnessing
the “Bhasma Aarti”.
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Kong, Thailand, Chennai, Bengaluru and Nepal, “I am a muscular dystrophy affiliate and
including skiing in Gulmarg and rafting in Rishikesh, wheelchair-bound but I love to travel. I,
and many more.
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had any summer or winter vacation trips. I
couldn’t find any solution to erase this mindset
that disabled people cannot travel like you, I and
others. And that’s when I decided to create Planet
Abled, a platform that would not only enable
disabled people to travel but also enrich their
lives with beautiful memories.”
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ver wondered what it would be like to “My biggest hurdle, when I started, was to
literally spread your wings and fly off into make families with disabled people believe in
becoming the best version of your being, me. I had to convince many parents to let their
fearless, as if you are travelling to a parallel adult children come out alone and enjoy. I still
universe of sorts? remember a 40-year-old person from Bengaluru
This was Neha Arora when she founded Planet who then worked with an IT company in New
Abled and conducted her first trip for a group of Delhi said he never thought he could experience
42 people (22 being disabled) to explore the ruins such a day in his life ever. My biggest struggle
of Qutub Complex and Mehrauli Archaeological has been to break this apprehension and make
Park, New Delhi in January 2016. She honestly them believe they can travel too.”
admitted, “I was mesmerised to the core. I was She continues, “For every disability, we
awestruck and startled at the same time. And customise the tours so that these people can have
during that trip, I realised that everyone wants a wholesome experience. Another big challenge
to travel, including people with disabilities. And is to find such places and activities that are
maybe they were waiting for something like accessible. So many places we go to do not have
Planet Abled to happen for them.” ramps. To solve this issue, we have now procured
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dream and the challenges she faced, both her, my heart skipped a beat. I have never felt
emotionally and financially. She replied, “When such a command over one’s life goals with
I was a child, I could never travel much; my such calmness. Indeed, Neha’s valour is what
holidays were all about going to my grandparents’ makes her — well, her. So much for breaking
house. My parents are people with disabilities — stereotypes; she is here to craft a new way, a new
my father is blind and my mother is a wheelchair vision and a new game.
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BINGE
VADA PAV
Legend has it, in 1971 Ashok Vaidya
reportedly came up with the idea.
He placed a hot vada inside a pav
smothered with a fiery red chutney.
His experimentation worked and soon it
was synonymous with Mumbai. Today,
its reach is not just national but global,
with a vada pav stall set up at the base
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CHICKEN MANCHURIAN
Famous restaurateur Nelson Wang, in his
early days as a chef at the Cricket Club
of India (Mumbai), invented this dish.
Wang arrived in the city in the early 1970s
and found work as a cook. Catering to
a customer’s request for a new dish, he
came up with his own improvisations
leading to what is now well-known as
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Sports Club to whip up eggs his way — eggs
on toast with a bit of cheese and a garnish of
chopped green chillies. Soon enough, the dish was
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MAHIM HALWA
Made famous by Joshi Buddhakaka Mahim
Halwawala, this sweet has a legacy of over
225 years. The owner, Giridhar Mavji, along
with his son first sold these paper-thin sheets
of halwa on the streets of Mahim. Soon, the
halwa became famous and he set up a sweet
shop with Mahim Halwa as the main draw on
the menu. Although it is now served across
various stores in the city, this one remains
iconic. Thin and slab-like in appearance, the
golden yellow or white sheet is made of fine
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in ingredients such as fried noodles,
shredded cabbage, tomatoes, onions and
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Agashi Bhujing Centre in Virar is where it all started. Chicken
Bhujing was invented in 1940 when Babu Hari decided to make
an appetiser for his friends. When the roasted mutton he cooked
turned out to be greasy, he decided to add poha (flattened rice)
to soak the oil. Today, the recipe is slightly tweaked. Chicken and
potatoes are skewered and cooked over charcoal. It is then mixed
with masala and nylon poha.
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Anyone visiting Mumbai should include eating
out at famed Parsi eateries on their itinerary.
Parsis first arrived in Gujarat around 1,300
years ago. Soon, they migrated to what
was then Bombay for better prospects.
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Phuket
F or couples travelling to Phuket, there can never
be a dull moment as there is something to do
for everyone. One of the popular beach destinations
in Asia, the island has many adventure options, so
make a list of what you want to experience.
You and your significant other could go island-
hopping together to Koh Phi Phi and James Bond
Island, or could spend your day in the water
marvelling at the aquatic life at Koh Lanta. If you
are on a short trip, visit the Koh Hey island for
swimming, parasailing, kayaking, snorkelling or
simply spend your time at the beach.
If nightlife is what you prefer, reserve your
evenings and nights for Patong. You and your
partner can bar-hop your way through several
themes of watering-holes, while enjoying the
festivities in the streets. Pro tip: There is more to
Thai food than just sticky rice and Pad Thai. Phuket
is known for its street
food as well as fine-
dining options, so
plan well and explore
both. Street food is a
way of life here. Be
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cruise, and spend the night gazing at some fresh
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cinnamon,
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Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island)
S waraj Dweep is famous for its glass-like

clear sea that takes on the colour of the
sky through the course of the day. Both of
rowing your own kayak! Keep an evening
free to just watch the sunset. It is something
that happens every day, but the Andamans
you can start your morning with snorkelling makes it simply surreal. If you are looking for
or deep-sea diving, and try to spot exotic something to nosh on, don’t miss the brilliant
underwater species such as dugong, sea seafood. Try the artisanal meals at Cafe Salt
cucumber, leatherback turtle and Irrawaddy Water and Full Moon Cafe.
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Tosh
I f mountains are where you and your
partner find peace, then there is no better
place than Tosh. Nestled in the Parvati Valley,
Tosh is a popular destination amongst the
younger crowd for its psytrance parties.
Here, you don’t have to look for places to
spend some “us time”; just being surrounded
by hills and a beautiful nip in the air is
enough to notch up the romance factor. Start
the day with a chai-omelette breakfast, go
for a hot-spring bath, and
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Kodaikanal
K odaikanal is a hill station, with
beautiful, lush greenery all over
the town. Kodai Lake, surrounded
Take your time to explore the
food shops. Visit the Pastry Corner, a
bakery that makes fabulous goodies
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spend your time paddling your boat hour! Have a cosy lunch at Cloud
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and hence a great option for a romantic Embroidered If you want to
weekend. Stay at a restored haveli and patchwork explore on foot, set
let the grandeur and old-world luxury of textiles of out to enjoy the town
the Shekhawati region slowly rekindle Mandawa make and let the locals
your romance. The walls of the havelis are for a great gift. regale you with
adorned with artistic frescoes, which tell stories of Bollywood movies such as Bajrangi
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tales of an era lived in love and bravery by Bhaijaan, PK, Jab We Met, Paheli and Love
the people of Mandawa. Murmuria Haveli, Aaj Kal that were shot here. Don’t miss
Jhunjhunwala Haveli and Sewaram Saraf feasting on dal-bati-choorma, a Rajasthani
Haveli are some beautiful works of art and delight relished across the state. Some of the
architecture. In the evening, head to Castle guided tours that run in Mandawa take you
Mandawa Hotel, which is a meticulously around various palaces and havelis and other
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spend your Valentine’s Day at Satpura
Tiger Reserve. This is home to tigers, sloths,
Satpura Mountain Range and a good
spot to watch the rising sun. Both of
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Leading the Way
Instagram’s star couple, Murad and Nataly Osmann, has been

Photos: Courtesy #FollowMeTo archive
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can be. In a tête-à-tête, the couple talks about their photo blog
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accounts, @followmeto is a This sparked the idea of a
photo project that has a girl personal photo project.
leading her partner to exotic Murad elaborates, “It all
places around the globe — STARTEDIN/NOURkRST
historic wonders, busy city trip (as a couple) to Barcelona,
streets, familiar skylines and we were walking around the
more. The duo are so popular city and I was taking pictures
that their famous handhold of Nataly everywhere. At some
pose has a slew of imitators on point, she dragged me forward
Instagram and otherwise. as I had clicked way too many
But it wasn’t always the pictures. I managed to snap that
case. It all started with a moment on the phone...”
MEANINGFUL TRAVEL
Apart from their many collaborations with brands and agencies, the
Osmanns are also involved with charity projects. One of them is a
fund-raising campaign: “Last year, we visited Ethiopia. About 60
million people do not have access to clean and safe drinking water in
the country... [Our goal is] to raise $1,000,000 to provide everyday
access to water for 33,333 people,” explains Nataly.

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On their trip across the country, Murad

continued clicking photos in the same style.
A few hundred photographs posted on
the photo-sharing platform Instagram over
one and a half years metamorphosed into
the #FollowMeTo project. Hundred followers
turned into thousands and thousands into
millions. Murad recollects, “When I started
to upload these pictures, my friends had
a positive response to the experiment. So,
I decided to upload photos with this pose.
After a point, our friends did suggest we
create something new as the project was
getting old, but it was at that time that The
Daily Mail picked up our story from Reddit.
It went viral.”
Since then, their photographs have
been exhibited at Times Square, New York.
The couple collectively have more than
5.5 million followers on their Instagram
accounts, @muradosmann, @natalyosmann
and @followmeto, where they share travel
stories and, of course, photos in their iconic
hand-holding pose that they recreate at every
place they visit. “What works is our sincerity
— we do not create any image which could
be different from ourselves,” explains Nataly.
Better Together
Behind the glamorous images displayed
on their Instagram account, there’s plenty
of research, hard work and hours of jet
lag involved. How do the couple ensure
WE INSPIRE they spend quality time with each other?
EACH OTHER “Recently, we decided to limit our time

on social media. We no longer use the
TO BE OUR phone in the morning until the body is
tuned in for a new day. We also stopped
BEST VERSION. using our phones during meals as it’s our
IF ONE OF US IS time only,” says Murad.
DOWN, WE PICK
EACH OTHER UP. 3 TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
For Murad:
THIS REALLY Camera, drone camera, iPhone lenses
MAKES OUR For Nataly:
LIVES SO MUCH Yoga mat, Muse (a multi-sensor meditation device), a beauty box
with plenty of masks and lip balms
EASIER.
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TRAVELLING
TOGETHER
The couple have travelled
to more places than they
can remember, creating
#couplegoals for all. Over
the years, the duo reveal,
travel has brought them
closer. Murad says, “Now
we travel not only for
ourselves, but also because
we want to motivate people
to travel more by showing
how easy and exciting it can
BE7EDEkNITELYGETCLOSER
with every trip. We have
never loved each other as
much as we do now.”
Among the many
countries that Murad and
Memorable date Nataly have visited, India
“I recollect our date in Florence, Italy, remains their favourite and
when we were walking through narrow continues to be on their
streets, taking #FollowMeTo photos bucket list. “We try to visit
and eating ice cream. For a few hours, it India every year. Every time
seemed like time had stopped. The city we come to this country,
has retained its historical authenticity to we see it in a new light. It
such a degree that you start believing in the doesn’t fail to surprise us
existence of the time machine.” — Nataly with its culture and the
magical energy that we feel
here. Our favourite place
in India is Varanasi. Time
stops in this city; it is as
EXPLORE THE CITY,
if you are in a different
THEIR WAY!
reality.”
Look up: Search for places The future holds a
that are off the beaten
lot of promise for Murad
path. Research your
destination in advance. and Nataly Osmann: from
planning exhibitions to
Explore social media: Look hosting specially curated
for hashtags on Instagram tours, the couple have
of the location you want to
plenty of work combined
visit. Additionally, they also
with fun lined up for them.
take notes on Pinterest for
additional inspiration. While their work and
personal schedules are
Ask away: People are often intertwined, Murad
usually very keen on reveals that there’s just one
helping. Don’t feel shy to
strategy that works when
ask your friends, even
they join forces. “There
followers on Instagram, to
suggest hidden gems in is one strategy for it: do
the city. not argue and agree with
everything!” he quips.

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Meet Line Training

Captain, Fleet Captain
Dhruv Arya and
Sr. Captain Punav Arya,
GoAir, who not only fall
in love with each other,
all over again, every
day but redefine the
goals of couples-who-
work-together. Read
about their journey,
relationship wisdom and
what makes them tick.
Q How did you guys meet?

A Punav: We met while training for Airbus 320 at the Central Q F.R.I.E.N.D.S or The Big Bang
Training Establishment, Hyderabad. He hails from New Delhi Theory?
while I am from Pune. There was very little we had in common A Dhruv: Actually, both.
WHENWEkRSTMETBUTFATEHADOTHERPLANS$HRUVWASALWAYS Punav: The Big Bang Theory.
the studious one of the two of us. He was a serious front-row
student while I was a backbencher. Not that I was any less Q 2EADINGOR.ETlIX
ATTENTIVEBUT)WOULDINVARIABLYENDUPCLARIFYINGMYDOUBTS
A Dhruv:.ETlIX
with Dhruv. When the training got over and we were in our
Punav: Reading.
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)TWASSHEERSERENDIPITYWEWENTTHROUGHTHEENTIREPILOT
Q Mountains or beaches?
Image: courtesy Line Training Captain, Fleet Captain Dhruv Arya and Sr. Captain Punav Arya.
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the same day, 30th May 2011. A Dhruv: Mountains.
Punav: Beaches.
Q Considering you both have a time-consuming
PROFESSIONHOWDOYOUkNDWORK LIFEBALANCE Q Your idea of a perfect date
A Dhruv and Punav: Finding family time is, no doubt, a challenge. NIGHTCANDLELIGHTDINNER
!STHEREARENOkXEDTIMINGSFOREITHEROFUSWEPLANEVERY ORCASUALOUTING
single day a day before. We also try to get our week off together. A Dhruv: Candlelight dinner
/NTHEBRIGHTSIDETHISKINDOFLIFESTYLEHELPSKEEPOURLOVELIFE Punav: Candlelight dinner
intact as there is always a longing to meet. followed by a dance.
Q (OWDOYOUDESCRIBEYOURLOVESTORY
Q Given a chance, what
A Punav:/URSISA@4WO3TATESSTORY(EISATYPICALDelhi ka
Londha whereas I am a Punyachi mulgi, so there are cultural SUPERPOWERWOULDYOULIKE
differences. Making any marriage a success calls for teamwork. to have?
$HRUVRENDERSHISFULLSUPPORTTOMYCAREERASHEKNOWSHOW A Dhruv:4HEPOWERTOGOBACK
PASSIONATE)AMABOUTlYING!TTHESAMETIME)PLAYMYROLE in time.
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small concerns, but this level of mutual understanding is crucial TWOPLACESATONCE
for a successful married life.

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Meet Swati and Sam, of “The Tales of a

Traveler”. They are not only social media
influencers but ardent explorers at heart too.
I was mesmerised with their love story and
their aesthetically pleasing travel landscapes.
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Q How did you two meet? we decided to continue with the same name.
A Ours was a typical arranged marriage. We met And it has grown over the years.
at a café in Bengaluru. It was supposed to be
for 30 minutes but we ended up talking for Q Who is your biggest travel
almost two hours. Within three months, we inspiration?
were married to each other. A Our parents. They love travelling. These days
planning a trip is quite easy but back in the
Q How do you manage work and day, things were not so accessible. I still
travelling together? remember, our parents used to go on week-
A We are software engineers and have full-time long road trips and plan the details by simply
corporate jobs. We have 28 days of yearly interacting with locals. Their lives are full
paid leave, so we plan our travels accordingly, of such exciting travel stories and unique
Images: courtesy Swati and Sam, The Tales of a Traveler.

mostly clubbing it with long weekends. We experiences and this is what inspires us.
always apply for leave in advance to avoid any
work-related issues. Basically, it all comes Q Amongst all the places you have
down to how well you map the details. visited, which is your favourite
and why?
Q How did you come up with the name: A Italy tops the list. It has everything that
The Tales of a Traveler? makes for a perfect vacation: food, culture,
A Swati: I started this blog to share my travel art, architecture, nature and amazing people.
experiences when blogging was more of a We love the Dolomite region in Northern Italy,
passion than a profession. Later, Sam joined LAKESWITHTHEMAGNIkCENTBACKDROPOFTHE
me, but it was too late to change the blog- snow-capped Italian Alps, and the stunning
name on all social media handles; therefore, beaches and pretty towns in Southern Italy.

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An (un)conventional love story of

a boy and his bike
Creative Director in an advertising agency, Saurabh Yadav’s
tell-all — in his own words, through his travels, inspiring,
soul-searching and seeking the ultimate.
T hey say, if you enjoy the the script of Leh’s trip wasn’t penned for us, the
Images: courtesy Saurabh Yadav; Simon Banerjee; Anand Sharma.

destination more than MORTALSBUTFORABLOCKBUSTERTHRILLERTORUNIN
the journey, you aren’t really a God’s private theatre.
traveller, you are a tourist. To be In no way can we replicate this trip, even if
fair, it is easy to be smitten by the we tried.
journey if you love riding as much as I do. However, what I did try to replicate was a
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with the journey itself was my trip to Leh. While of Rameswaram. It was bright and sunny when
it is true that Leh is nothing less than a beautiful )WENTBYCARANDRAIN SOAKEDANDTREACHEROUS
and mesmerising canvas, the road to it was WHEN)WENTONMYBIKEAFEWYEARSLATER9ETTHE
beyond my imagination. There was a cloudburst EUPHORIAWASTHESAME)KNEWTHEDIFFERENCES
that had occured a day before we left from New YET)DIDNTWANTTOCONkNEMYSELFTOTHEM)TWAS
Delhi and in some strange way, this act not only strange, yet familiar.
made this adventure worthy enough but also got !NDTHISISPRECISELYWHATMAKESEACHJOURNEY
us believing in the Almighty on some precarious unique — even if you follow the same route and
stretches. map, it isn’t reallyTHESAME3OMEDAYSYOUCAN
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to their maximum on some stretches; on others, 4HISDICHOTOMYISWHATMAKES
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unpredictability of the whole journey that today, for the believers, a love that’s a lot
almost a decade later, my friends and I agree that LIKETRAVEL

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Hold your breath, take that leap of faith and indulge in some rip-
roaring adventures in Abu Dhabi. From snorkelling to camel racing
and dune bashing to kayaking and water rafting, there’s something
for every adrenaline-craving sports freak. Read on to know more.
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Snorkelling and
Diving
The sea almost feels like a live-set
from a classic Disney movie. There’s
never a right time to get mesmerised
by the intricacies of this habitat. So
why wait? Get in to get awestruck.
Several companies offer guided
dives, such as Abu Dhabi Sub Aqua
Club, Sea Tourism and Western
Marine Sports Club, Divers Down, Dune Bashing
Arabian Divers & Sport fishing Liwa Oasis, a two-hour drive from
Charters. Abu Dhabi city, is your go-to place
to experience the thrill of this
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extreme sport. With super-high and
super-low speeds in an SUV, your
stomach will drop to your toes and
your head will spin like a tossed
coin. We promise you the ride of
your life along with some stunning
views of the oasis.

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Kayaking and White

Water Rafting
Experience the enchantment of some great
water sports at Abu Dhabi. Yes, you heard
right. Be it kayaking, white water rafting,
wakeboarding, kneeboarding or waterskiing,
Abu Dhabi has it all. Wadi Adventure in Al Ain
offers three white water rafting and kayaking
channels amongst other water sports. Then
there’s Western Marine Sports Club in Al
Dhafra, a destination to try some great water
sports and activities such as sailing, kayaking,
wakeboarding, kneeboarding, waterskiing,
jetskiing, parasailing and many more.
Camel Racing
Be amazed at how these otherwise laid-back
creatures can reach such high speeds and
take-off. Witnessing these races can be one
of the most memorable experiences of your
trip to Abu Dhabi. After all, camel racing is
UAE’s favourite sport. There are various well-
equipped dedicated racetracks for this sport,
such as Al Wathba Camel Race Track in Abu
Dhabi, Al Maqam Camel Racetrack near Al
Ain, one at Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm
Al Quwain. These races usually happen on
weekends. Don’t miss your spot.
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Turn the pages...

...at a library near you! Amidst the Kindles, e-books, and audiobooks of the
world, the powerful magic of a printed book remains unchanged. Bookstores are
treasure chests for those who still like to stock up on hardcover and paperback
copies of their favourites, both old and new. Here is a list of iconic bookstores
across India, each special in its own way.
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Kitab Khana,
In the buzzing commercial district of Fort in
45, Ground Floor,
South Mumbai, Kitab Khana is housed in a 150-year-
Somaiya Bhavan,
old heritage building. Elegance and nostalgia whisper
Flora Fountain, Fort,
from every corner of this bibliophile paradise. Designed
Mumbai - 400001
to specially include quiet corners, it is a favourite with
readers who come here to browse through its vast collection.
Adding to this is a gorgeous in-house café serving treats that
perfectly complement the books — you have a recipe for the
perfect reading session. Apart from English, Kitab Khana
houses a largege collection of H
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literature.
lite thriving café/library
contains Japanese
manga comics, graphic
novels, and iconic comic
books. Unwind with
a cuppa and reading
material.
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periodic artistic showcases.

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Chennai ADDRESS
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While driving down Anna Salai Road, you Higginbothams Private
just can’t miss the iconic white-washed façade. Limited, LIC Building, 116,
Higginbothams has been a permanent fixture on Anna Salai, Near Regional
this road since it was founded in the year 1844. Many Passport Office, Triplicane,
consider it to be India’s oldest-surviving bookstore. Chennai - 600002.
The shop's administration proudly flaunts the fact that
they have seen three generations of families visiting the
store over the years. Naturally, its collection amasses
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some gems that can’t be found elsewhere. These
Wild Garden, the café at
include first and rare editions, historic maps, and
Amethyst in Chennai is an artsy
books that have been out of print for a long
place with a sprawling garden,
time. The store stocks books on almost
in-house boutique and flower
every genre: from those for toddlers to
shop. Its indoor and outdoor
cook books.
seating options offer room for
thought and creativity.
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Blossom
Book House,
Bengaluru
Seemingly unending stacks of books across
multiple musty floors greet you as you step into
this store. ‘Blossoming’ with books on almost
every subject, it is a haven if you want to lose
yourself among genres and tales of faraway worlds.
Meticulously divided into categories such as fiction,
non-fiction, thrillers, rare collector items, comic
books and lots more, you can easily lose track of
time. Though the aisles are narrow, bibliophiles
will be able to find themselves a spot to sit
and immerse themselves in the joy of
browsing here.
ADDRESS
Blossom Book House,
No. 84, 6, Church Street,
Ashok Nagar,
Bengaluru - 560001.
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Once you are done browsing books,
make sure to stop by Corner House for a
delectable scoop of ice cream or sundae.
You can’t miss its caramel, fig and
chocolate flavours.
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where fragrant flower shops and traditional eating joints such Visit GoAir.in or mobile app for
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BahrriSons Booksellers,
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Opp Main Gate, Khan New Delhi
Market, New Delhi - 110003
In 1953, BahriSons started out as a run-of-the-
mill book and stationery shop. Located in one of
the cosy bylanes of Khan Market, this store has
grown to be loved by both locals and even travellers
who are transiting through this city. A vibrant kids’
book collection, books on history, humour, and
political science along with novels and magazines
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Once you are satiated with your here. With multiple genres on sale, the aspect
book binge, explore the many that stands out the most is the attentive
boutiques of Khan Market. You store staff. They go out of their way
can also stop by the Big Chill to get you the book you want
for a continental meal or head to read!
to Khan Chacha for a quick
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Iconic Sikkim
Not just a Himalayan paradise, Sikkim is now a 100% organic state!
Lavishly adorned with the beauty of forests, mountains and pastures,
Sikkim is your answer to everything mesmerising.
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I
n the atrocities of worldly affairs and a hectic lifestyle,
Sikkim comes as a breather — a serene feeling that not
only uplifts your soul but lays before you a canvas of
wonder.
UNDOUBTEDLY
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With her eccentric appearance, Sikkim is a beauty to

cherish and to get lost within. Located in northeast India, on GORGEOUS AND NOW
the border with Bhutan, Tibet and Nepal, Sikkim continues 100% ORGANIC TOO — IF
her sparkling story: a story of enchantment, perfection and ONLY WE KNEW HOW TO
refinement, and stunningly adorned with delicately rendered
CLASSIFY THE MAJESTIC
boldness.
And yet in this perfect symphony lies another note ENCHANTRESS THAT
redefining her magnanimity. Undoubtedly gorgeous and SIKKIM IS!
now 100% organic too — if only we knew how to classify the
majestic enchantress that she is!

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Sikkim was once a remote mountain kingdom, ruled

by Chogyals (kings) until 1975, and until recently has
had people falling in love with her, for her exotic flora
and fauna and culturally-rich traditions. The second
smallest state in India, Sikkim is an emblem of nature’s
majesty and culture, and quite possibly the strangest
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place ever. With the latest jewel in her overall persona
— she has become the first 100% organic state — all of
her farmlands are certified organic. And it is benefiting
more than 66,000 farming families.
Any farming process that happens without the
involvement of synthetic fertilisers
and chemicals bears the nomenclature
“Organic Farming” and reduces the
production cost to a great extent. Soil
is the most crucial element for farming,
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and this process helps in preserving
the quality of soil, thus reducing soil
erosion. Organic farming is not only
beneficial for farmers but is useful for the
dairy industry as well. Cattle that feed
on organic farmlands are less prone to
diseases and yield a good volume of milk.
No wonder Sikkim is “that” pristine
and iconic lady who has everyone
spellbound by her ever-lasting
allure, with her beauty as
exhilarating as the shiny golden
light of a fresh new sunrise.
TONGBA
When in Sikkim, you cannot not try
Tongba, a millet-based alcoholic drink. It
is served as a symbol of respect and
greeting to visitors. Tongba is the vessel
which holds the fermented millet
beverage. This beverage is then exposed
to bacteria and yeast. After 7–15 days,
depending upon the temperature, the
fermentation is complete.
To consume Tongba: The server
pours the fermented millet in a container
and then fills the glass with boiled water
to the brim. Once the drink cools down, it
is the most delicious and potent
alcoholic beverage.

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BABA HARBHAJAN SINGH MANDIR

When in Sikkim, do not forget to nations at Nathu La, the Chinese
visit the mystical Baba Harbhajan set a chair aside to honour him. Till
Singh Mandir. Famously known date, officials at Nathu La believe
as “Hero of Nathu La”, this temple that if their uniforms are not clean
was built by soldiers of the Indian enough, they will receive a hard-
Army in his honour. According to hitting slap from Baba himself as
legend, Singh drowned in a glacier a sign of punishment. Every year
while leading a column of mules on September 11th, a train seat is
carrying supplies to a remote booked for him to the village of
outpost. Officials found his body Kuka, Punjab, as his annual leave.
after a three-day search mission. Three military officials accompany
The legend further claims that his belongings throughout this
the late Singh helped the search journey, both ways.
party find his body. And not just It is true what they say: he is
this, but officials believe that protecting the country even after
during the event of a war between his death.
India and China, Singh would
warn the Indian soldiers of an
impending attack at least three
days in advance. More so, during
flag meetings between the two
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The Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is a stunning example of

Rajasthani architecture and history. Take a walk around these
spots for some Insta-worthy photos.
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Built by Rao Jodha in the mid-
15th century, Mehrangarh Fort
was constructed on a hillock
as Jodha wanted Jodhpur, the
new capital of the Kingdom
of Marwar, to be more secure
than his earlier capital of
Mandore. As legend goes, Jodha
had to move a hermit from the
site. The only way to negate
the curse was to bury alive
a person, who’d voluntarily
agree, in its foundations. A
commoner, Raja Ram Meghwal,
volunteered and, to this day, he
is memorialised in a plaque.
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We bet you won’t stop gaping at this royal room. Once
part of the private apartments of Maharaja Ajit Singh, the
fort’s hall of mirrors is a striking sight, with hundreds
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brings out the majesty of the chamber, which was once
said to be illuminated by a single strategically placed
candle. Look out for panels depicting stories from
Indian mythology, such as Lord Krishna lifting Mount
Govardhan, beneath the arches of the room.

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The private audience hall
of the kings, where they
enjoyed music and dance
performances, Phool Mahal
is a study in opulence.
The ceiling and pillars are
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mirror-work, surrounded
by stained-glass windows.
The walls are covered
in murals in bejewelled
colours. The room has a
collection of royal portraits,
miniatures and the Raag Mala
paintings — which evoke
the mood of Indian classical
music — on its walls.
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A star attraction in Rajasthan, you may have witnessed
these colourful doorways popping up on your Instagram
feed. Mehrangarh Fort is no different. So much so that you’d
instantly recognise these entrances and gilded doorways.
The best photographs are taken in the morning light.
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with lacquer paintings. Look out for the
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An overview of what to expect this month.
ARIES TAURUS
You might need to let go of Your present level of stress may
something, especially if it is linked increase. Nevertheless, you might
to your past. Remember, your not be clear about how to handle
current lack of results doesn’t mean this, just remember breathing easy
you’re doing anything wrong. Don’t be and thinking life out as if it were a
too hard on yourself; things will make more sense chessboard is the best way to keep it
in a few days. You may need to take a quick trip to all together. If you travel to Hyderabad, remember to
Chennai or somewhere down south. surrender and ride the waves of emotional change.
GEMINI
Be nice to yourself but ensure that you don’t over-indulge. Unfortunately,
moderation may be elusive. Be mindful. You feel compelled to express what’s
on your mind, even if it’s not in your best interest. Those with workspaces in
Rajasthan or Gujarat will need to make trips soon.
LEO
CANCER You can feel the pull of your own
You are being lured out beyond emotions, but it might be hard to
your regular boundaries and transform your feelings into action.
resistance could be futile. Still, Let the energies settle down for a
going with the flow doesn’t mean day or two before taking any extreme
that you should go into denial about your feelings. action. Be ready to learn something about yourself, even
A quick trip to Kolkata will help you connect with if it’s not what you were expecting. Take time off to visit
old friends and increase your work circle. Guwahati or Kannur.
VIRGO
Your current emotional high tide can bounce you around, even if others don’t
notice. Instead of holding your dreams inside, reveal it to someone close to
you. A little vulnerability may feel scary, but it can open the door to a tender
experience. You might be requested to travel to your hometown for work; if it’s
close to north India, take time off to visit religious sites close to Jammu.

TAROT
LIBRA
You can’t be everything to everyone, even if you try. You
may be very talented and be able to do many things well.
Still, you could find yourself in a situation if you don’t pay
attention. If things take a toll, consider withdrawing from the
situation. Make your escape plan to Port Blair.
SCORPIO
If you’re working in Pune, you may SAGITTARIUS
be hoping that the complexity of You may want to spend time
your present circumstances will hanging out with close friends in
settle down soon, for you’ve been Bangkok. Your emotions are not
stretched far enough. You want your consistent, but you remain fixed on
old life back, but it probably won’t happen. Make the potential of your future. Keep in
whatever necessary adjustments you must, but mind that this might not be the best time to make
don’t settle for less in the long run. Take a quick concrete plans, but it is prime time to imagine all
trip to Mumbai to iron problems out. the possibilities that are laid out before you.
CAPRICORN
Your mind is overflowing with too many thoughts as you run through
every possible outcome of the current circumstances in your life. You
will strengthen your resolve to make the most of what you have, even if
it doesn’t match up to your ideal. If you are at an event in the UAE, don’t
try to micro-manage the flow of events or you could inadvertently attract
the opposite of what you want.
PISCES
AQUARIUS Just because you got yourself into
You will be very susceptible a complicated situation at work
to the inconsistent feelings doesn’t mean you can get out of
of others. A coworker or it by just walking away. There are
friend from Jaipur could be too many things that need your
the source of a minor conflict attention now and you might not know where to
that distracts you from your start. Taking small steps, rather than large ones,
real work. Don’t ignore someone in need of is your best bet on the road to success. A quick
your opinion, for you can learn something trip to New Delhi will help you at work.
important. (Cherry Shethia lives in Goa and is available for one-on-one readings.
She can be contacted at cherryshethia@gmail.com)

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ABOARD
Over the years, GoAir has driven the highest levels of efficiency and adhered
to growth that is profitable to all stakeholders. With an able leadership at the
helm, GoAir is poised to usher in a new era of consumer choices, economical
fares and the best-in-class flying experience for millions of Indians. Here are
few things you might want to know about us.
GoAir is part of the 280-year-old Wadia Group, which continues to

touch your lives one way or the other – Britannia, Bombay Dyeing,
Bombay Realty. The other group companies include Bombay
Burmah and National Peroxide.
We offer seamless connectivity to 27 destinations across the

length and breadth of India and 9 international destinations.
We have been awarded “Asia’s Most Trusted Brand 2019” by

International Brand Consulting (IBC) Corporation (USA), post a
multi-country survey across Asia, wherein respondents rated the
brand on various parameters.
We have been awarded 'India’s Greatest Brands and Leaders 2018-19'. The award was presented at the prestigious
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12th edition of the Asian Business & Social Investor Round Table Forum 2019, organised by AsiaOne, an international
business magazine. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India, the Process Advisors for the awards found that GoAir’s brand
score was higher than the other brands across various parameters in the same category.
We are the proud recipients of this year’s APEX Passenger Choice Awards
for 'Best Cabin Service' in Central Asia and 'Best Seat Comfort' in Central
Asia. What’s more, we have received FOUR-STARs (four out of four stars)
in 'Low-cost Carrier 2020 Official Airline Ratings™' by APEX - a non-profit
membership trade organisation comprising the world’s leading airlines,
industry suppliers, major media groups and related aviation industry
leaders.
Recognised for best On-Time Performance (OTP) by the Directorate

General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for the 15th consecutive month
(Sep 2018 - Nov 2019). GoAir has been ranked as the 10th
on-time mainline airline in the Asia Pacific region as per the
Cirium report titled ‘On-time Performance Review 2019'.
So relax, you are flying with India’s most reliable airline.
We have been honoured with the ‘Best Airline’

award by Andaman Tourism, 2019 for our
exceptional leadership in attaining on-time
performance for 12 consecutive months.
Our state-of-the-art fleet,

comprising 58 Airbus A320
aircraft, is one of the youngest
in the world.
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GoAir celebrates
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T he year 2020 marks India’s 71st
Republic Day. GoAir commemorated
the occasion by distributing tri-coloured
sweets on board across select flights.
Smart Flyers were delighted by this
gesture.

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GoAir to me is: An organisation full of GoAir to me is: An organisation to GoAir to me is: A platform to achieve
opportunities for me to learn and grow. become successful. my dreams.
My success mantra: Every day is a My success mantra: Always be ready My success mantra: If the plan
new beginning. to learn new things. doesn’t work, change the plan, not
the goal.
My motto in life: I never lose; I either My motto in life: Respect your work.
win or learn. My motto in life: Always give your
My inspiration: My parents, and my best. What you plant now, you will
My inspiration: My parents. boss who constantly lets me learn on harvest later.
the job.
My inspiration: My family.
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Department: Airport Services Department: Information Technology Department: Airport Security

GoAir to me is: My second home. GoAir to me is: An organisation GoAir to me is: This organisation has
whose success I can contribute to given me the platform to showcase
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and failure is not fatal; it is the courage
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to those who dare to dream. come true if you have the courage to
My motto in life: Make everybody feel like pursue them.
somebody. My motto in life: Put your heart in
everything you do and watch your My motto in life: I want to be a
My inspiration: My family and loved ones. dreams come true. crucial part in making GoAir grow.
My inspiration: My father. My inspiration: My mother, my
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At GoAir, your safety is our priority. Here are a
few ways you could improve your journey to
reduce those minimal hassles inflight.
PORTABLE
CLEANLINESS HELPS ELECTRONIC
ON-TIME FLIGHT DEVICES
PERFORMANCE HYDRATION AND Your lightweight
GoAir has a three-tier CIRCULATION portable electronic devices can
principle — punctuality, IS KEY be used unless advised otherwise
SAFETY FIRST. affordability, and Drink lots of water to by cabin crew. When the safety
ALWAYS convenience. This can be hydrate yourself as low demonstration is underway and
We want to provide achieved with your help. humidity in the cabin during taxi, take-off or landing,
safe, secure Refrain from placing trash can cause your body it is advised that you unplug
DQGHIÀFLHQW or any discarded items in to dehydrate. Apply your personal headphones or
transportation at your seat pocket or the moisturiser liberally to earphones. Your laptops should
all times. The cabin ÁRRU<RXPD\VHHNWKH combat dry skin. High be stowed away safely during the
crew is trained and cabin crew's help to discard DOWLWXGHLQWHQVLÀHV above phases. Your safety is our
always there to unwanted rubbish. The top priority, so switch off or put
the adverse effects
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of alcohol, so limit
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that refusal to closed. Parents travelling lavatories as it can endanger or try breathing exercises. These
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Best On-Time GoAir: ON TIME
EVERY TIME
Performance
GoAir breaks the record yet again by achieving the 10th position
amongst the most punctual airlines in Asia-Pacific region.
C
irium, the world’s leading authority on airline Carriers before concluding the results.
on-time performance, aviation and travel data Highlighting the importance of OTP in the
analytics has featured GoAir in the top 10 list. aviation industry, Jeremy Bowen, CEO, Cirium said,
The UK-based company draws on over a decade of “In recent years, it has become clear that achieving
experience reporting on the punctuality of airlines world-class customer satisfaction and product
and airports and each year it releases the annual differentiation is not just about airfare discounts
report, ‘On-Time Performance Review’ (OTP). In the and flight availability. When choosing who to fly,
2019 edition of the report (Jan-Dec), GoAir has been savvy travellers consider airline OTP and operational
ranked at 10th position as the most on-time mainline reliability as well. We apply the highest level of data
airline in Asia Pacific region. analysis to form and conclude these reviews and we
Cirium tracks over a staggering 1,00,000 flights a believe that Cirium’s On-Time Performance Review
day, including almost every airline around the world, 2019 will inspire airlines and airports to continue
and bases its analysis on an 80 percent coverage innovating to improve their respective performances.”
requirement for each category. The company utilises Speaking about the achievement, Jeh Wadia,
600 unrivalled data sources and processes 15 million Managing Director, GoAir said, “It is a great honour
updates a day to ensure the most accurate results to be featured in Cirium’s Top 10 list of the best on-
with multi-source verification. For this review, time airlines. Every recognition reaffirms GoAir’s
Cirium analysed 35 million flights in three airline focus and commitment to punctuality, reliability and
categories: Global, Major (by region) and Low-Cost the highest level of customer experience.”
GoAir makes it to the Cirium’s ‘On-Time Performance Review 2019’

Summary of
Airline On-Time Ranking On-Time Arrival Total Flights Tracked Flights Avg Delay Mins
Top 10
ANA 1 86.26% 202,476 99.92% 32
Total
Singapore Airlines 2 85.57% 91,629 96.43% 31 Flights
Thai AirAsia 3 83.74% 142,885 94.41% 24 1,467,564
Japan Airlines 4 82.82% 206,904 99.75% 34

Total
Korean Air 5 80.30% 150,369 98.80% 29
On-Time
Air New Zealand 6 79.53% 78,666 96.41% 31 Arrivals
80.99%
Malaysia Airlines 7 78.98% 119,871 96.20% 33
AirAsia Malaysia 8 78.30% 226,116 94.39% 35 Total
Tracked
Virgin Australia 9 77.45% 148,724 92.12% 29 Flights
96.55%
GoAir 10 76.94% 99,924 97.09% 42
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DIRECTORY OF DESTINATIONS
INDIA
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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
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city: 32.4 km English, Hindi Local Languages: Bengali, Local Languages: Kannada, mid March
Distance from airport to English English, Hindi Local Languages: Odia,
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archaeology, etc. Railway: About 15 km A hill containing the
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KV Paradise: A three- from Bagdogra is New Edicts of Ashoka and
founder of Ahmedabad summer residence of the
storeyed mausoleum of Jalpaiguri, where the Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa.
Ancient Stepwells: Mysore ruler
love built by a man for starting point of this world- Nandankanan Zoological
Adalaj Vav — an intricately HAL Aerospace
his wife who died in a car famous UNESCO World Park: A 437-hectare zoo
carved stepwell, Dada Museum: Exhibits
accident Heritage Site is located. that was partly declared
Harir Vav — ancient indigenous aircraft,
underground stepwell YLQWDJHERPEHUVÁLJKW as a sanctuary, with over
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Bai, a dish made of Chicken cutlet at
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steamed vegetables Bagdogra Airport
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other dishes Dhokla and kalia
khandvi Filter coffee macha ghanta and crab
SHOPPING DISTRICT Vegetarian dishes such
Locally brewed beer kalia Popular regional
Bara Bazaar for as potoler dolma, and sweets such as chhena
traditional clothes, bamboo
SHOPPING DISTRICT mishti doi
Rani No Hajiro Market SHOPPING DISTRICT jhili and rasabali
souvenirs, woolens Brigade Road for street
for ikat, mashrush; SHOPPING DISTRICT
ZOHANDCO Chatlang SHOPPING DISTRICT
Malls along CG Road for shopping Chickpet for
for handloom items Hong Kong Market and Ekamra Haat for
branded wear gold and silver jewellery
Airport Market in Siliguri traditional ikat fabrics and
Malleswaram 8th Cross
for imported goods silver ornaments
for herbs, spices, etc.
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SPEND A DAY INSIDE THE
SPOTS FOR NATURE
OLD WALLED CITY OF TRAVEL TO FAMED SPOTS
LOVERS — DURTLANG PUB-HOP THROUGH VISIT THE HOLY TOWN OF
AHMEDABAD — INDIA’S SUCH AS SIKKIM AND
HILLS, AND NEARBY INDIRANAGAR, MG ROAD PURI AND THE FAMOUS
FIRST UNESCO HERITAGE DARJEELING FROM HERE.
REIEK AND VANTAWNG AND KORAMANGALA. JAGANNATH TEMPLE.
CITY.
FALLS.
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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
Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee International Airport Airport
Dialling Code: +91-172 Dialling Code: +91-44 Dialling Code: +91-832 Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee
Climate: Humid subtropical Climate: Tropical wet and Climate: Tropical monsoon Dialling Code: +91-361 Dialling Code: +91-40
Best time to visit: October dry Best time to visit: November Climate: Warm temperate Climate: Tropical wet and
to March Best time to visit: November to February Best time to visit: October dry
Local Languages: Punjabi, to February Local Languages: Konkani, to April Best time to visit: October
Hindi, English Local Languages: Tamil, English, Hindi, Marathi, Local Languages: Assamese, to April
Distance from airport to English, Telugu, Malayalam Kannada English, Bengali, Hindi, Local Languages: Telugu,
city: 20 km Distance from airport to Distance from airport to Bodo, Mishing Deccani Urdu, English,
city: 19.4 km city: 46 km Distance from airport to Hindi
TRANSPORTATION & city: 27 km Distance from airport to
ESTIMATED COST TRANSPORTATION & TRANSPORTATION & city: 26.5 km
TAXI: ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED COST TRANSPORTATION &
r50 onwards TAXI: TAXI: ESTIMATED COST TRANSPORTATION &
BUS: r80 onwards r100 onwards TAXI: ESTIMATED COST
r15 onwards BUS: BUS: r50 onwards TAXI:
r5 onwards(ordinary) r10 onwards AUTORICKSHAW: r50 onwards
TOP ATTRACTIONS r9 onwards (express) AUTORICKSHAW: r30 onwards BUS:
Rock Garden: A garden r13 onwards (deluxe) r60 onwards CYCLE RICKSHAW: r5 onwards
spread over 40 acres, most METRO: BIKES ON HIRE: r10 onwards
famous for its sculptures r10 onwards r200 onwards FERRY (ONLY ON TOP ATTRACTIONS
built from recycled AUTORICKSHAW: BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER): Golconda Fort &
ceramic, industrial and r25 onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS r60 onwards Charminar: Capital of
home waste, discarded the medieval Qutb Shahi
Beaches & beach
items and other scrap Sultanate consisting of
Chandigarh Capitol
TOP ATTRACTIONS shacks: World-famous TOP ATTRACTIONS a citadel and fort, and
Beaches: Marina Beach for its long coastline of Kamakhya Temple:
Complex: A UNESCO World the iconic 16th century
is the world’s second beaches such as Baga, A 7th century temple
Heritage Site, this is a mosque with four grand
largest natural urban Candolim, Anjuna, Arambol and the oldest of the 51
government compound arches and minarets.
beach, Elliot’s Beach has and Palolem Shakti Pithas, it’s one of
designed by architect Hussain Sagar: This
numerous eating joints Churches: UNESCO- the most important Hindu
Le Corbusier and is a necklace-shaped lake
Fort St. George: The listed Basilica of Bom pilgrimages. Peacock
manifestation of the city’s features a large monolithic
ÀUVW%ULWLVKIRUWUHVVWREH Jesus containing the Tomb Island and Umananda
architecture statue of Gautama Buddha
built in India, around which of St. Francis Xavier Temple: Situated in the
Sukhna Wildlife in the centre.
settlements and trade Forts: Fort Aguada — a middle of the majestic
Sanctuary: An ecotourism
developed in Chennai. 17th-century fortress and Brahmaputra River, it
reserve with eight nature
offering ocean views houses a temple dedicated
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trails located near Sukhna Variety of biryanis —
Lake — a manmade
FOODIE CHECKLIST to Lord Shiva.
Hyderabadi, dum pukht,
reservoir with facilities for
Masala dosa, chicken FOODIE CHECKLIST kacche gosht ki biryani,
boating and birdwatching
65 and local biryanis such Goan Catholic cuisine FOODIE CHECKLIST qabooli biryani Non-
as ambur and dindigul of pork vindaloo, chicken Assamese thali of rice,
vegetarian delights such as
Street food such as xacuti, sorpotelÀVK dal, aloo pitika, khar,
FOODIE CHECKLIST sundal and nethili or fried cafreal and prawn balchao masor tenga and duck
paya, maghaz masala, boti
Punjabi staples such kebab and gosht pasinde
anchovies Filter coffee, Feni and bebinca curry Assam tea
as butter chicken and dal Royal desserts such as
murukku and Mysore pak
makhani Chaat Makki shahi tukda and sheer
di roti and sarson da saag
SHOPPING DISTRICT SHOPPING DISTRICT khurma
SHOPPING DISTRICT Anjuna Flea Market for Pan Bazaar for Assam
Sowcarpet for ethnic knick-knacks, trinkets and silk saris and fabric, Fancy
SHOPPING DISTRICT wear, accessories and souvenirs Bazaar for clothes and
SHOPPING DISTRICT
Sector 17 for phulkari Moazzam Jahi Market for
Rajasthani fare Pondy Mapusa Market for Goan jewellery NEDFI Haat for
dupattas, gems, jewellery brassware and ikat weaves
Bazaar for junk jewellery, pottery, spices and local regional handloom and
and eateries
Kalamkari fabrics, etc. handicrafts handicrafts
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THE CITY’S THRIVING TELENGANA TOURISM,
MAMALLAPURAM AND POKER, ROULETTE AND ON THE BRAHMAPUTRA
NIGHTLIFE AND LIVE WHICH INCLUDES HIGH
KACHIPURAM KNOWN OTHER GAMES AT THE RIVER, AND ENJOY A
MUSIC SCENE AT TEA AT THE MAGNIFICENT
FOR THEIR MANY DOZEN OR SO FLOATING BUFFET DINNER, LIVE
ITS VARIOUS PUBS FALAKNUMA PALACE
STONE TEMPLES AND CASINOS ON MANDOVI FOLK MUSIC AND DANCE
AND CLUBS SUCH AS AND A LIGHT AND SOUND
MONUMENTS WITH RIVER. PERFORMANCES ON
PEDDLERS AND PARRA. SHOW AT GOLCONDA
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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 TOP ATTRACTIONS
AUTO: r14 onwards 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 tourist attractions such
Rajwada Palace: An 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
FOODIE CHECKLIST Jaigarh Fort, etc. & Kashmir Dedicated to the only Nations.
Unique street food Muslim royal family in
like poha jalebi, khatta FOODIE CHECKLIST FOODIE CHECKLIST Kerala, this is now a FOODIE CHECKLIST
samosa, moong bhajiya, Rajasthani dishes such Dogra cuisine historical palace-turned- Kerala parotta and beef
bhutte ki kees and dal as dal baati churma, laal comprising ambal, museum. chilli, Malabar biryani
EDÁD maas, ghewar gucchiyein, kulthein di Seafood such as Kerala
Indori namkeen & Pyaaz kachori and mawa dal and maa da madra FOODIE CHECKLIST fried prawns, karimeen
garadu kachori Ker sangri, Local street food such Thalassery chicken or pollichathu Sweets
Sweets such as jaleba pickle made from a desert as kaladi kulcha, gulgule mussels biryani, Malabar such as unniyappam and
and mawa bati vegetable called ker and kachalu Traditional beef roast Kadukka or palada payasam
dishes such as morel stuffed mussels
SHOPPING DISTRICT SHOPPING DISTRICT pulao, oria and mitha SHOPPING DISTRICT
Kothari Market for Johari Bazaar for tie-dye bhaat SHOPPING DISTRICT 0DULQH'ULYHIRUÁHD
clothes, shoes; fabrics and jewellery Fort Road and Fort bargains Jew Town for
MT Cloth Market for Bapu Bazaar for jutis SHOPPING DISTRICT Light Complex for local spices and souvenirs
Chanderi, Maheshwari and Tripolia Bazaar for rugs, Raghunath Bazaar for handicrafts, handloom
other silks colourful lacquer bangles dried fruits and traditional saris, earthenware,
and metalware needlework embroidery brocade fabrics, etc. SMART TIP
Gole Market for shawls
SMART TIP JDA Complex for woolen
ATTEND INDIA’S LARGEST
SMART TIP wear and handicrafts SMART TIP CONTEMPORARY ART
THE CHHATRIS OR DOME- EVENT, THE KOCHI-
SHAPED CENOTAPHS TAKE A CYCLE RICKSHAW BE ENTHRALLED BY MUZIRIS BIENNALE,
MADE OF STONE ON THE RIDE THROUGH THE SMART TIP THEYYAM, KERALA'S WHICH IS HELD HERE
BANKS OF THE KHAN WALLED CITY OF JAIPUR ANCIENT FORM OF ART EVERY TWO YEARS OVER
RIVER ARE ILLUMINATED WHICH HAS LANES RENT A HOUSEBOAT ON AND WORSHIP, WHICH THREE MONTHS AT
AT NIGHT AND MAKE FOR DEDICATED TO VARIOUS DAL LAKE FOR A UNIQUE IS PRACTISED IN MANY VENUES ALL OVER FORT
A GREAT NIGHT-TIME CRAFTSMEN. STAY EXPERIENCE. TEMPLES OF KANNUR. KOCHI.
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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 Airport
Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee
Currency: Indian Rupee Currency: Indian Rupee
Dialling Code: +91-1982 Dialling Code: +91-22
Dialling Code: +91-33 Dialling Code: +91-522
Climate: Cold desert 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: Marathi,
Local Languages: Urdu,
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:
r30 onwards r2,500 onwards BUS: r22 onwards
BUS: BUS: r5 onwards BUS:
r7 onwards r75 onwards TRAIN: r8 onwards
TRAM: r20 onwards LOCAL TRAIN:
r6 onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS AUTORICKSHAW: r5 onwards
FERRY (ONLY ON Leh Palace: A 16th
r25 onwards AUTORICKSHAW:
HOOGHLY RIVER) : century dun-coloured r18 onwards
r5 onwards mansion built by the
TOP ATTRACTIONS
Namgyal Dynasty
Hemis Monastery: The Bara Imambara: A TOP ATTRACTIONS
TOP ATTRACTIONS FRORVVDOHGLÀFHZLWK Gateway of India:
Colonial Trail: Prominent largest Buddhist gompa
VSUDZOLQJRUQDWHFRQÀQHV Famous seafront arch
5DMHUDHGLÀFHVLQFOXGLQJ in Ladakh, featuring
an immense vaulted monument that was built
the famous Victoria gold statues and stupas
chamber and a dizzying to commemorate the
Memorial, Town Hall, embellished with precious
maze; the complex also landing of King George V
Writers' Building and stones.
KRXVHVWKHLPSRVLQJ$VÀ and Queen Mary on their
Shanti Stupa: A pristine,
others. Mosque. visit to India in 1911
Howrah Bridge: This
white-spired stupa located
Chattar Manzil: The UNESCO World Heritage
bridge connects the twin on a hilltop overlooking
‘Umbrella Palace’ once Sites: The Victorian Gothic
cities of Kolkata and /HKDQGWKHPDJQLÀFHQW
served as a palace for the landmark of Chhatrapati
Howrah. Zanskar Range.
rulers of Awadh. Shivaji Terminus railway
station, Victorian and art
FOODIE CHECKLIST FOODIE CHECKLIST deco buildings such as
Tibetan food such as FOODIE CHECKLIST
Street food such as Kebabs, including the David Sassoon Library
puchka, kathi roll, jhalmuri, momos, thukpa, thenthuk
and mokthuk Chhurpi or famous tunday kebabs,
Mughlai paratha, kabiraji
yak cheese Butter tea galawati kebabs and boti FOODIE CHECKLIST
Kolkata biryani, kosha kebabs Lucknowi biryani Street food such as pav
mangshoDQGÀVKGLVKHV and sea buckthorn juice
and paya nihari Tokri bhaji, misal pav, batata
such as bhapa ilish and chaat and malai ki gilori vada, Bombay sandwich,
malai chingri Rasgulla, SHOPPING DISTRICT ragda pattice
sondesh and mishti doi Bazaar Road for
pashminas Ladakh Art SHOPPING DISTRICT
Palace for prayer wheels Aminabad Market for SHOPPING DISTRICT
SHOPPING DISTRICT chikan kurtas and saris Colaba Causeway for
Gariahat for Bengali tant and Tibetan handicrafts
Hazratganj for khadi and handicrafts, clothes and
saris and cotton Punjabi embroidered saris footwear Chor Bazaar for
suits antiques
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TAKE SHORT TRIPS TO SMART TIP
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PANGONG TSO AND
NUBRA VALLEY; CROSS VISIT THE RESIDENCY, A
GET A GLIMPSE OF LARGE COLLECTION OF GO BEHIND THE SCENES
THE LIFE AND TIMES ONE OF THE HIGHEST
GARDENS AND RUINS OF ONE OF THE LARGEST
OF NOBEL LAUREATE MOTORABLE PASSES
THAT OFFER A GLIMPSE FILM INDUSTRIES IN THE
RABINDRANATH IN THE WORLD —
OF THE BEGINNING OF WORLD WITH A GUIDED
TAGORE AT HIS FORMER KHARDUNG LA; GO ON
THE END OF BRITISH RAJ BOLLYWOOD TOUR
MANSION, JORASANKO THE FAMOUS CHADAR
IN INDIA. WHICH INCLUDES SET
THAKUR BARI. TREK IN WINTER.
VISITS AND 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
AUTORICKSHAW: METRO: Golghar: A large, 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
Futala Lake: A massive prevention of famines in
city lake built by the Bhosle TOP ATTRACTIONS the area TOP ATTRACTIONS
Delhi Heritage Trail: Agam Kuan: A historical
kings of Nagpur, known for Cellular Jail: Colonial
its colourful fountains The must-visit monuments monument where King prison infamously used by
Deekshabhoomi: A sacred including Red Fort, Jama Ashoka was said to have the British to put Indian
monument of Navayana Masjid, Qutub Minar, drowned his 99 brothers IUHHGRPÀJKWHUVLQVROLWDU\
Buddhism, where B. R. Humayun’s Tomb, India to obtain the throne of the FRQÀQHPHQWQRZD
Ambedkar, architect of Gate, Purana Qila and Mauryan Empire. museum with a light and
Jantar Mantar. Bihar Museum: A
the Indian Constitution, sound show
converted to Buddhism Old Delhi: A busy, museum depicting Bihar’s Ross Island: Former
colourful maze of markets rich history, crafts and British settlement, now a
FOODIE CHECKLIST selling everything from folk culture, as well as scenic, deserted island
Local hits such as tarri spices to silver jewellery. art including the famous with ruins of a bazaar,
poha and param ki dal 2,300-year-old sculpture of residences, ballrooms, etc.
Maharashtrian FOODIE CHECKLIST Didarganj Yakshi.
specialties like jhunka Street food such as FOODIE CHECKLIST
bhakar, patodi, jowar chaat, gol gappe, momos, FOODIE CHECKLIST Seafood and fresh catch
bakhri, goda bhaat chole kulche Kebabs, Bihari staples such of the day
butter chicken, mutton as litti chokha, thekua,
SHOPPING DISTRICT nihari and khameeri roti chana ghugni, dal pitha SHOPPING DISTRICT
Dharampeth for and Bihari kebab Local Sagarika Emporium for
jewellery Gandhibagh SHOPPING DISTRICT sweets such as malpua, handcrafted artifacts made
for wholesale fabrics, Janpath Market and balushahi, and khaja from bamboo, seashells
Kolhapuri chappals Sarojini Nagar markets and coconut shells
Mahatma Phule Market for for street shopping SHOPPING DISTRICT
Select Citywalk and DLF Khetan Super Market
oranges
Promenade for branded for budget clothes and SMART TIP
clothing jewellery Maurya Lok
SMART TIP Complex for branded wear PORT BLAIR IS THE
GATEWAY TO SOME OF
TOUR ONE OF THE MANY SMART TIP THE MOST STUNNING
ORANGE FARMS AROUND SMART TIP ISLANDS IN THE
THE CITY — PICK YOUR PAINT THE NIGHT RED ANDAMAN SEA, SUCH
OWN FRUIT, TASTE THEM AT THE NUMEROUS THE RUINS OF NALANDA AS HAVELOCK, NEILL
FRESH AND CARRY HOME PUBS AND CLUBS IN ARE A MARVEL TO AND BARATANG, WHICH
AN ORANGE SAPLING THE CITY. ATTEND A EXPLORE. THIS UNESCO FEATURE SPRAWLING
OR A BOX OF ORANGE QAWWALI SESSION AT WORLD HERITAGE SITE IS RESORTS AND SCUBA
BARFIS. THE NIZAMUDDIN AULIYA 1.5 HOURS AWAY FROM DIVING SCHOOLS.
DARGAH. PATNA.

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
Local Languages: Hindi, Distance from airport to to February
Distance from airport to city:
10.9 km Nagpuri, Bijori, Kurukh city: 11 km Local Languages: Hindi,
Distance from airport to city: Bhojpuri, Urdu, Sanskrit,
4.7 km TRANSPORTATION & English
TRANSPORTATION &
ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED COST Distance from airport to
TAXI: TRANSPORTATION & TAXI: city: 20 km
r50 onwards ESTIMATED COST r700 onwards
BUS: TAXI: BUS: TRANSPORTATION &
r20 onwards r40 onwards r150 onwards ESTIMATED COST
BUS: BOAT (SHIKARAS ONLY TAXI: r100 onwards
AUTO: r100 onwards
LOCAL TRAIN:
r10 onwards r30 onwards ON DAL LAKE):
r500 onwards BOAT: r200 onwards
AUTORICKSHAW: AUTORICKSHAW:
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
hilltop popular for pleasant Dal Lake: Second largest
seat of the Peshwas of banks of the holy river
Maratha Empire, this site walks, fun picnics and lake in the state, featuring
Ganga in this ancient city.
contains several gates, panoramic views of the city ÁRDWLQJPDUNHWVDQG
Dashashwamedh Ghat
palaces, fountains and Waterfalls: The scenic houseboats
and Assi Ghat have high
surrounds of Ranchi Mughal Gardens: A
gardens UHOLJLRXVVLJQLÀFDQFH
Aga Khan Palace: A are dotted with several group of garden complexes
Kashi Vishwanath
19th century palace built beautiful waterfalls such from the Mughal era with
Temple: The holiest temple
by Sultan Aga Khan III, as Jonha Falls, Panch landscaped terraces and
dedicated to Lord Shiva, it
this is the site of Mahatma Gagh Falls and Hundru fountains
constitutes one of the 12
Gandhi’s imprisonment Falls, among others. Jyotirlingas and features 3
during the Freedom FOODIE CHECKLIST domes made of gold.
FOODIE CHECKLIST Rista, goshtaba, yakhni,
Struggle Sinhagad Fort:
Jharkhand cuisine such rogan josh and other
Clifftop fortress, with a
Kashmiri dishes Kahwa,
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memorial for 17th century as dhuska, chilka roti Various chaat items, such
emperors and a temple with mutton curry, mahua the traditional Kashmiri
as Benarasi tamatar chaat,
dedicated to Goddess Kali masala Locally grown tea Various kinds of
kachori sabzi, chena dahi
mushrooms such as rugra Kashmiri bread such as
vada, choora mattar, laaiya
FOODIE CHECKLIST and tumba czochworu and bakarkhani
chana
Pune specialties such as Milky delights such as
mango mastani, Budhani SHOPPING DISTRICT SHOPPING DISTRICT lassi, thandai and malaiyyo
Firayalal for metalwork Lal Chowk for pashminas
wafers, bhakarwadi Benarasi paan
and ethnic handicrafts and walnut wood artefacts
including the ancient Badshah Chowk for
SHOPPING DISTRICT SHOPPING DISTRICT
Kayani Bakery for Paitkar paintings Kashmiri carpets
Thatheri Bazar for
Floating markets on
Shrewsbury biscuits Benarasi silk saris;
Hong Kong Lane
Dal Lake for vegetables,
Vishwanath Gali for
for clothes and chunky SMART TIP ÁRZHUVDQGSDSLHUPkFKp
crystal and stone Shiva
acessories products
linga;
VISIT THE MUTA Gai Ghat for gulabi
CROCODILE BREEDING minakari jewellery
SMART TIP CENTRE WITH ITS SMART TIP
FASCINATING VARIETIES
OF CROCODILES THAT RENT A HOUSEBOAT ON
ATTEND SOME OF
DAL LAKE FOR A UNIQUE
SMART TIP
INDIA’S BIGGEST MUSIC ARE BRED IN THE
FESTIVALS, SUCH AS MARSHY WATERS OF STAY EXPERIENCE.
A BOAT RIDE ACROSS THE
NH7 WEEKENDER AND THE NEARBY BHAIRAVI ATTEND THE TULIP
GANGA IS A GREAT WAY
SUNBURN, WHICH RIVULET. FESTIVAL IN THE SPRING
TO WITNESS LIFE ON THE
HAPPEN IN PUNE. MONTHS.
GHATS FROM THE WATER.
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representation or warranties of any kind and assumes no liabilities
with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents.
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: TRANSPORTATION &
r200 onwards TAXI: TAXI: r450 onwards ESTIMATED COST
BUS: r115 onwards r235 onwards SONGTHAEWS: TAXI:
r50 onwards FERRY: BUS: r30 onwards r78 onwards
r80 onwards r180 onwards TUK TUKS: BUS:
TOP ATTRACTIONS SPEEDBOAT: r200 onwards r18 onwards
Sheikh Zayed Grand r115 onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS SCOOTERS ON HIRE: TUK TUK:
Mosque: One of the Royal Opera House r500 onwards r65 onwards
largest mosques in the TOP ATTRACTIONS Muscat: Arts complex SONGTHAEW:
world, featuring 82 white Islamic Centre: The built in Islamic Italianate TOP ATTRACTIONS r20 onwards
domes largest mosque in the style, with a theatre and Island Cruises: Ferry
Louvre Abu Dhabi: Maldives, it houses the garden for musical arts to some of the most TOP ATTRACTIONS
This art and civilization Ministry of Islamic Affairs. and culture showcases pristine spots such as Phi The Grand Palace:
museum showcases Hukuru Miskiiy: A 17th Al Alam Palace:
Phi Island, James Bond Opulent former royal
artworks from around the century mosque made Ceremonial residence of Island, etc. residence of the Thai kings
world from coral boulders Sultan Qaboos of Oman, Beaches: Karon — built in 1782, it houses the
National Museum: noted for its façade with boasts a long stretch Emerald Buddha carved
FOODIE CHECKLIST Cultural museum blue and gold columns of white sand and a from a single block of jade
Emirati dishes such as showcasing artefacts and Buddhist temple
machboos lahm, kuboos, royal antiquities from the FOODIE CHECKLIST Nightlife: Patong Beach FOODIE CHECKLIST
madrooba Desserts like Maldives’ Buddhist era to Omani dishes such as
and Bangla Road feature Street eats such as
luqaimat, khabeesa the Islamic monarchy shuwa, meshak, harees, numerous all-night pubs, seafood dumplings, grilled
mashuai Drinks like clubs and entertainment. chicken and pork skewers,
SHOPPING DISTRICT FOODIE CHECKLIST kahwa and Omani laban sausages, crispy crepes
Souk Central Market for Traditional dishes like FOODIE CHECKLIST
antiques and handicrafts mas huni and roshi, bis SHOPPING DISTRICT Thai specialities such as SHOPPING DISTRICT
Carpet Souk for carpets keemiya, fried yams, City Centre Muscat and tom yam kung, pad thai, Chatuchak Weekend
and tribal rugs saagu bondibai Muscat Grand Mall for papaya salad, etc. Market for rare antiques,
luxury goods Muttrah ceramics, home furniture,
SHOPPING DISTRICT Souk for perfumes, SHOPPING DISTRICT Thai handicrafts;
SMART TIP Malé Local Market for frankincense Phuket Walking Street Pratunam Market for
handicrafts, packaged and the night market cheap bargains
EXPERIENCE sweetmeat, local pickles at Bangla Road for
ADRENALINE AT THE Majeedhee Magu for SMART TIP handicrafts, souvenirs
WORLD'S FIRST FERRARI- souvenirs and authentic Thai food SMART TIP
BRANDED THEME PARK VISIT THE WADIS IN THE
WHICH HOUSES THE DESERT, TAKE A DAY TAKE A BOAT TOUR
WORLD’S FASTEST SMART TIP TRIP TO NIZWA, THE SMART TIP THROUGH BANGKOK’S
ROLLER COASTER, CULTURAL CAPITAL OF FAMOUS FLOATING
FERRARI DRIVING GO FOR A SEAPLANE OMAN, AND THE DATE GET AN AUTHENTIC MARKETS — DAMNOEN
EXPERIENCE, FLIGHT RIDE OVER THE ATOLLS PALM-DOTTED OASIS THAI MASSAGE AT THE SADUAK IS THE LARGEST
SIMULATOR AND OTHER AND STUNNING AZURE CALLED MISFAT AL SCORES OF MASSAGE AND LIVELIEST
ATTRACTIONS. SEAS OF THE MALDIVES ABRIYEEN. PARLOURS LINING THE
BEACHES.
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DUBAI KUWAIT SINGAPORE DAMMAM
Name of Airport: Dubai Name of Airport: Kuwait Name of Airport: Singapore Name of Airport: King Fahd
International Airport International Airport Changi Airport International Airport
Currency: Dirham Currency: Kuwaiti Dinar Currency: Singapore Dollar Currency: Saudi Arabian
Dialling Code: +971 Dialling Code: +965 Dialling Code: +65 Riyal
Climate: Hot desert Climate: Subtropical desert Climate: Uniform warm Dialling Code: +966-3
climate; pleasant winters climate, with very hot and tropical rainforest Climate: Extreme hot
with strong thunderstorms summers and mild winters climate year-round summer, mild to warm
Best time to visit: November Best time to visit: November Best time to visit: November winter
to April to April to January; and June Best time to visit: November
Local Languages: Arabic, Local Languages: Arabic, to July to March
English, Hindi, Urdu, Kuwaiti Arabic, English, Local Languages: Malay, Local Languages: Arabic,
Malayalam, Tagalog, Persian Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, Tagalog English, Chinese and Indian languages, Filipino,
Distance from airport to Distance from airport to Tamil Egyptian Arabic, Indonesian
city: 14.2 km city: 17.7 km Distance from airport to Distance from airport to
city: 25.5 km city: 40 km
TRANSPORTATION & TRANSPORTATION &
ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED COST TRANSPORTATION & TRANSPORTATION &
TAXI: TAXI: ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED COST
r186 onwards r900 onwards TAXI: TAXI: r190 onwards
BUS: BUS:
r275 onwards BUS: r230 onwards
r46 onwards r45 onwards BUS:
METRO:
r78 onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS
r46 onwards TOP ATTRACTIONS King Abdulaziz Center
CAR RENTAL: Kuwait Towers: A pair of TOP ATTRACTIONS for World Culture: Also
r300 onwards glittering blue towers, one Gardens by the Bay:
A network of modern
known as Ithra, it’s a world-
class cultural venue, with
with a revolving viewing
sphere and high-rise greenhouses and the building resembling a
TOP ATTRACTIONS waterfront parks spanning space station.
Burj Khalifa: Tallest
restaurants
Grand Mosque: The
101 hectares of reclaimed Dammam Corniche:
building in the world, land Seaside promenade with
this 160-storey spired largest of the city’s 800
Singapore Flyer & buzzing cafes and cruises
skyscraper is a marvel of mosques, it’s a wonderful
example of traditional Merlion: The world’s to Marjan Island nearby.
architecture largest giant observation
Palm Jumeirah: Palm
Islamic architecture
Liberation Tower: Built
wheel, and the iconic FOODIE CHECKLIST
tree-shaped island KDOIOLRQKDOIÀVKVWDWXH Traditional Saudi dishes
known for its glitzy hotels, in 1993, this 372-metre
tower is a symbol of widely used as the mascot such as kapsa, mutabbaq,
and upmarket global of Singapore saleeg
restaurants Kuwait’s liberation
Middle Eastern favourites
from Iraq
FOODIE CHECKLIST such as shawarma, falafel,
FOODIE CHECKLIST Hainanese chicken rice laban, hummus
Arabian dishes such as FOODIE CHECKLIST
Machboos — the national Hawker noodle dishes Sweets like maamul,
shish tawook, chelo kebab, such as Hokkein Mee, kleeja, along with coffee or
lahm bi ajin Desserts dish of Kuwait Arabic
delights such as warak Char Kway Teow gahwah
such as luqaimat, kanafeh,
Khanfaroosh enab, kuboos, hummus,
and kebabs SHOPPING DISTRICT SHOPPING DISTRICT
Orchard Road for Share Al-Hob Traditional
SHOPPING DISTRICT numerous shopping and Market for clothing,
Gold Souk for gold SHOPPING DISTRICT
The Avenues for great
entertainment options perfumes, gold, jewellery;
jewellery Dubai Mall and Bugis Street for souvenirs Mall of Dhahran, Othaim
Mall of the Emirates for discounts on branded
products; Souk for Mall, Marina Mall for
luxury clothing. branded products.
handicrafts and gold
SMART TIP
SMART TIP SPEND SOME SMART TIP
SMART TIP
TIME EXPLORING
CATCH A STUNNING CHANGI AIRPORT, AN TAROUT ISLAND, 22 KM
SUNSET ON THE SAND, VISIT THE TAREQ RAJAB
MUSEUM, AN EXQUISITE ATTRACTION IN ITSELF FROM DAMMAM, IS
WRAP UP WITH A WITH A BUTTERFLY AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL
CAMEL RIDE TO A ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM
FEATURING INLAID GARDEN, A CANOPY LANDMARK AND
BEDOUIN VILLAGE AND PARK, A HEDGE MAZE FEATURES A CASTLE
A BARBEQUE DINNER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
JEWELLERY, AND ARABIC AND THE RAIN VORTEX. BUILT IN CONVENTIONAL
UNDER THE STARS. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE.
MANUSCRIPTS.
— 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, Sa 29-Jan-2020 05-Feb-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
G8 701 Non Stop 10:50 12:45 01:55 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
G8 701 Non Stop 12:35 14:20 01:45 F 07-Feb-2020 07-Feb-2020
G8 718 Non Stop 17:35 19:15 01:40 DAILY 11-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
AHMEDABAD-GUWAHATI
G8 532 via Kolkata 06:00 10:30 04:30 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
AHMEDABAD-GOA
AHMEDABAD-HYDERABAD
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 459 Non Stop 09:25 10:45 01:20 DAILY 27-Oct-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 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
BAGDOGRA-GUWAHATI
BAGDOGRA-KOLKATA
BANGKOK-DELHI

ABOVE & BEYOND
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
BANGKOK-MUMBAI
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 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-DELHI
G8 116 Non Stop 07:30 10:30 03:00 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 25-Jan-2020 01-Feb-2020
G8 117 Non Stop 08:45 11:40 02:55 M, Tu, Th, Sa 28-Jan-2020 08-Feb-2020
G8 120 Non Stop 13:00 15:55 02:55 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 01-Feb-2020 07-Feb-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 08-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 09-Feb-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-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
G8 283 via Pune 05:40 08:55 03:15 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-PATNA
BENGALURU-PHUKET
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
BENGALURU-RANCHI
G8 373 via Patna 09:15 13:10 03:55 Tu 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
BENGALURU-SINGAPORE
G8 27 Non Stop 19:35 03:20 05:15 M, W, F, Su 20-Dec-2019 07-Feb-2020
BENGALURU-VARANASI
BHUBANESWAR-KOLKATA
BHUBANESWAR-MUMBAI

ABOVE & BEYOND
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
BHUBANESWAR-PATNA
G8 761 via Kolkata 11:30 14:45 03:15 Daily 08-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 562 Non Stop 07:55 10:35 02:40 Daily 01-Mar-2020 28-Mar-2020
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 28-Oct-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 Daily 25-Jan-2020 01-Feb-2020
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 Daily 25-Jan-2020 01-Feb-2020
G8 504 via Hyderabad 12:45 16:35 03:50 Sa 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
CHENNAI-MUMBAI
CHENNAI-PORT BLAIR
CHENNAI-PUNE
CHENNAI-SRINAGAR
G8 911 via Ahmedabad 06:40 13:10 06:30 Tu,W,Th 28-Oct-2019 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
G8 703 Non Stop 10:30 12:05 01:35 F 07-Feb-2020 07-Feb-2020
DELHI-BAGDOGRA
G8 851 via Guwahati 12:40 16:30 03:50 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-BANGKOK
DELHI-BENGALURU
G8 112 Non Stop 14:55 17:55 03:00 M, W, F, Su 02-Feb-2020 07-Feb-2020
G8 124 Non Stop 15:20 18:05 02:45 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 24-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
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 27-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
G8 404 via Varanasi 10:30 14:40 04:10 M, W, Th, F, Sa, Su 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
G8 404 via Varanasi 10:30 16:05 05:35 Tu 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-CHANDIGARH

FLIGHT SCHEDULE
G8 107 Non Stop 20:50 22:00 01:10 M, Tu, Th, F, Sa, Su 24-Jan-2020 04-Feb-2020
DELHI-GUWAHATI
G8 257 via Bagdogra 13:30 16:50 03:20 Daily 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-GOA
DELHI-HYDERABAD
DELHI-INDORE
DELHI-JAMMU
G8 185 Non Stop 14:05 15:35 01:30 M, Tu, W, Th, Sa, Su 30-Jan-2020 06-Feb-2020
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
G8 114 Non Stop 15:10 17:40 02:30 Tu, Th, Sa 29-Oct-2019 06-Feb-2020
G8 105 Non Stop 21:05 23:10 02:05 M, Tu, Th, F, Sa, Su 25-JAN-2020 04-Feb-2020
DELHI-LEH
DELHI-LUCKNOW
G8 2509 Non Stop 06:45 08:00 01:15 M, F, Sa, Su 24-Jan-2020 03-Feb-2020
G8 211 Non Stop 09:00 10:15 01:15 Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 25-Jan-2020 01-Feb-2020
G8 211 Non Stop 09:00 10:15 01:15 Daily 02-FEB-2020 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-MUMBAI
G8 338 Non Stop 10:30 12:50 02:20 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 25-Jan-2020 01-Feb-2020
G8 544 Non Stop 22:40 01:00 02:20 M, Tu, F, Sa, Su 27-Oct-2019 28-Mar-2020
DELHI-NAGPUR
G8 2515 Non Stop 06:10 07:50 01:40 M 03-Feb-2020 03-Feb-2020
G8 2519 Non Stop 19:20 20:55 01:35 F, Su 31-Jan-2020 02-Feb-2020
DELHI-PATNA
G8 131 Non Stop 10:50 12:30 01:40 M, Tu, Th, F, Sa 25-Jan-2020 01-Feb-2020
DELHI-PHUKET
DELHI-PORT BLAIR

ABOVE & BEYOND
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
DELHI-PUNE
G8 173 Non Stop 08:00 10:15 02:15 SA 02-Nov-2019 28-Mar-2020
G8 173 Non Stop 08:35 10:45 02:10 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Su 27-Oct-2019 27-Mar-2020
DELHI-RANCHI
G8 145 Non Stop 09:00 10:45 01:45 M,Th,F,Sa,Su 27-Jan-2020 03-Feb-2020
DELHI-SRINAGAR
G8 199* Non Stop 13:45 15:15 01:30 Daily 20-Jan-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 27-Oct-2019 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-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
HYDERABAD-BENGALURU
G8 517 Non Stop 20:50 22:05 01:15 M, W, Th, F, Sa 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
HYDERABAD-BHUBANESWAR
HYDERABAD-CHANDIGARH
HYDERABAD-CHENNAI
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ABOVE & BEYOND
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
HYDERABAD-DELHI
HYDERABAD-GOA
HYDERABAD-JAIPUR
G8 504 Non Stop 14:55 16:35 01:40 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Su 09-Feb-2020 27-Mar-2020
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 9340 Non Stop 11:35 12:45 01:10 Su 08-Mar-2020 08-Mar-2020
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 08-Feb-2020 28-Mar-2020
JAIPUR-KOLKATA
JAIPUR-MUMBAI
JAMMU-DELHI
G8 196** Non Stop 15:10 16:25 01:15 Su 02-Feb-2020 15-Mar-2020
G8 196* via Srinagar 15:10 17:55 02:45 Daily 20-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
JAMMU-MUMBAI
G8 287* via Srinagar 13:45 18:00 04:15 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 30-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
JAMMU-PUNE
G8 171 via Delhi 16:05 20:25 04:20 M, Tu, W, Th, Sa, Su 30-Jan-2020 06-Feb-2020
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JAMMU-SRINAGAR
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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
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KANNUR-MUSCAT
KOCHI-BENGALURU
KOCHI-DELHI
G8 345 via Mumbai 19:50 01:20 05:30 Daily 26-Dec-2019 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-BHUBANESWAR
KOLKATA-DELHI
G8 115 Non Stop 09:55 12:25 02:30 Su 02-Feb-2020 02-Feb-2020
G8 115 Non Stop 10:10 12:25 02:15 W, F 31-Jan-2020 07-Feb-2020
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 08-Feb-2020 28-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
KOLKATA-PATNA
KOLKATA-PORT BLAIR
G8 101 Non Stop 08:35 10:55 02:20 Daily 08-Feb-2020 29-Feb-2020
KOLKATA-PUNE
KOLKATA-SINGAPORE
G8 35 Non Stop 20:40 03:20 04:10 Tu, Th, Sa 29-Oct-2019 06-Feb-2020
KOLKATA-SRINAGAR
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LUCKNOW-DELHI
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LUCKNOW-HYDERABAD
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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
MUMBAI-BENGALURU
MUMBAI-BHUBANESWAR
MUMBAI-CHANDIGARH
G8 381 Non Stop 08:35 10:55 02:20 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 07-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
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
MUMBAI-GOA
MUMBAI-JAIPUR
MUMBAI-JAMMU
G8 287* Non Stop 10:30 13:15 02:45 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 30-Jan-2020 28-Mar-2020
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ABOVE & BEYOND
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
MUMBAI-KOLKATA
MUMBAI-LUCKNOW
MUMBAI-MUSCAT
MUMBAI-NAGPUR
MUMBAI-PATNA
MUMBAI-PHUKET
MUMBAI-PORT BLAIR
G8 461 Non Stop 04:00 07:15 03:15 Daily 27-Oct-2019 29-Feb-2020
G8 305 via Chennai 05:50 10:25 04:35 Daily 26-Jan-2020 29-Feb-2020
MUMBAI-RANCHI
G8 705 Non Stop 08:35 10:55 02:20 Su 12-Jan-2020 22-Mar-2020
MUMBAI-SRINAGAR
G8 287* via Jammu 10:30 14:35 04:05 M, Tu, W, Th, F, Sa 30-Jan-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
NAGPUR-DELHI
G8 2516 Non Stop 12:20 14:05 01:45 W 05-Feb-2020 05-Feb-2020
G8 2520 Non Stop 21:25 23:10 01:45 F, Su 31-Jan-2020 02-Feb-2020
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
PATNA-DELHI
PATNA-HYDERABAD
PATNA-KOLKATA
PATNA-MUMBAI

ABOVE & BEYOND
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
PATNA-RANCHI
PHUKET-BENGALURU
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
PORT BLAIR-DELHI
G8 102 via Kolkata 11:25 16:55 05:30 Daily 08-Feb-2020 29-Feb-2020
G8 465 via Mumbai 07:45 14:30 06:45 Daily 27-Oct-2019 29-Feb-2020
PORT BLAIR-KOLKATA
G8 102 Non Stop 11:25 13:40 02:15 Daily 08-Feb-2020 29-Feb-2020
PORT BLAIR-MUMBAI
G8 465 Non Stop 07:45 11:35 03:50 Daily 27-Oct-2019 29-Feb-2020
G8 304 via Chennai 10:55 15:40 04:45 Daily 26-Jan-2020 29-Feb-2020
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 05-Feb-2020 27-Mar-2020
PUNE-KOLKATA
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RANCHI-BENGALURU
RANCHI-DELHI
G8 146 Non Stop 11:15 13:20 02:05 M,Th,F,Sa,Su 27-Jan-2020 03-Feb-2020
RANCHI-MUMBAI
G8 706 Non Stop 11:25 13:55 02:30 Su 12-Jan-2020 22-Mar-2020
SINGAPORE-BENGALURU
G8 28 Non Stop 04:20 06:50 05:00 M, Tu, Th, Sa 11-Nov-2019 08-Feb-2020
SINGAPORE-KOLKATA
G8 36 Non Stop 04:50 06:40 04:20 W, F,Su 27-Oct-2019 07-Feb-2020
SRINAGAR-AHMEDABAD
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