Over the years, Hyderabad has been tagged with several epithets including 'City of Pearls', 'City of Nawabs and 'Cyberabad'. Hyderabad and Secunderabad were once considered 'twin cities', however their rapid growth has resulted in them merging together to form a massive metropolis.The Hussain Sagar Lake forms an unofficial boundary between the two cities. The lake and its surrounding area is a popular picnic spot and you can even take a boat ride to the famed Buddha Statue located in the middle of the lake.The city was ruled by the Nizam's for several decades and the dynasty has left an indelible mark on the city's architecture and culinary culture. While most of the attractions in Hyderabad is clustered around the Old City, there are several noteworthy places in the north and southern part of the city. The top rated sightseeing spots in Hyderabad are Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Chowmahalla Palace, Falaknuma Palace, Golconda Fort and Hussain Sagar Lake. The Hyderabad Airport is also referred to as the Rajiv Gandhi International. It is located in Shamshabad, around 20 km from the Hyderabad central business district. It is currently the sixth largest airport in India, based on passenger volume.The top domestic flights to and from Hyderabad are Bangalore - Hyderabad, Chennai - Hyderabad, Delhi - Hyderabad and Mumbai - Hyderabad. SpiceJet, AirAsia, Jet Airways, Vistara, TruJet and Air India are the major domestic airlines operating from Hyderabad Airport. The top international airlines serving Hyderabad airport are Lufthansa, British Airways, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Tiger Airways. The Hyderabad Airport is well connected to the rest of the city by by the NH7 and NH 765. It would take an average of 45 minutes to reach the airport from the city center. Travellers can either hire a cab or use the 'Pushpak Airport buses operated by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation. Find the best deals on Hyderabad flight tickets on Via.com and book your flights at the lowest airfare along with benefits like instant confirmation, lowest convenience fee, airfare calendar and easy cancellation/refund.
Bagdogra is a tiny Himalayan town located in Darjeeling district in West Bengal. It is one of the most popular hill station in India and is part of the greater Siliguri Metropolitan area. The entire town is surrounded by lush and beautiful tea gardens and it is part of several tea plantation and heritage tours. Almost all places in the town offer unhindered and spectacular views of Himalayas. Tourist who are interested in adventure activities can try river rafting in Teesta River. Other popular activities include fishing and angling in the surrounding water bodies. Bagdogra also serves as the base camp for travelers who are traveling to Darjeeling and Kalimpong. The town preserves its rich culture and traditions, which can be experienced during festivals which are celebrated with immense fervour. Gangasagar mela, celebrated during the time of Makar Sankranti is very popular. Major tourist attractions in Bagdogra are Salugara Monastery, ISKCON Temple, Sevoke Kali Mandir, Kalchakra Monastery, Mahananda Wildlife. Bagdogra is a popular tourist destination, which attracts tourists from all over the world and is well connected through air route to all the major cities like Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Pune. The major airlines which operate flights to Bagdogra airport are Indigo, Jet Konnect, Jet Airways , JetLite, SpiceJet and Air India. Bagdogra airport, which is also a civil aerodrome, is located a distance of 16 Km from Siliguri. The airport was previously used by Indian Air Force, but now it handles domestic and international passengers. Find the best deals on Bagdogra flight tickets on Via.com and book your flights at the lowest airfare along with benefits like instant confirmation, lowest convenience fee, airfare calendar and easy cancellation/refund.
