Allahabad to Bhubaneshwar

About the city:

Popularly known as ÔÇ£Temple City of IndiaÔÇØ, Bhubaneshwar is a major pilgrimage destination of India. Being an important seat of Lord Shiva or Tribhubaneswar, the city holds immense pride in its scores of temples that dot its landscapes. A beautiful blend of old and new, the infrastructure of Bhubaneshwar truly complement its historic background. The city of Bhubaneshwar caters to all kind of tourists, from all parts of the world, thereby, making it a perfect travel destination.

One of the most striking features of this ÔÇ£Temple CityÔÇØ is its plentiful shrines that mark its amazing skyline. At one point of time, Bhubaneshwar had almost 7000 shrines, is now just left with 500. The mesmerizing architecture of Bhubaneshwar has a rich history to narrate. Once the capital to ancient Kalinga, today Bhubaneshwar is a well-planned city and merged suavely with its rich past and modern lifestyle.

The glory and cultural charm of this pilgrimage destination attracts tourists from all over the world. With so much increase in tourist every year, the best way to reach Bhubaneshwar is by air. A number of low-coast airlines operate daily flights to Bhubaneshwar from various key cities of India like Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, etc. Book your Bhubaneshwar flights with makemytrip.com to avail some really good discounts.

Biju Patnaik Airport is also known as Bhubaneswar Airport which is located 3km away from the heart of the Bhubaneswar city. Major airliners namely Air India, Air India Regional, Jet Airways and JetKonnect run flight to Vishakhapatnam, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Hotel Grand central, Hotel Kalinga Ashok and Hotel Sishmo are some of the hotels located nearby Bhubaneswar Airport. Check Bhubaneswar Flight Status here.

About the city:

Known for the Kumbh Mela, Allahabad is one of the popular pilgrim destinations in India. The city is significant for Hindus as three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meet here. One can easily get flights to Allahabad domestic airport, which is also known as the Bamrauli Air Force Base. The airport is connected to many Indian cities like Delhi and Mumbai by regular Allahabad flights.

Allahabad is considered as one of the oldest surviving cities of India, which is home to several tourist attractions like Sangam, Allahabad Fort, Patalpuri Temple and Ganga Gallery. If the purpose is to see the cultural and religious side of the city, the best time is to come during the Kumbh Mela, which is the largest religious fair for Hindus.

At the time of Kumbh Mela, many devotees and tourists come to the city, and it can become slightly difficult to get air tickets to Allahabad. At other times, it is not that difficult to make flight booking to reach the heritage town. Several airlines offer flights in different time slots to cater to needs of different travellers. On advance booking and even on on-the-spot booking, one can find great flight deals and airfare deals on MakeMyTrip.

Allahabad owns a domestic airport, Bamrauli which is around 15 km away from the core of the city. Metro cities like Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow are linked with the city via airlines. Indian Airlines majorly serve the region and connects Allahabad with the other Indian cities. To stay in the adjoining area of the airport, there are many hotels such as Valentines Hotel, Milan Palace Hotel and Grand Continental Hotel etc.