Gaya to Ranchi

About the city:

Ranchi is the capital city of Indian state Jharkhand. The beautiful city is all blessed with many scenic waterfalls, lush green hills, beautiful valleys and barren rocks. Mainly a forest land, Ranchi is all covered with forests of sal, asan, gambhar, mahua, kend and simul. Ranchi is often referred as ÔÇÿvegetable bowlÔÇÖ because of the production of green vegetables in large amount in its villages.

However, the city also has plentiful options of sightseeing for tourists. Be it temples, waterfalls or science centres, Ranchi will amaze you in every way. Some of the prominent temples in the city are Pahari Temple, Rajrappa Mandir, Kali Bari, Surya Temple, Jagannathpur Temple, dewri Temple, and Durga Temple.

Must-see waterfalls of Ranchi include Dasham Falls, Hundru Falls, Jonha Falls, Panchghagh Falls and Hirni. Then, other popular tourist attractions are Aqua World, Nakshatra Van, Birsa Zoological Park, Dr. Zakhir Hussain Park, Deer Park, Ranchi Science Centre, and others. Ranchi experiences a subtropical kind of climate and generally has a soothing climate all over the year. September to October is the best time to visit the place.

With its Ranchi Airport located in Hinoo, reaching the city by air is quite easy. There are daily flights to Ranchi from most of the major cities of India. Book your Ranchi air tickets with MakeMyTrip.com to avail some fabulous discounts.

Ranchi has its own airdrome which is connected to Patna, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Only Indian Airlines flights connect the city with these cities. The city centre of Ranchi is just 7 km away from the airport. Crystal Residency Hotel, Ranchi Ashok, Ganga Ashram Hotel, Green Horizon Hotel are few good hotels near the Ranchi airdrome.

About the city:

Gaya, a prominent tourist destination of Bihar, is located on the banks of the Falgu River at a distance of 100 km from Patna. A place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists, Gaya is well known for its temples and shrines. The famous attractions of this ÔÇÿcity of salvationÔÇÖ are the Vishnupad Temple, Akshayabat, Barabar Caves, Mahabodhi Temple, Surya Kund and Pretshila Hill. The city is well-connected to other parts of the country via rail, road and air. It has an international airport, which accommodates a number of flights to Gaya from domestic and international destinations.

Air India, Sri Lankan Airlines, Mihin Lanka, Jet Airways, Thai Airways and Druk Air operate flights to Gaya from international destinations like Colombo, Bangkok and Singapore, to name a few. Domestic Gaya flights are operated by varied airlines from Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai and other parts of the country. Tourists can easily make a flight booking on different airlines to reach this religiously significant destination. Situated at a distance of 12 km from the city, the international airport of Gaya is well-connected by buses and taxis. For tourists planning to visit this popular destination, a number of airfare deals are available on www.makemytrip.com.

Gaya is a famous tourist destination for its religious sites in the state of Bihar. The airlines flying to and from Gaya include Air India, Druk Air, Mihin Lanka, Myanmar Airways International and Thai Airways International. These flights have connected the Gaya city to other major cities of the world such as Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi, Yangon, Paro, Colombo and Bangkok. The airport of Gaya is 5 km away from the city. There are many luxury and cheap hotels available near the Gaya city airport at competitive prices.