Mangalore to Leh

About the city:

Leh is a scenic town, flanked by the majestic Himalayas and Karakoram ranges, in a district with the same name. The Leh district is bordered by Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in the west, China in the north and Lahaul Spiti of Himachal Pradesh in the south-east. Situated along the popular river Indus, Leh is snow-covered for most part of the year. With unpredictable road and rail conditions, flights to Leh usually become the best option, and the only one during winters, to reach this magnificent place.

Air tickets to Leh land tourists in the lap of nature with mesmerising sceneries, enjoyable weather and ample scope for adventure sports like skiing and trekking. There are a number of Buddhist monasteries and a famous mosque in Leh. Those who want to go beyond Leh can behold the beautiful locations of Ladakh, which is a visual treat. The Pangong Tso Lake, at a height of 4350 m, and Drass, the second coldest inhabited place in the world, are also quite popular. Tourists can find great airfare deals on flights to Leh all round the year on MakeMyTrip.

Leh Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport is an airport which is located in Leh, Jammu Kashmir. Air India, Go Air, Jet airways are some of the airlines that are providing their services to destinations like Delhi, Srinagar, Jammu and Chandigarh. Hotels near Leh are Hotel Shambhala, Hotel Cho Palace and the Grand Dragon.

About the city:

A port city in the Dakshin Kannada District, in the Indian state Karnataka, Mangalore is beautifully located between Arabian Sea and Western Sea. The tremendously beautiful destination Mangalore is all full of hills, coconut palms and streams and is famous for its beaches and temples.

According to the history, Mangalore got its name from the local Hindu Goddess, Mangaladevi. Major tourist attractions in the city include places like Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, about 3 kilometres from the city centre. It is place with immense religious importance. Then, there is Kadri Sri Manjuntha Temple, built long back in 1086 AD. This temple is situated on the highest hill of the region and gives an amazing view of the surrounding areas. It homes one of the best bronze statues of God Lokeshwara.

Best time to visit the place is between the months of December to February. The city Mangalore is well-connected by air to other destinations of India. Mangalore Bajpe airport is about 10 kilometres from the city centre. Flights to Mangalore can be availed easily from most of the prime Indian cities. You can book your Mangalore air tickets with makemytrip.com and grab some really good discounts.

Mangalore Airport or Bajpe Airport is situated at a distance of about 12 km from the city centre. Air India, Jet Airways, JetKonnect, Kingfisher Airlines and spice jet are some service providers that connect various cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad as well as international spots like Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Kozhikode, Kuwait and Muscat. Hotels near Mangalore airport are Hotel Kumars International, Hotel The Prestige etc.