Patna to Shimla

About the city:

Shimla is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh and is a prominent tourist destination of India, which attracts domestic as well as international tourists. British referred to this place as the ÔÇÿQueen of HillsÔÇÖ due to its mesmerising beauty. Magnificent views of mountains and lush green landscape are the highlights of the region. The gateway to this stunning destination is the airport located in Jabarhatti, which is served by a number of Shimla flights. Tourists can book cheap air tickets to Shimla airport from major Indian cities.

The first thing that grabs attention of tourists visiting Shimla is the spectacular British buildings which reflect impressive colonial architecture. Other attractions popular among tourists are the St. Michael's Cathedral, Himachal State Museum & Library, Prospect Hill, Summer Hill and Potter Hill. It is home to several religious attractions as the Christ Church, Jakhu Hanuman Temple, Sankat Mochan, Tara Devi and Kali Bari. Shopping in the Mall Road is one thing that no tourist can resist while in this beautiful hill station.

Sightseeing, shopping, eating and so much more awaits tourists, who can easily reach the place by Shimla flights. Those planning a trip here, can book cheap air tickets to Shimla by availing best airfare deals on www.makemytrip.com.

Shimla airport is well connected with all major cities and towns such as Chandigarh, Delhi, Jaipur, Kanpur and Kolkata. The major airlines that provide their services are Kingfisher Airlines, Air Deccan and Kingfisher Red. The total distance from the airport to the main city is 28 km. The major hotels that people can go ahead and book are Aapo Aap Home Stay and Radisson Hotel ÔÇô Shimla.

About the city:

Patna, the capital city of Bihar, is situated on the banks of River Ganges. Four rivers, namely, Gandak, Ghaghara, Sone and Punpun, join the Ganges in Patna. Immensely famous for its ancient history, Patna is home to numerous holy destinations. Occupying an important place in heart of Sikhs and Buddhists all over the world, Patna receives millions of tourists each year.

Some of the must-see tourist attractions in Patna include Har Mandir Saheb, Patna Museum, Golghar, Kumhrar, Patna Zoo, Mahavir Mandir, Gandhi Maidan, Gandhi Museum, Padri ki Haveli, Vaishali Stupa and many others. Neighbouring tourist spots include places like Anga, Vujj, Mithila, and Bhojpur. People here primarily speak Hindi, Bihari, Urdu, Maghi, Mithali and English. And the best time to visit the ancient and historical Patna city is from October to February.

Patna can be reached by rail, road and air. However, the fastest ways to reach the city is via air. The Loknayak Jayaprakash Airport connects Patna with other major cities of India. Regular flights to Patna from other major cities make accessibility to the city really easy and convenient. Book your Patna air tickets with makemytrip.com to avail some fabulous discounts.

Jai Prakash Narayan International Airport i.e. Patna Airport is situated 5km away from the city. Regular flights to Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa, Indore, Vishakhapatnam, Pune and Lucknow are available by Air India, Go Air, Jet airways and Jetlite. Nearby hotels to Patna airport are Chanakya Hotel, Hotel Patliputra Ashok, Maurya Hotel and Hotel Windsor. Check Patna Flight Status here.