Port Blair to Rajahmundry

About the city:

Rajahmundry is situated in the state of Andhra Pradesh on the left banks of the Godavari River. It is believed that the city was founded by a Chalukya ruler Rajaraja Narendra. Air tickets to Rajahmundry can be bought to explore the cultural and historical landmarks of this place. There are many popular temples located in the destination, which can be visited by taking domestic flights to Rajahmundry from any part of the country. Other places of interest in and around the city are the Papi Hills or PapiKondalu, the dense forests of Maredumilli and the Bheemeswara Swami Temple, among others. Rajahmundry also serves as a business centre, which caters to the trade requirements of businessmen of nearby Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada.

Tourists can book flights to Rajahmundry, which is one of the oldest cities of Andhra Pradesh. International travellers can travel by flights to Hyderabad and thereafter, cover the remaining distance between the capital city and Rajahmundry by bus, train or taxi. Flights to Rajahmundry from Chennai and Hyderabad are regular, but those from other parts of the country are less frequent. Irrespective of the destination from where the tourist is coming, making an advance flight booking is always better. Tourists can book their air tickets to Rajahmundry on www.makemytrip.com.

Rajahmundry is a well linked city with Andhra state of India. The nearest airport is nestled in Madhurapudi and is 10 Km away from the region. There are several flights that run from Hyderabad and Bangalore towards the city. Jet Airways is the main airline in Rajahmundry. Anand Regency Hotel, River Bay, Ratna Lodge and Dwaraka Hotel are the premium resorts to stay near Rajahmundry airdrome.

About the city:

Port Blair is the capital city and largest town of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Union Territory of India. The town serves as major base for Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. A holiday in Port Blair and its surrounding areas, will introduce you to the culture of the land, based mainly on the heritage of tribal people that stay in this region. Tourists to Port Blair can have a glimpse of the tribal culture displayed beautifully in the museums here and by attending one of the cultural programs.

Then, a visit to attractions like Cellular Jail, Ross Island, Anthropological Museum, Gandhi Park, etc, will introduce you to rich history of Port Blair. Then, a visit to multitude of amazing beaches, and islands when in Port Blair, is simply a wonderful thing to do. Activities like boating and snorkelling can be thoroughly enjoyed here. Sea food delicacies can be a treat to taste buds. However, there are Indian, Burmese and Continental cuisines too that are equally delicious and a must-try.

Shopping lovers can purchase souvenirs from the local shops in Aberdeen Bazaar. The shopping arcades here sell different kinds of wood carvings, jewelleries, trinkets, etc. Then, government emporium named Samudrika, has number of items like stones, tribal weaponry, photographs, replicas of fauna, etc related with the geography and history of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Port Blair is well-connected to other parts of India by airways. The Veer Savarkar Airport of Port Blair has regular flights that connect the town to Indian mainland. Book your flights to Port Blair with MakeMyTrip.com to avail exclusive discounts.

Port is a wonderful place and people can visit here by flight. There are numbers of flights available such as GoAir, Jet Airways, JetLite, SpiceJet Airlines and Air India. These flights are well connected to all major cities such as Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bhopal, Kolkata and Chennai. The total distance from Portblair airport to the main city is 4 km. Hotels located the nearby airport are Fortune Resort Bay Island, Hotel Driftwood and Andaman residency.