Puttaparthi to Chennai

About the city:

Chennai, a laid-back, yet commercial hub and capital of Tamil Nadu, is a city that is exciting in every way. This bustling, cosmopolitan city is home to a variety of museums, historical landmarks and art galleries. Take a stroll in one of its many parks or along Marina or Elliot beach. From gorgeous beaches to architectural wonders and exquisite temples, Chennai has something to please every kind of traveler.

Chennai has numerous restaurants offering a large selection of varied cuisines and is noted for its delectable Chettinad cuisine. One can dine in its idyllic beach surroundings that serve the best traditional fare. When shopping, you can choose from exclusive specialties of traditional arts and crafts and a vast selection of wooden carvings.

Located in the southern hemisphere, Chennai experiences an extreme climate and the coolest months are from December to February, a perfect time to fly to Chennai.

With over 30 international flights to and from Chennai to various destinations, its a major hub for travelers. The Anna International Airport is a good entry and exit point as many airlines operate flights in and out of the Chennai.

Chennai is the famous commercial, cultural, economic and educational center in India. There are numerous leading airlines which serve the city such as Emirates, Oman Air, SriLankan Airlines, Druk Air, Kingfisher and many others. These airlines provide direct services to major cities such as Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru and many others. Chennai International Airport is around 7 kilometers far from the main city centre. Benzz Park, Hotel President, Grt Grand Days and many others are the famous hotels in the city. Check Chennai Flight Status here

About the city:

The holy town of Puttaparthi is world-famous for its association to Late Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The town is situated on the banks of Chitravathi River and is surrounded by serene hills. Every year, millions of devotees of Sri Sathya Sai Baba throng to this small picturesque town, which is served by an airport. The Puttaparthi airport is merely located around 6 km away from the famous Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram. Owing to this proximity, many tourists, especially devotees, find it convenient to travel by Puttaparthi flights.

Besides the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram, other must see places in the town are the Hanuman Temple, Shiva Temple, Sathyabhama Temple and Kalpa Vriksha (Wish Fulfilling Tree). Tourists can also visit the Sri Sathya Sai University, Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre, Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri Music College and Chaitanya Jyoti Museum. The local cuisine and shopping in the market are enjoyed by most of the tourists visiting the destination.

For reaching this holy land, tourists can purchase cheap air tickets to Puttaparthi by availing airfare deals on Puttaparthi flights. Regular flights to Puttaparthi are available from Bangalore, Mumbai and Chennai. For booking air tickets to Puttaparthi at affordable prices, all that tourists need to do is log on www.makemytrip.com.

Puttaparthi treasures a local airport named Sri Satya Sai Airport which is nestled just 4 km away from the centre of the city. Puttaparthi has good connectivity with prominent airdromes of Mumbai and Chennai. Bi-weekly flights regularly run in between these two metros and Puttaparthi. The Bangalore International airport is near this city and is at a distance of around 250 km . Hotel Kota Sathyam and Hotel Sai Brundavan are in the vicinity of Puttaparthi.