Shillong to Agartala

About the city:

Agartala, the capital city of Tripura is one of the most diversely populated cities of India. With its verdant forest cover, great tourist attractions, ideal scenic backdrop and laid back attitude of people here, makes it a fabulous tourist destination.

A popular travel destination, Agartala is mainly visited by globetrotters for its picturesque beauty, Heritage site, religious centres, and a lot more. The rich flora and fauna of Agartala makes it a famous spot for sightseeing. Natural sites like Raima Valley, Jampui Hill, Kamalasagar, Dumboor Lake are some of the popular sightseeing options in Agartala. Some of the other must-sees of Agartala are Ujjayanta Palace, Kunjaban Palce, State Museum, and Neermahal, which offers an amalgamation of history, culture and religion.

Agartala experiences a subtropical kind of climate, with moderate rain throughout the year. Summers stay from April to October, which are hot and wet. Winters temperature is moderate. Best time to visit the city is from October to April.

Regular flights to Agartala operate on daily basis from most of the major cities of India. The domestic airport of Agartala has daily flights from cities like Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Guwahati. A number of domestic airlines like Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air Deccan operate daily Agartala flights. Book your Agartala flights with makemytrip.com to grab some really good deals.

Agartala airport is just 12 km away from the main city and is situated in the south-eastern division of the city. It has a good connectivity with major Indian cities like Kolkata, Silchar, Guwahati, Imphal and Delhi. The airlines flying from Agartala are Indian Airlines, IndiGo, Jet Airways and JetLite. Ginger Hotel Agartala and Hotel City Centre are the nearest and finest hotels in the vicinity of the airport.

About the city:

Shillong, referred to as the ÔÇÿScotland of the EastÔÇÖ, is the capital city of the state of Meghalaya. It is a nature lover's paradise, surrounded by hills and waterfalls, along with boasting an unspoilt environment. One of the major cities of the north-eastern part of India, Shillong is well-connected by road and air. The airport in Shillong is 30 km away from the city and it takes less than an hour to reach the city centre. Travellers can look for various deals on air tickets to Shillong and reach this alluring city at an affordable rate.

There are direct flights to Shillong from Jorhat and Kolkata which operate seven days a week. These Shillong flights are operated by Air India and take around one and a half hour to reach the destination from Kolkata. Many tourists also make a flight booking to Guwahati, which is the next nearest airport and is well-connected by flights from several locations across the country.

The beautiful capital city is counted amongst the best getaway destinations in the country. Be it a tour with friends, family or loved ones, tourists surely take back home fond memories from the city of Shillong. For cheap air tickets to Shillong, tourists can log on www.makemytrip.com.

Shillong airport is situated in Umroi region of Meghalaya, India. Located around 30 km away from the main city, it is also known as Umroi Airport. Indian Regional airline is the only airline which connects the city with Kolkata. The major airport is located in Guwahati around 100 km away from Shillong. Shillong Club, Mi Casa Hotel, Hotel Alpine Continental and many more hotels are situated near the airport.