Shillong 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:

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.