Shimla to Gaya

About the city:

Gaya, a prominent tourist destination of Bihar, is located on the banks of the Falgu River at a distance of 100 km from Patna. A place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists, Gaya is well known for its temples and shrines. The famous attractions of this ÔÇÿcity of salvationÔÇÖ are the Vishnupad Temple, Akshayabat, Barabar Caves, Mahabodhi Temple, Surya Kund and Pretshila Hill. The city is well-connected to other parts of the country via rail, road and air. It has an international airport, which accommodates a number of flights to Gaya from domestic and international destinations.

Air India, Sri Lankan Airlines, Mihin Lanka, Jet Airways, Thai Airways and Druk Air operate flights to Gaya from international destinations like Colombo, Bangkok and Singapore, to name a few. Domestic Gaya flights are operated by varied airlines from Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai and other parts of the country. Tourists can easily make a flight booking on different airlines to reach this religiously significant destination. Situated at a distance of 12 km from the city, the international airport of Gaya is well-connected by buses and taxis. For tourists planning to visit this popular destination, a number of airfare deals are available on www.makemytrip.com.

Gaya is a famous tourist destination for its religious sites in the state of Bihar. The airlines flying to and from Gaya include Air India, Druk Air, Mihin Lanka, Myanmar Airways International and Thai Airways International. These flights have connected the Gaya city to other major cities of the world such as Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi, Yangon, Paro, Colombo and Bangkok. The airport of Gaya is 5 km away from the city. There are many luxury and cheap hotels available near the Gaya city airport at competitive prices.

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.