Vidyanagar to Guwahati

About the city:

Guwahati is definitely the heart of Assam and one can experience its true wonders by taking a flight to Guwahati. Nestled at the banks of the Brahmaputra River itÔÇÖs well known as a gateway to other northeastern states.

Guwahati boasts of a number of historical features and splendid temples. It not only stands as an important administrative centre but an equally cultural and educational one as well. Guwahati can be visited throughout the year, however the best time to get a flight to Guwahati is between the months of October to April when the weather is at its best.

There are several interesting and exciting places to eat out in the city. Guwahati offers a variety of dining options to choose from and here you can indulge in a wide range of typical Assamese cuisine. Shopping in Guwahati is a fascinating experience; take your pick from local handicrafts to exquisitely made furniture and Assamese silk.

The Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport in Guwahati is well connected to major cities in India. There are a number of domestic airlines that operate regular flights to and from Guwahati to most cities in India.

Guwahati owns a well networked domestic airdrome just around 20.5 km away from its centre. Kolkata International airport is the only linker in between Guwahati and the other countries. Delhi, Agartala, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Bagdogra, Chennai, Dibrugarh, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jorhat, Mumbai, Pune, Aizwal, Kolkata and Imphal are the cities connected with this city via air. The leading flight operators in the place are GoAir, IndiGo, Jet Airways, JetLite and SpiceJet. Hotel Prag Continental, Hotel Dynasty andRains Inn are some of the finest hotels in the vicinity of the airport.

About the city:

Vidyanagar is a small town located in the Hubli district of the Indian state of Karnataka. The town is famous for educational institutes and is located at a distance of 218 km from Bellary. Tourists visiting the town can visit the Bellary Fort, which is built on top of Ballari Gudda, which is also referred to as the Fort Hill. There are various attractions in the region including lots of parks, which boast of lush greenery. Besides places to visit in and around the destination, tourists can indulge in shopping and eating local cuisine.

The town has its own airstrip in Toranagallu called Vidyanagar airport or Jindal Vijayanagar airport, which is not served by any commercial flights to Vidyanagar from anywhere. The Jindal Vijayanagar Steel Complex, which is located in Sandur district, houses this airport. Tourists coming from domestic as well as international destinations can travel to the capital city Bangalore and thereafter reach Vidyanagar by taxi or bus and not Vidyanagar flights. Several airlines, including Air India, Jet Airways, IndiGo and Kingfisher, offer flights to Bangalore from major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.

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The popular flights that people can take are Air Deccan, Indigo Airlines, Air India, Jet Airways, SpiceJet and Kingfisher Red Airlines. People can book these flights to and from New Delhi. Vidyanagar airport is located very close to the city centre which can be travelled through bus or taxi. The major hotels nearby Vidyanagar airport are Hotel Rock Regency and Vijaya Lodge.