Ahmedabad to Lilabari Flights

Lilabari Airport (IATA: IXI) is a domestic airport serving two states, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. After persistent requests submitted by a local Member of Parliament (MP), Dr Ranee Narah, the Lilabari Airport project began. The airport was constructed in 2003, and Union Civil Aviation Minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain inaugurated it. The airport is managed by the Airports Authority of India and has a single terminal. Facilities like free luggage trolleys, snacks and beverage counters, seating arrangements, drinking water, customer help, taxi service, information service, PCO (ISD/STD), and washrooms are available.

Lilabari, a small town in north Lakhimpur of Assam, India, is approximately 365 km away from the capital city of Dispur. It is known for its scenic beauty and the waterfront. The Brahmaputra River flows through the city, and the beautiful valleys have become a major tourist attraction. The town is famous for adventurous activities like fishing, boating, camping, rafting, hiking, and trekking. The principal religion of the people of Lilabari is Buddhism. The climatic conditions remain favourable throughout the year except during the monsoon season. The city is very well-connected by road. The town is famous for its Assamese cuisine plus the cuisine of Arunachal Pradesh. The famous dishes are Tenga, Saah Tea, Rice beer, and seafood. Tourists usually find local artefacts, handicrafts, sculptures, and paintings fascinating.

The airport at Ahmedabad in Gujarat is named after the first Deputy Prime Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhai Patel. The Sardar Vallabhai Patel International airport caters to both domestic and international flights. The airport is 10 km away from Ahmedabad, in Hansol. The first terminal handles domestic flight traffic. The second terminal has thirty-two check-in counters. The airport has all the modern facilities like Wi-Fi, wheelchairs, lounges, eateries, etc. Cabs can easily be hired to travel further from the airport.

In Gujarat, Ahmedabad is the most populated city. It is also listed as the fifth most populated city in India. The city is well-connected by roadways, railways, and airways. The city is located near the Sabarmati River. Ahmedabad's twin city, Gandhinagar, is approximately 25 km away from it. It is one of the most important economic and industrial centres. The city is known as the Manchester of India as it is the second-largest cotton producer in India. It was also designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2017. In the 11th century, the area around Ahmedabad and the city itself was known as Ashaval.Many different festivals are celebrated in Ahmedabad every year. Navratri and Diwali are some famous festivals. Garba, the popular folk dance of Gujarat, is performed at these festivals. The city's economy is boosted by cotton-producing industries, gemstone and jewellery production, automobile industries, and tourism. The delicious street food and traditional Gujarati snacks are also very popular.