Amritsar to Bathinda Flights

Chandigarh Airport (IATA: IXC), also known as the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, is located around 20 km from Chandigarh city in the Sahibzada Ajit Singh nagar. Spread across 305 acres, the airport has won several awards in the aviation space such as ëBest Airport for Customer Satisfaction, Best Hygiene Measures, Best Infrastructure and Facilitation, etc. It provides world-class amenities and is an epitome of luxury and customer convenience. Some important facilities that have won the airport many awards include baggage facilities, assistance to the senior citizens and differently-abled, premium and reserved lounges, restaurants and parking spaces. A duty-free shop is available at the airport and other shopping outlets selling stationery, jewellery, magazines, etc. ATM, Childcare rooms, free Wi-Fi, self-boarding kiosks, etc. The international terminal has four aerobridges and 48 check-in counters to add to the plethora of services provided. The airport houses primary airline carriers such as IndiGo, Vistara, SpiceJet, Go First, Alliance Air, Azerbaijan Airlines, Pobeda, Aeroflot, S7 Airlines, AirAsia, etc. It connects Chandigarh to major Indian cities such as Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Srinagar, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad and international destinations such as Moscow, St. Petersburg, Dubai, Sharjah, Baku, etc. Some good hotel properties near the airport include Hometel Chandigarh, The Lalit, JW Marriott, Hyatt Centric Sector, Taj Chandigarh, The Oberoi Sukhvilas Spa, etc. It is located just 19 and 20 km away from the bus and railway stations, making it extremely convenient for passengers to connect to desired destinations.

Bathinda, also known as ëBhatindaí is a city located in the northwestern Indian state of Punjab. Situated on the Bathinda Branch Canal, it is located 118 km away from the capital city of Chandigarh. It is named after kings from the Bhati Rajput family who once ruled the city. Bathindaís history dates back to the 6th century when the famous traveller Ibn Batuta called the city ëBhatindí after the Bhati kings. Its ownership changed a lot of dynasties including Muhammad of Ghori, Razia Sultan of the Delhi Sultnat, the Sindu-Brar dynasty, Chaudhary Roop Chand Brar, Maharaja Ala Singh, the Maharaja of Patiala and finally the British. Bathinda is known as the city of lakes. It houses two thermal power plants, an oil refinery and a fertiliser plant. It also has one of the largest cotton and food grain markets in northern India along with one of the largest grape vineyards. It is also the education hub of Punjab which includes top colleges such as Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University, Guru Kashi University, Baba Farid College of Management and Technology, etc. Summers are extremely hot in the city with temperatures soaring to 45∞C. Bathinda also received plentiful rainfall which can cause a hindrance when sightseeing. The best season to visit the city is the winter season when the temperatures fluctuate between 4∞C and 21∞C and the day weather is pleasant to travel. Bathinda being a melting pot of many diverse societies, the art and culture of the city is vibrant and varied. Music, dance, plays and songs are an important part of the cityís culture and the various existing cultural and literary societies promote these forms. The Sahitya Sangam was formed in 1979 in Bathinda to promote reading and writing activities. It holds literary seminars for poets and writers. The natives celebrate all Hindu and Sikh festivals with equal excitement. Some prominent festivals from the city include Lohri, Basant Panchami, Baisakhi, Guru Parab, Diwali Dussehra, Holi, etc. The various types of lip smacking parathas, along with bajre ki roti and sarso ka saag are some of the popular cuisines of the city.

Amritsar Airport (IATA: ATQ), also known as the Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport, is located 11 km away from Amritsar city. The airport was commissioned in early 2009 and is spread across 40,175 sq.m. The length of the airportís runway is 3658 metres, width is 45 metres and orientation is 16/34. It was one of the airports selected by the Airport Authority of India for creation of world class passenger amenities. There are 30 Common User Terminal Equipment (CUTE) check-in counters, one Customs Counter for international passenger departures and three for international passenger arrivals at the airport. There are 12 immigration counters, six self-service kiosks, etc., also available at the airport. It offers facilities such as CCTVs for security purposes and X-Ray scanners for baggage. There is a vending machine of sanitary napkins in the ladies washroom. Special facilities provided for the differently-abled include on-demand wheelchairs, ramps, sensor doors, specially-designed toilets, elevators, lifts, aero bags, etc. The airport has a single passenger terminal for international and domestic flights and can accommodate 1200 passengers during rush hours. The railway is located at around 11 km and the bus station is situated at an approximate distance of 22 km from the airport. All locations in the city are accessible via private cars and buses from the airport. Some prime hotel properties located near the airport include Radisson Blu, Park Inn, Ventures Inn, Palm Villas, Regenta Inn, etc.

Amritsar, popularly known as Ambarsar, is a heritage Indian city located in the northwestern Indian state of Punjab. Its name was derived from a sacred tank named ëAmrita Sarasí or the ëPool of Nectarí which was ordered to be excavated by the fourth Guru of the Sikhs, Shri Ram Das in 1577. Amritsar was initially ruled by the Ahluwalia, Ramgarhia, Kanhaiya and Bhangi Misls. Maharaja Ranjit Singh then took over in 1801 and ruled till 1839, after which the British took control in 1849. The infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in 1919 where the British massacred hundreds of innocent and peacefully protesting Indians. Amritsar is often referred to as the centre of Sikhism and is world renowned for the Golden Temple, a famous pilgrim spot visited by devotees from around the world. Besides the Golden Temple, there are a number of gurudwaras, mosques, temples, churches, takias, and khankhas found in Amritsar. The Guru ka Langar and Kada Prasad at the Golden Temple serve 40,000 people every day, free of cost. Summers in Amritsar are hot and dry with temperatures soaring to 40∞C. Monsoons are warm and humid, although the city does not receive much rainfall. Winters are very pleasant, with the temperatures hovering between 5 and 27∞C, making the months of November to March the best time to visit. People of Amritsar are of a friendly nature and believe in living life king size. The most common languages spoken in Amritsar are Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. The city is famous for its art and culture, and the famous dance form of Bhangra was first performed in the city. The city has also produced its share of poets and writers. The natives of Amritsar enjoy their food, and some local Amritsari delicacies include the Dal Makhani, Sarson Da Saag, Amritsari Fish, Shahi Paneer, Amritsari Kulcha, Butter Chicken, Bhuna Gosht Mutton, etc. No meal in Amritsar is complete without a full glass of lassi.