Bilaspur to Shimla Flights

Shimla Airport (IATA: SLV) is located in the Jubbarhatti area, about 22 km from Shimla's city centre. This airport was built in 1987. Currently, the airport has daily direct flights to and from Delhi. Aside from commercial aviation and private jet landings, Shimla Airport is also used for pilot training by various government institutes. Chandigarh Airport, about 120 km from Shimla, is another airport nearby. Chandigarh Airport is well-connected with major cities in India by direct and connecting flights. Shimla Airport has one terminal with baggage trolleys, wheelchair services, scanning, security surveillance, snack bars, eateries, and shops selling gifts and apparel. Currently, the airport can handle 50 arriving passengers and 40 departing passengers at a time. Travellers can use taxis to travel to get to the airport.

Shimla, the popular vacation destination, serves as the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Lying on the ridge of Himalayan foothills, it stands tall at an elevation of 7,100 ft. Shimla, formerly Simla, was built by the British after the Gorkha War of 1814-1816 and troops used it as a resting place. However, the city is believed to be named after the deity of Kali Bari Temple, Devi Shyamala, a form of Goddess Kali. Historically, Shimla served as the summer capital of India during the colonial reign between 1965 and 1953. After independence, the city was made the headquarters of Punjab between 1947 and 1953 before the completion of the present capital, Chandigarh. Shimla is famous for its pleasant weather and hosts tourists round the year from around the world. This hill station is renowned for its cherry and apple orchids, quaint villages, and nearby high-altitude towns covered in snow during winter. However, it does not mean the summer season is unsuitable. The best time to visit Shimla is between May and June, when you can enjoy pleasant weather during summer, while for snow lovers, December to January is the ideal time. The city is accessible via road, rail, and air. The small railway station of Shimla, the Kalka-Shimla Railway, is a terminus of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Raipur Airport (IATA: RPR) is located 15 km south of the city in the Mana area, also giving it the name Mana airport. It has recently been renamed Swami Vivekananda International Airport in honour of the well-known saint who spent some of his teenage years in the city. The airport in Raipur is the busiest in Chhattisgarh. Raipur Airport has a single integrated terminal with one aero-bridge, 8 boarding gates, 20 check-in counters, 8 X-ray baggage machines, 4 security counters, and 2 conveyor belts for luggage. Raipur Airport offers a wide range of modern facilities, including trolleys, wheelchair assistance, first-aid services, and baggage scanning. Additionally, there are currency exchange counters, a post office, a smoking area, taxi booking counters, snack counters, and a childcare facility at the airport. At present, Air India, Alliance Air, IndiGo, and Vistara are the leading airlines operating here. The destinations available from here include Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, and Lucknow.

Bilaspur is towards the west of the Arpa River, about 115 km from Raipur, the capital of Chattisgarh. Bilaspur is the second-largest and third-most populous district in Chhattisgarh. The city is not only renowned for its steel manufacturing plants, but also for mangoes, samosas, Kosa silk sarees, and aromatic Doobraj rice. Historically, Bilaspur was a part of the Kalachuri dynasty of Ratanpur and dates back to 400 years. However, the town achieved prominence only in 1741 under the Marathas. According to a legend, Bilaspur was named after a fisher-woman called Bilasa. Chhattisgarh is predominantly a tribal state, and so is the city of Bilaspur. As per the census of 2011, Bilaspur is home to about 3.3 lac people who dominantly speak Bagheli and Bharia. You can witness the culture of Bilaspur by attending the famous cultural event of the Rawat Nach Mahotsav- a folk dance festival organised by the Rawat tribe. Bilaspur is also the place to explore archeological sites, ancient temples, tribal culture, and ancient traditions distinct to this region. The best time to visit Bilaspur is during winters when the weather is pleasant. The city is well-connected with railways, roadways, and airways. Travellers can use auto rickshaws, rickshaws, tangas drawn by horses, and city buses to travel in and around the city.