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Gaya Airport, also known as Bodhgaya Airport, is a commercial airport located approximately 5 km from Bodhgaya. It is Bihar's second-busiest airport after Patna. Gaya airport covers a large area of 954 acres. The airport terminal building, which spans 7,500 sq m, can accommodate 250 inbound and 250 outgoing passengers. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) intends to build the airport as a backup to Kolkata Airport. Direct flights are available to Delhi from Gaya airport. This airport is primarily seasonal and serves Buddhist tourists from South East Asian countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos. The facilities at the Gaya Airport include business centres, a child care room, shops, cafes, and also cab and bus services to nearby places. Baggage services are also available at the Gaya Airport for travellers to carry their belongings comfortably.

Gaya is one of India's most ancient and holy cities . It is a popular tourist destination in Bihar and holds significant historical and mythical significance. This holy city lies on the banks of the Phalgu River, which is mentioned in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as in sacred Buddhist texts. Gaya is a multicultural city with pilgrimage and historic sites for Jains, Hindus and Buddhists . The area is also known for the Pitrapaksha Mela, where people from all over the country arrive here to perform ëPind Daaní (a ritual) for those who have passed away. Gaya was historically a part of the ancient Magadha Empire. Gaya was handed over to the British following the Battle of Buxar in 1764. Gaya, like the rest of the country, gained independence in 1947. Until 1864, Gaya was part of the districts of Behar and Ramgarh. In 1865, it was designated as an independent district. Gayapuri is yet another ancient name for Gaya that appears in the Mahabharata . Lord Vishnu is said to have transformed a demon named Gayasur into hills. People believe that the mountains that enclose modern-day Gaya are the physical manifestations of the demon Gayasur. Besides this Hindu relevance, the location witnessed Siddhartha's enlightenment journey, who subsequently became Gautama Buddha. It is well known that Lord Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, which became a popula r pilgrimage site for Buddhists from all over the world. Gaya is connected by various modes of transportation to other major cities in Bihar as well as the rest of India.

Coimbatore Airport is approximately 11 km fr om the city centre. The IATA code for Coimbatore Airport is CJB. It is primarily a customs airport and is known as the Coimbatore Civil Aerodrome. The airport's new terminal was constructed in 198 7. At the moment, the airport handles both domestic and international flights. It services charters by approximately five Indian and three international carriers, which provide direct connections to about nine domestic and three destinations worldwid e. The airport has a common passenger terminal for both domestic and international flights. There are several airlines that connect the city of Coimbatore to all major cities in the country, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bhubaneshwar, Kozhikode, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad, as well as Bangalore . International airlines, such as Silkair and Air Arabia, connect the Coimbatore airport to Singapore and Sharjah, respectively. Baggage carousels, lost and found baggage counters, free trolley services, shops selling books and jewellery, as well as restaurants, are some of the facilities provided to passengers.

Coimbatore, an ancient town, was the capital of a small native tribe, the Kongunad, before the second century CE, when it was brought under Chola control by Karikalan, the first of the early Cholas, in the second and third centuries CE. The Rashtrakutas, Pandyas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagara kings were among its other great rulers. When Kongunad, including the rest of the state, fell to the British, the title was changed to Coimbatore. It is located in western Tamil Nadu on the banks of the Noyyal River, surrounded on all sides by the Western Ghats. Today, Coimbatore has become a significant commercial city with textiles as its main industry and has also been dubbed the ëManchester of South Indiaí. It is also well-known for motorsports, with Kari Motor Speedway hosting regular events.