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Bagdogra Airport, also known as Civil Aerodrome Bagdogra, is situated at a distance of about 16 km from Siliguri and about 3 km from Bagdogra. It is an international airport that serves as the nearest major airport to Darjeeling, Sikkim, and Dooars. The IATA code of Bagdogra Airport is IXB. The central government of India established this airport in 2002. This airport was previously used as the Indian Air Force Base only. Although now it is a fully operating airport that operates both domestic and international flights, the Air Force still controls it and uses it as a base due to its strategic location. Keeping in mind the convenience of the passengers, this airport offers various facilities such as free trolleys, ATMs and cash machines, currency exchanges, childcare rooms, medical facilities, and free wheelchair facilities. It also has restaurants, tea shops, and gift and souvenir shops. Moreover, both prepaid and shared taxis are available from Bagdogra airport. To ensure smooth travel for passengers, a public bus service has been started from Bagdogra to Darjeeling. The distance between Bagdogra and Bagdogra Airport is about 3.6 km. You can either take a taxi or car to the airport.

Bagdogra is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the blissful Teesta River flowing through, this place is ideal for refreshing the mind and body. Located close to Darjeeling, Siliguri, and Sikkim, it is the best location for a mid-summer getaway. Bagdogra boasts lush green tea gardens. In the early half of the 20th century, the tea gardens in the foothills of Darjeeling started flourishing. This raised the necessity for labour. As a result, many tribes from Chotanagpur migrated to the Terai plains and settled in the neighbouring areas, including Bagdogra. Thus grew the settlement in Bagdogra. The average temperature in Bagdogra ranges between 10∞C to 35∞C in the summer months. Summers are ideal for visiting the city. But whatever season you choose to visit, you must see the sunrise and sunset. The city is a melting pot of Hindu and Buddhist cultural practices. It hosts major Hindu festivals such as Durga Puja and Kali Puja. Sevokeswari Kali Temple and Salugara Monastery are must-visit places in Bagdogra. Bagdogra is a place that has preserved its culture and traditions. Various festivals are celebrated here, including Kenduli Mela, Gangasagar Mela, Jalpesh Mela, and Naba Borsho. According to the Tibetan calendar, Naba Barsha is celebrated here as the New Year.

Dehradun Airport, also known as the Jolly Grant Airport, is located at an altitude of 1805 ft above sea level. It offers picturesque views of the surrounding locales. It is about 30 km east of the centre of Dehradun city. The IATA code of this domestic airport is DED. It is a domestic airport serving Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand. Dehradun Airport was constructed in 1974. It is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. It started its commercial operations on 30 March 2008, after a much-needed runway extension to accommodate larger aircraft models like Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 was completed. A new terminal was added in 2009. It spans over 249.08 acres. Earlier, it used to handle 16 flights a day but now handles more than 100 aircraft daily, including Indian Air Force aircraft, Chartered Flights, and private jets ferrying VIPs some days. Dehradun Airport is equipped to provide passengers with various facilities such as a waiting lounge, luggage facility, stores to shop and eat, a pharmacy, an executive lounge, an organic food shop, a communication centre, and a garments shop. To commute to the airport, one can hire a taxi, which will take about 40 to 45 minutes, depending on the traffic.

Dehradun, the capital city of Uttarakhand, is one of the oldest cities in India. Lying at the foothills of the Himalayas, Dehradun lies at an altitude of 435 m above sea level. It occupies the northwestern part of Uttarakhand and is roughly situated at a distance of 235 km from Delhi. Legend has it that Guru Dronacharya, the famous Brahmin teacher of warfare, considered Dehradun the ideal place for meditation and worship. As a homage to him, the valley of Doon has christened Drona Ashram, ëThe Abode of Dronaí. It was in 1699 that the heretical Sikh Guru Ram Rai founded Dehradun. During the 18th century, it came under repeated invasions by the Gurkhas. In 1816, the Gurkha War finally ended, and the state surrendered to the British. After 1947, Dehradun became part of the new state of Uttar Pradesh. In 2000, when the northern part of Uttar Pradesh was divided, and a new state named Uttarakhand emerged, Dehradun was declared Uttarakhand's capital. The ideal time to visit Dehradun is during the summer and spring seasons between March and June when the weather is most pleasant with clear blue skies. Monsoon is the best time to visit this place, as one can find cheap deals on both hotels and flights. Dehradun is a culturally rich city. Most of the population here are Hindus, and this city has references to the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Locals celebrate various festivals; some of them are Jhanda Fair, Tapkeshwar Fair, and Uttarakhand Mahotsav. The traditional female dress is Ghagra Choli, Lehengas, and Bandhani Sarees. The men wear Dhoti, Turbans, and Kurta Pajamas. The majority of the population speaks Garwali and Kumaoni. However, Hindi is also spoken here.