Dimapur to Bhuj Flights

Bhuj Airport (IATA: BHJ) is located 5.6 km away from the Bhuj city centre in the Indian Air Force Campus. It started operations in 2003 and served the Indian Air Force as a military base, being prominent to Indiaís defence on the Pakistan border. After being damaged in the 2001 earthquake, the airport was rebuilt as a civilian airport and played an important part in helping victims get medical facilities. Bhuj Airport has a single terminal and can handle 200 passengers, both for arrivals and departures. There are four check-in counters along with one security check at the airport. As of today, there is one flight which departs to and arrives from Ahmedabad, operated by Star Air. Bhuj Airport provides facilities such as assistance for the elderly and the differently-abled, wheelchairs, a lost and found counter, X-Ray baggage scanning and free trolleys. There are shopping outlets available at the airport selling magazines, newspapers, medicines, eatables, etc along with eateries for passengers waiting for their flights. A duty-free shop is also available at the airport.

The walled city of Bhuj is situated in the Kutch district of Gujarat. It is a place full of temples, historic buildings, old palaces, gateways, and exciting lanes. Bhuj, well-known for the handicrafts produced in Kutch, has developed into a popular tourist destination and an excellent meeting place for historians. Bhujís name is derived from a nearby hill named ëBhujiyo Dungar.í In 1510, the local monarch Rao Hamirji established the city. Several other dynasties such as the Sindh Rajputs, Jadeja Rajputs and Mughals have ruled over Bhuj. When the British ruled India, the state of Bhuj functioned as its sovereign princely state and, along with Kutch, became part of India after Independence. Bhuj is well known for its leather and handmade creations. A prime illustration of the locals' dedication to arts and crafts is the Bhuj Haat. A well-known celebration held here is the Rannostav. Other festivals are Janmashtami, Navratri, and Makar Sankranti. Bhuj's cuisine is largely inspired by Gujarati cuisine, and dabelis are this town's most adored snack. Summers in Bhuj are excruciatingly hot with temperatures touching a mammoth 40∞C. Monsoons bring some relief after the heat but the period from November to March is the best time to visit Bhuj. The temperature lies between 8∞C and 35∞C in these months. Some local lip-smacking delicacies include the khaman dhokla, khakra, lehsun chutney, thepla, lahsooni aloo and lahsooni paratha, chana dal pakwan, dabeli, and Gujarati thali.

Dimapur Airport (IATA: DMU) is located in the 3rd Mile area of Dimapur, at a distance of 7.3 km from the city centre. Constructed during the second World War, it is an important link connecting the North East to the rest of India. It is spread across 31,167 sq m and has a 2,290 metre runway. Its daily operations are controlled by the Airports Authority of India. Dimapur Airport has a single terminal catering to domestic flights. It can handle 350 passengers for arrivals and 200 for departures. It is spread across 3,583 sq m and has 2 check-in counters. Today, it connects to several major cities such as Guwahati, Kolkata, Imphal, Shillong, via airline carriers such as Alliance Air and IndiGo. Facilities provided by Dimapur Airport include complimentary baggage, assistance for senior citizens and the differently abled, free trolleys, X-Ray baggage scanning, medical assistance, wheelchair facilities, child care room, ATM, etc. There are shopping outlets selling magazines and stationery at reasonable rates, along with eateries such as restaurants, bakeries and cafes. There are duty-free shops also available at the airport. Dimapur Bus Stand is located about 6.6 km away from the airport while the Dimapur Railway Station is situated about 6.9 km away from the airport. Some good hotel properties near the airport include Seb Tower, Theja Fort, Tragopan, Grand Lotus, Cedar, etc.

Dimapur is one of the largest cities of the Indian state of Nagaland and one of its important tourist destinations. Earlier a part of Kohima, it received district status in 1997 and is often referred to as the ëGateway to Nagaland and Manipur.í It is surrounded by Kohima at its south and east, Karbi Anglong on the west, and Golaghat on its west and north. The Kachari tribe ruled Dimapur from as early as 3000 BC, with their traces still being seen on ruins of temples, baths and embankments. Their dialect gave Dimapur its name with ëdií translating to ëriver,í ëmaí translating to ëgreatí and ëpurí meaning city. From the mid-16th century till the first World War, the Ahoms ruled the city and the British came here in the 19th century. Summers are a bit tough at Dimapur with the temperature touching 38∞C. It receives medium to heavy rainfall during monsoon and has a lot of humidity. Although the weather is generally favourable throughout the year, the best time to visit Dimapur is between October and March when the temperature can go down to around 10∞C. The Naga tribes still inhabit the city and speak the Nagamese language, apart from English. Dimapur and Nagaland as a whole are known for their bamboo and cane products and weaving, wood carving, basketry, pottery, metalwork, beadwork, etc. Rice is the staple food of people and ëTaithuí a rice-based dish consisting of meat and fish is a delicacy here.