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Situated in Dum Dum, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (IATA code: CCU) serves Kolkata and is located at a distance of around 17 km from the city centre. It is the 5th-busiest airport in India. Earlier known as Dum Dum Airport, the Kolkata Airport was renamed after the great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in 1995. Kolkata Airport has an integrated terminal catering to international and domestic flights that can handle 25 million passengers annually. It has modern facilities and amenities for the comfort and convenience of the passengers, such as free Wi-Fi, ATMs, currency exchange counters, a pharmacy, duty-free shops, and a baby-care area. Kolkata metro services, linked to the airport by line 4, are a comfortable and convenient mode of travel. Passengers can also easily access buses and taxis outside the airport to reach different parts of the city. One can also book a cab from the taxi counter outside the airport.

Kolkata, known as the City of Joy, is located in the eastern part of River Hooghly. The city was formerly known as Calcutta and served as the capital of British India until 1911. Kolkata has British-era monuments, libraries, and other architectural wonders that attract tourists worldwide. The city has Asiaís oldest tram network, whose ride will let you experience different shades of Kolkata. The city was initially known as Kalikata, derived from the word Kalakshetra, which means the Ground of the (Goddess) Kali. During British rule, the city was called Calcutta - the anglicised version of Kalikata. In 2001, the city was renamed Kolkata to match the Bengali pronunciation. Kolkata is known for its colonial architecture, museums, heritage sites, art galleries, temples, cuisine, culture, and festivals. Due to its rich cultural and religious heritage, Kolkata is also known as India's cultural and artistic capital. The most famous festival in Kolkata is Durga Puja. Grand creative pandals are set up with idols of Goddess Durga during the festival that the whole city reveres and worships.

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IATA code: IXL) is located around 3 km from Leh. At 10,682 feet above sea level, Leh Airport is the twenty-second elevated commercial airport worldwide. It is dubbed after Kushok Bakula Rinpoche. Because of security concerns, hand baggage is not allowed at the Airport; passengers must identify their luggage after scanning. Leh Airport has a mountain-surrounded flight path, and due to mountain winds in the afternoon, all flights take off and land in the morning. Leh Airport has a domestic terminal that can handle 0.8 million passengers annually. A new terminal is under construction, which can serve 2.5 million passengers annually. Several airlines, such as Air India, IndiGo, and GoAir, have regular flights to and from the airport. Leh airport is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Srinagar, and Jammu. The airport offers wheelchairs, a lost and found counter, a currency exchange counter, medical facilities, baggage services, portable oxygen can counter, and ATMs.

Leh is the capital of the union territory of Ladakh. Located in the upper Indus valley at 11,550 feet, Leh is the most majestic part of India. It is surrounded by the towering peaks of the Ladakh range. Leh is India's second-largest district, with an area of 45,110 sq km after Kutch. The region of Leh (Ladakh) was known by names such as Maryul and Kha-chumpa. Buddhist Monks Fa-Hein called Leh Kia-Chha, and Hiuen Tsang referred to Leh as Ma-Lo-Pho. Leh was also the historical capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh. Leh region was a stopover for the caravans and was recognized as the best trade route between India and Central Asia. For many centuries Leh was frequented by caravans that brought carpets, spices, narcotics, raw silk, textiles, etc. Leh is famous for its stunning scenic locales, Buddhist temples, and pristine environment. In Leh, the winters are long and cold, with temperatures well below freezing for most of the winter (November to March). The best time to visit Leh is the summer season, from April to July. The temperature during this time ranges between 15 and 30∞C.