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Kanpur Airport ((IATA: KNU) is known as the Chakeri Airport Kanpur and is located about 9 Kms from Kanpur. The airport used to be a military airport structured for the use of the Indian Air Force. This is the reason that itís known as Chakeri Air Force Station. Commercial flights were started at this airport in 1970, and in 2004, it started operating as a regular domestic airport. The Airport operates regular flights to and from Kanpur. The Kanpur Airport currently connects more or less all major Indian cities to Kanpur. Major airlines operating at this airport include Air India, IndiGo, Vistara, SpiceJet, AirAsia, among others. The airport is equipped with all necessities such as baggage trolleys, wheelchair facilities for the elderly and physically challenged, a lost and found baggage counter, a child care room, medical rooms and a business centre.

A symbol of Indiaís cultural diversity, Kanpur is the biggest city of Uttar Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the sacred river Ganges, 80 km west of the state capital Lucknow. Kanpur is surrounded by two main rivers ó the Ganga and the Pandu. The city is steeped in mythological stories. According to one such myth, the place was previously known as Karnapur after the great mythical figure Karna, which, over the course of time, became Kanpur. Another legend indicates that Lord Krishna is responsible for the naming of this place, which was originally known as Kanhaiyapur. Considered a major commercial, industrial, and economic hub of India, Kanpur is widely known for its leather and cotton industries. Kanpur is also a major educational centre in India, and the Indian Institute of Technology is located here. As an indication of its historical significance, the First War of Indian Independence was fought in Kanpur. In fact, Kanpur is today a legacy of the colonial British era. With the mesmerising beauty of its religious temples, mosques, and churches, the place preserves a unique aura symbolising its rich cultural heritage. Its natural beauty is also overwhelming with its myriad parks, gardens, and lakes. Kanpur offers a rich array of delicacies such as biryani, khoya ladoo, shami kebab, Thaggu Ke Laddoo, chaats, and its omnipresent special Pan.

Pune Airport (IATA Code: PNQ) lies around 10 km northeast of the centre of Pune. It is a customs airport and a civil enclave operated by Indiaís Airports Authority. It is located on the western side of the Indian Air Forceís Lohegaon Air Force Station. The Airport operates both domestic and international flights. The Pune Airport handled around 8.09 million passengers in the year 2020. The Airports International Council awarded the Pune Airport the Best Airport by Hygiene Measures in the entire Asia-Pacific in 2020. Pune Airport has a 2,540 m long runway. The Indian Air Force shares the runway with commercial airlines. AAI has also developed a 2200m x 23 m parallel taxiway to facilitate civil operation on the 10/28 southern side runway. Currently, IAF and AAI work on a fundamental relationship where they have scheduled night landings for civilian flights.

Pune, also known as Poona, is now the largest city of Maharashtra, though it trails behind Mumbai in terms of economy and population. Pune is a versatile metropolis of India, positioned at number seven among the largest cities in the country. The west-Indian city is located at the junction of the Mula and Mutha rivers. It is surrounded by Sahyadri Mountain. Its moderate weather adds to its enchantment as a tourist spot combined with the scenic beauty of its surroundings. From the standpoint of industrial and economic growth, the city holds immense importance in the Indian subcontinent. Its rich historical and cultural lineage goes back to its past existence as the power centre and the cultural centre of the Maratha Empire. Pune was given immense importance by Shivaji Maharaj, and later was made the capital by the Peshwas. Later, the British made Pune the Monsoon capital of the erstwhile Bombay Presidency. Thus, the place was exposed to external influences and globalisation, resulting in making Pune what it is today. With its mesmerising tourist spots, Pune is a city of fun, excitement, and adventures. It offers various options for tourists such as treks, canoeing, white water rafting adventures, and Scuba Diving experiences. Pune is also known by the sobriquet ëThe Oxford of the Eastí, due to the presence of numerous educational institutions. Along with its pleasant weather, Pune also has an array of gourmet choices such as Vada-Pav, Bhakarwadi, Maharashtrian Thali, Amti, Bhel Puri, etc.