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Shillong airport, (IATA: SHL), also known as the Umroi Airport, is a civilian airport located at a distance of about 31 km from the heart of Shillong city. It started operations in the mid 1970s and is operated jointly by the Airport Authority of India and the Indian Air Force. It is a unique airport situated more than 2900 feet above sea level and in the backdrop of Meghalayaís scenic beauty. IndiGo is also a major airline operating from the airport, along with Alliance Air. The airport connects to cities such as Kolkata, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Aizawl, Imphal, Agartala, Guwahati, Dimapur and Lilabari. Some prominent facilities provided by the airport are X-Ray baggage scanning, childcare rooms, elderly assistance, wheelchairs, Lost & Found centre, free trolleys, etc. There are several eating and shopping places for passengers waiting for their flights along with Duty-Free stores. The airport has only one terminal that handles domestic flights.

Shillong is a picturesque hill station in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya. It is the capital of Meghalaya and is known for its scenic natural beauty, mesmerising caves, waterfalls, beautiful landscapes, etc. It is located about 54 km away from Cherrapunji, the wettest place on earth, making it a monsoon-dominated city. Only a small village until 1864, Shillong later became the new civil station of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills and became capital of the newly formed Assam Province in 1874. An unfortunate earthquake struck the city in 1897, after which it required complete rebuilding and became the capital of Meghalaya state in 1972. Shillong is popularly known as ëThe Scotland of the Eastí due to its unparalleled beauty of hills, waterfalls and fantastic climate which attracts tourists from all over the world. It is home to an extensive golf course, known as the ëGlen Eagle of the East.í It is a natural golf course and one of the wettest golf courses in India. Shillongís Mawlynnong village is considered to be the cleanest village in Asia, and is surrounded by lush greenery. The city is connected with roads on all of its four sides. The main languages spoken in Shillong are Hindi and English. Festivals are an important part of Shillongís culture which bring its inhabitants together. Some popular ones include Shad Suk Mynsiem, Behdienkhlam Festival, Autumn Festival, and the Nongkrem Dance. An annual ritual called ëKhlieh lewí is performed in the markets for prosperous business outcomes. Some of Shillongís popular delicacies include jadoh, jastem, and jukhein, with rice being the staple food and at the centre of all their food.

The Pune airport (IATA: PNQ), also known as Pune International airport, is located approximately 12 km northeast from the heart of Pune city in the Lohegaon area. There are two terminals at Pune International Airport, where one is used for domestic flights and the other one is used for International flights. Flights by several airlines, such as AirAsia, Air India, Alliance Air, Go First, Vistara, IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic, and SpiceJet operate via the airport. Some of the facilities provided by the airport include lounges, child care rooms, a post office, medical facilities, ATM, currency exchange, prayer room, spa, post office, baggage trolleys,etc. It also provides free battery-powered cart services from the entrance to the parking area for the disabled, sick, women, children, and the elderly. There are various lounges and restaurants too. Car rentals, taxis and buses are available from the airport to reach desired destinations.

The city of Pune is situated in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the eighth largest metropolis in India and the second largest city of Maharashtra after Mumbai. It has had several names such as Punawadi and Poona. Pune was the epicentre of the Maratha rule with stalwarts such as Shahaji Raje Bhosale and his son, Shivaji Raje Bhosale, who developed the city with respect to business, infrastructure and military. After fighting several battles with the Mughals, Pune came under British rule in the 18th century. Pune has several monikers such as ëOxford of the East,í ëCultural Capital of Maharashtra,í ëQueen of the Deccan,í ëPensionerís Paradise,í etc. It is an educational hub, and its university has a mammoth 433 colleges and 232 research institutes affiliated with it. Pune is the symbol of Marathi culture which is expressed beautifully in its art, music and theatre. A three-night cultural event called "Savai Gandharva" is held in the city and features both vocal and instrumental music, which is a treat for traditional music lovers. The natives largely follow a Maharashtrian lifestyle and primary language spoken in the city is Marathi. However, with Pune turning into an important educational, commercial and financial hub in the country, many people have migrated to the city, adding their own flavour to the culture. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, which was started by Puneís own Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1894, is celebrated with great excitement in the city. A typical Pune meal consists of dishes like pitla bhakri, matki chi usal, and varan bhat. Sweet dishes such as puran poli, and the seasonal aamras, are relished by the natives. The misal pav is also a popular local delicacy.