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Agartala Airport (IATA code: IXA) is 12 km northwest of Agartala city. This airport is under the administration of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). It is also the second-busiest Airport in Northeast India after Guwahati Airport. Though it is a domestic airport, proposals have been made to upgrade Agartala Airport to an international airport. The Maharaja of Tripura, Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, designed and built the airport in 1942. Primarily, it had one runway, now being used as a taxiway. During World War II, the Agartala Airport was used by the 4th Combat Cargo Group of the United States Army Air Forces Tenth Air Force to fly Curtiss C-46 Commando transport aircraft above Burma. Agartala Airport provides its passengers with various facilities such as free trolleys, ATMs and cash machines, childcare rooms, medical facilities, free wheelchair facilities for the physically challenged, car rental services, and general taxi services.

Agartala, on the banks of the Haora River, is a small but beautiful city located in the northeastern part of India. It is the capital of Tripura. The name ëAgartalaí is popularly believed to have been derived from the two words ëagarí and ëtalaí, which might refer to the abundance of Agarwood trees in this region. This state is close to the geographical border of Bangladesh. The word ëAgarí in Agartala also refers to the elephant's feet tied to the Agar tree by King Raghu. In 1660, Maharaja Krishna Manikya relocated the capital of Tripura from Udaipur to Old Agartala. Later, King Krishna Kishore Manikya shifted the capital from Old Agartala to present-day Agartala. The Tripuri tribes and Bengalis are considered locals of Agartala. Ben gali, as well as a dialect called Kokborok, is spoken here. Bengali is the official language of Agartala. The dominant religion is Hinduism, followed by a Christian minority. Muitru, Mwkhwi, and Chakwi are the traditional foods of the people of Agartala. Bengali sweets and Apong, a rice and millet beverage, are famous among the people of Agartala. Ashoktami, Durga Puja, the Orange and Tourism festivals, and the Buddha Fair are the main festivals of Agartala. B oat races, organised annually in August, are a major tourist attraction. The Tripuri tribes have various dance forms, such as Garia, Bizu, and Hai Hak. Sarinda and Dundee are some of the popular musical instruments of Agartala. C ane and bamboo-made handicrafts are typical of Agartala culture.

Raipur Airport, also known as Swami Vivekananda Airport (IATA code: RPR), is at Mana. The airport is at a distance of about 15 km from Raipur city. It comes under the category of the 35 non-metro airports that the Airport Authority of India (AAI) has modernised. It is also one of the fastest-developing airports. In 2012, a new terminal was built at Raipur Airport. The new terminal can handle up to 1,300 passengers; it has two aero-bridges, 20 check-in counters, 8 boarding gates, 4 security counters, 8 ex-ray baggage, and 3 conveyor belts. The Airports A uthority of India has announced plans to expand the runway from the existing 2,286 m to 3,251 m. This would enable the airport to allow the AB-321 type aircraft to operate. Raipur Airport is relatively small. There are no lounges or resting areas for the passengers. However, they can access basic amenities such as drinking water, Wi-Fi connectivity, restrooms, and mobile charging points. Food options are also available at the airport, though they are limited. Though the airport does not have any duty-free shops, a retail store has been opened by Shoppers Stop at the newly inaugurated terminal. Raipur city is approximately 15 km away from the airport. Hence it takes about 14 minutes to drive to the airport, depending on the traffic. One can also book a taxi or cab to reach the city.

Raipur city is located in the Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. It was initially a part of Madhya Pradesh until Chattisgarh was formed in 2000. After that, Raipur became the capital of the newly created Chhattisgarh. There are two opinions regarding who created the city of Chhattisgarh. One opinion is that Kalchuri King Ram Chandra founded this city. Another opinion is that the Kalchuri King Brahmdeo Rao established this city and named it ëRaipurí. Chhattisgarhi is the local language of Raipur. The culture of Raipur is the same as that of Chhattisgarh. The people of Raipur have unique dance and music styles. Some musical styles are Raut Nacha, Dewar Nacha, Padki, and Padwani. Women of Raipur use various ornaments such as baandha, bali, and bichiya for the toes, and k ardhani for the waist. Men wear their traditional koundhi and kadhah during dance events. Gouri-Goura, Surti, Hareli, and Teja are a few important festivals celebrated by the people of Raipur. Among them, Teeja is essentially a woman-centred festival. The c limate of Raipur is tropical wet and dry. Here, summers are too hot and dry. Winters are mild and pleasant.