Raipur to Rewa Flights

Prayagraj Airport (IATA: code IXD), locally known as Allahabad Airport, serves Allahabad and the neighbouring cities. Collectively managed by the Indian Air Force and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), it is located 12 km from the city centre and has a single runway with plans for an extension. The authorities are working on renovating the airport completely as per international standards. This airport operates only domestic flights and is well connected to major cities like New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai. The airport has a single terminal that occupies approximately 1 acre of land. It can easily manage up to 130 passengers during peak hours. Currently, only domestic air carriers serve the airport, with IndiGo airlines providing direct connectivity between Prayagraj Airport and Kempegowda International Airport/Bangalore Airport. The terminal provides many amenities to its guests, including wheelchair assistance, free trolleys, and assistance for the elderly and differently abled. You can book a cab from the car rental counters available at the airport. The various facilities available at the airport include first aid facilities, parking facilities, snack bars, cafes, eateries, taxis, and autorickshaws.

Located in the northeastern part of Madhya Pradesh, Rewa is located in the central part of the Vindhya Range plateau at an altitude of 312 m above sea level. This beautiful city is renowned for its frolicking streams, lush green forests, dizzyingly high yet beautiful waterfalls, rare white tigers, centuries-old historical monuments, and serene landscape. Rewa has the distinction of being the city with the largest solar plant in Asia. The city was founded in 1400 by the Baghel Rajputs. The British made Rewa the capital city of the state in 1597 and the capital of the British Baghelkhand Agency between 1871 and 1931. Some ancient monuments like the Bhairo Baba statue at the Bhairav Temple, the Mauryan-era Buddhist stupas, Rewa Fort, Venkat Bhavan, and Govindgarh Palace are must-visit tourist attractions at Rewa. After India gained independence, Rewa also served as the capital of the erstwhile Vindhya Pradesh state in 1948, until Vindhya Pradesh was merged with the state of Madhya Pradesh in 1956. Some of the famous cuisines of the city include Rasaj ki kadhi, indrahar, litti chokha, Rikamachís vegetable, and khurchan (a sweet dish). Some unique cultural festivals of Rewa are Vindhya Mahotsav, conducted annually in the first week of April; Mahamrityunjaya Festival, celebrated in February; and Malmaas Festival, celebrated in May. With an oppressive and cloudy wet season and a clear dry season, the best time to visit Rewa is from mid-March to early May and for the entire month of October.

Raipur Airport, officially known as Swami Vivekananda Airport (IATA Code: RPR), is the primary airport in Chhattisgarh. It is located at Mana, which is part of Naya Raipur, a satellite town of Raipur. The distance between the city centre and the airport is about 15 kilometres. It has a single runway, which is being expanded currently. A new terminal was inaugurated in 2012. The airport has all the modern facilities. The new terminal has an aerobridge, eight boarding gates, 20 check-in counters, four security counters, eight X-ray baggage machines, and two luggage conveyor belts. Furthermore, essential conveniences such as drinking water, Wi-Fi, mobile charging stations, medical facilities, a childcare room, and ATMs are available for passengers. It also has a cargo terminal. The terminal is well-served with taxis and AC buses, making it very convenient for travellers to commute to the city. Several airlines like IndiGo, Air India, Alliance Air, and Vistara operate flights from Raipur Airport to major Indian cities like Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, Indore, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. Passengers can opt for rental cars and buses available at the airport to reach anywhere in the city.

Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh state in central India. It is also called the ëRice Bowl of India," as it is a prominent producer of food that is consumed widely across the country. The city is also famous for its wide variety of street food and beautiful architecture. Raipur was part of Madhya Pradesh until 2000. In November 2000, Chhattisgarh was established as a standalone state, and Raipur became its capital. It is located in the centre of Chhattisgarh, and the River Mahanadi borders it in the east. It is believed that the city of Raipur was founded by King Ramachandra, who made the city the capital of his kingdom. Another legend goes that the city was founded by his son, Brahmdeo Rai. Several dynasties like Mourya, Haihaya, Satawahana, Samudragupta, Nala, Kalchuri, and many others have ruled Raipur in the past. Raipur is a prime hub for commerce and trade in Chhattisgarh as well as in Central India. It is one of India's cleanest cities, featuring seventh on the Municipal Performance Index by the MoHUA (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) in 2020. Chhattisgarhi is the main language spoken by locals here. While in Raipur, visitors must try traditional and local foods such as chousera roti, muthiya, angakar roti, aamat, bhajia, chila, farra, khurma, and bafauri. The most popular mode of transportation in Raipur is the autorickshaw, and other options include buses, cabs, and taxis.