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The Silchar Airport (IATA:IXS) serves the city of Silchar and nearby areas located in the Indian state of Assam. The Silchar airport is located at Kumbhirgram, which is about 29 km from the main city. The British built the Royal Air Force Station here in 1944. Currently, the airport is controlled by the Indian Airforce and hence, is recognised as a civil enclave. Silchar airport is the fourth busiest airport in the northeastern part of India. The cargo transportation and aircraft movement at this airport is not too high. Given that only domestic flights operate at the airport, it consists of a single passenger terminal. Restaurants, handicraft shops, ATMs, advanced X-ray scanning, wheelchair, trolley, and free Wifi facilities are easily available within the premises. Various flights operate to destinations like Kolkata, Delhi, and Guwahati from this airport. The bus station is located nearby. Taxi services are also easily available at the airport.

A city in the Indian state of Assam, Silchar, was founded by Captain Thomas Fisher. The city was also referred to as the ëIsland of Peace.í Two words together form the name of Silchar - Shil (rocks) and Char (fields). The city is presently the headquarters of the Cachar district and is the second largest city in Assam. The locals speak the Sylheti language. Majority of the population in this area is Bengali, while the rest of its residents originate from Manipur, Bihar, and other parts of the country. The Nagas, along with some other tribal groups, also reside here. The natural landscape and the rich history of the city attract tourists from all over the world. The worldís first Polo Club was built here, and the first competitive polo match was hosted in this city. The Surma River flows through the city. Today, Silchar is one of the best-known cities for producing tea and rice. It is an important trading centre for several agricultural crops as well. Mainly, the papermaking and tea-box manufacturing industries can be found here. It is very well connected by highways and railways, and it also has an airport. Tourists love to visit the city for its numerous temples, lakes, and forts. The Assamese and Bengali cuisines offered in this city are enjoyed by travellers.

The Lal Bahadur Shastri airport, located in the Babatpur region, serves both domestic and international passengers and is utilised by the villages, towns, and cities nearing Varanasi. The distance between the airport and the city is about 26 km. It was previously known as Varanasi airport. In the year 2005, a decision was taken to name the airport after the second prime minister of India. This airport is the second busiest airport in the State of Uttar Pradesh. It is managed and maintained by the Airports Authority of India. The Airport Council International recognised the Varanasi Airport as the best airport in the year 2020 in the Asia-Pacific region. There is a single integrated terminal serving both domestic and international travellers, and it is equipped with various advanced facilities. Other amenities such as advanced X-ray scanners, free internet services, a clean waiting area, restaurants, snack stalls, bookstores, saree shops, crafts stores, and VIP lounge facilities can be accessed inside the premises. From the airport, one can easily take a prepaid or a postpaid taxi to travel further into the city.

Varanasi, a popular city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is known by two other names, Banaras and Kashi. This ancient city has been mentioned in Hindu mythology. One of the oldest cities in India, Varanasi, is an important pilgrimage centre. It is also said to be the home of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The holy river Ganga flows through Varanasi. This historical city is also famous as a Buddhist place of worship as Lord Buddha preached his first sermon in Sarnath, Varanasi. The culturally rich city of Varanasi has been a learning centre for languages such as Sanskrit and Hindi. Famous for its stupendous temples, Varanasi got its name from ëVarunaí and ëAssií, tributaries of the Ganges that flow through the city. The city of Varanasi is visited by people for cremation, and it is believed that those who bathe in the Ganga river here, attain salvation. The people of the city are engaged in various activities like silk weaving, travel, and tourism, along with some art and handicraft work. This city is also home to the famous and gorgeous Banarasi Silk Sarees.