Visakhapatnam to Bellary Flights

The Bengaluru Airport (IATA: BLR) also known as the Kempegowda International Airport is situated about 35 km away from the Bengaluru city centre. It is an international airport inaugurated in 2008 which was created as a joint venture between the Airports Authority of India and Germanyís Siemens Project Ventures. It handles 12 million passengers per year and is named after Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore. Bengaluru Airport has a single-passenger terminal handling domestic and international travellers. There are 36 gates, 24 self-check-in counters and 90 CUTE (Common Use Terminal Equipment) counters at the airport. It connects to Indian cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, and Goa via airline carriers such as IndiGo, AirAsia, Alliance Air, Go First, etc. Some international destinations that can be reached via the airport include Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Manama, etc via carriers like Gulf Air, Singapore Airlines, Thai AirAsia, etc. There is an exclusive terminal for Haj pilgrims at the airport. Bengaluru Airport provides facilities such as ATMs. childcare rooms lost & found, sleep pods, prayer rooms, free Wi-Fi, currency exchange, etc. There are lounges available at various levels at the airport. Buses, taxis, and rickshaws can be taken from the airport to reach desired destinations. Bengaluru Railway Station is situated about 31 km from the airport which has excellent connectivity with other cities. Good hotel properties near the airport include Taj Bangalore, Signature Club Resort, Purple Cloud, Fiestaa Resorts N Events, etc.

Ballari, also spelt as Bellary, is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located 287 km away from the capital city of Bengaluru, to the southeast of the Tungabhadra Reservoir. It is a city loved by historians, art lovers, and travellers, which attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Several notable dynasties such as the Mauryas, Pallavas, Kadambas, Badami Chalukyas, Sevuna Yadavas and the Hoysalas ruled the city. There are theories that the name might have been derived from a Kannada word named 'Vallariand Vallapuri.' Bellary is best visited during the winter season between October and March. The average temperature hovers between a cosy 24 and 27∞C and is most optimal for sightseeing. Summers should be avoided since the temperature reached close to 40. September receives the most rainfall, to the tune of 93 mm. The most important festival celebrated in Bellary is the Hampi Festival during the first week of November in a nearby region named Hampi. Another important festival celebrated in Bellary is the Mallari festival, observed at the Lord Shiva temple in the Mailar region between February and March. The usual Hindu festivals of Dussehra, Janmashtami, Deepavali, Ugadi, etc. are also enthusiastically celebrated. Folk dances are also extremely popular in the city, with some notable ones being Dolu Konitha, Veeragese, Nandikolu Kunitha, Jodu Halige, etc. Kannada is the primary language spoken in the city. Jowar and rice-based dishes are consumed in the city with 'Ragi Mudde' being the most popular.

Visakhapatnam International Airport (IATA: VTZ0 is located about 7.7 km away from the Visakhapatnam city centre. It is the second busiest airport in Andhra Pradesh after Hyderabad Airport. It is controlled by the Indian Navy which does air traffic control for both military and civilians. It began domestic operations in 1999, post which it saw a sizeable expansion, runway extension and international services commenced. There is a single integrated terminal at Visakhapatnam International Airport for domestic and international travellers. It can accommodate 700 passengers during rush hour and connects to Indian cities such as Pune, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, etc. Airline carriers such as IndiGo, Akasa Air, Air India, and AirAsia operate via the airport. It flies directly to one international destination in Singapore via Scoot Airlines. There are about 20 check-in counters, snack counters, duty-free stores, customs and immigration offices, and a childcare facility at the airport in Visakhapatnam. X-Ray baggage scanning, special lounges, currency exchange centres and medical rooms are also available at the airport. There are state-run buses and pre-paid taxis available near Visakhapatnam Airport and the Visakhapatnam Railway Station is located about 8.3 km away from the airport. Good hotels near the airport include Fairfield by Marriott, Shree Shyam, Dolphin, Novotel, M V Boutique, etc.

Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on a small embayment of the Bay of Bengal. It is located about 615 km away from the capital city of Hyderabad and is the prime commercial and administrative centre of the state. Originally a part of the Kalinga Kingdom, it was later captured by Chalukyas in the 7th century. Subsequently, kingdoms such as Reddy Rajahs, Gajapathis, Nawabs, Mughals and the French ruled over the city. Visakhapatnam derived its name from a deity named Visakeswara, due to which it was originally called Visakheswarapuram. Summers in Visakhapatnam can be excruciating, with the temperature touching a whopping 45∞C. The city also receives a lot of rainfall leading to a lot of humidity. The best time to visit Visakhapatnam is the winter season between October and March when the temperature hovers between a pleasant 18 and 32∞C and is the most optimal for sightseeing. The primary languages spoken in Visakhapatnam are Telugu and Oriya, along with Urdu. Festivals are an important part of the cityís cultural landscape and some notable ones include Chandanotsavam, ISKON Utsav, Lumbini, Navy Day, Visakha Utsav, Rishikonda Beach Festival and Music Festival. Natives are extremely fond of dance and are encouraged to take up dance forms such as Kuchi Pudi and Bharatnatyam at an early age. Some popular folk-dance forms include Shiva Priya, Tandava and Lasya, Carana Nrityam, Rasaka, etc. Some of Visakhapatnamís local delicacies include murri mixture, idlis, upma, dosas, murku, boralu, anabshahi, appadams, putharekulu and pulihara.