In India a cricket bat generally cannot go in cabin baggage, because sports bats are on the list of items not allowed in hand baggage. Pack it in checked baggage instead. Airlines treat it as sports equipment, so a handling fee and excess baggage charges may apply. Check your airline’s current policy before you fly.
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Kurukshetra has no commercial airport. The nearest airports are Chandigarh (IXC), about 95 km away, and Delhi (DEL), about 160 km away, with onward travel by road along NH-44 or by train to Kurukshetra Junction. The International Gita Mahotsav is held by the Haryana government at Brahma Sarovar and is built around Gita Jayanti, so
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The Kankaria Carnival is a week-long cultural festival held around Kankaria Lake in Ahmedabad, usually in the last week of December. Fly into Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) and take a taxi or auto-rickshaw to the lake in Maninagar. Official 2026 dates had not been announced when this was written, so check before you
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Mount Abu has no airport of its own. The nearest is Maharana Pratap Airport at Udaipur (UDR), roughly 176 to 185 km away by road, followed by Ahmedabad (AMD) at about 220 km. Fly to one of them, then continue by road. The Mount Abu Winter Festival is listed for 29 to 31 December 2026,
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The Chennai Margazhi music season is the city’s annual run of Carnatic concerts and dance recitals, centred on the Tamil month of Margazhi, which is calculated to begin on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and end on Thursday 14 January 2027. Fly into Chennai International Airport (MAA), book early because December is busy, and check each
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Dwarka has no commercial airport. The nearest is Jamnagar Airport, about 130 km away, a drive of roughly two and a half to three hours. Porbandar is reported to be closer by road, around 105 km, but has fewer flights, and Rajkot is farther. Check live schedules for all three airports before you book. Updated
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Kodaikanal has no airport. The nearest is Madurai Airport, roughly 115 to 130 km by road depending on the source, and usually a drive of around three to three and a half hours. Coimbatore, at about 170 km, and Tiruchirappalli are farther alternatives. Most travellers fly to Madurai and take a cab or bus up
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Ooty (Udhagamandalam) has no commercial airport. The nearest is Coimbatore International Airport, roughly 85 to 90 km away, usually about three hours by road depending on traffic. Bengaluru is a longer-drive alternative with a wider flight network. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway from Mettupalayam is a slow, scenic option for the final climb. Updated October 2026
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The 100 Drums Wangala Festival 2026 is reported to be scheduled from 11 to 14 November, in the Tura area of West Garo Hills, Meghalaya (the traditional ceremony site is Asanang, so confirm the exact venue). Most visitors fly to Guwahati, the main gateway, and continue by road to Tura. Shillong’s Umroi airport has limited
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Whole and powdered spices are generally reported as allowed in check-in baggage but not in cabin baggage on Indian flights, following Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) guidelines. Dry coconut (copra) is reported as prohibited in both. Makhana and saffron do not appear on the lists we reviewed, so pack them sealed and check your
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