The nearest airport to Periyar and Thekkady is Madurai in Tamil Nadu, roughly 136 to 141 km by road depending on the source. Kochi (Cochin International Airport) is the main alternative at about 185 to 190 km, and usually has more flight options. Both need a road transfer of several hours, since Thekkady has no
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Jabalpur (Dumna) Airport is the nearest airport to Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh, roughly 137 km away by road, according to Incredible India. Raipur and Nagpur are farther, but they are larger airports with more flight options. The park typically reopens in October after the monsoon and runs to June, so confirm the 2026-27
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Gir Jungle Safari is closed from 16 June to 15 October every year and reopens on 16 October, according to the Gujarat forest department’s official booking site. Sasan Gir has no airport of its own. Diu is about 100 km away by road, Rajkot about 160 km and Ahmedabad about 370 km. Book permits only
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The Tata Mumbai Marathon 2027 is scheduled for Sunday, 17 January 2027, according to the organiser’s website. If you are flying in, aim to land at least a day before race day, keep your running shoes and race-day essentials in your cabin bag rather than checked baggage, and book early, since race weekend is a
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The Gangasagar Mela is held on Sagar Island, in West Bengal, around Makar Sankranti. In 2027 the Sun’s transit falls late on the night of Thursday, 14 January, so Drik Panchang places the main observance and punya kaal on Friday, 15 January, while some calendars simply list 14 January. Fly into Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
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Ahoi Ashtami 2026 falls on Sunday, 1 November, according to Drik Panchang. The Ashtami tithi begins at 2:51 PM on 1 November and ends at 1:10 PM on 2 November (New Delhi timings). Diwali is Sunday, 8 November, so this is the weekend before the festival rush peaks. Book flights home early and check your
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Pack knitting needles, crochet hooks, scissors and other craft cutting tools in checked baggage on Indian flights. An airport security page referring to BCAS lists scissors and knitting or crochet needles among items not allowed in cabin baggage. Soft items such as yarn, fabric and thread are ordinary belongings. For small sewing needles and pins,
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For most travellers, carry the hair straightener, trimmer and electric shaver in your cabin bag. Devices with built-in lithium batteries are best kept in the cabin, and IATA says spare batteries must travel in carry-on only. Corded straighteners are ordinary electrical items. Loose razor blades are on airport lists of items not allowed in cabin
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Yes, you can carry sanitary pads, tampons and menstrual cups on Indian flights, in cabin or checked baggage. They are ordinary personal items and do not appear on the cabin prohibited lists published by airports and airlines. Pack them in the cabin bag so they are within reach, and expect the same X-ray screening as
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You can carry contact lenses, lens solution and eye drops in your cabin bag on Indian flights. Liquids are generally limited to 100 ml per container, packed in one clear resealable bag. Medicines needed during the journey are treated more flexibly, and you may be asked for proof such as a doctor’s note. Carry spare
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