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DigiYatra App for Indian Flights — Complete Registration & How-to-Use Guide

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Updated May 2026 UPDATED MAY 2026 DigiYatra is India’s voluntary, government-developed paperless biometric airport entry system using facial recognition — letting domestic flight passengers skip physical ID checks at airport entry, security, and boarding. Live at 28+ Indian airports including Delhi (T3), Mumbai (T2), Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Varanasi, Lucknow, Jaipur, and […]

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How Many Cigarettes Can I Carry on Indian Flights — Domestic, International & Customs Rules

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Updated May 2026 VERIFIED Cigarettes are allowed on Indian flights in both cabin and checked baggage — but smoking onboard is strictly illegal under DGCA rules (₹2,500–50,000 fine plus possible flight diversion). India Customs Baggage Rules 2016 allow duty-free entry of 100 cigarettes OR 25 cigars OR 125g of tobacco per returning Indian passenger (resident

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How Much Chocolate Can I Bring to India — Customs Rules & Personal Allowance Guide

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Updated May 2026 Quick answer: There is no specific weight limit on chocolate brought to India for personal use. However, all foreign goods combined fall under the ₹75,000 duty-free allowance for returning Indian residents (₹15,000 for short trips under 3 days). Chocolate above this combined allowance attracts customs duty, typically 30-38% for confectionery items. Sealed

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Can I Carry a Camera Tripod in Cabin Baggage on Indian Flights — Complete Guide

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Can I Carry a Camera Tripod in Cabin Baggage on Indian Flights — Complete Guide Updated May 2026 Quick answer: Camera tripods are generally allowed in cabin baggage on Indian flights, provided they fit the airline’s cabin baggage dimensions (typically 55 x 35 x 25 cm) and the total cabin weight limit (typically 7 kg).

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Can I Use Aadhaar for Domestic Flights in India — Complete BCAS Valid ID Guide

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Updated May 2026 Yes — Aadhaar is fully accepted as valid photo identification for domestic flights in India per BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security) approved ID list. All four Aadhaar formats are accepted: physical Aadhaar card, eAadhaar PDF (downloaded from UIDAI), Aadhaar PVC card (laminated), and mAadhaar app QR code. Other BCAS-accepted IDs: passport,

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Prayagraj Airport IXD — Complete Indian Traveller Guide for Kumbh Pilgrims & Travellers

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Updated May 2026 Prayagraj Airport (IXD), formerly Allahabad Airport, operates from the Bamrauli Air Force Station — a shared civil-military base run by the Airports Authority of India. The airport is the air gateway to Prayagraj, home to the holy Triveni Sangam (confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati) and host city of the

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Darbhanga Airport DBR — Complete Indian Traveller Guide

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Darbhanga Airport (DBR) — The Complete Indian Traveller Guide to Bihar’s Mithila Gateway Updated May 2026 Darbhanga Airport (DBR) at Darbhanga in north Bihar (Mithila region) opened to commercial flights in November 2020 under the UDAN scheme. It’s located near the city at the Indian Air Force base, sharing facilities through a single civil terminal.

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Kushinagar International Airport KBK — Complete Indian Traveller Guide

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Updated May 2026 Kushinagar International Airport (KBK) opened 2021 to serve Kushinagar — site of Lord Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana (final liberation). Located 8 km from Kushinagar town centre. International airport status enables Buddhist devotee flights from Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Bhutan, and Vietnam. Single passenger terminal handles both domestic and international operations. Operating airlines include IndiGo,

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Bareilly Airport BEK — Complete Indian Traveller Guide

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Bareilly Airport BEK — Complete Indian Traveller Guide Updated May 2026 Bareilly Airport (BEK), located at Trishul Air Force Station, serves Bareilly city and the Rohilkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. The civil terminal opened in 2021 under the UDAN scheme and sits roughly 10 km from Bareilly city. Airlines operating from BEK include IndiGo (when

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Tezpur Salonibari Airport TEZ — Complete Indian Traveller Guide

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Updated May 2026 Quick Answer: Tezpur Airport (TEZ), also called Salonibari Airport, serves Tezpur city in Assam — gateway to Arunachal Pradesh and Tawang. Located 16 km from Tezpur city centre. The civil terminal is shared with an Indian Air Force base. Airlines include IndiGo and Alliance Air (UDAN scheme). Top routes: Kolkata, Guwahati, Delhi.

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