The construction of Arunachal’s first civil airport, the Donyi Polo Airport, is complete. And IndiGo has announced that it will officially start flights from the new airport to Mumbai and Kolkata from November 28. The greenfield airport lies in Hollongi and is also known as Hollongi Airport or Itanagar Airport.
The entry gate to the airport looks majestic and takes the shape of Arunachal’s state bird, the Great Hornbill. IndiGo flights connecting Hollongi with Kolkata and Mumbai will operate on all days of the week except Wednesday. Starting December 3, Wednesday flights between Kolkata and Hollongi will also be available.
Hollongi Will Be Arunachal’s First Destination On IndiGo Network
Hollongi will be the first destination in Arunachal Pradesh on IndiGo’s network. With the addition of Hollongi, the airline will have 75 destinations on its 6E network. Arunachal Pradesh is a northeastern state with immense tourism potential. The Donyi Polo airport will improve air connectivity between Arunachal and other parts of India. This, in turn, can bring more tourists to the state. The airport will have eight check-in counters and a 2,300-metres-long runway. It covers an area of nearly 4100 square metres.
The name of the airport has a beautiful meaning. Donyi means sun, and polo means moon.
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Winter Is The Ideal Time To Plan A Trip To Arunachal Pradesh
Winter is an ideal time to plan a trip to Arunachal Pradesh to witness the snow-clad mountainscapes, attend local festivals like Loku, Sanken and Boori Boot and relish local food. The IndiGo flights will allow travellers to reach the valley faster and most comfortably. With the introduction of these flights, winter travel is expected to get a boost in the state. Some must-visit places in Arunachal Pradesh include Bomdila Monastery, Namsai’s Golden Pagoda, Namdapha National Park, Sela Pass, Tawang, Bum La Pass and Jaswant Garh War Memorial, to name a few.
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Mountains are calling, folks. Make your plans ASAP!
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