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Our Recommendation
8.4

Right Side of the Plane

While the left side offers distant views of the Himalayas on very clear days, the right side provides a more dramatic and closer look at the emerald hills of the Meghalaya plateau and the intricate river systems of the Bengal delta.

Right Side Highlights
8.4
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Bangladesh Deltas

A complex network of silver rivers and vibrant green paddy fields spanning across the Bangladesh plains.

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Shillong Plateau

The dramatic rise of the Meghalaya hills, known as the 'Abode of Clouds,' appearing as a massive green wall.

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Umiam Lake

The deep blue waters of the Umiam reservoir nestled among the Khasi Hills near Shillong.

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Naga Hills

Rugged, forested terrain and deep valleys as the flight enters Nagaland airspace for landing at Dimapur.

The right side is superior for landscape photography. The transition from the flat plains of Bangladesh to the vertical cliffs of Meghalaya is breathtaking. Post-monsoon (October to December) is ideal for seeing the hills at their greenest with maximum clarity.

Left Side Highlights
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Kolkata Urban Sprawl

Aerial view of the Hooghly River and the dense urban layout of Kolkata immediately after takeoff.

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Eastern Himalayas

On exceptionally clear days, the snow-capped peaks of Kanchenjunga may be visible in the far distance to the north.

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Brahmaputra River

The massive, braided channels of the Brahmaputra River system as you approach the Assam border.

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Assam Lowlands

Lush green tea gardens and forest patches of the Brahmaputra valley during the descent.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Morning flights (07:00-10:00) offer the best chance for Himalayan visibility before haze builds up. Carry binoculars for a better view of distant peaks.

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Route Information

Distance: 648 km (403 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min

Departure: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)

Arrival: DMU (25.8838996887, 93.7711029053)

Route Type: Domestic

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