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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior aerial perspective of India's most significant water bodies and historic urban centers, including the Ganges, Varanasi, and the Prayagraj confluence, concluding with the rugged Aravalli hills near Jaipur.

Right Side Highlights
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Ganges River Meanders

Spectacular views of the holy Ganges as it snakes through the plains of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

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Varanasi Cityscape

Catch a glimpse of one of the world's oldest living cities and its famous ghats along the crescent-shaped river bank.

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Triveni Sangam

The distinct confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers at Prayagraj is often clearly visible from high altitude.

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Yamuna River Path

Follow the path of the Yamuna river as the flight path aligns parallel to its course toward the northwest.

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Agra Vicinity

On specific flight paths, the outskirts of Agra and even the Taj Mahal can be spotted in the distance to the north.

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Aravalli Range

As you descend into Jaipur, view the ancient, weathered peaks of the Aravalli mountains surrounding the Pink City.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight while capturing the best landmarks. Keep a close watch roughly 45-60 minutes into the flight for the river confluences. In winter, fly in the afternoon as heavy morning fog often obscures the ground in the Indo-Gangetic plains.

Left Side Highlights
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Industrial Heartland

View the sprawling industrial complexes and coal mines of Durgapur and Asansol shortly after takeoff.

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Chota Nagpur Plateau

The northern edges of the plateau provide a rugged, hilly terrain contrast to the flat Gangetic plains.

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Son River Crossing

A massive, wide riverbed of the Son River, a primary southern tributary of the Ganges, visible mid-flight.

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Rajasthan Transition

Observe the landscape transform from the fertile greenery of Bengal to the semi-arid, golden plains of eastern Rajasthan.

Choose the left side for evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the horizon as you head west. It is also the better side for viewing the industrial landscape of West Bengal and Jharkhand during the first 30 minutes of the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,357 km (843 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min

Departure: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)

Arrival: JAI (26.8242, 75.812202)

Route Type: Domestic

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