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CCU → PBH
Which side of the plane to sit from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) to Paro Airport (Thimphu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a world-class view of the Himalayan range, featuring the Kanchenjunga massif and, on clear days, the distant peaks of the Everest group.
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Kanchenjunga Massif
Unobstructed views of the world's third-highest peak and its surrounding glaciers as you fly parallel to the range.
Mount Everest
On exceptionally clear days, the distinct pyramid of Everest and neighboring Lhotse are visible in the far western distance.
West Bengal Plains
The intricate patchwork of emerald green rice paddies and winding distributaries of the Ganges delta.
Teesta River Valley
The dramatic gorge where the Teesta River emerges from the mountains into the Siliguri corridor.
Singalila Ridge
The high-altitude ridge that forms the natural border between India and Nepal.
For the most dramatic lighting, choose an early morning flight (before 09:00 AM) to see the sun hitting the eastern faces of the Himalayas. Sit as far forward as possible to avoid the wing obscuring the mountain peaks. The best views occur about 30-40 minutes into the short flight as the aircraft reaches cruising altitude near the Bhutanese border.
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Kolkata Urban Sprawl
A bird's-eye view of the Hooghly River and the historic landmarks of Kolkata immediately after takeoff.
Bhutanese Foothills
The steep, densely forested ridges of the Lesser Himalayas that rise abruptly from the plains.
Paro Valley Descent
Spectacularly close views of traditional Bhutanese architecture and mountainsides during the technical landing approach.
Brahmaputra Basin
Distant views of the vast Assam plains and the Brahmaputra river system to the east.
While the left side has the high peaks, the right side is superior during the final 10 minutes of flight. The descent into Paro is one of the world's most challenging; the right side provides a thrilling perspective of how close the aircraft flies to the mountain ridges and traditional hillside farmhouses before touchdown.
Book Hotels in ThimphuDistance: 537 km (334 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: CCU (22.654699325561523, 88.44670104980469)
Arrival: PBH (27.4032001495, 89.42459869380001)
Route Type: International
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