PAT → IXR

Sone River Confluence

The dramatic meeting point of the Sone and Ganges rivers is visible to the west shortly after departure.

Barabar Hills

Ancient, rocky granite outcrops rising sharply from the flat plains near the Gaya border.

Hazaribagh Plateau

A sudden change in geography as the plane crosses into the forested, undulating hills of Jharkhand.

Patratu Reservoir

A stunning blue lake surrounded by hills, often visible during the final descent into Ranchi.

Patratu Valley Road

The famous serpentine hairpin bends of the valley are visible just before the aircraft aligns for the runway.

Ganges River

Aerial view of the massive, winding Ganges just north of Patna city immediately after takeoff.

Bihar Agricultural Plains

A sprawling patchwork of emerald green paddy fields and rural settlements across the Bihar heartland.

Parasnath Hill

On clear days, the distant silhouette of Jharkhand's highest peak (Shikharji) can be seen to the southeast.

Ranchi Urban Expansion

Views of the growing residential clusters and industrial zones on the eastern fringes of the capital.