RJA → HYD

Godavari River Crossing

Immediately after takeoff, witness the massive breadth of the Godavari River, one of India's largest river systems.

Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage

A clear view of the historic engineering marvel and the sprawling Dowleswaram Barrage regulating water to the delta.

The Rice Bowl Views

Lush green paddy fields of East and West Godavari districts create a vibrant patchwork quilt pattern on the ground.

Kolleru Lake (Distant)

On clear days, one of India's largest freshwater lakes is visible to the south as a shimmering blue expanse.

Hyderabad Approach

During the descent into HYD, the left side often provides a better angle of the city's southern suburbs and the Outer Ring Road.

Eastern Ghats Foothills

Views of the rolling Papi Hills and the northern reaches of the Eastern Ghats range in the distance.

Singareni Open Cast Mines

As you move inland, look for the massive excavations and terrestrial scars of the coal mining regions near Kothagudem.

Warangal Transit

The flight path often passes near the historic city of Warangal, where the transition to the rocky Deccan plateau is most visible.

Deccan Rock Formations

The unique, ancient granite boulders and balancing rocks characteristic of the Telangana landscape appear during the final 20 minutes.

Shamshabad Landscape

Aerial views of the massive infrastructure surrounding the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport during the final approach.