Passengers on the right side can catch glimpses of the dense urban sprawl and the northern curves of the Ganges River as the plane climbs out over the fertile plains.
The left side offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks, including the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, as the aircraft transitions from the Indian plains into the Kathmandu Valley.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks of the route, including the Varanasi Ghats shortly after takeoff and the Taj Mahal during the descent into Agra.
The Right Side is preferred primarily for the potential to see the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas to the north, especially during clear winter mornings.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Ganges River during takeoff and a superior perspective of the Navi Mumbai skyline and the creek during the final approach into Mumbai.
The right side provides a more diverse geographic experience, featuring the dramatic rise of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, sacred mountain peaks, and the shimmering industrial reservoirs of Jharkhand before entering the Bengal delta.