About Adampur

Nestled amid Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur is the quaint town of Adampur. The City is 24 km away from Jalandhar and 26km from Hoshiarpur. What makes Adampur so special is the rich history and culture it promotes. The town's Air Force Station is touted to be the second-largest base in India. Much recently, the City went ahead to develop the Air Force Station to a domestic airport. With excellent flight connectivity from Delhi to Adampur, the small town has managed to gauge a lot of attention from tourists. However, there are no international routes in Adampur airports as it is a small-town facility.

Here's an interesting titbit about Adampur and its famed Air Force Station. The Air Force Station played an important role during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. With a stature as the second-largest military airbase of the country, the Adampur Air Force Station has been involved in several events about the military. Right from the Indo-Pak war to the 1999 Kargil Conflict, Adampur's Air Force Station has been an essential asset to the country.

The small town with its vibrant local culture makes it a good place for a pit spot. Much of the travellers use the National Highway 3 to travel to Uttarakhand and Rajasthan. Adampur is considered to be the perfect place to take a pause from all the travelling. The closest hill stations are Dharamshala and McLeodganj so for travellers who wish to extend their stay further, you can always take up a trekking expedition. Check into a hotel room, plop your heavy baggage, take a small trekking bag and head straight to the hills.

Since the town has limited tourist attractions, you can easily cover all the places in less than a day. From the lovely gurudwaras to the temples with its historical value, the place will keep you engaged. Besides, there are also some luxury accommodation options that one can indulge in. There are some premium accommodations with hotels like Sarovar Portico and Ramada, to name a few. You can give your trip a lavish spin by booking these hotels in Adampur.

Best Time to Visit Adampur

The colourful town of Adampur should not be missed between the months of January and March. The weather is pleasant as the cool breeze of winter will keep you company. The months between July and September are also considered to be ideal as the rainfall is quite mediocre. You can take long strolls and explore more of the town during these months. It is recommended that you do visit the place during Lodhi as the City is filled with celebratory fervour. There are lovely decorations, decked up streets, and the aroma of delicious food fills the air during the festival. Besides, the breezy winter vibe of the town is quite pleasant and beautiful. The summer months aren't the best time to step out in Adampur owing to the scorching temperatures. In general, summers in Punjab are not friendly as the temperatures soar to an unbearable extent. It could get challenging to explore Adampur in summer as you wouldn't want to step out.

Places to Visit in Adampur

Adampur's exciting history and association with the Indian air force gives it quite the intrigue factor. You can further explore more insights on how the Adampur Air Force Station played a pivotal role during the Indo-Pak war of 1965 by visiting the Adampur Air Force Station. With such a rich story and background of the air force, you must allot some time to know more about their contribution to the Indian military. One of the biggest highlights of Adampur is the Devi Talab Mandir Temple. While the temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga with the main temple located in the centre, there are other idols too with mythological relevance.

The temple has an exciting back story as the structure is nearly 200 years old. It is primarily a visual spectacle in December when the holy complex turns into a spiritual carnival. An annual Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan festival usually takes place in the temple's compound where a plethora of classical musicians come together at the end of the year. This easily becomes one of the best reasons to visit the small town of Adampur. You can find solace in the temple's vicinity, and at the same time, you can also enjoy some blissful classical music. Speaking of the neighbourhood, some places in the temple might pique your interest too. From a spotless replica of the famous Amarnath Cave to the main shrine of Mata Tripurmalini Mandir, these places and the stories they tell make it a compelling visit.

Further adding to your spiritual journey is the Shri Guru Ravidas temple, which you should visit when in the City. The place with its serene atmosphere will make you feel at peace. Dedicated to Guru Ravidas, the temple is more than 500 years old and is supposedly hallowed by the Guru. Guru Ravidas actually holds a particular spot in the hearts of Punjabis as the devotional songs penned by him continue to impact people. The mystic poet and Guru's songs with poignant relevance, especially during the bhakti movement has resulted in him being one of the most venerated gurus in Punjab.

Another popular attraction of Adampur that deserves your interest is the Pushpa Gujral Science City. Located on the Jalandhar-Kapurthala Road, the centre will be both an educational as well as an entertaining tour. Imagine being enveloped with 3-D pictures all around you as you walk through the educational complex. At the Pushpa Gujral Science City, you will be thoroughly entertained with the visual and educational bliss that the tour would give you. The centre has several sections with focusses on varied scientific fields. You can learn more about earthquakes and even experience tremors while in the centre. There is a health gallery too that further provides impeccable views of the human body. With life-size models of human internal organs and pictures of how the human body works, the centre's Health Gallery is insightful and would be a fun tour.

Things to do in Adampur

The little town plays a perfect host to people who wish to learn more about the local culture of Adampur. You can also visit temples, learn about the place's history and indulge in authentic Punjabi cuisine. Since Adampur is ideal for a stop-over for travellers, you can always use this as an opportunity to know more about the place's historical relevance. Along with the military bearing that the place holds, there are some spiritual stories too that make the trip worthwhile. The people in Adampur are very humble, so you can always chat up with them and acquaint yourself with their culture and history. Not to mention how you can entertain yourself at the Science City too.

Food and Restaurants in Adampur

Adampur is located in the centre of Punjab with an exquisite palette of Punjabi food for travellers to relish. Not just the town's attractions but even the food that they offer are to die for. To engage in the rustic Dhaba feel, you should head straight to Baba Fast Food on GT Road in Adampur. Since it is located at the national highway 3, the place certainly has the charm of a Dhaba that you wish to experience. From tall glasses of lassi to scrumptious butter chickens to binge, the Dhaba's delicious food will leave a lasting impact on you. The City also has some small restaurants with lip-smacking Punjabi food. To make the most of your time in the City, visit Vaaho Vaaho restaurant, Bhatia Chicken Corner and Kings Punjabi Food. These are some of the best restaurants in Adampur and will satiate your tummy and soul.

How to reach Adampur (Transportation)

By Air

Adampur is well-connected and can be reached by air from some of the major cities. The flight connectivity from Delhi to Adampur is exceptional as designated flights fly to the town regularly. Commercial flight services commenced in 2018, and since then, there have been several flights from Delhi flying to Adampur regularly. In fact, SpiceJet actually has a dedicated flight schedule for Adampur. The airport is hardly two years old since the officials and the government recently changed its Air Force Station base into an airport. Flights to Adampur also have some online flight deals that would come in handy. Before you book flight tickets to Adampur, ensure to peruse through the travel page.

By Rail

Mandi Adampur (ADR) is the railway station that you'll have to book tickets for if the train is your mode of transport. Dedicated trains to Adampur are available that enter and exit the City on a daily basis.

By Road

To reach Adampur by road, you will have to get down at Hisar in Haryana, which is 28 km away from the City or if you're coming from Rajasthan, Bhadra is your best bet. Since Adampur does not have a dedicated bus stand, the closest stops would be at Hisar and Bhadra. From here, it is required for you to take a rental or perhaps a transport of a local bus that will drop you directly in the City.

  About New Delhi

New Delhi, which is also the capital of India, is one of the major tourist attractions in the country. It has historical importance and is also a pitstop for everyone who wants to go for a backpacking trip to the North or the North-East. Connaught Place in New Delhi is a favourite spot for youngsters. It has a lot of cafes, pubs and hangouts for the younger crowd and is quite happening, too. As a tourist destination, New Delhi is known for the India Gate, Qutub Minar, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Chandni Chowk and a lot more. Not to mention, the street food in Delhi is quite famous in the country. Chole Bhature, Parathas, Gol Gappa and the list goes on.

Delhi also boasts of a few forts that constructed in the Mughal era. Another highlight of New Delhi is that you find transport to other cities and states like Himachal Pradesh, Manali, Shimla, Dharamshala, Jaipur, Kolkata, Sikkim and so on quite easily. Be it a government-run bus or an AC, Volvo bus; there are myriad options for you to choose from here. Sarojini Nagar and Chandni Chowk are two most popular destinations in New Delhi for all you shopaholics out there. If you bargain well, you'll manage to find the best stuff at a reasonable price. It's honestly easier to get around in Delhi, and some Metros connect you to other parts of the City. You'll also find a lot of cabs, and you should book a taxi online.

You can find and book a hotel in Delhi as per your convenience and budget. You'll find a decent one that fits your budget quite easily. The City also has hostels, in case you are looking forward to meeting more people and making friends. Delhi to Agra is another popular route that people add to their itinerary. It's something that you must do. You can also visit the Chhatarpur temple, which is the second-biggest temple in India. It is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani and has been made of marble. Heritage Walks are a trend that has caught on in Delhi over the last couple of years. Since the City has so many monuments and pieces of history to flaunt, tour guides organise Heritage Walks for tourists on weekends, and it is a prevalent activity in the City.

Delhi experiences the coldest winters and the hottest summers. The weather is quite extreme, so much that it gets foggy during the cold seasons. It is also one of the most polluted cities in the world, which means you must wear a mask to protect yourself when you are in the City. Catch a play in a theatre or opt for a street play. Delhi's theatre culture is quite strong, and you'll be amazed at what you see for sure. Don't forget to take a stroll at Lodhi Gardens in Central Delhi and you'll come across monuments and structures constructed during the Mughal Era.

Best Time to Visit Delhi

October through March is a pleasant season to visit New Delhi. The temperature drops to as low as 2 degree Celsius in January. It's the perfect weather to plan a day out and make the most of all the sightseeing. Do carry all of your warm clothes. You can also visit the City during festivals. The Delhites do know how to celebrate festivals with lots of pompous and grandeur. April to June is when the City experiences summer. May and June are the hottest months and while it's not the worst time to visit the City if you don't mind the heat, but you will find good flight deals and discounts on hotels. The city witnesses monsoon from July to September. Monsoon is quite pleasant in Delhi, but it is highly recommended that you visit New Delhi during winter.

Places to Visit in Delhi

New Delhi has a lot of monuments and places of historical importance that you can visit. You can start by visiting the India Gate. It is a war memorial that was constructed in 1971 after the First World War as a tribute to the soldiers who fought and lost their lives in the war. It was built by a famous architect called Edwin Lutyens. You'll also find tour guides if you need one, who will remind you of everything that you have read in school already.

The Qutub Minar is a world-renowned UNESCO Heritage Site and surely worth the visit. The tower stands 240 feet tall and was constructed by the first-ever ruler of Delhi called Qutb al-Din Aibak. Though you could climb the 370 odd steps to get to the top of the tower earlier, it has been closed to the public for a long time now. It is one of the most beautiful monuments and is buzzing with tourists almost all the time. Visit the Rashtrapati Bhavan, which is yet another popular tourist destination in Delhi. Tour guides usually arrange for a visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan. You can also find tickets on the government website for whenever you plan to visit.

You can also visit the Tomb of Humayun. It was built in the 16th century for Mughal emperor Humayun and like the Qutub Minar, is a UNESCO Heritage Site. New Delhi is also famous for Jantar Mantar, which is in Central Delhi. It is a popular and significant tourist attraction in Delhi. If you want to take a break from all the sightseeing and party, Connaught Place is where you go. You can also go to Hauz Khas. Both of these places are popular for youngsters to chill and hangout. It has a lot of hip and happening places.

Things to do in Delhi

After having covered most of the heritage sites and favourite tourist places, you can take a rickshaw ride to Chandni Chowk. It is one of the oldest places in Delhi and quite popular, too. You'll hear praises of restaurants and street food here for a long time. It's also a popular shopping destination. You can also visit the Khan Market, yet another favourite place to go on a shopping spree, along with Sarojini Nagar. Do stop by the Nizamuddin Dargah to listen to music that will touch your soul and how! It's also a trendy location to shoot for a lot of Bollywood filmmakers.

Make the poet in you happy by visiting the Ghalib Ki Haveli. It's not very easy to locate, but it is where Ghalib penned all of his poems in Urdu and Persian. You'll love the aura of the place and might even get all poetic if you aren't already.

Food and Restaurants in Delhi

There are a lot of cafes, restaurants and pubs at Hauz Khas and Connaught Place. The decor, ambience and food at these places will not disappoint you. Kunzum Travel Cafe in Hauz Khas is one of a kind cafes in the area. It's also the only travel cafe around, and you'll surely meet a few like-minded people over there. You cannot go to Delhi and not give the street food a try over there. The Chole Bhatures near Delhi University, the parathas and Gol Gappa, just the thought makes you hungry. Chache Di Hatti is an old food joint near Delhi University and is famous for serving the most delicious chole bhatures. Lajpat Nagar is yet another place prominent for its samosas, chaats, Gol Gappas and mouth-watering food. Roshan Ki Kulfi at Karol Bagh is a must-try, and you can stop by for some delicious lunch. As the name suggests, it also serves kulfi and one of the best in Delhi. Moolchand Parathewala under the Moolchand Flyover will serve you the best, lip-smacking parathas with lots of butter on it.

How to reach Delhi

By Air

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the nearest to New Delhi, and the flight connectivity is pretty good, be it domestic or international. Flights from Delhi run quite frequently to all major cities in the country, and it is also reasonably easy to find a flight to Delhi from whichever city it is that you are travelling from to Delhi. You can get a good flight deals to Delhi online and cheap flight tickets from certain cities in the country.

By Rail

The Nizamuddin Railway Station, Anand Vihar station, New Delhi railway station and Sarai Rohilla station are some of the major railway junctions in the City. Nizamuddin station and New Delhi railway station connect to major metropolitan cities and other big cities. New Delhi also has metro services to commute within the City.

By Road

There are frequent bus services that connect you to Delhi. Be it a Delhi Transport Corporation bus or a private AC bus, you'll find what you need quite easily. Some of the popular domestic routes from Delhi by road are to Shimla, Hrishikesh, Manali and other tourist destinations that are near the City.

  About New Delhi Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the country's top international and domestic airport hub, located in the capital, New Delhi. The exquisite Delhi Airport is sprawled over 5,106 acres of land and is settled in Palam, which is about 15 km away from the New Delhi railway station and about 16 km away from the city centre. The New Delhi airport has been named after the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. The airport is easily the busiest in the country with respect to passenger traffic and cargo traffic too. On a global scale, the airport is recognised as the 12th busiest airport in the world and 6th in Asia. The New Delhi airport is also the busiest for the Airbus A320 aircraft. The Delhi Airport, along with the Mumbai Airport, has arbitrated "World's Best Airport" at an awards function.

About New Delhi Airport Terminals

Indira Gandhi International Airport is a hub to various domestic and international airlines. The airport serves about 80 airlines and hence, has three active passenger terminals. Special Hajj terminal, as well as a cargo terminal, is also present at the airport. Terminal 1 is presently being used for low-cost carriers such as IndiGo and SpiceJet. However, DIAL plans to expand the terminal and augment the passenger handling capacity. Terminal 1C is dedicated to domestic arrivals. The terminal has been upgraded with an extensive area for greeting, and better luggage reclaims area. There are eight belts here.

Terminal 1D has been built for domestic departure and can accommodate 15 million passengers per year. The terminal also has 72 Common Use Terminal Equipment (better known as CUTE), 16 self-check-in kiosks and 16 security counters. Terminal 2 is dedicated to GoAir and IndiGo airlines for their regular flight operations. Terminal 3 is dedicated to international flights and airlines. There are about 168 check-in counters, 78 aerobridges, 95 immigration counters, 15 X-ray screening zones and many more features.

About New Delhi authority

The airport was originally operated by the Indian Air Force. However, the management was then transferred to the Airports Authority of India. Eventually, a consortium was formed, DIAL (Delhi International Airport Limited), led by GMR Group along with the AAI. Since then, the airport has seen quite a lot of expansion and development. The authority has been working on expanding the airport's capacity to accommodate around 100 million passengers by the year 2030.

Facilities at the New Delhi Airport

Baggage Services: The airport has specific guidelines to follow when it comes to their baggage services. Much like other airports, it is best to avoid hazardous objects such as firearms and pointy objects with you in the cabin baggage. The airport provides baggage wrapping services too where basically, they wrap several layers of plastic around the baggage to ensure that the contents are protected from damage, theft, alteration and mishandling. The airport also has services of trolleys and available at the terminal.

Travelling with kids: The New Delhi airport also has special rooms for child care as often many new mothers with infants commuting require special facilities and privacy to take care of the kids. Hence, the airport has arranged for special rooms and child care centres to bring about a comfortable environment. The well-sanitised baby rooms have provisions of baby products as well as comfortable chairs for mothers to feed their babies. There are nursing stations and changing tables also available. The airport also offers complimentary strollers, which is available at the information desk. A small children's area has also been reserved at the airport to keep the kids entertained.

Restaurants and cafes: You can find a plethora of food establishments and restaurants that you can check out at the airport. You will be in luck to find a lot of famous food establishments such as KFC, Subway, McDonald's, Burger King and more. You can also find cafes and establishments that serve liquor.

Lost and found room: There is a specific room reserved for lost and found. In case you have misplaced something, perhaps the boarding pass, your mobile phone or wallets, you can visit the efficient lost and found room. The information desk will guide you to the lost and found station.

Medical services: The airport has 24/7 medical services. Often airports have some medical emergencies, especially if the passengers already suffer from some conditions. Hence, the airport has reserved special medical services that are always available. The centre is prevalent at all the airport terminals.

Prayer room: The New Delhi airport also has multi-faith prayer rooms available. While you are waiting to board flights, you can also spend some time meditating and chanting religious verses.

Smoking zone: To keep a smoke-free environment in the airport terminal, special provisions to maintain smoking zones have been initiated by the New Delhi airport. There are a handful of smoking rooms that are at a convenient distance. Plus, if you need, you can also purchase boxes of cigarettes at the airport.

Porter service: Porter services are ones where you can simply get someone to escort your luggage on your behalf. You can get these services at the departure and arrival terminals with a specific nominal fee. An experienced staff would be available to escort your baggage from gate to gate.

Parking facilities: The airport also has parking and valet facilities. As long as you pay some amount to hold your parking spot, you wouldn't have to worry about your vehicle. The facility is secure and is perfectly connected to both the terminal buildings of the airport.

VIP lounge: The airport also has a VIP lounge and other experiential services. If your flight ticket has premium services available or if you are a member of the elite club to avail VIP services, you can spend time at the lounge while you wait for your flights. The services at the lounge are quite upscale and fancy.

ATMs and foreign exchange: For foreign nationals, there are foreign exchange counters available. You can make your currency exchanges done at the airport and maybe even avail some good forex rates. Plus, various ATM kiosks are also available at the terminals.

Top airlines flying from the Delhi Airport

As the capital of the country, the Indira Gandhi International Airport sees tremendous flight activity. In terms of domestic connectivity, New Delhi is responsible for connecting various metropolis as well as small towns. Specific cities that cannot be reached by many other airports require connectivity from New Delhi. For example, the Kullu Manali airport in Himachal Pradesh can only accommodate fewer flights. In such cases, the connectivity is narrowed with Delhi being the centre for all connections. A majority of the airlines that fly within the domestic cities has a base at the New Delhi airport. The top domestic airlines that fly from Delhi Airport are Air India, AirAsia, Alliance Air, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Vistara.

New Delhi's flight connectivity with other major international cities is also excellent. Many prominent airlines fly from New Delhi airport. Considering it is the capital of India, many famous international airlines connect with New Delhi airport. Some of them include Air Arabia, Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Finnair, KLM Royal Air. Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, Thai Airways and Srilankan Airlines, to name a few. Some of the domestic airlines from New Delhi airport also fly internationally. Airlines such as AirAsia, Air India, SpiceJet, GoAir and IndiGo have provisions for international flights as well. These airlines fly to cities such as Dubai, Phuket, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Riyadh, Istanbul, Dhaka and more.

How to reach the Delhi Airport

By Rail

The closest railway station to the New Delhi Airport is the Palam railway station. It is about 4.8 km away from terminal 1 and close to 12 km from Terminal 3. Trains are considered to be an easy route to reach the airport. Another good way to reach the New Delhi airport is by the Airport metro station. The metro station is located close to Terminal 2 and 3. The Airport metro station lies on the lines of Delhi Airport Metro Express. The station sees a lot of action with many passengers using this mode to reach the airport. The frequency of the trains reaching the Airport metro station is also quite good as there is one train every 10 minutes. Meanwhile, the Airport metro station which lies on the Magenta Line reaches New Delhi airport's Terminal 1. The train is considered to be the best way to reach the New Delhi airport as it is faster and does not deal with any of the road traffic.

By Road

There are regular buses that traverse from the main city to the New Delhi airport. The fastest way to reach by road would be to take up the 8-lane of Delhi Gurgaon Expressway. Buses serviced by the Delhi Transport Corporation operates regular air-conditioned buses that reach the airport. There are Uber and Ola taxi cab services also available to reach the Indira Gandhi International airport. You can also make prior bookings on the app. You can find metered taxis at the Terminal T3 and T1C.