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  About Nanded

Nanded is a holy city located in Maharashtra. Nestled on the banks of the sacred Godavari river, Nanded has been called the Holy City because of its Sikh pilgrimage. It is believed that the city is of prime importance to the Sikhs as their tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, made Nanded as his haven indefinitely. The city sees a multitude of Sikhs visiting from all over the globe. The Sikhs also believe that Nanded, which hosts the Sachkhand Gurudwara, is one of the Panj Takhts.

The city of Nanded was originally named Nandigram from the folklore with Lord Shiva and Nandi the Vahana. In fact, a Nandi Temple is also present in the city, about 60-70 km away from Nanded airport. Not just the Sikhs but the city also sees many tourists who plan on visiting the ancient temples of Lord Khandhoba, Parli Vaijnath, Lord Dattatreya and Renuka Devi. The city has impeccable educational institutions and is known to be an important hub for regional education in the Marathwada area.

Best time to visit

Nanded is close to the centre of India and falls in the hot zone. The central India faces tremendous heat and hot weather, especially during summers. Since the temperatures could reach up to 43 degrees Celsius, it is best to avoid visiting the city during summers. The scorching heat could come in the way of your pilgrimage and should best be avoided. While April to May is not ideal for tourism, the winters are perfect. The temperatures drop due to the monsoon and are rather cosy. You should carry necessary winter clothes when visiting the city because it can surprise you with a cold breeze. Winters in Nanded are from November to February.

Monsoon is again not a good time to visit Nanded. The rainfall is often heavy and affects the day-to-day lives too. The season begins with July and ends in September, but during this time, the rains can be slightly naughty and disrupt your travel plans. The flight tickets to Nanded during the off-season are cheap and affordable. However, it is best to check the weather properly before heading out.

Places to visit

The city of Nanded has been conferred with a status of 'Holi City' by the Maharashtra Government owing to the presence of the spiritual Sachkhand Gurudwara. The gurudwara is one of the Panj Takhts of the Sikh religion. The Sikhs believe that the five religious pilgrimages should be visited once in a lifetime. The Sachkand Gurudwara is known to have been the house of Guru Granth Sahib and also the leisure space of the last Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. After Amritsar's Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara (known popularly as Golden Temple), Nanded's Sachkhand Gurudwara is the second most holy and important religious institution for the Sikhs. The gurudwara's spiritual stature makes it Nanded's biggest tourist attraction. The gurudwara is only 8 km away from the Nanded airport. Every year, the city sees a throng of Sikh believers, who come to pay their visits to their guru and seek blessings at the gurudwara. While the gurudwara might be the centre of attraction at Nanded, there are many more places within the city that you should visit.

A little away from the city centre is Malegaon, a famous little town which is known for its carnival that celebrates Lord Khandoba. The fair is called Malegaon Yatra and takes place annually. Devotees flock over from around the country to engage in the fair. When you're in Nanded, you should also check out the Masjid of Biloli, a 330 years old stone monument that is located 65 km away from Nanded's city centre. For those who wish to go on an excursion and a little away from the city, you can check out the Kandhar Fort, which is located in the Kandhar town. It is 70 km away from Nanded but definitely worth a visit as the locals would take you through a tour of the place.

There are many temples located around Nanded and worth visiting. Although these temples are located a little away from the airport, if you're staying for a longer duration, then you can easily cover these temples and complete your pilgrimage. The Parli-Viajnath Temple, located about 130 km from the Nanded Airport, is a beautiful temple with one of the 12 Jyothir Lingas. It is said that the temple has been in the same spot for centuries now. Located close to 160 km away from the Nanded Airport is the Unkeshvar Temple. The temple has the shrine of Lord Shiva and is famous for its natural hot springs in the vicinity.

Things to do

Nanded is a Holi city with various temples, gurudwara and shrines. The only thing you can indulge in during your stay would be a pilgrimage. Not just the gurudwara but the Nandi Temple and Lord Shiva's shrine which is present in the outskirts of the city should be visited. You can also visit the Nanded Museum to learn more about the city's history and cultural significance. For those who have never tried Maharashtrian food and are invested in spicy food, then you should check out some of the restaurants in the area. They make mouth-watering thalis as well as lip-smacking fast food.

Food and restaurants

The most significant advantage in terms of food in Nanded is the fact that the Gurudwara has Langars served day and night. Since the Gurudwara's langars are already available, people don't step out to eat anywhere else. Due to this reason, the number of food joints and restaurants are also less in Nanded. However, that doesn't mean they don't exist because there are a few restaurants close to the city centre that have food different from the langar meals. By the junction of the gurudwara, you will find Gyan Vada Pav. Maharashtra's favourite fast food, vada pav, is a must-have and Gyan vada pav is where you can find it in Nanded. The place also serves some chat food so you can get some of that as well.

Aside from vada pav, Maharashtra's street food delights also include Pav Bhaji and Dabeli. You would be surprised by the cheap rates at which the fast-food stalls sell these dishes. It would be quite an experience as these dishes define the state and its capital, Mumbai. Sundar Hotel Dhaba in Nanded is famous as it has thalis, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, served. Since the langar only serves vegetarian food, the dhaba becomes the next best place to find amazing Punjabi thalis. Then you've also got Durvankur Thali, which is located within the city limits. The food here is pure vegetarian, but it's definitely something you should try.

How to reach Nanded (Transportation)

By Air

Nanded does have a well-connected airport refurbished by Reliance Airport developers Pvt. Ltd. Going by the name Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport, the airport sees regular flights to Nanded from cities such as Mumbai, Vadodara, Amritsar, Kochi, Tirupati, Chennai and many cities. The airport's location is very favourable for traversing within the city as it is only 4 km away from the Nanded railway station. You can easily book a hotel in Nanded's city centre area and not worry about missing your flight. The closest neighbouring airports that one can travel to the city from are Latur Airport, Aurangabad Airport, Hyderabad Airport and Nagpur Airport. If you are taking international routes to reach the holy city, Hyderabad is your closest airport.

By Rail

Nanded's rail connectivity is brilliant as it enables people from Delhi, Amritsar, Bangalore, Patna and more cities to travel without any hassle. Nanded Railway Station sees trains from New Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Rajasthan and Gujarat every day. Trains from Patna arrive in the city once every week. There are various express trains and mails that connect the holy city with major hubs. It is a convenient option as the railway station is in the city centre. You can directly reach the hotel room you booked in Nanded from the railway station, freshen up and then head to visit the city's highlights. It is essential to book tickets to Nanded in advance, especially during peak-seasons, as you might not get train reservations.

By Road

Thanks to the three national highways that pass through the outskirts of the city, the connectivity via roads are quite functional. NH22 is a popular route to Nanded from cities such as Mumbai, Pune and Aurangabad. If you're travelling from Hyderabad, you will have to take the state highway to reach the city. There are several bus facilities available for travellers. Regular bus services traverse from Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Nagpur, Amravati, Sholapur, Indore, Ahmednagar and more, to Nanded. These are government-run as well as private service providers. The best part is that these buses have various provisions such as sleeper, semi-sleeper, seater, AC, Non-AC, etc. which help give you the best travel experience. You can take the bus in the night and reach the city the next day, depending on where you're travelling from.

 About Air India

Air India was the first Indian airline that went by the name Tata Airways when it was launched. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata launched it in 1932 in Karachi. The first flight was from Karachi to Mumbai and then to Chennai. The airline became a public limited company after World War II, under the name Air India. In 1948, a Lockheed Constellation L-749A called the Malabar Princess landed in London Heathrow from Bombay, which was the airline's first international flight. Air India got its first Boeing 707-420 and became the first Asian airline to enter the Jet Age. It launched services to New York in 1960. It took delivery of its first Boeing 747-200B in 1971 and named it Emperor Ashoka. It acquired its first Airbus A310-300 in 1986 and Boeing 747-400 in 1993 which was named Konark later. The airline also operated its first non-stop flight between New York and Delhi during this year. In 2007, Air India merged with Indian Airlines under Air India Limited. They acquired their first Boeing 777 that year. Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is Air India's main hub. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai is the secondary hub. Chennai International Airport, Cochin International Airport, Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad and Trivandrum International Airport are its focus cities domestically.

Air India made Frankfurt Airport its international hub in 2009 for onward connections to the United States of America from India. Still, they had to shut it down because of high operating costs. In 2010, Air India decided to open a new hub for its international flights in Dubai. The airline's financial growth has been a topic of conversation for decades. For years, there were debates around the privatisation of Air India, but the Government of India refused to go ahead with it. When it did decide to hand over responsibility to private companies, no one came forward. Air India launched its low-cost airline, Air India Express, a couple of years back that majorly flew to countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Despite suffering losses in the market and going through a lot of ups and downs, the airline is functioning since it is the national carrier.

Air India has also gone through a lot of modifications with its brand logo and mascot. The Maharajah is the main mascot of the airline and was created by Bobby Kooka, the commercial director of Air India then and Umesh Rao, who was an artist with J Walter Thompson Limited in 1946. The mascot was given a makeover in 2015, and the airline decided to go with a younger version of Maharajah. Since India's colour scheme is red and white, the airline's logo also incorporates the same in its logo. The name of the airline is written in Hindi and English in red. The first logo of the airline was a centaur shooting an arrow in a circle which represented the wheel of Konark. However, the airline decided to give its logo a makeover in 2007, which was a flying swan with the wheel of Konark in it.

Fleet Size of Air India

Air India had started its operations with a de Havilland Puss Moth aircraft back in 1932. It inducted its first Boeing 707-420 later on and named it Gauri Shankar. It became the first Asian airline to add a jet aircraft in its fleet. Since it is the oldest airline in the country, it has both Boeing and Airbus aircraft in its fleet. It inducted its first Boeing 747-400 in 1993 and named it Konark. The airline inducted its first Airbus A320-200 aircraft in 1989 which now covers both domestic and international short hauls. The airline has a total of 70 Airbus aircraft including one A320 Classic, 4 A320ceo, 19 A319 aircraft, 20 A321, 5 A320ceo (Single Configuration), 27 A320neo and 3 A319 (Single Configuration). It has a total of 172 narrow-body aircraft and 49 wide-body aircraft. Air India uses one of the five Boeing 747-400s as VIP flights. Air India grounded its last Airbus A320 classic fleet in 2019, and the last flight flew from Delhi to Mumbai.

Air India had also sold five of its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft to Etihad Airways in 2013 to make up for its financial losses. The airline also had plans to introduce long flights to Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco but had to cancel, owing to weak demand and high fuel prices.

Baggage Allowance

Air India has certain baggage allowance rules and regulations that every passenger must follow. As per Air India's baggage allowance rules, you cannot carry cabin luggage that exceeds 8 kg, and your check-in luggage cannot exceed 20 kg. If you are flying internationally and if you are a premium club member, you will be allowed up to 40 kg of baggage. Even if you are ready to pay extra, your hand baggage cannot exceed 10 kg. First Class passengers are allowed a maximum of 40 kg baggage while Business Class passengers can only carry 35 kg. If you are travelling by the Economy Class, your baggage cannot exceed 25 kg. However, if you have an infant travelling with you, an extra 10 kg baggage allowance is offered by the airline. Make sure you inform the airline staff well in advance if your luggage is going to exceed the allowed weight. The airline has also made web check-in quite convenient for its passengers. You can either log in to the website and get it done, or you can get in touch with the call centre. The executives will help you get your web check-in done. It is best to get your web check-in done in advance, so you get to pick the right seat instead of settling for something chosen by the staff at the airport.

In-flight Services

Air India's First Class is royalty and luxury personified. The seats recline up to 180-degree, and the interiors are a sight for sore eyes. In addition to the ultra-comfortable seating, Air India's in-flight services are extremely efficient, and the best part is that the first-class cabin only seats 12 passengers. You can order your favourite cocktails and cuisines that are a treat to your taste buds. You can also do all of your duty-free shopping onboard. The first-class and business class cabins are also equipped with the Thales i3000 in-flight entertainment system. You can access five channels in Hindi and English. You can also browse through Air India's in-flight magazine called Shubh Yatra. First Class and Business Class passengers can also access the Maharaja Lounge. Business-class passengers are treated to plush seats and lip-smacking entrees that are accompanied with wine. You also get an exclusive check-in and lounge facility. Don't fret if you are not travelling by the premium class. Economy class passengers have complimentary refreshments and meals on all of their flights. You will also get complimentary liquor or wine on the international flights. The airline staff makes sure that passengers have a great time during their journey.

Popular Routes and Top Cities for Air India

Air India connects to various domestic and international routes daily. Since it is one of the oldest and the first airlines, it connects to more cities domestically and internationally. It connects to approximately 102 destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and so on. It also flies to international destinations that cover the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Air India has frequent flights running to other destinations and makes sure you have had a great journey as well. Do make sure that you get your web check-in done well in advance.

Why Travel by Air India?

Air India is the national airline and has been in the airline industry since 1932. The airline makes sure that you have had a comfortable journey and seldom leaves any room for complaints. It has maintained its legacy of making sure that every passenger gets a royal treatment. It is also one of the very few airlines in the country that offers first-class flights to its passengers. You can check Air India's flight schedule and your flight status on their website. Even if you cannot access the website for some reason, you will certainly get updates and messages from the airline regarding the same. It also makes web check-in quite easy for its passengers. The staff is well-equipped to solve any grievances or requests put forth by passengers. You can book an Air India flight from the website. You can also get in touch with your travel agent and get them to book the ticket for you. It would be best if you experienced the royal treatment and luxury of being Air India's first-class passenger at least once in your life. The airline has come a long way and continues to give its passengers the best services and experience. The airline also makes sure that the flights run on time.