Tel Aviv Yafo to Jamnagar Flights

  About Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is a small city in Israel that has a vibrant nightlife, rich culture and history. You will also find some of the best desserts in the city at several ice cream parlours. While the city has embraced the modern way of living, it also manages to strike a balance between preserving its traditions and welcoming modernity. The city is also known for its diverse dining scenes and for serving the best Israeli food you'll ever get anywhere else. The Tel Aviv Port is one of the major attractions in the city that is also a hotspot for young couples and friends to stroll around at night. It is Israel's second-largest city and has a very artistic feel to it. Waking up to the view of the turquoise blue waters and sandy beaches is literally a dream come true. Tel Aviv is one of the most underrated vacation spots in the world and definitely needs more attention than it gets. Make sure you add the city to your travel itinerary right away. No one has ever come back from the city feeling disappointed, a little blue maybe because their vacation ended.

Best Time to Visit Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv experiences winter from December to February when the temperature ranges from 9 to 19 degree Celsius. While it is not too cold, it is not too hot either. Make sure you book your hotel in Tel Aviv for several weeks in advance to avoid the price surge. The city expects a lot of youngsters around this time who either want to take a stroll by the shore or just hit the beach, but since the water is way too chilly in winter, most travellers settle for a stroll. However, there are chances of it raining during this season, too. Make sure you pack an umbrella if you are planning a trip to Tel Aviv during this season. You will also have to book your flight tickets to Tel Aviv in advance to dodge the surge. It will be difficult to get cheap flight tickets to Tel Aviv so close to the peak season. You can attend events like the Tel Aviv Jazz Festival or the Tel Aviv Samsung Marathon in February.

Spring season hits Tel Aviv in March and April. The temperature ranges from 11 to 22 degree Celsius making this the perfect season to plan a trip to the city. The summer crowd is yet to hit the city, so you have the beaches and most tourist attractions all to yourself. While the days can get pretty warm, the nights are colder. Tourists love sitting at the outdoor cafes and just admiring the beautiful view of the city. You will still not be able to go for a swim in the Mediterranean because it is still going to be pretty cold out there. You can take part in Israel Independence Day celebrations if you are going to take off to Tel Aviv in April.

May to August is summer in Tel Aviv, and the temperature ranges from 17 to 30 degree Celsius. This is the perfect time for you to put on your fanciest bikini or swimwear and head to the beach. You can go for a swim or just enjoy a little sunbathing. June to August are the driest months in Tel Aviv since it doesn't rain at all during this time, which is one of the reasons why it sees a peak in tourism in summer. You might want to book your hotel in Tel Aviv for several months in advance because it will get packed for the summer. You might also land exciting flight deals to Tel Aviv if you book it in advance. You can attend festivals like Tel Aviv Pride, TLVFest, The Tel Aviv International Student Film Festival and the White Night International Festival, also called Laila Lavan.

September to November is autumn season in Tel Aviv and the temperature ranges from 14 to 29 degree Celsius. If crowded places or crowds, in general, tend to ruin your holiday, this is the perfect time for you to head to Tel Aviv. However, hotel and flight rates do not see a dip at all. You can attend events like High Holy Days, DLD Tel Aviv Innovation Festival and Tel Aviv Night Run.

Places to Visit in Tel Aviv

The Beach Promenade is one location that is jammed with tourists and locals, especially during peak season. It gives you easy access to the church but also to the series of cafes. Rabin Square is Israel's most famous plaza and an important site to visit. It has a memorial for Israel's late Prime Minister, Yitzhak Rabin, who was assassinated after a pro-peace rally. Jaffa's Old City is yet another port city near Tel Aviv that will leave you stumped. The shopaholic in you will screech right through the roof at Jaffa's flea market. Tel Aviv port is also a famous spot among youngsters that offers a beautiful view of the sea. The Great Synagogue on Allenby Street attracts a lot of party animals and can be called a nightlife hotspot. You can also visit the Tel Aviv Museum to know more about its history. The city has a lot of museums and historical monuments that art and history buffs would enjoy thoroughly. However, most tourists just come here for the party.

Things to do in Tel Aviv

Sign up for a guided tour of the city that includes all the museums and historical tours. You can also explore these on your own if you don't want help. The city has quite a few recreational areas like the Tayelet, Neve Tzedek, Jaffa, Tel Aviv Port and the list goes on. Tel Aviv city has about 16 beaches with clean toilers and outdoor showers, but that's not what they pride themselves on the most. The clean beaches and blue waters are what invites tourists to the city. You can try top sea surfing or regular surfing, snorkelling, boating and other such water-related activities. You can also sign up for one of Israel's food tours and get to sample some of them. The shopping scene in Tel Aviv is exciting, and you will certainly end buying more than you want to. The city is also known for its happening and exciting nightlife. Make sure you attend at least one of the parties. If you have taken off to Tel Aviv with your friends, you won't have to rely on an external company of strangers, but even so, Tel Aviv is one party destination that you don't want to miss at all. You can also sign up for a cooking class in the city and learn how to cook Israeli food. If you are staying in a guesthouse of sorts with kitchen facilities, you can head to the market, buy some fresh produce and recreate the meals you learnt all by yourself. You might want to uncork the wine bottle before you finish cooking.

Foods and Restaurants in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv has a very eclectic dining scene but more than that, a vibrant nightlife. From quaint cafes to fancy restaurants and cafes, you will find everything that suits your taste buds here. Hummus Masabacha, Kanafeh and Sabich are some of the highly recommended Mediterranean cuisines that you will find here. You can head to Night Kitchen for an authentic and delicious variety of Mediterranean cuisines. If you feel like treating yourself to some seafood, you can head to Shila - Sharon Cohen's Kitchen and Bar. Santa Katarina is another popular restaurant known for bringing something new to its menu constantly and for its tasty Mediterranean food. It is not easy to find kosher options in Israel easily, but you can head to Falafel Hakosem that has been getting great reviews from tourists and the locals. The House of Hummus and Abu Hassan are some of the other popular options you can try here. Dallal Bakery is a favourite amongst the locals and the tourists.

How to reach Tel Aviv

Ben Gurion Airport is the main international airport that serves Israel and is about 20 km away from Tel Aviv. The flight connectivity to Tel Aviv from India is decent. Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines have frequent flights to Tel Aviv from India with layovers at Addis Ababa and Istanbul. You might get cheap flight tickets to Tel Aviv if you are travelling during the offseason. Make sure you are also hooked to your phones or screens whenever there is a sale on tickets. If you are lucky, you might get exciting flight deals to Tel Aviv online. Even though the airport is quite far from the city, getting a cab from the airport does not prove to be a task. The airport has free WiFi, premium lounges, duty-free shops, 24-hours medical care, ATMs, restaurants, cafes, currency exchange and so on. Based on the flight that you choose, your plane journey can be anywhere between 18- 25 hours. Make sure you book a ticket that has a lesser travel time.

  About Jamnagar

Jamnagar's fame might come from all the Energy refineries and projects undertaken in the region, but the fact remains that it is one of the largest cities in Gujarat. The city has grown into one of the most developed cities in terms of impeccable infrastructure and contribution to the Power and Energy sector. Jamnagar lies on the Gulf of Kutch with the demography of people speaking Gujarati as well as Kutchi. The place is a spiritual haven, as many temples are built there.

The city of Jamnagar has a hot climate with a semi-arid atmosphere. Even though it does witness rain, the heat continues to stay in the air. However, the whole scenario changes during the winter months when there is a temperature drop experienced. While the peak season does see a lot of pilgrims and tourists flocking over to the city, the flight connectivity to Jamnagar from metro cities makes it possible.

Best time to visit Jamnagar

Summers in Jamnagar can be too hot to handle. The weather is hot and humid throughout, making summers a terrible time to visit the city. Not to mention how the temperature rises to 40 degree Celsius between March to June. The weather and the humidity in the air don't give a green signal for travel purposes. Since it is an off-season, airlines often propose cheap flight tickets to Jamnagar. If you can handle the heat and the humidity, going to Jamnagar during summers is okay.

Jamnagar sees heavy rainfall between June and September. Since the weather is hot and humid, the rains are also heavier in the city. Often the rains last till the end of September. Planning to explore the city during monsoon might not be the brightest idea as it would include mucky roads, heavy rains and the possibility of cultural heritages being shut.

The perfect time to visit Jamnagar is during the winter season. Between October and January, the weather is calm and extremely comforting. The city's temperature drops to bring about a pleasant atmosphere. This is also the peak season for Jamnagar's tourism, and various tourists and pilgrims reach the city to visit some of the temples. Jamnagar is known to have many temples and is widely recognised to be a holy city. Hence, the city sees vibrant energy during these months.

Places to visit in Jamnagar

Swaminarayan Temple

The Swaminarayan Temple might be located on the outskirts of the city, but its fame continues to attract various pilgrims from all around the country. The temple's architecture is a perfect blend of traditional as well as modern style. The temple premise is actually peaceful and extremely relaxing.

Pirotan Island

The Pirotan Island is originally part of the Marina National Park but has a cluster of 42 islands nestled together. Entering the Pirotan Island could be challenging as various paperwork needs to be filled and processed. Only confirmed stamps and required signatures would get you to the island. These permissions come from the Forest Department.

Lakhota Fort

Lakhota Lake and Fort are incredibly famous in Jamnagar. In fact, they are the two most visited tourist destinations in the city. The structure was built to keep the enemy away from the city. The complex also has a museum to venerate the history and cultural relevance of the Lakhota fort and lake.

Marina National Park

Marina National Park is India's first national park dedicated to the marine life and ecosystem. The national park is built in the Gulf of Kutch and inhabits a variety of fish, reptiles, underwater flora and more. The park also takes care of diverse birds and the corals that line the gulf.

Mota Ashapura Maa Temple

The city is a spiritual ground with various temples. One of the more famous temples is the Mota Ashapura Maa Temple. It is believed that praying to the Goddess and expressing a wish shall be fulfilled. As long as the devotee has faith in his/her heart, the desires shall be provided to the person. The idol of Maa Ashapura that resides within the temple complex has seven pairs of eyes.

Bhujiyo Kotho

Bhujiyo Kotho is a defence structure that was originally constructed by the earlier leaders of Jamnagar. The idea was to protect the city from any external attacks. The structure is built close to the Lakhota Lake. The majestic structure is definitely worth checking out as it does have an intriguing backstory.

Things to do in Jamnagar

Relax by the banks of Ranmal Lake

Famously known as Lakhota Lake, the sparkling lake is a major tourist attraction that sees a lot of tourists hang out by the ghats of the lake. There is a certain sense of peace and tranquillity that one can attain when nestled along the lake's ghats. Even though the place is populated, you will feel at ease and happy. The lake also sees a plethora of birds such as gulls, pelicans and flamingos that bring about a postcard-worthy scenery.

Indulge in bird-watching at Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary

If you are invested in the study of Ornithology and find birds fascinating, then you should directly visit the Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary. It sprawled across an area of 6 sq. Km, the premise has diverse habitats and many birds to look at. Plus, the site also preserves mangroves and diverse ecosystems. The trip would be wholesome as well as quite educational.

Relish food at Grand Chetna

Grand Chetna is one of the most famous restaurants in Jamnagar and also in Gujarat. The restaurant's claim to fame is the exquisite Gujarati Thalis that they prepare for their customers. With over 29 dishes served as part of the thali, the restaurant has the best food that you can find in all of Jamnagar. The place is definitely a must-visit if you are enthused about food and the Gujarati cuisine in general.

Shopping at Shree Subhash Market

A trip would only be complete when indulged in some street shopping. Shree Subhash Market is one such place where you can haggle prices and take home some prized items, including souvenirs for your loved ones and family. Plus, the street also has some street food that you can find yourself being drawn to. Let go off your inhibitions and give the street food at Jamnagar a try.

Food and Restaurants in Jamnagar

Gujaratis celebrate food and are extremely enthused about their cuisine and experimenting with other food. To them, food is not just a basic essential for survival but also a passion that continues to stay with them. Much of their food such as khandva, dhokla, fafda, jalebi, khaman, undiyo is a favourite among everyone. In fact, the Gujarati thali is also quite a delicious spread that one should definitely try, especially when you're in Jamnagar.

At Jamnagar, you should definitely visit Grand Chetna and Sankalp to get the best Gujarati thali in the city. The two restaurants don't just sell lip-smacking thali but also an ambience and air of positivity that will make your dining experience top-notch. For light food, you can head to Apna Adda Cafe, where you will find affordable, fast food and a hip environment. The city also has more restaurants namely, 360 the Rooftop Restaurant, 7 Seas Restaurant and Riddhi Siddhi Restaurant, that offer some of the best dishes in Jamnagar. When it comes to food, you will not be disappointed in Jamnagar.

How to reach Jamnagar (Transportation)

By Air

Jamnagar has an airport going by the same name. Although the flight connectivity to Jamnagar is quite limited, the nearest airport Rajkot has better connectivity with other major cities in India. Luckily though, there are three domestic routes connected to Jamnagar from Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi. Although initially, there was only one city connected to Jamnagar, later, two more cities joined the bandwagon. While Jamnagar's flight connectivity to various popular cities is quite poor, the airport is working towards adding more cities to its connection.

For direct flights from Jamnagar to Mumbai, Bangalore or Delhi, passengers can take it from the Jamnagar airport. However, for cities aside from these three, you will either have layovers or will have to go to Rajkot for better flight connectivity. As for international flight connectivity, you will have to go to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, located in Ahmedabad. The city is 318 km away from Jamnagar.

By Rail

Jamnagar Railway Station, as opposed to the airport, has excellent connectivity with several major cities and towns. The railway station falls on the main line that connects major big cities. This has helped the station to connect with New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Nagpur, Kozhikode, Surat, Jaipur, Jamshedpur and more. Trains heading to the final stops basically pass through Jamnagar which makes train a better bet in terms of reach the city.

By Road

Out of the three modes of transport to reach Jamnagar, buses are considered to be the best options. The roads are brilliantly connected with Jamnagar, making transportation extremely convenient. There are various city buses and even inter-state buses that pass through Jamnagar, further enhancing its connectivity. Buses from cities such as Mumbai, Baroda, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot and more operator to and from Jamnagar. From public buses to AC Volvo services, there are many options that one can choose from to reach Jamnagar.