Imphal to Puttaparthi Flights

Imphal is the capital city of Manipur, located in north-east India. It is a very calm city and is famous for its temperate climate and historical landmarks. While you marvel at the history of Polo ground which is recognized as the world’s oldest, you can take notice of the picturesque landscape the city offers. 
Best Time to Visit
The months from September to April are considered the best months to visit Imphal. June to September is the rainy season and can be avoided. 
Places to Visit
Khonghampat Orchidarium is one of the most beautiful sites to visit in the months of April and May when you can see a range of species of orchids. For adventure lovers and families, Waithou Lake is a place to enjoy water activities. Some notable attractions to visit in the city include Imphal War Cemetery, Manipur State Museum, Shaheed Mandir, Red Hill Lokpaching, Loktak Lake, Kangla Fort, Shri Shri Govindaji Temple and RKCS Art Gallery. Nature and wildlife enthusiasts can visit Keibul Lamjao National Park where you can spot many endangered and rare animals such as Sangai deer. Ima Keithel Woman’s Market is a popular market run by women and here you can buy traditional clothing, handicrafts and local herbs. Manipuri dolls, hand-woven shawls and cane items can be brought as souvenirs for family and friends. For exclusive deals on Imphal hotels visit Goibibo.
Food and Restaurants
Eromba (a bamboo shoot dish), Kangsoi are popular traditional delicacies in Imphal. You will find a number of vegetarian and non-vegetarian restaurants in the city serving varied cuisines from Chinese to Mexican. Luxmi Kitchen, Wild Rice, and Nikheel Cafe are good dining places. Atingba (rice beer) and Ashaba (rice brandy) are local alcoholic beverages that can be found in the city.
Transportation
Imphal Airport (IMF) is the main airport in the city. It is connected to many domestic cities with popular air carriers such as Guwahati, Delhi and Kolkata. The airport is approximately 8 km away from the city centre and can be easily reached via taxis. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Long-haul buses connect Imphal to many neighbouring cities such as Itanagar, Aizawl, Agartala, Kohima and Dimapur. The nearest train station to Imphal is Dimapur Railway Station in Nagaland. Taxi, auto-rickshaw and shared-autos are common public transport available in the city. 

Puttaparthi is located in the Anantapur district of the state of Andhra Pradesh and is invariably famous as the birth place of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. His innumerable devotees have ushered their love and reverence for the venerated Sai Baba by constructing the Prasanthi Nilayam, an ashram that is studded with canteens, shops, museum, library, stadiums, educational institutions, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, the Super Speciality Hospital and a vast assembly hall. With a serene and calm ambience, the ashram is the major attraction of this place and is visited all-the-year-round especially during his birth-anniversary celebrations. Numerous hotels in Puttaparthi are available that provide good accommodation options for tourists.

Few of the best budget hotels in Puttaparthi are listed below:

• Hotel Sai Paradise, Om Hotel and Hotel Chaitanya International, among others, have well-maintained rooms, elegant furnishings, decent arrangements, passable services and are strategically located to help their guests reach their destinations easily. With laundry, parking, emergency services, power back-up, front desk and round-the-clock room services, these hotels are in high preference among travellers for their quality of service and affordability.

Main Indian festivals celebrated in this city are Ugadi, Sankranti, Varalakshmi Vratham, Vinayaka Chavithi, Deepavali, Batukamma and most importantly Sri Sathya Sai Baba's birth anniversary. The major attractions of the city would invariably be the Prasanthi Nilayam, Chaitanya Jyoti Museum and Sri Sathya Sai Space Theatre. The months of September to February are highly preferred by tourists. With an airport and railway station within its vicinity, Puttaparthi can be easily reached by flights or trains. Daily scheduled bus services can be availed as well.