Airports For Secret Hidden Paradises You Never Knew Existed

We have heard of the great busy airports, one of them being Delhi (Agra), Goa (beaches) and Jaipur (Palaces) of Rajasthan. But then what about the little used gateways that discreetly lead to some of the most marvelous undiscovered, secret destinations in India? In many cases, these airports are only a few hops away to some of the best kept secrets, where there are few crowds, nature is in abundance and the experience is like a well-kept secret.

When you are ready to trash the tourist tourist trail in favor of something that could only be described as an adventure, then here is your complete guide to airports in destinations off the beaten track–so you can snag that cheap fare, book your flight, and take off before everyone knows about it.

1. Lengpui Airport, Mizoram, the entrance to Land of Blue hills

The travellers of Mizoram are more likely to go to Shillong or Gangtok to get their northeast fix but since it does not well known, the state is delightfully off the radar. The key to entering this peaceful hill state is Lengpui airport, which is is located close to the city of Aizawl. Think of green, green rolling hills, bright tribal culture and sunsets that will make your phone storage shed tears.

Hidden gems such as Hmuifang, Tamdil Lake and the Phawngpui national park home to rare orchids and cliffs kissed by clouds can be reached through the airport. And this is the best part the flights in this country are often not so crowded and as a result last minute booking of flights is not that much of a gamble.

Conveniently closest Hidden Jewel: Hmuifang (app. 50 km)

Why Go: Forest trails that have not been visited before, village homestays and panoramic views on hills

2. Pakyong Airport, Sikkim -Where the Clouds Touch the Runway

A wonder in itself, Pakyong Airport is set dramatically on a hilltop. There is more to the excitement of arriving here though, there is still the Zen allure of Sikkim, and all the more so when you avoid the tourist hotspots like the circuit of Gangtok. This is where you can get into a car that will take you to Zuluk, a small village on the Old Silk Route having majestic zig zag roads and Himalayan picturesque views.

With Pakyong, it is now convenient to visit places such as Rongli and Padamchen where I feel the air is fresh, nights are more tranquil and the tea always seems to be just right. When you are making your air ticket booking to Pakyong, be on the watch of catching the best price deals because flight travel to Pakyong is a seasonal one.

Closest Hidden Paradise: Zuluk (app. 90 km)

Why Go: Sunrise over Kanchenjunga, offbeat Himalayan adventure

3. Where we arrived on the way back? Jharsuguda airport The Backdoor airport to the waterfalls of Odisha, Dream Merchants of Odisha

This is one that comes as a shocker to many. Jharsuguda is no sad industrial town- it is also the easiest way in to get to the untapped natural beauty of western Odisha. Right here you are not far in driving distance to some spectacular attractions such as Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary and the exuberant falls of Khandadhar.

Jharsuguda can also be visited by several cheap flights and, therefore, it is a good and cost-effective destination to begin an incredible journey. Which has the extra bonus, should you be lucky enough to be visiting at the time, of the local tribal festivals–a cultural touch with your nature vacation.

Closest of the Paradise: Waterfall Khandadhar (approx. 100 km)

Go There: High waterfalls, thick forests, tribal life.

4. Karnataka Hubli Airport – And Beyond the Ghats

The beaches of Goa are well known to one and all but little known to anyone is the fact that in just a few hours reach of Hubli Airport are some of the cleanest stretches of Western Ghats. This point can put you to Yana Caves- gigantic putty black rock formations jutting out of the woods, or to the clean beaches of Gokarna before the weekend drivers get there.

Hubli can also offer fantastic flight ticket fees than most large airports do and you can end up saving on the travel and then you have that cliff side resort or spice plantation tour.

Closest Hidden Paradise: Yana caves (approx. 140 km)

Go because: Monolithic, rock fascinations, trekking and off the beaten track Western Ghats.

5. An Introduction to Kangra Airport, in Himachal Pradesh, Your Gateway to Dhauladhar Dreams

Close to Dharamshala, Kangra Airport can do something Manali and Shimla can not: supply a speedy drive into a collection of sleepy little villages dusted with snow, without the long-haul trip down the highway. Bypass the cliched places and Instead, go to Bir (paragliding capital of India), Andretta (artist village), or even the Barot Valley to get the real mountain vacation.

By following seasonal deals you may find the cheap tickets and fly to Kangra and land directly into the state of Himalayan Bliss. This road will take you to drives that are scenic enough to give you a craving to stop every few minutes to take pictures.

Closest Hidden Heaven: Barot Valley (roughly 65 km)

Why Go: Trout fishing, and camping alongside the rivers, tranquility surrounded by pine forests

6. Dibrugarh Airport, Assam -Tea Gardens and River Islands

Dibrugarh- this may be the tea capital of India, but it is also an entry or exit to some exquisite secret backyards. A short journey away is Majuli, the biggest river Island in the world; you can also tour the inaccessible villages of the Brahmaputra.

The airport has good connections and with early planning, one can book a flight ticket at a cheaper fee than a weekend staycation. There is some magic in air of tea, open sky, an easy, simple life of the riverside.

Majuli Island is the closest Hidden Paradise (by ferry, 150 km away, Jorhat)

Why Go: satras (monasteries), birdwatching, Island culture

7. Lakshadweep Agatti Airport in Agatti Island, Lakshadweep Worlds Most Amazing Runways The Runway in the Sea

Just picture yourself into an airport where the runway almost has contact with the turquois water on both sides. What a tropical paradise Agatti is in Lakshadweep. You can skip here onto the islands of Bangaram and Thinnakara which feel like your own cut of paradise.

There are not many flights to Agatti and therefore you should plan your flight bookings prior. However, after landing you will recognize why every minute of preparation was worthy.

Closest Secret Eden: Bangaram Island (by boat, Agatti)

Why Go: transparent lakes, corals and no people

The Case on Why These Airports Are Game Changers of Offbeat Travel

These smaller airports are not merely more accessible to more accessible paradises, but also that they make off the beaten path travel more accessible and less expensive. You do not have to spend days in buses or waste fortune on luxury transfer. Rather than that, you can:

Time Saving: Get to land near to you destination and avoid long travelling time.

Save Money: Use cheap flights and fly to local airports.

Travel Deeper: Travel longer and less commute.

The next time you are working out on where to go, consider some other metros other than what we have always gone to. Look at lesser known airports in your dream destination and see if there are any seasonal offerings as far as flights to the destination are concerned and book that flight before its too late.

Final Tip:

Most of the hidden paradises do not remain hidden forever. As new flight routes are opening each year, what is the odd destination today may be next year tourist destination. And therefore, in case your soul can cue one of those places, do not hesitate, buy that plane ticket and start your adventure where the maps end and the magic starts.