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Arunachal Pradesh

How To Reach Arunachal Pradesh

Reaching Arunachal Pradesh, India by Train, Flight, and Road

Via Flight

Arunachal Pradesh does not have its own major airport. The nearest airport is in Guwahati, Assam - the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (IATA: GAU), which is well connected with major Indian cities. From Guwahati, one can take a helicopter service to various places in Arunachal or travel by road.

Via Train

The nearest railway station is in Naharlagun (near Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh). Trains from several Indian cities run to Naharlagun. Another major railway station is in Harmuti in Assam, which is about 33 KM from Itanagar. Passengers can take a bus or hire a taxi to Arunachal Pradesh from here.

Via Road

Arunachal Pradesh is connected to neighboring states via a network of national highways and state roads. Visitors can travel by bus or hire taxis from Guwahati, Assam.

Reaching Arunachal Pradesh from India's Top 10 Cities

From Mumbai

  • Flight: Take a flight to Guwahati and then a cab or bus to Arunachal Pradesh.
  • Train: Trains are available to Naharlagun/Harmuti; from there, one can take a bus or cab.
  • Road: Approximately 3,000 KM, suggested route via NH27 with a stopover at Nagpur or Raipur.

From Delhi

  • Flight: Fly to Guwahati, then continue by road or helicopter service.
  • Train: Trains available to Naharlagun/Harmuti, then proceed by road.
  • Road: About 2,300 KM, suggested route via NH44, with a stopover at Lucknow or Kanpur.

From Kolkata

  • Flight: Direct flights to Guwahati; then you can opt for road transport.
  • Train: Direct trains to Naharlagun/Harmuti, and then take a taxi or bus.
  • Road: Approximately 1,200 KM, suggested route via NH27 & NH17, with a stopover at Siliguri.

From Bengaluru

  • Flight: Fly to Guwahati and then travel by road or aerial service within the state.
  • Train: Avail train to Naharlagun/Harmuti; afterwards, transport by road.
  • Road: Roughly 3,100 KM, suggested route via NH44, with a stopover in Hyderabad or Vishakhapatnam.

From Chennai

  • Flight: Take a flight to Guwahati followed by road or helicopter service.
  • Train: Trains are accessible to Naharlagun/Harmuti, subsequently by road.
  • Road: About 3,000 KM, suggested route via NH16, stopping over at Visakhapatnam or Bhubaneswar.

From Hyderabad

  • Flight: Air travel to Guwahati then move on by road or helicopter to Arunachal.
  • Train: Avail train to Naharlagun/Harmuti; continue journey by road.
  • Road: Approx 2,700 KM, take the route via NH44 with a stopover at Nagpur.

From Ahmedabad

  • Flight: Fly to Guwahati and then proceed by road or helicopter service.
  • Train: Trains connect to Naharlagun/Harmuti, further travel by road.
  • Road: Roughly 2,900 KM, travel via NH47 with a stopover at Nagpur.

From Pune

  • Flight: Take a flight to Guwahati followed by road transport.
  • Train: Trains running to Naharlagun/Harmuti, subsequent road travel.
  • Road: About 3,100 KM, suggested route via NH53, a stopover at Nagpur.

From Jaipur

  • Flight: Fly to Guwahati then transfer by road or helicopter service.
  • Train: Trains to Naharlagun/Harmuti, continue your journey by road.
  • Road: Almost 2,300 KM, taking route NH48 with a stopover at Agra or Kanpur.

From Surat

  • Flight: Fly to Guwahati; then by road.
  • Train: Board trains to Naharlagun/Harmuti; then road-based travel.
  • Road: Roughly 2,900 KM, route via NH48, stopping at Indore or Nagpur.

Please bear in mind that distances and routes mentioned above are approximations and may vary depending on the actual starting point in the city, current road conditions, and changes in the route. Always check for the latest information on road conditions and plan your stops according to your convenience and driving conditions.

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