Raurkela to Imphal Flights

Internationally famous for iron and steel trade, Rourkela is the industrial capital of the state of Odisha. The city has seen burgeoning growth in its iron and steel enterprises and has been aptly named 'Ispat Nagar' or the 'Steel City of Odisha'. Rourkela has a planned layout along with a developed transportation system. It houses the famous National Institute of Technology and Rourkela Steel Plant. Locals and tourists can spend quality time at Indira Gandhi Park, Jubilee Park and Ispat Nehru Park Udyaan. One could enjoy at the city's numerous movie theatres, multiplexes, food courts and auditoriums that host drama, fashion and dancing competitions. Hotels in Rourkela provide accommodation solutions to tourists and business travellers.

Alongside exploring a wonderful city, one could relish the services of budget and star-rated Rourkela hotels. A list is furnished below for your convenience:

• A pleasurable and memorable stay is ensured at Mayfair Hotel, a 4-star accommodation in Rourkela with easy access to major commercial areas, railway station and airport simultaneously. Hanuman Vatika, an important attraction of the city is at close proximity to the hotel. Apart from essential requirements, luxury demands like swimming pool, spa, pool table, fitness equipments and conference facilities are wonderfully catered to. The property is in high demand among the elite and high-end travellers.
• To enjoy 3-star comforts and services, Hotel Anurag, Hotel Radhika Regency and Hotel Shubham are at your service. They are preferred by both business and leisure travellers. They are studded with provisions like front desk, dry cleaning, laundry, doctor on call, internet services, healthcare and conference facilities.
• Hotel Kanisshk International is the best budget hotel in Rourkela with modern facilities and personalized services to cater to the demands of its varied guests.

The months from October to March are highly preferred for visiting Rourkela which is famous for its Hanuman Vatika, Mandira Dam and Maa Vaishno Devi Temple. Diwali, Vishwakarma Puja and Dol Purnima are the main fiestas celebrated in the city. Rourkela Airport, Rourkela Railway Station, National Highway 23 and State Highway 10 connects the city to major towns and cities.

 

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.