Edition of 6 Nov 2026
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- IndiGo now flies Guwahati–Bangkok nonstop every Wednesday and Saturday, a new way in for guests from Thailand and South-East Asia.
- The Bangkok flight lands in Guwahati at 10.25 am, so guests can start a Meghalaya, Kaziranga or Bhutan trip the same day.
- Hornbill Festival, 1–10 December near Kohima: tickets are about ₹50–100 at the gate; book Kohima hotels and taxis early.
Updates to earlier stories
- Hornbill Festival 2026: 1–10 December at Kisama, near Kohima — Entry tickets cost about ₹50–100 and are sold on site at Kisama, 12 km from Kohima. Dimapur airport is about 74 km away (2–3 hours by taxi), and hotels and taxis in Kohima are limited during the festival, so book early.
Guwahati–Bangkok nonstop now flies twice a week
- Where Guwahati (LGBI Airport) – Bangkok
- When Regular service from 31 Oct 2026, Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Who it affects Partners and guests coming from Thailand and South-East Asia
IndiGo's direct Guwahati–Bangkok service began with an inaugural flight on 27 October, and regular flights run every Wednesday and Saturday from 31 October. The flight leaves Guwahati at 6.15 pm and returns from Bangkok at 8.50 am, landing in Guwahati at 10.25 am.
What it means for your guests: Guests from Thailand can now land in Guwahati on a Wednesday or Saturday morning and start a Meghalaya, Kaziranga or Bhutan trip the same day.
Guests flying in from Bangkok? Ask us for a plan from Guwahati →Source: The Sentinel, 28 Oct 2026
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