| Loaf of white bread | USD 0.39 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 2.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 105.28 |
| Taxi start | USD 0.50 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 19.95 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.26 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 0.38 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 1.18 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 0.25 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.02 |
A budding city located in one of the largest states in India, Ara enjoys being at the crossroads of the country’s two important rivers: Ganges and Sones. The Ganges River is very famous for the holy practice of dipping of millions of Hindu devotees annually. History is a big part of what makes up the beautiful city of Ara. Its literacy rate is also relatively high, with 67% of their population being well-educated.
Backpackers and tourists take advantage of the all-year round cheap flights to Ara. When in here, you should not miss out on the amazing worship centers that include the Sun Temple at Dev that honors the Sun God. The temple was said to be constructed sometime in the 14th century. Other places of interest for those in search of historic places with spiritual influences are Jagdamba Mandir, Bhavani Mandir, Jain Bala Bishram, Venkatesh Mandir, Aranya Devi and Parswanath Mandir.
Scenic spots along the countryside are accessible from most hotels in Ara. This will save you time and money for transportation costs. There are colorful festivities and local musical performances that you can watch alone or with your friends during your trip to the city. The local government sponsor sports events. Veer Kunwra Singh Stadium is famous for holding outdoor sporting events. If you want to play a badminton game with the locals, there are badminton courts around the city.
Near Ara is the historic site of Patna. There are monuments in this area that date back to some 5,000 years. There are stone carvings of the idols in the ruins of the temple. This place is said to be of high importance not only to the locals, but also to all Hindus around the world. This is almost the equivalent of Mecca for the Muslims. Consequently, millions of tourists and pilgrims visit this place every year.
If you want to take a detour from the major cities during your vacation in India, there are cheap flights to Ara that can provide you with an amazing escape for a day or two. With historic and outdoor adventures, there is no dull moment in Ara.