Chhath Puja travel demand has pushed Indore-Patna connecting flight fares to ₹20,493, just ₹707 below the ₹21,200 direct Abu Dhabi fare. With no direct flights or easily available confirmed train tickets, Bihar-bound passengers face expensive alternatives. Bus journeys cost ₹7,300–₹7,600 and take approximately 32 hours, troubling families travelling home.