The city of Srinagar is famed for its picturesque lakes, houseboats and gardens. It serves as the summer capital of the state of Jammu & Kashmir and lies on the banks of River Jhelum. Srinagar holds a myriad of attractions – fascinating wooden mosques of a bygone era, charming houseboats on the pristine Dal Lake, tranquil mughal gardens and bazaars stacked with an astonishing array of intricate handicrafts. The famed ski resort, Gulmarg is located some 50 km from Srinagar and contributes a major chunk to the city’s economy. Srinagar serves as a transitory camp for migratory birds from Siberia around spring which attracts lots of wildlife enthusiasts to the region.
Some twenty years ago, Srinagar was, unsurprisingly, India’s greatest tourist attraction but years of strife and unrest has resulted in a steady decline in tourist influx to the city. Things are starting to look better for the city with large number of paramilitary forces occupying all vital areas to maintain peace. However, travelers to the city, especially western citizens are advised to do a thorough research on the latest security situation before planning their trip. Nehru Park and its surroundings are generally regarded as safe area but check with the locals before venturing far too deep. The houseboats in Srinagar are also known to be safely away from the conflict areas and the prices tend to be surprisingly low during off seasons.
Srinagar is well connected with the rest of cities in India. Major Airlines such as Air India, Jet Airways, GoAir, SpiceJet, Jet Lite operates flights to and from Srinagar to major cities Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi , Ahmedabad and Pune.
Srinagar International Airport which is also known as Sheikh ul Alam Airport. It is a single terminal airport which handles domestic and international passengers.
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Dibrugarh which is also known as “Tea City of India”, is a city in the state Assam. It is one of the important city in Assam after Guwahati, Jorhat and Silchar. It is located on the banks of river Brahmaputra and is home to several interesting attractions. Known as the largest tea production center in India, the city is home to sprawling tea estates. The name Dibrugarh was derived from Dibarumukh. It is also an emerging communication and industrial hub of North East India. Major attractions in Dibrugarh are the lush green tea estates and the Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary makes the holiday more memorable. With lush green tea estates and the rain forest, Dibrugarh attracts tourist throughout the year. It is well connected by rail, road and air transport. Major airlines such as Air India, Jetlite, Indigo and Jet Airways operates flights from Dimapur, Kolkata, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Itanagar, Nahar Lagun and Pasighat to Dibrugarh. Dibrugarh airport, also known as Mohanbari Airport is located at Mohanbari, at a distance of 15 Km from the city center. It is single terminal airport which handles both domestic and international flights. Find the best deals on Dibrugarh flight tickets on Via.com and book your flights at the lowest airfare along with benefits like instant confirmation, lowest convenience fee, airfare calendar and easy cancellation/refund.
