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About Varanasi

Varanasi , also known as Benares and Kashi is one of the oldest historical cities in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is located on the banks of River Ganga. Varanasi is one of the most important religious destinations in India. The name Varanasi was derived from two rivers Varuna and Assi, which meets here. It is known for its unique culture, tradition and religious values. It is a religious place for Hindus, Buddhist and Jains and attracts millions of visitors every year. . The city has grown into an important industrial center which is famous for muslin and silk fabrics, perfumes, ivory works and sculpture. Varanasi has been regarded as a major cultural center of North India for several thousand years. Major tourist attractions in the city are Sankat Mochan Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Bharat Kala Bhavan, Jantar Mantar, Ramnagar Fort, Sarnath Museum, Ashoka Lion Capital and Buddhist Temples and more. Best time to visit Varanasi is during the months of October to March. Varanasi, being a famous pilgrimage, and being to several sightseeing spots is well connected with the rest of the cities like Patna, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kochi and Hyderabad. The major airlines which operate flights to and from Varanasi are Air India, GoAir, Jet Airways, Spicejet. Varanasi International Airport which is also known as Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is a civil airport which is located at a distance of 26 km northwest of the city, in Babatpur. It is a two terminal airport which handles both domestic and international passengers. Find the best deals on Varanasi 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.

About Srinagar

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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