Kolhapur to Srinagar

About the city:

Famous for its lakes and houseboats, Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir is renowned for its breathtaking landscape. With great deals and discounts on flights to and from Srinagar one can enjoy the scenic beauty it has to offer.

Situated on the banks of the river Jhelum, nestled amongst snow-clad mountains, Srinagar is surrounded by stunning lakes. Take a ride in traditional houseboats along the striking and famous Dal Lake. For adventure seekers there are trekking opportunities to explore the region. The city enjoys a pleasant climate for most part of the year, except winters and the best time take a flight to Srinagar is during summers between April and June.

The city has rich culinary heritage, when here you can indulge in authentic Kashmiri cuisine. Most of the hotels have restaurants that serve a variety of cuisines, however local eateries are the best for traditional fare. From exquisite carpets to beautiful pashmina shawls and handmade items, Srinagar offers a world of choice. Visit the old bazaars and shopping streets for some of the best buys. Located in the heart of the Kashmir valley, Srinagar is easily accessible and there are a number of domestic airlines that operate regular flights to and from Srinagar.

Srinagar airport is situated at a distance of 12 kilometers from Srinagar city. The airport has regular flights by well known airlines such as Go Air, Air India, Spice Jet, Jet Lite, Kingfisher and Air India. These flights connect Srinagar with major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Jammu, Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Amritsar. Hotel Gul-e-Anar, Hotel Mirage and Residency Hotel are some of the hotels situated near Srinagar Airport.

About the city:

Kolhapur is a city located on the banks of the Panchganga River in the state of Maharashtra. It is one of India's fastest growing cities, with an agriculture driven economy. The industries located in Kolhapur are mainly into production of sugar and textile. The city is well-known for its mouth-watering cuisine, exquisite artwork and handicrafts, besides the trademark footwearÔÇôKolhapuri chappals. Several tourists travel to this destination, with most of them preferring flights to Kolhapur as these are fast and convenient.

However, Kolhapur airport is not operational at the moment and thus, tourists travelling from different parts of the country have to purchase cheap air tickets to the nearest Belgaum airport in the state of Karnataka. International tourists can either make a flight booking for Mumbai airport or Goa airport. Taxis are available from all these airports to Kolhapur, which is home to several tourist attractions. Popular places to visit in the city are the Vishalgad Fort, Wax Museum, New Palace, Mahalakshmi Temple and Katyayani Devi Temple, to name a few. Some of the dishes that tourists must try during their trip to Kolhapur are spicy Savaji recipes, misal pav and spicy mutton curries. Those planning a trip to Kolhapur can avail best airfare deals for Belgaum, Mumbai or Goa airports on MakeMyTrip.

Kolhapur is a famous tourist destination in Mumbai and is well connected through air route. The major airlines flying to and from the city include Kingfisher Airlines, Kingfisher Red Airlines, Indigo airlines, Air India, Jet Airways, Spice Jet, Indian Airlines and Go Air. The Kolhapur airlines connect the city to almost all the major cities in the country. The Kolhapur airport is situated in Ujlaiwadi which is 9 km towards the south-east of the city. You can find both luxury as well as cheap hotels near the airport in Kolhapur.