Shillong 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:

Shillong, referred to as the ÔÇÿScotland of the EastÔÇÖ, is the capital city of the state of Meghalaya. It is a nature lover's paradise, surrounded by hills and waterfalls, along with boasting an unspoilt environment. One of the major cities of the north-eastern part of India, Shillong is well-connected by road and air. The airport in Shillong is 30 km away from the city and it takes less than an hour to reach the city centre. Travellers can look for various deals on air tickets to Shillong and reach this alluring city at an affordable rate.

There are direct flights to Shillong from Jorhat and Kolkata which operate seven days a week. These Shillong flights are operated by Air India and take around one and a half hour to reach the destination from Kolkata. Many tourists also make a flight booking to Guwahati, which is the next nearest airport and is well-connected by flights from several locations across the country.

The beautiful capital city is counted amongst the best getaway destinations in the country. Be it a tour with friends, family or loved ones, tourists surely take back home fond memories from the city of Shillong. For cheap air tickets to Shillong, tourists can log on www.makemytrip.com.

Shillong airport is situated in Umroi region of Meghalaya, India. Located around 30 km away from the main city, it is also known as Umroi Airport. Indian Regional airline is the only airline which connects the city with Kolkata. The major airport is located in Guwahati around 100 km away from Shillong. Shillong Club, Mi Casa Hotel, Hotel Alpine Continental and many more hotels are situated near the airport.