Tezpur 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:

Tezpur is the administrative headquarter of the district of Sonitpur in Assam. This place is a prominent tourist centre, an education hub and a base of the Indian army and air force. The cityÔÇÖs contribution in the field of arts, literature and culture is quite significant. Flights to Tezpur give tourists an opportunity to enjoy the rich heritage and culture of the place.

Agnigarh, a beautiful place with sculptures and waterfall, is one of the popular attractions of Tezpur. As per legends, this park witnessed the love story of princess Usha and prince Aniruddha, the grandson of Lord Krishna. Padum Pukhuri, Ouguri Hill, Nameri National Park, and Mahabhairab Temple are some of the other noted tourist sites of the region. There are various other attractions that tourists can visit during their trip to Tezpur, including Nag-Sankar Temple, Rudrapada Temple, Bura-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Bamuni Hills and Cole Park.

Those who plan to explore these attractions or travel to the city for business can opt for flights to Tezpur. The Tezpur airport, known as the Salonibari airport, connects the city to different Indian cities by regular Tezpur flights. Tourists who plan to visit the destination by Tezpur flights can book cheap air tickets on www.makemytrip.com.

Tezpur owns a domestic airport named Saloni which is situated at a distance of just 8 Km from the heart of the city. The city is well linked with two prominent airdromes, Kolkata and Silchar. Indian Airlines is the major airline in this route towards Tezpur. The hotels present in the vicinity of the airport are Blue Star Hotel, International Hotel and Hotel KRC Palace.