Srinagar is the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir. Famous for its pristine lakes dotted with lavish houseboats, Srinagar nestles in the heart of the charming Kashmir valley. The city is surrounded with snow clad mountains, wooded forest, milky cascades that make it one of the major tourist destinations of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar is well connected to all-important cities of India by various modes of transports. The quickest way to reach Srinagar is by air. Sheikh Ul Alam International Airport in Srinagar is situated at a distance of 14 km from the city. Many domestic airlines and low cost carriers operate regular flights to Srinagar Airport from all prime airports of India. Air Deccan, Indian, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines, Jetlite airlines, Go Air, and Spice jet connect Srinagar to Delhi, Jammu, Leh, and Mumbai. Srinagar airport would also serve international Srinagar Flight in the coming months. The new international terminal at Srinagar airport will be ready by June 2008. To start with, flights will be operated to and from the Gulf countries. (To book cheap flights to Srinagar or Srinagar hotels log on to www.srinagarflights.in
