Srinagar, March 23 -- Skyrocketingairfarehas dealt a killer tothetourism industry of Kashmir.

With increased demand, airline companies have substantially raised their ticket prices, leaving passengers grappling with exorbitant costs.

From March 22 to April 10, the average fare for flights from Jammu to Delhi ranges from Rs 5,800 to Rs 7,500. However, with the onset of Holi, these prices skyrocket to between Rs 7,000 and Rs 10,000, placing additional strain on travelers' budgets. Similarly, flights from Jammu to Ahmedabad are now priced between Rs 6,000 and Rs 8,000, while those to Indore range from Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000.

Comparing prices with February reveals a staggering increase of three to four thousand rupees, highlighting the sign...