Srinagar, Jan. 16 -- Believe it or not, but it is true. Flying to Dubai is cheaper than traveling to Srinagar from -New Delhi.
Thanks to the National Highway closure, air fare has skyrocketed in Kashmir. For the next three days, one way air fare from Srinagar to New Delhi ranges from Rs 11500 to 25300. It is over 200 per cent higher than the normal airfare of Rs 4000-5000. One way air fare from New Delhi to Dubai on Friday is Rs 10841.
An inter-state trip is equally costlier. The air fare between Jammu and Srinagar has increased by 500 per cent this week. An airfare from Srinagar to Jammu ranges between Rs 11500 to 15000.
Even after hike in air fare, the flights operations from Srinagar airport has been hit due to slippery conditions. Ar...