Srinagar, April 15 -- Come April, tourists are escaping the sweltering heat and heading to the Himalayas in Kashmir.

According to travel portal ixigo, Srinagar has ranked among the top five most-booked spots during two extended weekends this month. Srinagar is followed by Dehradun and Jammu, which are also relatively cooler compared to the rest of India.

The spike in demand is not limited to the north. Other destinations such as Goa, Coimbatore, Port Blair, and Jaipur are also witnessing a significant increase in travel interest, with many scrambling for last-minute bookings.

This surge in tourist traffic has triggered a sharp rise in airfares, particularly for Kashmir, which is in huge demand because of the ongoing spring blossom.

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