Srinagar, April 22 -- According to tourism players, as the summer season approaches, the airfares between Srinagar and other major Indian cities witness a significant surge, casting a shadow over travel plans and financial considerations of tourists.

Speaking to Kashmir Observer, Abbas Kashmiri, a ticket broker, highlighted the annual surge in ticket prices during every summer season.

"Last month, a one-way ticket from Srinagar to Delhi used to cost around Rs 3,500-4,000. Now, those prices have skyrocketed to Rs 7,000, with fares often reaching a staggering Rs 13,000-14,000 during peak tourist season," Abbas said.

The situation isn't any better for flights to other major cities. Mumbai, for example, saw ticket prices jump from Rs 7,000...