FAQs
Tourism official has globally declared that Kashmir is now as safe as any part of the world. It has become a safe zone. Tourists are back in Kashmir with a recorded number of 2 million in 2011 including foreign tourists. Many countries have even changed their travel advisories against Kashmir. From past four years, Kashmiri people are enjoying the peace and prosperity of the region with the growth of tourism.
Kashmir is a place to visit all the year round. It wears unique looks in all four seasons of the year, namely spring, summer, autumn and winter. In spring season, the valley looks multihued with flowers of vivid colors and varieties. Summer days are refreshing with lush green meadows while autumn season is characterized by fruit laden trees. Winter season is the best time to indulge in snow sports over snow clad valley. So, it would be better if you could visit Kashmir in all the four season to witness four different views of the valley which looks like a picture straight out of a fairytale. Otherwise, choose your favorite season to visit the valley at your convenience.
Kashmir is a place to visit all the year round. It wears unique looks in all four seasons of the year, namely spring, summer, autumn and winter. In spring season, the valley looks multihued with flowers of vivid colors and varieties. Summer days are refreshing with lush green meadows while autumn season is characterized by fruit laden trees. Winter season is the best time to indulge in snow sports over snow clad valley. So, it would be better if you could visit Kashmir in all the four season to witness four different views of the valley which looks like a picture straight out of a fairytale. Otherwise, choose your favorite season to visit the valley at your convenience.
A wide ranges of adventure activities such as Paragliding, Water Sports , River Rafting , cycling , Fishing , Mountaineering , Golfing , Ice-Skating , Heli Skiing , Trekking , Gondola Ride , Camping, Pony ride, etc are available in Kashmir.
Road distances between the important destinations are given below:
Srinagar to Gulmarg : 54 km /34 miles
Gulmarg to Pahalgam : 147 Km/ 91 Miles.
Pahalgam to Jammu : 284 Km/ 176 Miles.
Jammu to Srinagar : 293 Km / 182 Miles.
Srinagar to Sonmarg : 79 Km/ 49 Miles.
Sonmarg to Gulmarg : 133 Km/ 83 Miles.
Pahalgam to Sonmarg : 171 Km/ 106 Miles.
Pahalgam to Gulmarg : 149 Km/ 92 Miles.
Tourism official has globally declared that Kashmir is now as safe as any part of the world. It has become a safe zone. Tourists are back in Kashmir with a recorded number of 2 million in 2011 including foreign tourists. Many countries have even changed their travel advisories against Kashmir. From past four years, Kashmiri people are enjoying the peace and prosperity of the region with the growth of tourism.
There are some good numbers of tourist destinations in Kashmir including popular and undiscovered places. Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam are the most popular places to visit in Kashmir. However, there are also some beautiful yet unexplored places such as Krishnasar Lake, Aru Village, Kokernag, Verinag, Lolab valley and the list is goes on.
Kashmir is widely known for good numbers of beautiful fresh water and high altitude lakes. Popular lakes located in the valley are Dal Lake, Nagin Lake, Wular Lake, Manasbal Lake, Krishnasar Lake Mansar Lake, Sruinsar Lake, Pangong Lake, Tso Moriri Lake, Tso Kar Lake, Gangabal Lake, etc.
Snowfall generally starts at the end of November and continues till the month of March. Tourist can see the snow in Sonmarg even in summer, where snow remains throughout the year.
At end of January month when thick mantle of snow covered the entire valley. Tourists can enjoy snow sports like snow skiing/ snow scooter/snow cycle/sledge etc.
The month of April (spring season) is the best time to visit tulip garden when flowers are in full bloom.
Generally, cost of pony ride and skiing set starts from a few of hundreds to 2 – 3 thousands. Cost may vary according to time and type of the set and off course on your bargain capacity.
Heavy woolens, snow boots and all necessary accessories are available on rent in the nearby shops of the skiing resorts.
In the present scenario, there are no trains that move between the Jammu and Srinagar. However, Indian Railways is working on the plans and soon the service would become available, until then it is all the way road journey.
There two major options existing. The first option is that you can hire a sharing car from Jammu Station, and the cost would be approx.,Rs 700 to 800 per person. The second major option would be to hire private taxi or car, and the rental per person would be approx.., Rs 3500 to 5500.
The calculated journey by road between Jammu Tawi and Srinagar is 300 kms, and you would love exploring the amazing locales during this journey.
The road journey from Jammu to Srinagar is no less than filled with scenic views and amazing pleasures of life. The roads are well kempt and maintained in comparison to Chandigarh-Shimla and all the more quite wider. The time taken to complete the journey under normal set of conditions is around 8 Hrs. There is short halt at Peerah for Lunch. (Popular Lunch served is Rajma and Rice.)
There are 3 to 4 sightseeing destinations available, but Patnitop is more attractive and well known among the local as well as foreign tourists. It is just pleasurable moment to be around.
There are no extra expenses involved, but you need to pay toll tax near Lower Munda, which is going to cost only Rs 70 /- for small cars.
Local buses ply regularly earlyin the morning from 5 AM to 6 AM.Only Volvo buses are running during late night.
Jawahar Tunnel is two tunnels with the length of first tunnel approximately 2.85 km &length of second tunnel is 2.50 Kms. The Tunnel is in operation from 22 December 1956. It is situated between Banihal and Qazigund area.
There is high risk of landslides during the night. However, during the day time, traveling is far easy. The visibility is also very high during the day time and therefore traveling becomes easy.
There is a local train operational in Kashmir, which advances from Banihal (located at the distance of 188kms from Jammu) and arrives at Baramulla Train Station (lying 166kms from Banihal).There is also the station in Srinagar as well.
The approximate time taken by the train to travel from Banihal to Srinagar is1hr and 52mins. It is quite a comfortable journey all the way.
The Airport of Kashmir valley is strategically located in Srinagar (SXR), and about 12 Kms from the center of the city. The airport of Jammu (IXJ) is approximately 8 Kms from city center. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways are operating scheduled flights on daily basis from Jammu to Delhi to Jammu. Many private airline operators in Deccan Airlines and Spice Jet are operating on the same route on far lowest costs. You need to check with the respective airlines for scheduled times.
Nearest railway station for Kashmir is Jammu Tawi.There are many trains which operates for various parts of India to Jammu.
The main trains operating from Jammu to Delhi are:
12475 Hapa Jat Expres
H Nizamuddin (04:10)Jammu Tawi (14:45)
12477 Jam Jat Express
H Nizamuddin (04:10)Jammu Tawi (14:45)
12473 Sarvodaya Exp
H Nizamuddin (04:10)Jammu Tawi (14:45)
12471 Swaraj Express
H Nizamuddin (04:10)Jammu Tawi (14:45)
12919 Malwa Express
H Nizamuddin (04:37)Jammu Tawi (16:05)
12549 Durg Jat Sf Exp
Delhi Safdarjng (09:30)Jammu Tawi (21:10)
09021 Jammu Tawi Spl
Tuglakabad (13:30)Jammu Tawi (00:50)
14645 Shalimar Exp
Delhi (15:50)Jammu Tawi (05:15)
04033 Ndls Uhp Ac Spl
New Delhi (17:30)Jammu Tawi (03:20)
04035 Dee Uhp Spl
Delhi S Rohilla (17:30)Jammu Tawi (03:20)
14033 Jammu Mail
Delhi (20:10)Jammu Tawi (09:15)
11077 Jhelum Express
H Nizamuddin (20:18)Jammu Tawi (10:00)
12425 Jammu Rajdhani
New Delhi (20:40)Jammu Tawi (05:40)
12445 Uttar S Kranti
New Delhi (20:50)Jammu Tawi (06:35)
16317 Himsagar Exp
H Nizamuddin (21:10)Jammu Tawi (13:10)
16787 Ten Jammu Exp
H Nizamuddin (21:10)Jammu Tawi (13:10)
16687 Navyug Exp
H Nizamuddin (21:10)Jammu Tawi (13:10)
06317 Ten Jammu Exp
H Nizamuddin (21:10)Jammu Tawi (13:45)
06687 Ten Jammu Exp
H Nizamuddin (21:10)Jammu Tawi (13:45)
12413 Aii Jat Express
Delhi Cantt (21:15)Jammu Tawi (08:10)
11449 Jammutawi Exp
Tuglakabad (21:55)Jammu Tawi (13:10)
16031 Andaman Express
Tuglakabad (21:55)Jammu Tawi (13:10)
18109 Rou Muri Jat Ex
Delhi (22:00)Jammu Tawi (14:10)
18101 Tata Jat Exp
Delhi (22:00)Jammu Tawi (14:10)
18601 Hte Jat Exp
Delhi (22:00)Jammu Tawi (13:40)
12265 Dee Jat Duronto
Delhi S Rohilla (22:15)Jammu Tawi (07:15)
04053 Anvt Jat Spl
ANAND VIHAR TRM (23:15) Jammu Tawi (11:50)
04051 Anvt Jat Spl
ANAND VIHAR TRM (23:45) Jammu Tawi (11:50)
Ladakh is well connected to Srinagar and Delhi. There are three important modes through which you can reach Ladakh. These include:
1) Indian Airlines/Jet Airways from Delhi to Leh from major airlines such as Indian Airlines or Jet Airways.
2) Road trip from Manali to Leh usually takes 2 days journey (474 kilometers) passing throughKeylong with a night halt in Sarchu.
3) Road trip from Srinagar to Leh will take approx. 2 days journey (434 kilometers) with a night halt at Kargil. The entire road stretch to Leh belt remains open from May to October.
June through October is considered the best seasons to plan a trip to Ladakh. The temperatures during this time of the day vary about 20-30 degree Celsius with warm and sunny weather.
Ladakh is situated at the height of 10,000 meters above the sea level, where oxygen level is extremely low. You might fall prey to altitude sickness. It is therefore recommended that you make arrangements for the oxygen.
Ladakh is a popular tourist destination and you are going to find some appealing, well-furnished hotels around. The hotels have been classified in four types – A, B, C and D. The hotels falling in category of A Class are 3 Star. In general, every hotel in Ladakh has unique design sense, where exorbitant traditional architecture of Ladakhi and Tibetan style has been used. Each hotel has over-sized rooms, packed with ultra-modern amenities.
There are several important tourist destinations that you can think of visiting when in Ladakh. These include: Pangong Lake, Drass War Memorial (Kargil), Hall of Fame (Leh), TsoMoriri Lake, Nubra Valley, Khardungla Pass, Thiksey Monastery (Leh), Stakna Monastery (Leh), GurdwaraPathar Sahib (Leh), AlchiChoskor Monastery (Leh), Zanskar Valley, Lamayuru Monastery (YuruGompa) (Kargil), Changla Pass, Shanti Stupa, Spituk Monastery (Leh), Prayer Wheel (Leh), Likir Monastery (Leh), ChemreGompa Monastery (Leh), Suru Valley , Zanskar the Virgin Valley, Matho Monastery, Sand Dunes Leisure Park SumoorNubra, NamgyalTsemo Monastery etc.
You need to have a valid Inner Line Permits, if you are interested in undertaking a tour, especially to the restricted areas such asNubra Valley, Pangong Lake and Tsmoriri Lake. These permits are issued by Deputy Commissioner Office in Leh. These permits hold the validity for 1 week.
Ladakh offers superb biking adventure for tourists. You are going to love the Himalayan drive, and it would be an amazing, memorable journey that is worth for everything.
The first two – three days are for acclimatization. You need minimum 15 days to explore the area, which comprises villages and monasteries scattered far away. It would be a great experience if you try hands in mountain trek, however, this would need more time.
Tourists traveling to the height of 3500meters need acclimatization. The level of this acclimatization is going to vary from person to person. Usually, an average person would like to go for a complete rest for the first day, even if he or she is fine and healthy. Keep in your mind that you do not consume alcohol. Try increasing the intake of water, juice and tea.
During the day time, it would be perfectly alright to wearT-shirts and shorts, but during the evening time, temperature falls rapidly and it becomes really cold. You need jacket and pullover. In case you become interested to trek above 4000 meters above sea level, you require warm woolen clothes. Rain and snowfall happens in the months of June and July, and this is when one requires wind cheaters and raincoats. If you want to trek, make sure to carry pair of waterproof shoes.
Leh has huge fleet of well-maintained tourist vehicles such as Toyota Qualis, Innova and Mahindra Scorpio vehicles. There are no auto rickshaws here.
If you are keen on trekking in Ladakh, it would be better to get ready for some protective clothes (and these include rain coats, pullover, and jackets), superior walking shoes, durable boots, besides an effective sleeping bag and bed rolls. It would still be of immense benefit, if you maintain the first aid kit during the traveling. In addition, go for Vitamin C and Aspirin tablets and other basic medication just to be in safe. The area in and around the Ladakh is prone to severe sun burns. It is recommended that you carry along with you superb quality Sunscreen, Sun tan lotion, lip balm, moisturizer, Sun Glasses and Wide brimmed sun hat.
The popular mountaineering peaks in Ladakh includeSasserKangri 7627mts in Karakuram range; Nun 7135mts; Kun 7085mts;Zanskar range; Kang-yatse 6400mts; andStokKangri 6150mts in ladakh range.
Temperature – It is significant to note here that during the peak season July and August, the temperature varies between 15 degrees Celsius and surges up to as high as 35 degrees Celsius. However, during the cloudy conditions, the temperature can fairly dropanywhere between 8 degrees Celsius and 15 degrees Celsius respectively.
Clothing– During the July/August (which are the staunch summers), light cotton long sleeved tops, sun hat, plenty of sunscreen will make a perfect fit. When the days are cloudy, it is very essential to wear a warm fleece like jacket to keep your body warm.
The government BSNL connection is considered to be the best network working in Leh and Nubra, whereas, Airtel, Aircel, and Vodafone have strong networks in Leh and surrounding regions.
The fully operation SonamNorbu Government Hospital is there to handle emergencies. There is also an army hospital to look into the trauma cases, provided if they are referred by the government hospital. In addition, there are at least three flights each day to Delhi from Leh resolving the emergency medical evacuations.
There are several fabulous eatery places in Leh where you are going to relish the local food such as Thukpa, a thick broth with vegetables or meat. Momos, or steamed dumplings stuffed with vegetables or meat are also the favorite. Give a try to The Ladakhi bread, khambir. You are going to love it, especially if you have it with local apricot jam.
Leh has several foreign tourists each year. You will find restaurants offering international cuisines like the Continental, Italian, Chinese, and the Israeli. The best eatery places that you should try in Leh are Tenzin Dickey Tibetan and Tibetan Kitchen for local delicacies, Rhinchen Cafeteria at Khardungla Top, World Garden Café at Changspa Road, Chopsticks restaurant near Lamayuru for Chinese and Pan-Asian and Lamayuru and Gesmorestaurant are amazing for sour soup and yogurt with honey, besides exotic pizzas. The Pumpernickel German Bakery is an amazing storehouse for homemade cakes, tarts and whole-hearted breakfast menu.
Leh is the hub for guest houses and superior class hotels. Most of the hotels you come across are the standard “A” Class hotels having attached bathrooms, and costing around Rs.2500/- to Rs.3500/- for a double room. Breakfast facility is included in it. Guest houses can also be booked from Rs.800/- to Rs. 1800/- for a room, along with breakfast. Deluxe hotels offer a more expansive accommodation at prices falling in range ofRs. 4000/- to Rs.6500/- for a room along with breakfast.
Leh has several foreign tourists each year. You will find restaurants offering international cuisines like the Continental, Italian, Chinese, and the Israeli. The best eatery places that you should try in Leh are Tenzin Dickey Tibetan and Tibetan Kitchen for local delicacies, Rhinchen Cafeteria at Khardungla Top, World Garden Café at Changspa Road, Chopsticks restaurant near Lamayuru for Chinese and Pan-Asian and Lamayuru and Gesmorestaurant are amazing for sour soup and yogurt with honey, besides exotic pizzas. The Pumpernickel German Bakery is an amazing storehouse for homemade cakes, tarts and whole-hearted breakfast menu.
Credit cards can be used in a very few selective tourist shops and hotels with 2% service tax. There are several government authorized money exchange facilities available at banks. You need to check out for yourself.
Leh has several foreign tourists each year. You will find restaurants offering international cuisines like the Continental, Italian, Chinese, and the Israeli. The best eatery places that you should try in Leh are Tenzin Dickey Tibetan and Tibetan Kitchen for local delicacies, Rhinchen Cafeteria at Khardungla Top, World Garden Café at Changspa Road, Chopsticks restaurant near Lamayuru for Chinese and Pan-Asian and Lamayuru and Gesmorestaurant are amazing for sour soup and yogurt with honey, besides exotic pizzas. The Pumpernickel German Bakery is an amazing storehouse for homemade cakes, tarts and whole-hearted breakfast menu.
Yes, there are four ATMs, fully operational in Leh, and owned by Axis Bank, Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Punjab National Bank and State Bank of India respectively.
Leh has several foreign tourists each year. You will find restaurants offering international cuisines like the Continental, Italian, Chinese, and the Israeli. The best eatery places that you should try in Leh are Tenzin Dickey Tibetan and Tibetan Kitchen for local delicacies, Rhinchen Cafeteria at Khardungla Top, World Garden Café at Changspa Road, Chopsticks restaurant near Lamayuru for Chinese and Pan-Asian and Lamayuru and Gesmorestaurant are amazing for sour soup and yogurt with honey, besides exotic pizzas. The Pumpernickel German Bakery is an amazing storehouse for homemade cakes, tarts and whole-hearted breakfast menu.
“Magnet Hill”or the “Gravity Hill” is strategically located near Leh in Ladakh, India; on the Leh-Kargil-Srinagar national highway, with an approximate distance of 30 km from Leh, at an impressive altitude of 11,000 feet above sea level. The south of “Magnet Hill”has the river Indus, which originates in Tibet and flows to Pakistan? The “Magnet Hill”has become a prevalent stop for domestic tourists, who are on the road journey in their vehicles. The placement of the road with background presents the illusionary effect that vehicles are drifting upwards.
Hemis Festival is a popular two day festival, organized annually in the month of June/July at the most flushest monastery in the region, Hemis. The festival isnotablefor veneration of the birth of Guru Padmasambhava, who is thought to have protected local people from the fury of demons.
Each year, the Ladakh festival is held in the month of September 1-15 in Ladakh and its neighboring areas. This is 15 days festival, distinguished as performance of folk song, dancing, besides sport activities like native, polo, archery etc.
Ladakh, also known as the Cold Desert of Kashmir has 3 lovely lakes – PangongTso Lake, Tsomoriri Lake and Tsokar Lake. These lakes are immensely beautiful and inspire the imagination of humans into the fairy world. The popular fresh water lake- PangongTsotransforms its colors each hour and turns from emerald green to hues of sky and velvet blue. Good time to visit these lakes would be summers (May to July). During the time of winters, these lakes are frozen and become rock solid, only to be used as the roads.
You are very right. Ladakh got its name from combination of two words: “La” means Passes and “Dhak” means Many.Therefore, Ladakh is come to be known as the land of the Passes. Few if the passes that you can explore on your trip to Ladakh are:
Khardung La
Khardungla pass is known to be the highest motorable pass of the Leh Ladakh region.. This pass is located at an elevation of 17,582 feet, to the north of Leh district, and directly leads to the Shyok and Nubra valley. The pass was constructed in the year 1976 and serves as direct connection to the Siachin Glacier. Strategically, the is quite crucial pass, as it is the right means for transportation of goods in and from the Siachin area.
Chang La
Chang La is an undisputed land of beauty and tourist would love to be here to explore the natural beauty and immense richness. In the womb of Chang La pass lays the popular and pristine Pangong Lake, which has always remained the tourist delight. The pass provides strategic connection between Leh Town and Pangong. This pass is popular as column of the sky passes, and located at an elevation of 5, 425 meters. An army canteen operates here, and it offers the best place for refreshment to the visitors. Chang La also offers amazing Yak rides, which is adventurous.
Zoji La
Zojila pass has strategic location, situated on National Highway 1, and is the pathway toSonmarg in Kashmir. This pass is positioned on the elevation of 11,575 feet. The moment you drive away from this pass, tourists are very likely to view tremendous change in the surrounding scenic conditions. The moment you leave the green hills of the Kashmir, there is cascade of vast dry mountains in Drass area. Zojila pass is open to tourists only during the times of the summers, as during the winter this pass is closed as the result of heavy snow fall.
Baralacha La
Baralachala pass located within theZanskar range, offers an exciting and adventurous pathway to Lahul district of Himachal Pradesh as well as the Ladakh, connecting directly to Jammu and Kashmir. Baralachala pass has the location at 16,040 feet. The pass offers amazing and scintillating view of the Himalayas and immensely great enjoyment for your entire life.
Fotu La
Fotula pass located in the womb ofZanskar range, and it connects Srinagar-Leh highway. The pass has an elevation of 13,478 feet. Close to theFotula pass, the Lamayuru monastery is located, which serves as idyllic refuge to tourists, amid cold and frigid conditions.
Lachulung La
Lachulung La pass has strategic location, as it connects the Leh Manali highway, and is located close toSarchu and PangongLake. This pass is in elevation of 16,600 feet, making it difficult for the trekkers and hikers to experience short breathlessness during the climbs and/or descents.
Namika La
Namikala pass situates within the Zanskar range, is the crucial pass as it connects Srinagar-Leh highway. This pass is popular as “The Pillar of The Sky Passes,” and is located on height of 12,139 feet. Namikala pass is also the route to Mulbek valley, which is popular among the tourists as well as the locals forMaitreya Buddha’s rock craving and a Gompa.
Tanglangla pass
Taglangla pass is positionedwithin the popularZanskar range along the Leh-Manali highway, at an elevation of roughly 17,582 feet. This pass is the resting point for the herdsmen who travel in and around in search of fodderfor the livestock. Besides, Tanglang La pass is also considered as world’s second highest motorable road.
You shop in the local market, bargaining is of common occurrence. The price of the product that you buy would ultimately depend on your bargaining skills. However, in government-run crafts emporia and huge stores there are no bargains. Major shipping areas in Leh are Tibetan Market, located off Old Leh Road for clothes and Moti Market near the Leh bus stand. Ladakh offers some fascinating shopping menus like:
• Ladakh Art Palace on the Main Bazaar Road, Leh
• Tibetan Handicraft Emporium on the Main Bazaar Road, ?Leh
• Tibetan Handicraft Community Showroom in Choglamsar
• Cottage Industries Exposition & Women’s Alliance in Changspa
The principal tourist attraction in Leh and Ladakh are the monasteries. Majority of tourists coming to Leh and Ladakh want to experience either hill adventure, or get mesmerized in the scenic landscapes or visit monasteries. There various monasteries referring to the Mahayana and Hinayana sects of Buddhism. These monasteries are dotted amidst the attractivebackdrops of mountain, meandering valleys and meadows. The popular monasteries to visit in Ladakh include:
• Shanti Stupa
• Spituk Monastery
• Hemis Monastery
• Thiksey Monastery
• Lamayuru Monastery
• Shey Monastery
• Stok Palace
• Phyang Monastery
• SankarGompa
• Alchi Monastery
• NamgyalTsemoGompa
• LikirGompa
• Leh Palace
• Stongde Monastery
• Diskit&HundurGompa
• MathoGompa
• Soma Gompa
• Takthok Monastery
• Sumda Chun Monastery
The conditions have improved remarkably in Kashmir, and it is the best tourist destination. In the last five years the tourist fall to Kashmir has increased phenomenally. Security is also tight and strong vigil is kept. Tourists would love to enjoy their trip
The most perfect time of visiting Kashmir begins from 1st April until August and winters (from October to February)are quite cold and not perfect for traveling.
There are several hotels in Srinagar, and the most popular hotels. Hotel VivantabyTaj is the only Five Star Hotel in Srinagar, Khyber Resorts is the only operating 5 Star Resort in Gulmarg area.
Regular cleaning is underway, and therefore, you are going to enjoy its freshness all the times, especially during the boating.
Kashmiri Wazwanis the popular and most wanted cuisine made from Beef and Mutton, and is served during the times of marriages and functions. There are also various delicious cuisines served in the hotels and restaurants in Srinagar.
The traveling distance from Srinagar to Gulmarg is around 52kms and total time of traveling is 1hr 30 minutes.
The traveling distance from Srinagar to Pahalgam is 87kms, and it would take around 2hrs to reach to there.
The traveling distance from Srinagar to Sonamarg is 84kms, and would take around 1hr 32mins.
Pork and beef is not served in the hotels and houseboats.
Here is the classification of entre fee for Tulip Garden:Adults: 50 and Children: 25 Foreigners: 50
The garden is open on all days except Fridays, and the entry fee is Rs. 10 for the Adults and Rs. 5 for children.
The fee of Gondola Ride per person is Rs 6oo from Gulmarg to Kungdoor. There is absolutely no fee for children with less than 3 years are free. The fee from Kungdoor to Apharwat is Rs. 800 per adult person. No fee for children below 3 years.
There are superb and comfortable luxurious hotels available in and around the Srinagar, but living in a Houseboat is totally a unique experience, which is worth knowing and enjoying too. It would be truly unforgettable moments that you are going to feel while living in the Houseboat in Kashmir. Make sure that you avail the best of this experience.
Shikarar Ride is basically the traditional boat that has been designed in an artistic way and such types of boats sail on daily basis on Dal Lake in Srinagar. The price for Shikara ride isRs 600 for four persons, and it would provide you with a ride for as long as2 hrs around Lake.
In Gulmarg, the normal fee for Pony ride is Rs 200, and in Pahalgam it is 400. However, you can go out for the bargain too. There is no fixed price.
In the month of September the apples are ripe, and you will find red apples enroute Gulmarg. There are beautiful apple orchards at nearby Tangmarg.
Lal Chowk is the biggest market in Srinagar city packed with all kinds of products.
Buy Pashimina shawls and other handmade products at market places such asLalchowk, Boluevard Road, Rajbagh and Polo View. You can always look for the bargains at these places.
There is a shop near Army Cantonment area called Batwara near Children’s Hospital where you can buy Wine of your choice.
- For domestic tourists, the price is 200 and 300 at one time, for single day it is 600 to 1000
- For foreign tourists, it is 200 to 300 at one time, for one day it is Rs 1000 to 1600
The mobile networks operating in Kashmir are BSNL, Airtel, Aircel, Idea, and Reliance. However, it is essential to note that only postpaid connections work here, and therefore, you need to come with postpaid SIM cards.
Yes, there is Dachigam wild Life Sanctuary, at the distance of 22kms from Srinagar City.
There is one attractive tourist destination known asDoodhPathri, which is being developed by JK tourism and quite fascinatingly, this is really a pristine natural attraction.
Yes, you can easily carry wine right inside the hotel, however, you are not allowed to drink it outside the hotel room.
To be precise, the Srinagar Airport is approximately 11kms from Srinagar City.
Tourist destinations like Verinag, Kokernag, Sinthon Top, Aarbal waterfall, DoodPathri, Baba Rishi, and Watlab are mostly not covered by tourists.
The total covered distance between Yusmarg and Srinagar is just 47kms, and there are no private hotels around in Yusmarg. However, you can think of staying in JKTDC Huts for overnight.
The most popular tourist attractions to visit are Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens, Hari Parbat Fort, PariMahal, and Tulip Garden.
The total traveling road distance from Srinagar to Jammu is 304 kms approximately, and it will take a minimum of 8hrs and maximum of 12hrs for reaching Jammu.
The ideal time of visiting Mata Vaishno Devi is middle of April, immediately after the Navratras festival. There is heavy rush during this time of the season. You need to pre-book the tickets for comfortable darshan of Mata Vaishno Devi.
BY FLIGHT : There are 5 flights come to Srinagar by Bangalore like Spice Jet, Indigo, Jet Airways ,Air India & Go Air they all operates daily from early morning to evening. All flights are direct & take 6 to 7 hours to reach Srinagar with one stop in Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train but there is no direct train for Jammu. So first you take Sampark kranti , Rajdhani or Karnatka express to reach New Delhi and than take another train for Jammu Tawi Railway station. There are 16 trains for Jammu but 11 major trains are Jammu Rajdhani express , Uttarsampark Kranti , Jhelum Express , Duranto express , Shiv Shakti Express , Shalimar express, Jammu Mail , Andaman express , All Jat express , Malwa express , Durg Jat express & distance is 577 kms mostly trains take 9 to 10 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Bangalore to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Bangalore to Delhi ISBT & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There are 2 flights come to Srinagar by Raipur like Jet Airways ,Air India but they are multiple flights they all operates daily and take 7 to 10 hours to reach Srinagar with one stop in Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There is only one direct train from Raipur to Jammu i.e. Durg Jat express they operate only Tuesday. The total distance is 1836 kms & take approx 33 hours to reach. but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Raipur a to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Raipur to Delhi ISBT i.e. 1233 kms 20 hours to reach delhi & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train but there is no direct train for Jammu. So first you take Sampark kranti , Rajdhani or Karnatka express to reach New Delhi and than take another train for Jammu Tawi Railway station. There are 16 trains for Jammu but 11 major trains are Jammu Rajdhani express , Uttarsampark Kranti , Jhelum Express , Duranto express , Shiv Shakti Express , Shalimar express, Jammu Mail , Andaman express , All Jat express , Malwa express , Durg Jat express & distance is 577 kms mostly trains take 9 to 10 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Bangalore to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Bangalore to Delhi ISBT & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There are 2 flights come to Srinagar by Kerala like Jet Airways ,Air India but they are multiple flights they all operates daily and take 23 to 25 hours to reach Srinagar with one or two night stay in Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is no direct train from Kerala to Jammu so first you take Kerala express to reach Delhi & than to take another train from delhi to Jammu. The major trains are Jammu Rajdhani express , Uttarsampark Kranti , Jhelum Express , Duranto express , Shiv Shakti Express , Shalimar express, Jammu Mail , Andaman express , All Jat express , Malwa express , Durg Jat expressthe total distance is 3250 kms but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Kerala to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Kerala to Delhi ISBT i.e. 2700 kms 40 hours to reach delhi & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There are 2 flights come to Srinagar by Dehradun like Jet Airways ,Air India but they are multiple flights they all operates daily and take 19 to 25 hours to reach Srinagar with one or two night stay in Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is no direct train from Indore to Jammu so first you take Dehradun or Mussorie express to reach Delhi & than to take another train from delhi to Jammu. The major trains are Jammu Rajdhani express , Uttarsampark Kranti , Jhelum Express , Duranto express , Shiv Shakti Express , Shalimar express, Jammu Mail , Andaman express , All Jat express , Malwa express , Durg Jat expressthe total distance is 3250 kms but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Dehradun to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Dehradun to Delhi ISBT i.e. 270 kms 6 hours to reach delhi & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There are 2 flights come to Srinagar by Trivandrum like Jet Airways ,Air India but they are multiple flights they all operates daily and take 34 to 35 hours to reach Srinagar with one or two night stay in Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There is only one direct train from Trivandrum to Jammu i.e. Himsagar express they operate only Friday. The total distance is 3628 kms & take approx 70 hours to reach. but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Trivandrum to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Trivandrum to Delhi ISBT i.e. 2900 kms 43 hours to reach delhi & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There are 3 flights come to Srinagar by Jaipur like Jet Airways ,Air India & Indigo they all operates daily and take 4 to 5 hours to reach Srinagar with one stop in Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There is no direct train from Indore to Jammu so first you take Malwa or Nizamuddin express to reach Delhi & than to take another train from delhi to Jammu. The major trains are Jammu Rajdhani express , Uttarsampark Kranti , Jhelum Express , Duranto express , Shiv Shakti Express , Shalimar express, Jammu Mail , Andaman express , All Jat express , Malwa express , Durg Jat expressthe total distance is 3250 kms but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Indore to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Indore to Delhi ISBT i.e. 900 kms 14 hours to reach delhi & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There are 2 flights come to Srinagar by Jaipur like Jet Airways ,Air India they all operates daily and take 8 to 9 hours to reach Srinagar with one stop in Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There are Two trains operate from Jaipur i.e. All Jat Express & ADI SVDK Express. All Jat Express operates whole days in a week & ADI SVDK express operates only Monday .but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway the distance is 885 kms & take approx 15 to 21 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Jaipur to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Jaipur to Delhi ISBT i.e. 290 kms 6 hours to reach delhi & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There is no direct flight come to Srinagar by Mysore In this case you take multiple flight i.e. from Mysore to New Delhi & New Delhi to Srinagar.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There is no direct train from Mysore to Jammu so in this case first you take train from Mysore to New Delhi i.e. Swarna Express & than New Delhi to Jammu Tawi it take 45 hours to reach Delhi and 10 hours more to reach Jammu. The major trains are Jammu Rajdhani express , Uttarsampark Kranti , Jhelum Express , Duranto express , Shiv Shakti Express , Shalimar express, Jammu Mail , Andaman express , All Jat express , Malwa express , Durg Jat expressthe total distance is 3250 kms but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Mysore to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Mysore to Delhi ISBT i.e. 2300 kms 34 hours to reach delhi & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There are 5 flights come to Srinagar by Lucknow like Spice Jet, Indigo, Jet Airways ,Air India & Go Air they all operates daily but there is no direct flight. You choose multiple flights to come Kashmir by Lucknow. All flights take 20 to 21 hours to reach Srinagar with night stay in Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There are four trains operate from Lucknow i.e. Jammu Tawi Express , Himgiri express, Archana express and Begampura express. Himgiri Express & Archana operates three days in a week i.e. Wednesday, Saturday ,Sunday and Begampura & Jammu Tawi express operates all day in a week .but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway the distance is 980 kms & take approx 18 to 20 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Lucknow to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Lucknow to Delhi ISBT & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There are 4 flights come to Srinagar by Patna like Indigo, Jet Airways ,Air India & Go Air they all operates daily from early morning to evening. All flights are direct & take 7 to 8 hours to reach Srinagar with one stop in Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is only one train Himgiri Express which operate only Wednesday Saturday and Sunday they drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway the distance is 1490 kms & take approx 26 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Patna to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Patna to Delhi ISBT & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT: First you choose flights there is only one flights come to Srinagar i.e. Air India . This flights is not direct they take 1 stop in delhi and operate next day from New delhi to Srinagar take 27 hours minimum to reach.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There is only one train operate from Surat that is Swaraj Express. Swaraj Express operates four days in a week i.e. Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday .but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway the distance is 1480 kms & take approx 27 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Surat to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Surat to Delhi ISBT & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There is no airport in Bikaner so first you go to Jaipur Airport the nearest airport from Bikaner city & the distance is 330 kms. Than you take flight from there. There is only one flight from Jaipur to Srinagar i.e. Jet Airways. & it takes approx 8 hours 30 minutes to reach Srinagar with one stop in Delhi
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There are two trains one is Adi Jat Express & another is Janamboomi express which operate everyday & drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway the distance is 744 kms & take approx 17 hours 50 minutes to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Bikaner to Jammu Kashmir. You can take Rathore Travels (Bikaner) from Bikaner to Jalandhar an then take take another Bus from Jalandhar Bus Stand to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 217 kms & it will take 3.5 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There is no direct flight come to Srinagar from Bhopal. Only one flight is operate from Bhopal i.e. Air India but they drop you at Delhi airport & than you change your plane and take another Air India flight for Srinagar. This flight takes two days to reach Srinagar.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There are four trains i.e. Jhelum express , Ten Express , Himsagar express & Malwa Express. Jhelum & Malwa operate everyday , another two operates only on Saturday. Train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway the distance is 1300 kms & take approx 24 to 27 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no direct bus between Bhopal and Jammu. You can take Sachkhand express from Bhopal to Ludhiana then take state transport bus from Ludhiana to Jammu. the approx distance is 1344 kms & it will take 22 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There is no direct flight come to Srinagar from Aurangabad. Only two flight are operate from Aurangabad i.e. Air India & Jet Airways but they drop you at Delhi airport & than you change your plane and take another Air India flight for Srinagar. This flight takes two days to reach Srinagar.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There is only one train i.e. Sachkhand express operate from Aurangabad to New Delhi. Than to take another another train from Delhi to Jammu. There are 16 trains for Jammu but 11 major trains are Jammu Rajdhani express , Uttarsampark Kranti , Jhelum Express , Duranto express , Shiv Shakti Express , Shalimar express, Jammu Mail , Andaman express , All Jat express , Malwa express , Durg Jat express & distance is 577 kms mostly trains take 9 to 10 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no direct bus between Aurangabad and Jammu. You take bus from Aurangabad to Delhi ISBT & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take bus from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : There are 4 flights come to Srinagar by Chandigarh like Spice Jet, Indigo, Jet Airways ,Air India they all operates daily in the afternoon. One or two flights are direct and rest all are multiple, the minimum distance time is 1 hour 10 minutes.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There is only one direct train from Chandigarh which operates only 2 days in a week i.e. Tuesday & Friday, but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway the distance is 377 kms & take 7 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : The distance between Chandigarh to Jammu is 345 by road. With a total of 10 buses. Chandigarh to Jammu bus timing vary with different operators and different bus type, the journey takes 6hrs 25 min to 9 hrs o complete this journey depending on the operator, type of bus and traffic conditions. The first bus takes off around 7:30 PM and last bus at 11:30 PM. Chandigarh to Jammu bus fare ranges from Rs 425 to 1000 depending on the type of bus In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take bus from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT: First you choose flights there are many flights come to Srinagar like Spice Jet, Indigo, Go Air ,Jet Airways ,Air India. Only few flights are direct and rest all are multiples the approx time is 12 hour 20 minutes with one stop in New Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There is only one direct train from Pune to Jammu i.e. Jhelum Express who run daily & it take 40 hours 40 minutes to reach, the distance is 2172 kms but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Pune to Jammu Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT: First you choose flights there is only one flights come to Srinagar i.e. Air India . This flights is not direct they take 1 stop in delhi and operate next day from New delhi to Srinagar take 27 hours minimum to reach.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There are two trains operate from Vadodara one is Swaraj Express & other is Hapa Jat express . Swaraj Express operates four days in a week i.e. Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and hapa jat express operate only 1 day in a week i.e. Wednesday.but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway the distance is 1570 kms & take approx 25 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Vadodara to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Vadodara to Delhi ISBT & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There is only one direct train from Pune to Jammu i.e. Jhelum Express who run daily & it take 40 hours 40 minutes to reach, the distance is 2172 kms but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Pune to Jammu Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT: First you choose flights there only three flights come to Srinagar i.e. Indigo, Jet Airways ,Air India . These flights are direct and take 9 hours to reach with one stop in New Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There are three trains operate from Ahmadabad one is Adi Jat Express second is sarvodya express & another is Vivek Express. Adi Jat Express operates all days in a week but sarvodya and vivek operates only 01 day i.e. Friday .but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway the distance is 1480 kms & take approx 27 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Ahmadabad to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Ahmadabad to Delhi ISBT & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT: First you choose flights there are three flights come to Srinagar i.e. Indigo, Jet Airways ,Air India. All flights are direct and take 5 to 6 hours to reach with one stop in New Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There is no direct train from Hyderabad to Jammu so in this case first you take train from Hyderabad to New Delhi & than New Delhi to Jammu Tawi it take 27 hours to reach Delhi and 10 hours more to reach Jammu. the total distance is 2250 kms but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Hyderabad to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Hyderabad to Delhi ISBT & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take bus from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT: First you choose flights there only three flights come to Srinagar i.e. Indigo, Jet Airways ,Air India . These flights are direct and take 9 hours to reach with one stop in New Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There are two trains one is Jammu Tawi Express and second is Himgiri Express. Jammu Tawi Express operates all days in a week & another operates only 03 days i.e. Tuesday , Friday & Saturday, but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway the distance is 2000 kms & take approx 2 days to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Kolkata to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Kolkata to Delhi ISBT & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT: First you choose flights there are five flights come to Srinagar i.e. Indigo, Jet Airways ,Air India ,Go Air, Spice Jet. All flights are direct and take 8 to 9 hours to reach with one stop in New Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There is only one train Andaman Express which operates only 3 days in a week i.e. Wednesday , Thursday & Saturday, but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway the distance is 2800 kms & take approx 2.5 days to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Chennai to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Chennai to Delhi ISBT & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT: First you choose flights there four flights come to Srinagar i.e. Indigo, Jet Airways ,Go Air, Spice Jet . These flights are direct and take 3 hours minimum to reach. Some flights have one stop in New Delhi.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There are two trains operate from Mumbai one is Swaraj Express second is Vivek express. Swaraj Express operates foru days in a week i.e. Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & vivek express operate only 01 day i.e. Friday .but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway the distance is 1480 kms & take approx 27 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is no bus service or operator from Mumbai to Jammu Kashmir. You take bus from Mumbai to Delhi ISBT & than take another Bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take Volvo buses as well as local buses from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
BY FLIGHT : First you choose flights there are many flights come to Srinagar like Spice Jet, Indigo, Go Air ,Jet Airways ,Air India & all operates in the day time from morning to evening. Mostly flights are direct from New Delhi Airport & distance time is 1 hour 40 minutes.
BY TRAIN : There is also option to come by train. There are approx 16 trains operates daily from Delhi but train drops you at Jammu Tawi Railway station. The major trains are Jammu Rajdhani express , Uttarsampark Kranti , Jhelum Express , Duranto express , Shiv Shakti Express , Shalimar express, Jammu Mail , Andaman express , All Jat express , Malwa express , Durg Jat express & distance is 577 kms mostly trains take 9 to 10 hours to reach Jammu and than you choose taxi for further journey.
BY ROAD : There is also a Bus service starts from ISBT Kashmiri Gate Delhi to Jammu Bus stand the approx distance is 600 kms & it will take 11 hours approx to reach Jammu by road. In Jammu there are various option to reach Kashmir you take local sharing Cabs local bus service and individual cabs . Bus service operates in the night only you take bus from Jammu Bus stand & rest services like individual taxi & sharing cabs you take from exit point of Railway station , Jammu Bus stand & Gumat chowk they operates whole day. The distance between Jammu to Kashmir is approx 300 Kms & it will take 8 to 10 hours to reach Kashmir.
