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Introduction

Kashmir is known as “Paradise on Earth” due to its ideal beauty, lush green meadows, PirPanjal hills, and Gorgeous rivers. There are several well-known tourist spots in Kashmir where you may refresh your mind and spirit. Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg, and other well-known destinations may be found here. In this blog I will try to answer some Kashmir travel related questions like How to reach Srinagar from Delhi, How to reach Gulmarg from Delhi, How to reach Srinagar by train, How to reach Gulmarg from Srinagar, How to reach Gulmarg from Mumbai, How to reach Pahalgam from Srinagar, How to reach Sonamarg from Srinagar, How to reach Kargil from Srinagar, How to reach Leh from Srinagar. In this blog you will get all information about how to plan Kashmir trip, How to go Kashmir.

Also check: How to book online taxi in Kashmir

How to reach Kashmir valley

Srinagar Airport cab service

How to reach Kashmir by flight: If you wish to travel by a flight you will land at Srinagar airport directly Code Name SXR Airport. But if you travel by flight you will miss the scenic beauty that one will experience only by Travelling through road.

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach Kashmir by road: The second option is by road. The distance between Srinagar to Jammu is 300 kms and will take up to 8 to 9 hours. While travelling you will experience the marvellous beauty of nature. To reach Kashmir valley you cross lots of Himalayan ranges as well as tunnels. On the way you pass through many places such as Nagrota, Udhampur, Chenani, Ramban, Digdol, Banihal, Qazigund ,Anantnag. While travelling on this road you will pass through  a famous tunnel known as Jawahar tunnel named after first prime minister of India. This tunnel is the entrance to Kashmir valley by road. Also you will pass through Nashri Tunnel the longest in Asia.

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach Kashmir by train: Another option is train but the railway is not fully connected to Kashmir. But if you still want to travel via train you can reach Jammu or Katra or Udhampur railway station by train and from there you can take a cab to reach Banihal railway station. From Banihal station you can easily travel to Srinagar via train.

The stretch between Udhampur and Banihal is yet to be connected via train to the rest of India railway network. In February 2024 another stretch was added to Baramulla-Banihal railway line. The Banihal to Sangaldan stretch is completed and the train is running from Banihal to Sangaldan. So for this portion you will have to hire a taxiHowever, The work is going on at full pace and this mega project and it is set to be completed by Year 2023-2024. There is also the world’s highest bridge installed on Chenab river with height more than that of the Eiffel tower of Italy.

How to reach Kashmir from Delhi via Flight

Take a flight from IGI Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach from Delhi via Train

Brief
You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from  Delhi ( Nizamudain / Old Dehli / Kashmir Gate)till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates) or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, Ghanta Ghar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from any of the  Dehli Railway Stations ( Nizamudain / Old Dehli / Kashmir Gate)
    2. Book the train till these Railway Stations Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway  station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal
    6. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7. Happy tripping.
 These are the ways you can travel from Delhi to Srinagar.

How to reach Kashmir from Mumbai via Flight

Take a flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach from Mumbai via Train

Brief
You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from following Railway Stations ( Thane/Mumbai CST/ Vashi) till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, Ghanta Ghar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from any of the  Mumbai  Railway Stations ( Thane/Mumbai CST/ Vashi)
    2. Book the train till these Railway Stations Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal
    6. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7. Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach Kashmir from Odhisa via Flight

Take a flight from Biju Patnaik International Airport International Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach from Odhisa via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Delhi or Mumbai CST then further follow from there You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from  Odisha Bubaneswar/Puri/Khurda Road Junction  Railway Stations till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) Via Dehli or Mumbai from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, GhantaGhar Srinagar.

  • Steps
    1. Book a train from Bubaneswar/Puri/Khurda Railway Station to Mumbai or Delhi Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal
    6. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7. Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach kashmir from Bangalore via Flight

Take a flight from Kempegowda International Airport  to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach from Bangalore via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Delhi or Mumbai CST from Bangalore city Railway Station then further follow from there.

You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from  Bangalore city Railway Station till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) Via Dehli or Mumbai from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, GhantaGhar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from Bangalore city Railway Station to  Mumbai or Dehli  Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal
    6.From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7. Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach Kashmir from Hyderabad via Flight

Take a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach from Hyderabad via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Delhi or Mumbai CST from Hyderabad Railway Station then further follow from there.

You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from Hyderabad Railway Station till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) Via Dehli or Mumbai from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, Ghanta Ghar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from Hyderabad Railway Station to  Mumbai or Dehli  Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal
    6.From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7. Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach Kashmir from Chennai via Flight

Take a flight from Chennai International Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach from Chennai via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Dehli or Mumbai CST from Chennai Central Railway Station then further follow from there.

You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from Chennai Central Railway Station till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) Via Dehli or Mumbai from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, GhantaGhar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from Chennai Central Railway Station to  Mumbai or Dehli  Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal
    6. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7. Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach Kashmir from Gujrat via Flight

Take a flight from The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach from Gujrat via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Dehli or Mumbai CST from your nearest Gujrat/Surat Central Railway Station then further follow from there.

You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from Gujrat/Surat  or nearest central  Railway Station till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) Via Dehli or Mumbai from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, Ghanta Ghar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from Gujrat/Surat Central Railway Station to  Mumbai or Dehli  Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal.
    6. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7. Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach Kashmir from Coimbatore via Flight

Take a flight from The Coimbatore International Airport  International Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach from Coimbatore via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Delhi or Mumbai CST from Coimbatore Junction railway station then further follow from there.

You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from Coimbatore Junction railway station till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) Via Dehli or Mumbai from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, GhantaGhar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from Coimbatore Junction railway station to  Mumbai or Delhi  Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal.
    6.From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7.Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach Kashmir from Kolkata via Flight

Take a flight from The Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach from Kolkata via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Delhi or Mumbai CST from Kolkata/Howrah  Central Railway Station then further follow from there.

You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from Kolkata/Howrah central  Railway Station till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) Via Dehli or Mumbai from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, Ghanta Ghar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from Kolkata/Howrah central  Railway Station to  Mumbai or Dehli  Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal.
    6.From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7.Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach Kashmir from Rajasthan via Flight

Take a flight from The Jaipur International Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach from Rajasthan via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Delhi or Mumbai CST from Mahamandir/Kota junction/Jaipur junction Central Railway Station then further follow from there.

You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from Mahamandir/Kota junction/Jaipur junction central  Railway Station till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) Via Delhi or Mumbai from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, GhantaGhar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from Mahamandir/Kota junction/Jaipur junction Central Railway Station to  Mumbai or Delhi  Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal.
    6. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7. Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach Kashmir from Tamil Nadu via Flight

Take a flight from The Tiruchirappalli International Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach from Tamil Nadu via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Delhi or Mumbai CST from Ramachandran or any other  Central Railway Station then further follow from there.

You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from Ramachandran  or any other nearest central  Railway Station till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) Via Dehli or Mumbai from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, Ghanta Ghar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from Ramachandran Central Railway Station to  Mumbai or Delhi  Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal.
    6.From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gul,arg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7.Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach Kashmir from Kerala via Flight

Take a flight from The Cochin International Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

how to reach Kashmir

How to reach from Kerala via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Delhi or Mumbai CST from Kannur/Kozhikode/Shornur Junction or any other Central Railway Station then further follow from there.

You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from Kannur/Kozhikode/Shornur Junction or any other nearest central  Railway Station till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) Via Dehli or Mumbai from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, GhantaGhar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from Kannur/Kozhikode/Shornur Junction to  Mumbai or Dehli  Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal.
    6.From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7.Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach Kashmir from Agra via Flight

Take a flight from The Agra Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

Taj Mahal India

How to reach from Agra via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Delhi from Agra Cantt Station or Agra Fort  Central Railway Station then further follow from there.

You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from Agra Cantt Station or Agra Fort central  Railway Station till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) Via Dehli  from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, GhantaGhar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from from Agra Cantt Station or Agra Fort central  Railway Station till to  Mumbai or Delhi  Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal.
    6.From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7. Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach Kashmir from Amritsar via Flight

Take a flight from The Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

Golden temple Amritsar

How to reach from Amritsar via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Delhi from Amritsar Junction Central Railway Station then further follow from there.

You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from Amritsar Junction central  Railway Station till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, Ghanta Ghar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from Amritsar Junction central  Railway Station to  Mumbai or Delhi  Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam  Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal.
    6.From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7. Happy tripping and holidays.

Take a flight from Cochin International Airport to SXR Airport, and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

Kochi

How to reach from Kochi via Train

Brief
The journey will have to be done in two parts. Reach Delhi from Ernakulam Junction railway station then further follow from there.

You can take any specific Train as per your budget and class from Ernakulam Junction railway station  till any of the following Railway Stations (Jammu Tawi / Katra / Udhampur) from there you will have to hire a taxi to reach Srinagar directly (Click here for updated taxi rates)  or till Banihal Railway station from where the train connectivity resumes for internal valley till Srinagar and further till Baramulla. You can get dropped off at Srinagar Railway Station also known as Nowgam Railway station from where you can easily reach any major destinations like Lal Chowk , Dal –Lake, Ghanta Ghar Srinagar.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a train from Ernakulam Junction railway station  to  Mumbai or Delhi  Central Railway Stations.
    2. Then book another train till these Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur
    3. From Railway Stations Jammu-Tawi / Katra / Udhampur hire a taxi till Banihal railway Station or Directly till Srinagar.
    4. From Banihal you can get on the train again and be dropped off at Srinagar Railway station also known as Nowgam  Railway station.
    5. From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any central Srinagar destinations like Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal.
    6.From Nowgam railway station you can hire a taxi to reach any major tourist destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg , Pahlagam , Aru Valley , Aharbal , Bangus Valley , Gurez Valley.
    7. Happy tripping and holidays.

How to reach Kashmir from Ladakh via Flight

Take a flight from The Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh Airport to SXR Airport , and from there you can hire a taxi to reach any spot easily across Kashmir. The closest places are Dal-Lake , Lal-Chowk, Khayam , Munawarabad, Nishat , Shalimar , Houseboat, Nigeen Lake , Hazratbal

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How to reach from Ladakh via Road

Brief
Srinagar to Leh is approx. 420 Km
. You can hire a taxi from Leh Market and then its upto you to make the journey in One go or in 2 days whilst enjoying a stay in Kargil.
Plan-1 :Leh-Kargil and Kargil –Srinagar
Plan-2 : Leh to Srinagar.
Recommended is the Plan 1.

  • Steps.
    1. Book a cab from Leh to Srinagar
    2. Decide the price
    3. Agree to the tour plan for single day drop or 2 days drop.
    4. Reach destination Srinagar.

Some Famous destinations in Kashmir

Srinagar

The summer capital of Kashmir and is one of the most famous places in Kashmir. Some famous places in Srinagar are Nishat garden, Shalimar Garden, Parimahal, Chasmashahi and the famous Tulip garden. The main attraction in Srinagar is The famous Dal Lake .You can go for a shikara ride in Dal Lake. Srinagar is Stopover for every traveler .

Sonamarg

Sonamarg is famous as the ‘meadow of gold’. If you are planning to visit Kashmir then Sonamarg must be in your list. From Sonamarg you can go for a trekking excursions to the Thajiwas Glacier and also go for river rafting in Indus river .You can also go to the one of the famous high passes “Zojila pass” from Sonamarg. The best time to visit is May- July. To reach Sonamarg you can hire a cab from Srinagar .

Pahalgam

Pahalgam

It is also known as “ village of shepherds”.Pahalgam is about 95kms from Srinagar and is surrounded by lush green meadows, dense forests and beautiful rivers. Some prominent attractions in Pahalgam are Aru Valley and Betaab Valley. You can easily book a cab in Srinagar for your Pahalgam Trip.

Gulmarg Gondola

Gulmarg

Gulmarg is a beautiful place in Kashmir and famously known as the “meadows of flowers” .Gulmarg is regarded as one of the best locations to visit in Kashmir for a variety of reasons .It has the world’s second highest gondola ride to Apharwat Peak and the third highest ski resort. This region of Kashmir is also considered as an adventurer's paradise due to the numerous options for skiing in the snow.

offbeat locations in Kashmir

Yusmarg

This is one of the top tourist places in Kashmir where you find low tourist flow. It is also famous as “meadow of jesus”.This mini hill station of Kashmir is a favourite among those who want to spend quality time together amidst tranquillity. And also for those who enjoy trekking to remote locations. You’ll also find a beautiful lake called Nil Nag Lake there after walking a few kilometers.

Bangus Valley Kashmir

Bangus valley

The valley of Bangus is one of Kashmir's lesser-known locations with significant tourism potential.The main valley, locally known as Bodh Bangus (Big Bangus), is a linear elliptical bowl located along the east-west axis. The valley is bounded on the east by Rajwar and Mawar, on the west with Shamasbury and Dajlungun Mountains, and on the north by Chowkibal and KarnahGuli. On the north-eastern edge of the main valley is LokutBangus (Small Bangus), a smaller valley. Both valleys contain flat green meadows bordered by low-lying mountains covered with dense Coniferous woods .

Nishat Garden Srinagar

Nishat Garden

One of the largest Mughal Gardens in Kashmir located on the banks of Dal lake and is built by Asif Khan, who was the brother of Nur Jahan. You can have breathtaking view of the Zabarwan mountains in the backdrop. This is one of the famous and beautiful Mughal gardens in Kashmir

Shalimar Garden

Shalimar Garden

One of the famous Mughal garden built by a well known emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan. There is a canal in the garden which enhance its beauty. It has been embellished with polished stones at the boundaries. The best time to visit is April to July.

Chashma shahi

Chashmashahi

It was constructed by a famous Mughal Emperor Shah jahan and is considered as one of the smallest Mughal Garden. From here you will also see a glimpse of another famous location “Pari Mahal”. You'll also get a beautiful view of Dal Lake as well as various mountains in the surrounding areas.

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Aru Valley

It is a beautiful valley surrounded by dense forest and lush green mountains and is about 12 kms from Pahalgam. It serves as a base camp for trekking to Tarsar Lake and Kolhoi glacier.The Aru River, a tributary of the Lidder River, also flows through the valley.

Betaab valley kashmir

Betaab Valley

It is yet another beautiful valley in Pahalgam and is just 5kms from Pahalgam. With blockbusters as Kashmir Ki Kali in 1964 and more current films like BajrangiBhaijaan (2015) showing the finest of Kashmir, Bollywood has an unquestionable fondness for the Betaab Valley. It's right here if you want to take in the breathtaking blend of nature and calm.

Dachigam national park Srinagar

Dachigam National Park

It is one of the most famous national park in Kashmir and is about 22kms from Srinagar. It can be reached easily by taking a private taxi. You will find indigenous species of plants and animals there.

Some related questions

Q. which is the most beautiful place in Kashmir ?
Ans. Kashmir is full of famous and mesmerizing places . Some of them are Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gurez valley, bangus valley, Yusmarg and there are lot more.

Q. Best places for honeymoon in Kashmir ?
Ans. Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg are some of the top honeymoon destinations in Kashmir.

Q. what is the famous food of Kashmir ?
Ans. The most famous food of Kashmir is kashmiri wazwan which includes Rista, Gushtaba, kabab, Tabakmaaz and many more.

Q. which is the most beautiful place in Kashmir ?
Ans. Kashmir is full of famous and mesmerizing places . Some of them are Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gurez valley, bangus valley, Yusmarg and there are lot more.

Q. What are the best things to buy in Kashmir ?
Ans. There are many things which you can buy in Kashmir. Such as kashmiri pashmina, saffron, walnut wood items, Copperware etc.

Q. Best places for honeymoon in Kashmir.
Ans. Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg are some of the top honeymoon destinations in Kashmir.

Q: How to reach Kashmir by train?
Ans: You can travel by train upto jammu railway station and then take a cab to reach Banihal railway station, as the stretch between Udhampur and Banihal is yet to be fully connected.

Q: what is  Jammu to  Kashmir distance?
Ans: The distance from Jammu to Kashmir is 300 kms.

Q: How to go Kashmir by train?
Ans: The railway is not fully connected to Kashmir. The stretch between Udhampur and Banihal is not completed yet.

Q: How to go to Gulmarg from srinagar?
Ans: You can hire a cab or take a bus from Srinagar to reach Gulmarg. The bus will drop you in Tangmarg and from there you can hire a shared cab.

FAQ's

Gulmarg, Srinagar, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Gurez valley, Bangus valley, Doodhpathri, Yusmarg

Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg are some of the top honeymoon destinations in Kashmir.

You can travel by train upto Jammu railway station and then take a cab to reach Banihal railway station, as the stretch between Udhampur and Banihal is yet to be fully connected.

The distance from Jammu to Kashmir is 300 kms.

The railway is not fully connected to Kashmir. The stretch between Udhampur and Banihal is not completed yet.

You can hire a cab or take a bus from Srinagar to reach Gulmarg. The bus will drop you in Tangmarg and from there you can hire a shared cab.

By train you can go upto only Jammu , From there you can take a bus or a cab to reach Banihal Railway station or directly to Srinagar.

4- 5 days are enough to cover some of the popular tourist destinations in Kashmir.

Yes, Kashmir is absolutely safe for family trip. Need any help click here

Yes, Kashmir is safe for all types of trips. For girls only package click here

Kashmir is safe, So come and enjoy the natural beauty of Kashmir.

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