About Kashmir

Known as ‘Paradise On Earth’, lying in the northernmost part of the country between the snow-capped mountains of the Pir Panjal range and Zanskar range is one of the prettiest valleys in the world the Kashmir Valley. You will experience different things in Kashmir from cultural experiences to adventure activities, from a variety of food options to peaceful places where you can spend some time with yourself or your family. Kashmir is the perfect place for some laid-back romantic evenings on the beautiful Dal Lake or spending some time with family. Witness the valleys which will keep you awestruck throughout your journey and everything in one place which is Kashmir. Keeping Srinagar as the base destination, you can travel around in Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and experience the snow rides on one of the highest Gondola in the world, enjoy long and mesmerizing sunsets on the Shikara rides in Dal lake, etc. One can visit Vaishno Devi Mandir in Jammu which attracts many tourists.

How To Reach Kashmir

Kashmir by Air

Srinagar International Airport also known as Sheikh-ul-Alam Airport and Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh are the major airports in Jammu and Kashmir. The airport is well connected from all the major cities with direct and connecting flights from New Delhi, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. 

• Regular flights from New Delhi to Srinagar: Indigo, Spice Jet Go First, Air Asia, Vistara, Air India.
• Regular flights from Mumbai to Srinagar: Air Asia, Go First, Air India, Vistara, Spice Jet.
• Regular flights from Chandigarh to Srinagar: Go First, Indigo, Vistara.

Time Taken By The Fastest Flights:

• New Delhi to Srinagar: 1 hour 25 minutes approximately.
• Mumbai to Srinagar: 2 hours 35 minutes approximately.
• Chandigarh to Srinagar: 1 hour approximately.

Kashmir by Train

Jammu Tawi is the nearest railway station in Jammu And Kashmir. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra is well connected to all the major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, and Kanyakumari.

• Trains from New Delhi to Jammu Tawi: Malwa SF Express, Swaraj Express, Jammu Mail, etc.
• Trains from Mumbai to Jammu Tawi: Swaraj Express, Bandra Terminus.
• Trains from Chandigarh to Jammu Tawi: Jammu Mail, Pooja SF express, Jhelum Express, etc.

Time Taken By The Fastest Train

• New Delhi to Jammu Tawi: 6 hours 38 minutes approximately.
• Mumbai to Jammu Tawi: 27 hours 40 minutes approximately.
• Chandigarh to Jammu Tawi: 4 hours 28 minutes approximately.

Kashmir By Road

Jammu and Kashmir is well connected via road from all major cities. There are several buses from Delhi to Kashmir. One can also drive up to Kashmir from Delhi in his own car or hire a cab. NH1, NH1(A) are frequently used to reach Kashmir.

Other Popular Tourist Destinations:

Gulmarg: 217 Km/5 hours 53 minutes
Sonamarg: 244 km/6 hours 46 minutes
Kasol: 472 km/12 hours 57 minutes
Manali: 491 km/13 hours 6 minutes
Shimla: 493 km/12 hours 32 minutes
Haridwar: 653 km/13 hours 6 minutes
George Everest: 658 km/14 hours 33 minutes
Dehradun: 659 km/13 hours 11 minutes
Rishikesh: 677 km/13 hours 41 minutes
Nainital: 878 km/18 hours 7 minutes
Auli: 932 km/21 hours 11 minutes
Badrinath: 964 km/22 hours 27 minute