How to reach Sonamarg

About Sonamarg

Sonamarg is a hill station covered by the summits of Amarnath, Sirbal, and Kolhoi. This destination is a renowned tourist spot located in Jammu and Kashmir. Sonamarg and districts around it were under the supremacy of King Pravarasena II, 2000 years ago. Srinagar, Sonamarg, and the neighboring districts then came under the supremacy of the Mauryan Region. During this period, Buddhism thrives. Later, Kushanas took supremacy over the region in the 1st century AD. Later, it came under the supremacy of Ujjain’s Vikramaditya, and during the 6th century, Huns commanded it for a shorter period of time. Later, it decks under the regions of innumerable small kings.

How To Reach Sonamarg

Sonamarg by Air

The nearest airport to Sonamarg is Sheikh-Ul Alam International airport in Srinagar at a distance of approx 100.8 km. You can book a taxi or cab from the airport to reach Sonamarg.

Regular flights from New Delhi to Srinagar: Air India, Air Asia, Vistara, Indigo, Go First, Spicejet.
Regular flights from Mumbai to Srinagar: Indigo, Spicejet, Go First, Vistara, Air Aisa, Air India
Regular flights from Chandigarh to Srinagar: Go First, Indigo, Vistara

Sonamarg by Train

The nearest railway station from Sonmarg is the Jammu Tawi railway station at a distance of 347 km that is connected to major cities. One can hire a taxi or cab from the railway station that will cover the distance and take you to Sonmarg.

Regular trains from New Delhi to Jammu: NDLS JAT Rajdhani Express, New Delhi Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Vande Bharat Express, Shri Shakti AC Express, Jammu Mail, etc
Regular trains from Mumbai to Jammu: Swaraj Express, Bandra Terminus Jammu Tawi Vivek Express, etc
Regular trains from Chandigarh to Jammu: Sambalpur Jammu Tawi Express, Hemkunt Express, Kalka Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Express, etc

Sonamarg by Road

The NH 1D, also known as Srinagar- Ladakh Road connects Sonmarg with the entire state. State buses from both Jammu as well as Kashmir run on daily basis. You can also hire taxis or cabs.