AIR

Flights depart from Delhi daily. They range from about INR4000 in the winter season to anywhere between INR 6000 to INR 10000 in the summer. The flight takes about one hour. Auto rickshaws are not allowed within 1km of the airport. Therefore, you have the option of hiking the distance to the main road or taking a car. Car’s cost INR 1200 from the airport to the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) which is located a five-minute walk (INR 150 rickshaw) around the corner from the Dal Lake where much of the accommodation is located.

When leaving for the airport there is a bus that runs four times a morning (9:30 am, 10:30 am, 11:30am and 12:30pm) from the TRC to the airport costing INR 60, taking around 40mins.

TRAIN

The most major train station closest to Srinagar is named Jammu Tawi in Jammu (300km from Srinagar) and is located about 5km from the centre of Jammu and the general bus stand. It is the most convenient place from where to catch transport to Kashmir.

Jammu Tawi Railway Station is well connected to all major train stations, and is the final destination for many trains, if not Jammu Tawi then try to get on a train bound for Udhampur which is the next and final station.

Here are a few of the major stations and trains.

New Delhi to Jammu Tawi- Rajdhani Express (12425/12426) Chennai to Jammu Tawi Andaman Express (16031/16032) Kolkata to Jammu Tawi- Jammu Tawi Express (13151) Mumbai Central to Jammu Tawi- Sawraj Express (12471/12472) Ahmedabad to Jammu Tawi-Jammu Tawi Express (19223)

ROAD

The arterial NH1A runs from Jalandhar (Punjab) to Uri. Passing through Jammu, Banihal (Jawahar Lal Nehru Tunnel) and Srinagar. The NH 1B connects Batote in Jammu region to Khanabal in Kashmir passing through Doda, Kishtwar and the Symthan Pass.

State Bus Delhi to Srinagar: There is a pretty comfortable state-run bus that runs every day from Tis Hazari in Delhi to the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar. The advantage of this bus is that it is safe, you can either opt for a reclining seat or sleeper cabin and it is not necessary to change transport at Jammu. It leaves around midday from Tis Hazari and around 8:30am at the TRC for the return trip to Delhi. Be aware that the Jammu to Srinagar highway is narrow and crowded, being the major lifeline for supplies and troops to the Kashmir Valley and traffic jams are frequent. 24 hours can turn into 30 hours fairly quickly (or slowly!). INR 1481 for a push back seat /INR 1571 for a sleeper berth.

State Bus Jammu to Srinagar: You can catch an SRTC (State Road Transport Corporation) Bus from the General Bus Stand. The state run bus takes about 11 hours to reach Srinagar and costs INR 700 in the ‘deluxe’ 19-seater or INR 448 in the ‘high-tech’ 36 seater.

Private Bus Delhi to Jammu: You can take an overnight private sleeper bus from Kashmiri Gate in Delhi to Jammu for about INR1000. These buses are fairly good because you journey overnight, leaving around 6pm and wake up in Jammu at about 8am. From here you can take a jeep or state-run bus to Srinagar.

 JEEP

There are frequently running jeeps located at the gates of the Jammu train station. A Innova or Jeep will cost you anything between INR1000-1500, depending on the demand, time of year and which seat you hire in the jeep. This drive takes about 9 to 10 hours.

You can also take a shared Srinagar from BC Road outside the General Bus Stand or from Gawel Chowk, which can be reached by walking through the General Bus Stand and taking a right. The jeeps run all day from early morning and cost INR1000-1500.

Note: If you want to leave the train station and head into Jammu to the general bus stand or main bazaar it will cost around INR 150 for a rickshaw or take the local bus for INR 20.

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