Kashmir from Delhi
Kashmir tour packages from Delhi.
Delhi is the closest big city to Kashmir by air, which makes everything from a long weekend to a two-week trip possible. Here is how to choose between flight, train and road.
Flight
About 1.5 h
Train
Via Jammu or Katra
By road
≈ 800 km
Shortest trip
A 3-day weekend
The short answer
Fly in 1.5 hours, or take the train via Jammu or Katra.
Flights from Delhi to Srinagar take about an hour and a half, with many departures a day, which makes even a three-day weekend work. By rail there is no through train yet: take a train to Jammu Tawi or Katra, then the Vande Bharat into the valley. By road it is about 800 km, best split with a night in Jammu or Katra.
By Shahid Parvez Khan (Local Operations Lead)·Published by Falcon Trails·Updated
Getting from Delhi to Kashmir
Delhi has the most flights into Srinagar of any city, and usually the lowest fares. Travellers from Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad use the same flights.
The train is a good choice if you want Vaishno Devi as well: Delhi to Katra, the yatra, then Katra to Srinagar by Vande Bharat in about three hours.
| Option | Route | Door to Srinagar |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | Delhi (DEL) to Srinagar (SXR), direct | About 1.5 h in the air |
| Train | Delhi to Katra (Vande Bharat, about 8 h) or Jammu Tawi, then Vande Bharat to Srinagar | 11 to 14 h with the change |
| Road | Delhi to Jammu, then the highway to Srinagar | Two days, ≈ 800 km |
We book flights on request and quote the live fare alongside the package, so you see the full cost before paying anything. We do not publish a flight-inclusive price because fares change every day.
How long to go for
| Trip | What fits from Delhi |
|---|---|
| Weekend, 2 nights | Srinagar, Dal Lake and a day in Gulmarg. Fly out Friday morning. |
| 4 nights | Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. |
| 6 nights | All four hill stations, a houseboat night and the old city. |
| With Vaishno Devi | Add two nights in Katra and travel by train. |
When to go from Delhi
Delhi’s heat makes May and June the busiest months for Kashmir trips from the capital, and the most expensive. October is cooler, clearer and cheaper. For a snow weekend, December to February works well because the flight is short; keep a free half-day at the end in case snow delays your return.
Compare your starting options
Catalogue starting prices for land arrangements on twin-sharing, excluding flights. The two-adult figure is twice the per-person baseline, not a confirmed quote. Dates, room category and availability can change the total. Ask for named hotels, taxes, child charges and local sightseeing extras in writing.
| Itinerary | Duration | Route | Per adult from | Two adults from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srinagar Weekend | 2 nights / 3 days | Srinagar | ₹7,500 | ₹15,000 |
| Kashmir Essentials | 4 nights / 5 days | Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam | ₹12,500 | ₹25,000 |
| Vaishno Devi Yatra | 2 nights / 3 days | Jammu → Katra → Bhawan | ₹6,500 | ₹13,000 |
Editorial & Ground Verification
Published by local travel planners
Published by Shahid Parvez Khan
Founder & Lead Planner, Falcon Trails · Operating Kashmir mountain routes since 2010 · shahid.co.in
Published by our operations desk in Barbarshah / Munawara Abad, Srinagar. This guide supports planning; it is not a live status feed. Confirm mountain access, taxi charges and hotel heating for your exact dates before committing.
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Questions
What people ask us.
Is there a direct train from Delhi to Srinagar?
Not at the time of writing. Take a train to Jammu Tawi or Katra, then the Vande Bharat Express to Srinagar.
Can we do Kashmir in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Two nights covers Srinagar, Dal Lake and Gulmarg if you fly out early on the first day.
Should we drive from Delhi to Kashmir?
Only if you enjoy long drives. It is about 800 km and takes two days; flying or the train via Katra is faster.
What is included in the package?
Hotels and a houseboat night in the category you choose, breakfast and dinner, a private cab for all transfers and sightseeing, airport pickup and drop, a shikara ride and one trip coordinator on WhatsApp. Flights, Gondola tickets and local union taxis are quoted separately.
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