Kashmir from Kolkata
Kashmir tour packages from Kolkata.
Bengal has travelled to Kashmir for generations, often during the Puja holidays. Here is how the trip works today by air and by rail.
Flight
Usually via Delhi
By train
To Jammu Tawi, then Vande Bharat
Ideal length
6 to 8 nights
Busiest
Durga Puja holidays
The short answer
Fly via Delhi, or take the train to Jammu and the Vande Bharat on.
Most of the year, Kolkata to Srinagar means a connection through Delhi, about six to eight hours in total; check for seasonal direct flights on your dates. By rail, trains such as the Himgiri Express run from Kolkata to Jammu Tawi, and the Vande Bharat continues to Srinagar. Six to eight nights is the right length, and the Puja holidays in autumn are the peak.
By Shahid Parvez Khan (Local Operations Lead)·Published by Falcon Trails·Updated
Getting from Kolkata to Kashmir
Groups travelling together often prefer the train for cost and comfort with luggage. The Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat removes what used to be the hardest leg, the road through the mountains.
| Option | Route | Door to Srinagar |
|---|---|---|
| Flight via Delhi | Kolkata (CCU) to Delhi to Srinagar | 6 to 8 h with the connection |
| Direct flight | Seasonal on some dates | About 4 h, when running |
| Train | Himgiri Express (Howrah) or other trains to Jammu Tawi, then Vande Bharat | About 2 days |
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 We do not publish a flight-inclusive price because fares change every day.
Kashmir in the Puja holidays
The Durga Puja break, usually in late September or October, lines up with one of Kashmir’s best seasons: clear skies, autumn colour starting in the chinar trees and cool, dry weather. It is also when demand from Bengal peaks, so hotels and train berths go early. Book at least two months ahead.
Nights in October are cold, close to freezing in Gulmarg and Sonamarg. Pack a proper jacket and a woollen cap even if the days feel mild.
Family groups and large parties
- We plan for large family groups with a tempo traveller or several cars, and rooms on the same floor where hotels allow.
- Fish is part of Kashmiri cooking: Dal Lake fish and trout from Kokernag. Tell us your food preferences and we brief the hotels.
- With six to eight nights, add South Kashmir’s springs or an extra night in Pahalgam.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Grand Tour | 6 nights / 7 days | Srinagar → Sonamarg → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Doodhpathri | ₹18,500 | ₹37,000 |
| South Kashmir: Springs & Gardens | 5 nights / 6 days | Srinagar → Martand → Pahalgam → Achabal → Kokernag → Daksum → Verinag | ₹15,500 | ₹31,000 |
| Kashmir with Family | 6 nights / 7 days | Srinagar → Doodhpathri → Gulmarg → Pahalgam | ₹17,500 | ₹35,000 |
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 flight from Kolkata to Srinagar?
Only seasonally on some dates. Most of the year you connect through Delhi.
Which train goes from Kolkata to Kashmir?
Trains such as the Himgiri Express run from Kolkata to Jammu Tawi. From Jammu Tawi, the Vande Bharat Express continues to Srinagar in about four and a half hours.
Is October a good time to visit Kashmir?
One of the best: clear skies, autumn colour and comfortable days. Nights are cold, so pack warm layers.
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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