Getting there from Delhi
| Option | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct flight DEL to SXR | About 1 hour 30 minutes | Several daily departures, mostly mornings |
| Train to Jammu plus road | About 9 hours plus 6 to 7 hours | Cheaper, tiring, weather dependent on the highway |
| Self drive or private car | About 18 to 20 hours | Only for travellers who want the Jammu Srinagar highway itself |
Why a morning flight matters
Srinagar airport handles most arrivals before noon and security checks take time. A morning flight gives you a usable first day, and it protects you if winter weather forces a diversion, since later flights that day can still get you in.
A six day trip from Delhi
- Day 1: Delhi to Srinagar, gardens and sunset shikara
- Day 2: Gulmarg day trip
- Day 3: Srinagar to Pahalgam via Pampore
- Day 4: Betaab, Aru and Chandanwari
- Day 5: back to Srinagar, old city and shopping
- Day 6: Sonmarg or leisure, then Srinagar to Delhi
What a package from Delhi should include
- Return Delhi to Srinagar flights, clearly named or clearly excluded
- Airport transfers and a private car for the full trip, not per day hire
- Hotel category by name, not just star rating
- Meal plan stated per hotel (room only, breakfast, or breakfast and dinner)
- Gondola, entrance fees and union taxi circuits listed as included or excluded
Common questions
How far is Kashmir from Delhi?
Srinagar is roughly 800 km by road and about a 90 minute direct flight from Delhi.
Are flights included in a Kashmir package from Delhi?
Only when the quote says so. We price flights as a named line item so you can see exactly what is being booked.