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
Compare door-to-door travel, not flight time
A short Delhi to Srinagar flight still requires travel to Delhi airport, check-in, security, baggage collection and the Srinagar transfer. Keep your first afternoon light. If you have a connecting domestic flight into Delhi, allow enough margin on a separate ticket, especially in fog season.
Check these details in a Delhi departure quote
- Departure airport and baggage allowance, particularly for winter clothing or ski gear.
- Whether the fare can be changed if valley weather disrupts the return flight.
- The number of hotel nights versus days in the headline; six days often means only five nights.
- Whether Srinagar airport transfers, local union vehicles and activity tickets appear as separate costs.
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.