By Air: The domestic airport in Srinagar is located at a distance of 14 kms fromthe city and operates regular flights to major Indian cities like Delhi andMumbai. Several private and state airlines operate flights for reachingSrinagar from these cities. Take a taxi from Srinagar airport to reach the citycentre, r you may rent a car upon arrival.
By Train: The nearest railway station from Srinagar is at Jammu Tawi,about 293 kms from the city. Jammu station has excellent rail connections withalmost all major cities of India. Once you reach Jammu station, board a bus orhire a car / taxi to proceed on a 12-hr journey to Srinagar.
By Road: An extensive network ofroads and highways connects Srinagar with the major cities in Jammu and Kashmirand northern India. Some of these cities are Chandigarh (630 km), Delhi (876km), Jammu (298 km), Leh, Kargil, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam. The NationalHighway 1A connects Srinagar with the rest of the country. Private coaches andtaxis can be hired from Jammu Tawi for transportation and access to Srinagar.The Jammu-Srinagar road runs through grand mountain passes, with lovely fieldsextending onto the sides and lined with soaring trees. The journey takes almost12 hours and makes for a pleasant experience. Another way of transportation inSrinagar by road is through bus services to Kargil and Leh in the summermonths.
Local Transport: You have several options at hand fortransportation within Srinagar. Move around Srinagar in state transport buses,hire taxis or auto rickshaws, or simply pedal your way down the flat lands ofSrinagar. Nevertheless, the most unique way to explore the picturesque localesof this charming city is by traveling in any of the spectacular Shikaras(boats), floating along Srinagar’s lakes.
How to Reach Patnitop ?
By Air
The nearest civil airport is at Jammu. The distance between Jammu and Patnitop is around 112 km and it takes around 4 hrs to cover the distance by road.
By Rail
Closest railhead Jammu Tawi is also in Jammu. The distance is 112 km.
By Road
Road The town is well connected to all major cities of Jammu and Kashmir by state road transportation. Busses are frequent to Patnitop especially from Jammu.
How to Reach Srinagar ?
By Air
Srinagar has good connection with all the major cities of India. It gets a daily flight from Delhi. From Srinagar you can take a flight to less developed cities like Leh.
By Rail
The nearest railway station is at Jammu Tawi which is around 305 km away from here. The bus service between the cities is quite good and it will take around 10 hrs to cover the distance. The average speed here is quite low due to the hilly terrain of the city.
By Road
The road connection between Srinagar and all major cities of north India is good. Buses from Delhi(876 km), Chandigarh(646 km), Amritsar(512 km) and other cities of Jammu and Kashmir are frequent to Srinagar.
How to Reach Gulmarg ?
By Air
The closest airport to Gulmarg is at Srinagar. Srinagar receives a flight from Delhi everyday. Srinagar is well connected to all the major airports in India. From airport, you will have ample of option to come to Gulmarg.
By Road
State road transport corporation of Jammu and Kashmir operates both luxury and normal coaches to and from Srinagar to Gulmarg.
Local Transport
Public transport is the main player in local transportation apart from taxis. To go to mountainous region of the town, you can hire a horse or take a ride scenic ride in a cable car.
How to Reach Pahalgam ?
By Air
Nearest airport to Pahalgam is at Srinagar which is around 95 kms away. It takes around 3 hrs to cover this distance by bus.
By Rail
The closest rail head to Pahalgam is Jammu Tawi in Jammu. The distance between the two centers is approximately 275 km. To cover the distance, it takes at least 8 hrs of drive.
By Road
State transport buses run to and fro from to Srinagar. Some private players also run their luxury and general coaches from Srinagar to Pahalgam.
How to reach Sonamarg ?
By Air:
The nearest airport is located in Badgam District, connecting the capital city with all the major cities in India.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located at Jammu and from there National Highway NH1A connects the Kashmir valley with India.
By Road:
Sonamarg is situated on the Srinagar-Leh Highway, about 84 kms. from Srinagar. The National Highway NH1A connects Srinagar and Anantnag with Sonamarg.