Gulmarg to Sonamarg

Reaching Sonamarg from Gulmarg by bus involves a combination of bus journeys with transfers at intermediate points. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Gulmarg to Tangmarg: Begin your journey by taking a local bus or shared taxi from Gulmarg to Tangmarg. Tangmarg is a town located on the way to Srinagar and serves as a transit point for travelers heading towards Sonamarg. The distance between Gulmarg and Tangmarg is approximately 13 kilometers, and the journey takes around 30-45 minutes by road.

Tangmarg to Srinagar: From Tangmarg, board a bus or shared taxi to Srinagar, the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar is a major transportation hub with better connectivity to various destinations, including Sonamarg. The distance between Tangmarg and Srinagar is approximately 40 kilometers, and the journey takes around 1-2 hours by road.

Srinagar to Sonamarg: Upon reaching Srinagar, travelers can find regular bus services or shared taxis heading towards Sonamarg. The distance between Srinagar and Sonamarg is approximately 80 kilometers, and the journey takes around 2-3 hours by road, depending on traffic and road conditions.

Read more on How to Reach from Srinagar to Sonamarg.

It is mandatory to get a union taxi also called chain taxis in Sonamarg during winters. The chain taxis are available at Tangmarg.

The journey from Gulmarg to Sonamarg involves picturesque routes and varying distances:

• Starting from Gulmarg, travelers head to Tangmarg via the Gulmarg-Tangmarg Road (NH 501), covering approximately 13 kilometers in 30-45 minutes, with stunning mountain vistas along the way.
• From Tangmarg, the route continues towards Srinagar via the Tangmarg-Srinagar Road (NH 501), spanning about 40 kilometers in 1-2 hours, depending on traffic.
• Finally, travelers proceed from Srinagar to Sonamarg via the Srinagar-Sonamarg Road (NH 1D), enjoying breathtaking views of the Lidder River and lush green meadows over the approximately 80-kilometer journey, taking around 2-3 hours, subject to road conditions.
  

Here are the estimated taxi prices for traveling from Gulmarg to Sonmarg based on the provided rates per kilometer for different vehicle types:

Hatchback (Wagon-R, Indica, or similar):

Per Kilometer Rate: Rs. 9
Estimated Price: 125 km * Rs. 9/km = Rs. 1125
Sedan (Dzire, Etios, or similar):

Per Kilometer Rate: Rs. 9
Estimated Price: 125 km * Rs. 9/km = Rs. 1125
SUV (Marazzo, Ertiga, or similar):

Per Kilometer Rate: Rs. 12.5
Estimated Price: 125 km * Rs. 12.5/km = Rs. 1562.50
Assured Innova (Innova, Innova Crysta):

Per Kilometer Rate: Rs. 13.5
Estimated Price: 125 km * Rs. 13.5/km = Rs. 1687.50

As of now, there is no direct train connectivity from Gulmarg to Sonamarg.

Sonamarg does not have its own airport, and the nearest major airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport in Srinagar.