How to reach Pahalgam, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Pahalgam

How to Reach Pahalgam

The nearest airport to Pahalgam is the Srinagar Airport from where one can hire a taxi or cab to reach Pahalgam. While the nearest railway station to Pahalgam is the Udhampur railway station located almost 220 km away, tourists often prefer to travel to the better connected Jammu Tawi Railway Station. There are regular buses available from Jammu, Srinagar and Anantnag to Pahalgam.

Most frequently searched routes to Pahalgam

Route Name	Distance	Time	More Information
Srinagar to Pahalgam	89.2 km	2h 20min	View Details
Gulmarg to Pahalgam	139.7 km	3 hr 30 min	View Details

How to reach Pahalgam by flight

There is no direct flight connectivity for the city of Pahalgam. Srinagar Airport, which is 91.1 km. away from the destination, is the nearest airport that connects Pahalgam to the major cities in India like Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Leh, among others. From Srinagar Airport, one can hire a taxi to travel to Pahalgam.

Nearest Airport: Srinagar International Airport (SXR) - 51 kms from Pahalgam

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How to reach Pahalgam by road

Pahalgam is well-connected by roadways and can be reached via various routes:

From Srinagar: Pahalgam is around 90 kilometers from Srinagar, accessible via NH44. Regular buses, taxis, and private cars are available from Srinagar to Pahalgam. The journey takes around 2-3 hours.
From Jammu: Pahalgam is approximately 280 kilometers from Jammu, accessible via NH44. Buses operated by Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) and private tour operators ply regularly between Jammu and Pahalgam, with the journey taking about 8-9 hours.

How to reach Pahalgam by train

The nearest railway station to Pahalgam is the Udhampur railway station, located almost 220 km away. However, there are limited trains connected to Udhampur. So, most tourists prefer to travel to Jammu Tawi, which is the nearest major railway station to Pahalgam. It is connected by regular trains to the rest of India through cities like Delhi, Amristar, Kolkata and Pathankot.

From both Udhampur Railway Station and the Jammu Tawi Railway Station, one can hire a taxi to reach Pahalgam.

Local transport in Pahalgam

The best way of traveling within Pahalgam is taxis, buses, and ponies (cost around INR 50). One will have to take local cabs (Sumo, Tavera, or similar) as they don't allow taxis from Srinagar and Jammu or private vehicles (of other states) for local sightseeing in Pahalgam. The taxis cost around INR 1500 for a trip to Chandanwari, Aru Valley & Betaab Valley.