Kashmir Tour Package from Bhubaneswar (6 Days)
6-day Kashmir tour from Bhubaneswar: Jammu, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹20,670 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
7° – 22°C
October in Kashmir
Description
6-day Kashmir tour from Bhubaneswar: Jammu, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab, train or bus. From ₹20,670 per person.
This 6 days 5 nights itinerary covers 14 handpicked stops, including Dal Lake shikara ride, Boulevard Road, Nishat and Shalimar Bagh and more. March–October (snow from December to February) is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 5-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Vitasta Villa, Srinagar. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Kashmir
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: -6°C – 29°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Bhubaneswar to Srinagar
Reach Jammu by train from Bhubaneswar, where our driver meets you. Drive from Jammu to Srinagar (about 237 km, 4 hrs 45 min). Check in at your hotel in Srinagar. Check in and take a shikara ride on Dal Lake in the late afternoon, past the floating vegetable gardens, houseboats and Char Chinar island. Shop for papier-mâché, pashmina and dry fruits on the boulevard in the evening. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Bhubaneswar to Jammu
2196 km · ~47h 15m · About 44h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bhubaneswar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 439Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 589Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 739Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 878Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1028Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1178Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1318Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1468Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1618Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1757Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1907Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2057Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
139 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Arrive in JammuJammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Bhubaneswar to Jammu
2196 km · ~48h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bhubaneswar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bhubaneswar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bhubaneswar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~732 km
~16h 16m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100
- Change buses at a major city (around km 732)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jammu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~732 km
~16h 16m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1464)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jammu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Jammu
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~732 km
~16h 16m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,100
- Arrive in Jammu
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Bhubaneswar to Jammu
Nearest railway stations: Bhubaneswar for Bhubaneswar, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 41h 40m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 3h 40m wait
1 change · 41h 45m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 6h 11m wait
1 change · 42h 10m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 5m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Jammu to Srinagar
237 km · ~5h 4m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Jammu
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near ShopianAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Arrive in SrinagarSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Jammu to Srinagar
237 km · ~5h 16m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Jammu
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jammu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jammu → Srinagar
AC Seater / Volvo · ~237 km
~5h 16m|Tentative fare ₹260–₹710
Usual tea / meal halts: Shopian (~170 km)
- Arrive in Srinagar
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Jammu to Srinagar
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Dal Lake shikara ride
A boat ride past houseboats, floating gardens and the lake markets.
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Boulevard Road
The lakeside road lined with shops and cafés.
Mughal gardens of Srinagar
Visit the three great Mughal gardens on the slopes above Dal Lake: Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi, with its spring. Drive up to the Shankaracharya Temple for the view over the city (phones and cameras are not allowed at the top). End at the white marble Hazratbal shrine on the lake shore. Overnight stay in Srinagar.
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Nishat and Shalimar Bagh
Terraced Mughal gardens with fountains and chinar trees.
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Chashme Shahi
A small Mughal garden around a natural spring.
- 3
Shankaracharya Temple
An ancient Shiva temple on a hill above Srinagar.
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Hazratbal Shrine
A white marble shrine on the north shore of Dal Lake.
Srinagar to Gulmarg
Today's travel: from Srinagar to Gulmarg (about 51 km, 1 hr). Drive to Gulmarg, about two hours away. Ride the Gulmarg Gondola, one of the highest cable cars in the world: phase 1 to Kongdori and, weather permitting, phase 2 to Apharwat (tickets are best booked online in advance). Walk across the meadow to the small St Mary's Church and the Maharani temple in the evening. Overnight stay in Gulmarg.
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Gulmarg Gondola
A two-stage cable car up to about 3,950 m on Apharwat.
- 2
Gulmarg meadow
A wide meadow ringed by pine forest, under snow in winter.
Gulmarg to Pahalgam
Today's travel: from Gulmarg to Pahalgam (about 148 km, 3 hrs). Drive to Pahalgam via Srinagar, about five hours. Stop at the saffron fields of Pampore (in flower in October–November) and the ruins of the 9th-century Avantipura temples. Reach Pahalgam in the afternoon and walk along the Lidder river. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
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Pampore saffron fields
The fields that grow most of India's saffron.
- 2
Avantipura temple ruins
The stone ruins of two 9th-century temples of Vishnu and Shiva.
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Lidder river
The fast, clear river that runs through Pahalgam.
Betaab Valley and Aru
Valley trips from Pahalgam are by local union taxi (paid on the spot). Visit Betaab Valley, Aru Valley and Chandanwari, the start of the Amarnath yatra route. In the afternoon, a pony ride up to Baisaran, the "mini Switzerland", can be arranged locally. Overnight stay in Pahalgam.
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Betaab Valley
A green valley with a stream, named after the film shot here.
- 2
Aru Valley
A meadow village, base for treks to Kolahoi glacier.
- 3
Chandanwari
The start of the Amarnath trek, with snow even in early summer.
Pahalgam to Bhubaneswar
Leave Pahalgam after breakfast for the drive back out of the valley. Drive from Pahalgam to Jammu (about 354 km, 7 hrs). Board the train from Jammu back to Bhubaneswar (about 2,170 km), and the tour ends.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Pahalgam to Jammu
354 km · ~7h 45m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Pahalgam
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near BanihalAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KatraAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
54 km · 1h 5m drive from previous stop
Arrive in JammuJammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Pahalgam to Jammu
354 km · ~7h 52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Pahalgam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pahalgam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Pahalgam → Jammu
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~354 km
~7h 52m|Tentative fare ₹390–₹1,040
Usual tea / meal halts: Banihal (~170 km)
- Arrive in Jammu
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Pahalgam to Jammu
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Jammu to Bhubaneswar
2170 km · ~46h 44m · About 43h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jammu
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 434Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 584Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 734Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 868Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1018Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1168Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1302Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1452Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1602Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1736Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1886Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2036Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
134 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BhubaneswarBhubaneswar, Odisha
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Jammu to Bhubaneswar
2170 km · ~48h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Jammu
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jammu. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jammu → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~723 km
~16h 4m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070
- Change buses at a major city (around km 723)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bhubaneswar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~723 km
~16h 4m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1447)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bhubaneswar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Bhubaneswar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~723 km
~16h 4m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070
- Arrive in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Jammu to Bhubaneswar
Nearest railway stations: Jammu Tawi for Jammu, Bhubaneswar for Bhubaneswar.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 36h 20m in total
Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 1h 7m wait
1 change · 38h 5m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 18m wait
1 change · 38h 50m in total
Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 3h 32m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Drive back to Bhubaneswar.
Tour Overview
Kashmir combines Srinagar's Dal Lake and Mughal gardens with the snow meadows of Gulmarg and the river valleys of Pahalgam, all against the backdrop of the Pir Panjal and the Great Himalaya.
This 6-day, 5-night package starts and ends in Bhubaneswar. The route runs Bhubaneswar → Jammu → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Jammu → Bhubaneswar, about 5,156 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab, train or bus. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Kashmir Tour from Bhubaneswar
- Dal Lake shikara ride
- Boulevard Road
- Nishat and Shalimar Bagh
- Chashme Shahi
- Shankaracharya Temple
- Hazratbal Shrine
- Gulmarg Gondola
- Gulmarg meadow
Inclusions in the Kashmir Tour Package
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bhubaneswar for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Kashmir Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Kashmir Tour
Best time to visit: March–October (snow from December to February)
Route: Bhubaneswar → Jammu → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Jammu → Bhubaneswar (about 5,156 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Jammu and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Hotels: Treebo Vitasta Villa, Srinagar; 3-star hotel in Gulmarg; 3-star hotel in Pahalgam, or similar.
Package Price: Cab, Bus or Train
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Bhubaneswar. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab | By Bus | By Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹85,200 | ₹32,830 | ₹27,610 |
| 33 Persons | ₹71,200 | ₹31,220 | ₹25,680 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹62,690 | ₹28,530 | ₹22,970 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹58,130 | ₹27,510 | ₹21,900 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹50,460 | ₹26,440 | ₹20,670 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
By cab from Bhubaneswar the drive is about 2,398 km each way, so the cab option adds about 5 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price.
With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Jammu and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Dal Lake shikara ride
- Boulevard Road
- Nishat and Shalimar Bagh
- Chashme Shahi
- Shankaracharya Temple
- Hazratbal Shrine
- Gulmarg Gondola
- Gulmarg meadow
- Pampore saffron fields
- Avantipura temple ruins
- Lidder river
- Betaab Valley
- Aru Valley
- Chandanwari
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
March–October (snow from December to February) is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 5 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Bhubaneswar for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- AC bus seats both ways with the bus option
- AC 3-tier train tickets both ways with the train option
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Light jacket or sweater
- Umbrella or raincoat
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: March–October (snow from December to February)
Route: Bhubaneswar → Jammu → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Jammu → Bhubaneswar (about 5,156 km in all)
Train option: With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Jammu and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days.
Hotels: Treebo Vitasta Villa, Srinagar; 3-star hotel in Gulmarg; 3-star hotel in Pahalgam, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
6 days and 5 nights. It starts from Bhubaneswar on day 1 and you are back in Bhubaneswar on day 6. With the train option, the train journey is in addition to these days.
Bhubaneswar → Jammu → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Jammu → Bhubaneswar. That is about 5,156 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹27,610 per person (train); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹20,670 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab, train or bus. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Bhubaneswar and back. By cab from Bhubaneswar the drive is about 2,398 km each way, so the cab option adds about 5 travel days each way; hotel stays on the way are included in its price. By bus, you take an AC bus to the first stop and back, and a cab covers the sightseeing. With the train option you travel by AC 3-tier to Jammu and back; the train journey is in addition to the 6 days. The price table shows each option for your group size.
March–October (snow from December to February).
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to