How To Reach Pahalgam
Planning A Trip To Pahalgam? Here are some guidelines on how to reach Pahalgam
Located in the Anant Nag district of Jammu-Kashmir, Pahalgam is a famous hill station in India. It is 95 kilometers away from the capital of the state, Srinagar. The beautiful tourist destination rests at an altitude of 7200 feet, on the banks of Lidder River. Being associated with the annual Amarnath Yatra, Pahalgam is visited by a huge number of tourists every year. Want to go to Pahalgam already? Here's how to reach Pahalgam explained for your itinerary.
By Air
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This marvelous hill station does not have an airport. However, the closest is the Sheikh-Ul-Alam airport in Srinagar, about 90 kms away, which is connected to all the major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, etc. From the airport, you can get yourself a cab to get to Pahalgam. It won't take you more than 2 hours to reach your destination from Srinagar.
By Train
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The nearest railway station to Pahalgam is the Udhampur railway station. Situated 217 Kilometers away from the hill station, Udhampur Railway Station links Pahalgam to all the major Indian cities. Another major railway station is the Jammu Tawi Station, located 285 kilometers away. This station also registers a number of travelers on their journey to Pahalgam.
Once you make it to the station, all you have to do is hail a cab or get a private vehicle to make it to your magnificent destination.
By Road
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Pahalgam is connected to the alluring Indian cities of Srinagar and Jammu by the state owned Road Transport Corporation Buses. Private buses are also available, where you have the option of Deluxe Luxury Buses as well. The added advantage of a bus ride is that the visitors get to see the delightful and enticing beauty of the neighboring locales like Sonamarg, Panchtarni, and others.
Here is a distance chart:
• Srinagar to Pahalgam - 95 km
• Delhi to Pahalgam - 826 km
• Sonamarg to Pahalgam - 163 km
• Katra to Pahalgam - 253 km
• Leh to Pahalgam - 603 km
Getting Around In Pahalgam
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Walking is the best way to get about in Pahalgam. However, you can also get a taxi. A more popular option is Ponies. Pony rides are available easily at most places like the Main Market, Laripora, and Aru. You can reach Aru by taxi for an onward trek to the Kolohoi glaciers and Lidderwat. If you are planning to travel in winter, it is highly recommended to carry proper boots as the roads are covered with snow most of the times.
