If you've been searching for the right Kashmir tour package from Mumbai, here's the honest starting point: entry-level packages run ₹11,999–₹16,000 for a 4N/5D trip, mid-tier packages sit at ₹18,000–₹30,000 for 5N/6D–7N/8D circuits, and premium/luxury packages go from ₹40,000 up to ₹1,90,000. Whether you're looking for a honeymoon package, family tour, flight package, train package, road trip package, or a luxury Kashmir holiday, there's an option to match different budgets and travel styles. There's no single "starting from" number that tells the whole story, so we're giving you the real range rather than one cherry-picked figure.
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Verified Local ExpertFor over 15 years, we've been sending travellers from Mumbai to Kashmir — and it never gets old watching first-timers land in Srinagar and realise the postcards undersold it.
The distance from Mumbai to Srinagar is roughly 1,950–2,000 km, but you won't be driving it — a direct flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR) takes just 2.5–3 hours. And the contrast is part of the appeal: while Mumbai sits at a sweaty 35–40°C through peak summer, Kashmir stays at a comfortable 15–30°C in the same months.
| Field | Data Point |
|---|---|
| Flight time from Mumbai | 2h 30m–3h, direct |
| Train option (Mumbai → Jammu) | Bandra Terminus → Jammu Tawi, ~27–38 hrs (Swaraj Express 12471 / Vivek Express 19027) |
| Mumbai–J&K road distance | ~1,950–2,000 km / 38–45+ hrs |
| Pickup point | Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport (SXR), Indra Gandhi Road, Humhama, Badgam, Srinagar, J&K 190007 |
| Popular places | Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg |
| Offbeat places | Doodhpathri, Yusmarg, Gurez |
| Top things to do | Shikara ride on Dal Lake, Gulmarg Gondola, Mughal Gardens walk, river rafting (Lidder), trekking, skiing (winter), paragliding, Wazwan feast, Pashmina/saffron shopping |
| Taxi union hidden charges | Local Pahalgam jeeps ₹1,500–₹2,200/day, ponies/snow jeeps (per ride), tunnel tolls ₹300–₹500, winter surcharge ₹1,200–₹1,800, night charges +10–15% after 8 PM, GST ~5% |
| What to pack | Valid photo ID, postpaid SIM (Mumbai/other-state prepaid SIMs don't work in J&K), small-denomination cash, layered woollens (Nov–Mar) or light woollens + rain layer (Apr/Oct) |
| ATMs & money | Reliable in Srinagar city; sparse/offline in Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg interiors — withdraw before leaving Srinagar. Cards work at larger hotels/houseboats, not at taxi stands or small eateries. UPI common in Srinagar city only |
| Garden entry fees | Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashme Shahi, Pari Mahal, Verinag Garden — ₹15-₹25/person each; Tulip Garden ₹75/adult, ₹35/child (seasonal, Mar–May); Dal Lake & Hazratbal — free |
| Permits needed | None for the standard circuit (Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg). Inner Line Permit applies only to restricted Ladakh zones, not J&K. Gurez is the exception — being close to the Line of Control, it requires prior permission/registration (typically arranged via local authorities or your operator), unlike the rest of the circuit |
| Best time to visit | Mar–Jun (spring/summer), Sep–Nov (autumn colours), Dec–Feb (snow, Gulmarg skiing) |
| Altitude at a glance | Srinagar 1,585 m · Gulmarg 2,650 m · Pahalgam 2,740 m · Sonmarg ~2,700–2,730 m · Doodhpathri 2,730 m · Betaab Valley 2,393 m · Aru Valley 2,414 m · Chandanwari 3,288 m · Apharwat Peak (Gondola Phase 2 summit) ~3,979 m |
A perfect short Kashmir holiday from Mumbai covering Dal Lake, Gulmarg and Pahalgam with hotels, sightseeing and private transfers.
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Our best-selling itinerary from Mumbai covering Kashmir's four most popular destinations with a houseboat stay and Shikara ride.
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Get Best Price| Package | Duration | Highlights | Starting Price (per person) | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srinagar Gulmarg Tour Package from Mumbai | 4N/5D | Srinagar + Gulmarg | ₹13,999 | |
| Srinagar Pahalgam Tour Package from Mumbai | 4N/5D | Srinagar + Pahalgam | ₹13,999 | |
| Srinagar Sonamarg Tour Package from Mumbai | 4N/5D | Srinagar + Sonamarg | ₹13,999 | |
| Kashmir Package Tour with Doodhpathri Yusmarg from Mumbai | 7N/8D | Srinagar + Gulmarg + Pahalgam + Sonamarg + Doodhpathri + Yusmarg | ₹27,999 | |
| Kashmir Katra Patnitop Tour Package from Mumbai | 7N/8D | Kashmir + Katra + Patnitop | ₹29,999 | |
| Kashmir Tour with Gurez Valley from Mumbai | 7N/8D | Srinagar + Gulmarg + Pahalgam + Sonamarg + Gurez Valley | ₹29,999 | |
| Kashmir Package Tour with Ladakh from Mumbai | 9N/10D | Kashmir + Ladakh | ₹35,999 | |
| Kashmir With Mata Vaishno Devi from Mumbai | 8N/9D | Kashmir + Katra + Mata Vaishno Devi | ₹22,999 |
Mumbai is one of the better-connected cities for a Kashmir trip, with three airlines flying direct — so most of our travellers fly, though we've mapped out the train and road options below too for anyone who'd rather make the journey part of the holiday.
| Airline | Route | Approx. Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | BOM–SXR direct | 2h 35m–2h 50m | Most frequently available direct option |
| Akasa Air | BOM–SXR direct | ~2h 50m | — |
| SpiceJet | BOM–SXR direct | 2h 25m–2h 45m | — |
| Air India / Air Asia | via Delhi | 4–5.5 hrs total | 1 stopover |
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Travel Time | Stopover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo 6E-5301 (Economy) | BOM 07:35 | SXR 10:15 | 2h 40m | Non-stop |
| Air Asia I5-330 (Economy) | BOM 08:50 → DEL 10:55; DEL 16:30 → SXR 18:00 | SXR 18:00 | 2h 5m + 1h 30m | Via Delhi |
| Go First G8-381 (Economy) | BOM 08:40 → IXC 11:00; IXC 12:20 → SXR 13:20 | SXR 13:20 | 2h 20m + 1h 20m | Via Chandigarh |
| Air India AI-864/AI-825 | BOM 07:00 → IXC 09:10; DEL 10:15 → SXR 11:45 | SXR 11:45 | 2h 10m + 1h 30m | Via Delhi |
| Train | Number | Route | Departs | Arrives | Total Time | Days | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swaraj Express | 12471 | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) → Katra (SVDK) | BDTS 07:55 | SVDK 02:35 | 33h 15m | Sun/Mon/Thu/Fri | 2A, 3A, SL |
| Vivek Express | 19027 | Bandra Terminus (BDTS) → Jammu Tawi (JAT) | BDTS 12:15 | JAT 13:25 | 37h 10m | Saturday | 2A, 3A, SL |
The Swaraj Express terminates at Katra (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi) rather than Jammu Tawi on this schedule — handy if you're combining this trip with a Vaishno Devi visit.
Practical route math: Mumbai → Jammu Tawi by Swaraj/Vivek Express (~27–37 hrs), then Jammu Tawi → Srinagar by Vande Bharat (~5 hrs) — a same-day rail combo that replaces the old 8–10 hour road-only onward leg.
Roughly 1,950–2,000 km, 38–45+ hours of driving via the Amritsar–Jamnagar Expressway. Not recommended as your primary option — mentioned here for completeness.
Catch an early direct flight out of Mumbai (several depart between 05:00–08:00) and you'll land in Srinagar by mid-morning — well rested, since there's no connection to manage. Unlike a connecting-flight itinerary that needs Day 1 kept light, Mumbai travellers can go straight into sightseeing after check-in: a Dal Lake Shikara ride in the afternoon, followed by the Mughal Gardens (Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Chashme Shahi) before sunset. This alone is the biggest practical edge Mumbai has over most other cities on this route.
Drive up to Gulmarg (51–56 km, 1.5–2 hrs) for the Gondola — Phase 1 to Kongdoori, Phase 2 up to Apharwat (~3,979 m) if the weather cooperates. Since you're not recovering from a long journey, this is a full, unrushed day at altitude.
Head south to Pahalgam (130–148 km, 3–4 hrs) along the Lidder River, stopping at Betaab Valley and Aru Valley en route.
A pony ride up to Baisaran Valley ("Mini Switzerland") is the highlight of the day.
Return to Srinagar for a night aboard a Dal Lake houseboat — close the day with a cup of Kahwa.
A morning trip to Sonmarg (76–87 km, ~2 hrs) to see Thajiwas Glacier and Zero Point, then back to Srinagar for your direct evening flight home to Mumbai — most direct BOM flights depart Srinagar into the afternoon/evening, so a same-day Sonmarg-and-fly-out plan is realistic in a way it wouldn't be if you had a connection to catch.
Mumbai–Srinagar is a well-served direct route by Indian domestic standards, with published figures ranging from roughly 16 to 29 non-stop flights per week depending on the season and data source — call it 2–4 direct flights most days.
Direct carriers: IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet. Air India alone markets a high daily frequency on this sector, with actual daily counts varying by day of week.
First departures from Mumbai are typically early morning (as early as 05:00–07:00 depending on carrier and season); last departures run into the early afternoon or evening (up to ~23:45 on some schedules).
Non-stop flight time is consistently reported between 2h 30m and 3h, with 2h 40m–2h 50m being the most commonly cited average.
Kashmir recorded over 2.1 million tourist arrivals in 2024, a record for the valley, and Mumbai is consistently cited among the top feeder cities for Kashmir tourism nationally — part of why this route carries more direct flight capacity than most other Indian cities offer.
| Metric | Mumbai | Srinagar |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation | Sea level (~14 m) | 1,585 m |
| Peak summer temp | 35–40°C | 15–30°C |
| Monsoon season | June–September (heavy) | Minimal comparable monsoon; June–Aug is peak tourist season |
| Best time to visit (reverse trip) | November–February | March–October (excluding harsh winter) |
| Population (metro) | ~20 million+ | Under 1.5 million |
Direct flights, a same-day arrival, and a paradise waiting on the other end — there's no easier city than Mumbai to start a Kashmir trip from. Fares on the BOM–SXR route move fast, especially heading into the March–June peak season, so it's worth locking in your dates early rather than waiting.
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