Pahalgam weekend trip from Delhi
Lidder river valleys and pine meadows
- By road
- 1,001 km
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹22,290 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Fastest direct trains from Delhi
Andi-Bdgm Spl 00461Daily
5:00 am
Adarsh Nagar Delhi
29 h 45 min
10:45 am+1
Budgam · 53 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Pahalgam.
- By road1,001 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadPanjgam, 33 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportSrinagar, 50 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug
Jan
0°
-10°
8d rain
9d snow
Feb
1°
-9°
6d rain
6d snow
Mar
5°
-5°
9d rain
8d snow
Apr
11°
0°
11d rain
2d snow
May
14°
3°
14d rain
Jun
18°
7°
9d rain
Jul
20°
12°
15d rain
Aug
19°
12°
13d rain
Sep
18°
8°
6d rain
Oct
13°
1°
5d rain
1d snow
Nov
7°
-4°
4d rain
3d snow
Dec
3°
-9°
3d rain
4d snow
A sample 4-day plan
Sat — Srinagar to Pahalgam
- 9:00 amFly Delhi–Srinagar; taxi 95 km towards Pahalgam (about 3 hours)
- 11:30 amSaffron fields at Pampore and the 9th-century Avantiswami temple ruins at Avantipora
- 4:30 pmWalk the Lidder riverside and Mamleshwar temple
Sun — Betaab, Aru and Chandanwari
- 9:00 amHire a Pahalgam union taxi from the central stand for the valley circuit
- 9:30 amBetaab Valley (small entry fee)
- 11:30 amChandanwari, start of the Amarnath route
- 2:00 pmAru Valley meadow and village (12 km from Pahalgam); lunch
Mon — Martand and back to Srinagar
- 8:30 amLeave Pahalgam
- 10:00 amMartand Sun Temple ruins (8th century, ASI) near Anantnag
- 12:00 pmAchabal Mughal garden or Kokernag springs (optional)
- 4:00 pmReach Srinagar; evening shikara
Tue — Out
- 6:30 amSunrise shikara on Dal Lake
- 7:45 amBreakfast and Kashmiri bakery run (girda, kulcha) to carry home
- 9:00 amEarly to Srinagar airport
- 11:30 amFlight to Delhi
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Pahalgam: questions people ask
How far is Pahalgam from Delhi?
About 1,001 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, the Andi-Bdgm Spl takes 29 h 45 min to Budgam.
What is the best time to visit Pahalgam?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Pahalgam?
Yes. The quickest is the Andi-Bdgm Spl (00461): it leaves Adarsh Nagar Delhi at 5:00 am and reaches Budgam at 10:45 am the next day (daily). Budgam is 53 km from Pahalgam in a straight line.
What is the weather like in Pahalgam?
Warmest in Jul (days around 20°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -10°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 15 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec.
Can I do Pahalgam in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Pahalgam covers 4 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Pahalgam cost?
From about ₹22,290 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Pahalgam this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.