Sonamarg weekend trip from Delhi
Glacier meadow on the road to Zojila
- By road
- 1,050 km
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹23,830 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 · 59 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Sonamarg.
- By road1,050 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadPampora, 46 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportSrinagar, 59 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: May–Oct
Avoid: Dec–Mar
Jan
-3°
-12°
11d rain
13d snow
Feb
-1°
-10°
10d rain
12d snow
Mar
3°
-7°
13d rain
14d snow
Apr
7°
-2°
12d rain
7d snow
May
11°
1°
10d rain
1d snow
Jun
17°
5°
13d rain
Jul
21°
11°
18d rain
Aug
20°
11°
15d rain
Sep
18°
7°
9d rain
Oct
11°
-1°
6d rain
3d snow
Nov
4°
-7°
7d rain
7d snow
Dec
-1°
-12°
6d rain
7d snow
A sample 4-day plan
Sat — Srinagar to Sonamarg
- 9:00 amFly Delhi–Srinagar; taxi 80 km up the Sindh valley (about 2.5–3 hours)
- 2:30 pmWalk the Sindh riverbank and the meadow behind the market
- 5:00 pmSunset over the Sonamarg peaks
Sun — Thajiwas glacier
- 8:00 amWalk or pony ride about 3 km to the Thajiwas glacier snowfield
- 11:30 amSnow play and sledging on the glacier's lower snout
- 1:30 pmLunch back at Sonamarg
- 3:30 pmRafting on the Sindh at Kullan/Gund (seasonal)
Mon — Zero Point over Zojila
- 8:00 amLocal Sonamarg union taxi up Zojila Pass (3,528 m) to Zero Point on the Ladakh side
- 12:00 pmBack to Sonamarg; lunch
- 2:00 pmDrive to Srinagar
- 5:00 pmEvening on Dal Lake
Tue — Out
- 6:30 amSunrise shikara on Dal Lake
- 7:45 amBreakfast; buy saffron and walnuts from a government emporium (JK Arts Emporium)
- 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
Sonamarg: questions people ask
How far is Sonamarg from Delhi?
About 1,050 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 Sonamarg?
May–Oct. Avoid Dec–Mar.
Is there a train from Delhi to Sonamarg?
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 59 km from Sonamarg in a straight line.
What is the weather like in Sonamarg?
Warmest in Jul (days around 21°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -12°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 18 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec.
Can I do Sonamarg in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Sonamarg covers 4 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Sonamarg cost?
From about ₹23,830 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 Sonamarg 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.