Srinagar weekend trip from Delhi
Dal Lake houseboats, Mughal gardens and old-city lanes
- By road
- 1,037 km
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Trip length
- Long weekend
From
₹19,760 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 · 8 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Srinagar.
- By road1,037 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadBudgam, 8 km away in a straight line.
- Nearest airportSrinagar, 11 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Avoid: Jan
Jan
3°
-6°
9d rain
10d snow
Feb
5°
-4°
8d rain
7d snow
Mar
12°
1°
12d rain
3d snow
Apr
19°
6°
12d rain
May
23°
10°
10d rain
Jun
27°
14°
8d rain
Jul
29°
18°
12d rain
Aug
28°
18°
10d rain
Sep
27°
14°
5d rain
Oct
22°
8°
5d rain
Nov
13°
2°
7d rain
1d snow
Dec
6°
-4°
6d rain
4d snow
A sample 4-day plan
Sat — Arrive, gardens and a sunset shikara
- 12:00 pmLunch, then Nishat Bagh (1633) on the Dal's east shore
- 2:30 pmShalimar Bagh and Chashme Shahi; Pari Mahal for the lake view
- 5:00 pmSunset shikara ride from the Boulevard ghats
- 8:00 pmDinner on the houseboat
Sun — Old city and Hazratbal
- 5:30 amShikara to the floating vegetable market near Dal's interior channels (pre-dawn)
- 9:30 amJamia Masjid (wooden pillars) and Khanqah-e-Moula (Shah-e-Hamdan) on the Jhelum
- 12:30 pmWazwan lunch in the old city; kahwa and bakery stops
- 3:00 pmHazratbal shrine on the Dal's north shore
Mon — Gulmarg or Sonamarg day trip
- 9:30 amGulmarg Gondola Phase 1 (pre-booked) or Thajiwas glacier walk at Sonamarg
- 2:00 pmLunch and return to Srinagar
- 5:30 pmShopping on Polo View / Residency Road for pashmina, walnut wood and saffron
Tue — Out
- 6:30 amDawn walk along the Boulevard and Zabarwan foothills
- 8:00 amBreakfast on the houseboat; check out
- 10:00 amAirport early: there are multiple security checks on the approach road
- 12:00 pmFlight to Delhi
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Srinagar: questions people ask
How far is Srinagar from Delhi?
About 1,037 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 Srinagar?
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid Jan.
Is there a train from Delhi to Srinagar?
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 8 km from Srinagar in a straight line.
What is the weather like in Srinagar?
Warmest in Jul (days around 29°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -6°C). The wettest month is Mar, with about 12 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec.
Can I do Srinagar in a weekend from Delhi?
It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Srinagar covers 4 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.
How much does a weekend trip to Srinagar cost?
From about ₹19,760 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 Srinagar 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.