Tulian Lake Direction Route

How to Reach Pahalgam, India

Due to its size and compactness, getting around Pahalgam is fairly simple. The best way to explore this scenic valley is on foot. Walking is actually a brilliant way to travel the length and breadth of the region, enabling you to take in the splendour and untainted atmosphere of the place. If you enjoy riding, you have the option of hiring ponies for your commuting needs. Kids will particularly take pleasure in making a new friend and perhaps so will you! Ponies are accepted as a ‘means of transport’ in this place and are available at officially published rates. Horse carriages or Tongas are a fun way of getting around Pahalgam. For those who are allergic to walking and don’t exactly count wildlife among their favorite pals, can hire a taxi to roam around the region.

Pahalgam by Road:

Well connected to Srinagar and Jammu by roadways, Pahalgam can be easily reached by buses and taxis that can be seen plying on these roads. If you aren't too keen on travelling on state run buses, you can book your journey with one of the luxurious or even general coaches of the sundry private companies.Hiring a private car is also a good idea to reach Pahalgam.

Pahalgam by Train:

If you are looking to reach Pahalgam by rail, you’ll find the closest railhead to this place is situated in Jammu, known as the Jammu Tawi Railway Station. After de-boarding the train, you can either make use of shared taxis, known as ‘service gaadis’ or directly take buses (which aren’t very comfortable, by the way) from Jammu Bus Stand. However, if you find these means of locomotion too tedious, the alternative is hiring a private car. Apparently, reaching Pahalgam by car will prove to be an expensive proposition, but nevertheless, it’ll be most comfortable. The entire journey shouldn’t take more than 8 hours by car and around 12-14 hours by bus.

Pahalgam by Air:

Pahalgam doesn’t have an airport to call its own. However, reaching Pahalgam can be achieved by landing at the Sheikh-ul-Alam Airport , commonly known as the Srinagar Airport, , which is situated almost 95 kms away from Pahalgam. Many Indian carriers such as Jet Airways, IndiGo, GoAir, JetLite, Kingfisher Airlines, Indian Airlines and SpiceJet touchdown regularly at this airport and can be boarded from majority of Indian metros and cities. In order to reach Pahalgam from this airport, you can take the services of a bus or a car/taxi (preferably pre-booked with fixed rates) which shouldn’t take more than three hours to get you to your destination. For a cheaper option, buses are the best way to journey to Pahalgam.