Kashmir tours from Varanasi
What a Kashmir holiday from Varanasi actually looks like
Varanasi to the valley is one change in Delhi, and the contrast is as stark as it gets in India: ghats and river fog on one side, a cold lake ringed by chinars on the other. Families here usually take five nights, in either the June heat or the January snow.
Fly VNS with one change in Delhi, or take the train to Jammu Tawi and drive up. Landing times decide the shape of day one for a tour from Varanasi: we either head straight to the lake or hold the first night close to the airport road.
The Banaras summer runs long and hot, so June is the family window, with December and January the second for snow and clear valley days. The tour itineraries below are starting structures, not fixed departures: tell us your dates, your group and whether you want a houseboat night, a lake-view room or a Katra stop, and we rebuild the Varanasi plan and send a written quote before you pay.
- Departure airport
- Varanasi (VNS)
- Arrival airport
- Srinagar (SXR)
- Usual routing
- One stop via Delhi
- Flight time
- about 4h 30m with one stop
- Typical length
- 4 to 7 days
- Railhead
- Jammu Tawi, then road
Packages
Kashmir tour packages from Varanasi
Pick the length that matches your leave, not the other way round. Each card shows a published starting rate; the quote fixes the named hotels and inclusions.
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg Family Tour – 5 Days
4 nights / 5 days
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg
- Family itinerary
- Optional extra day
From ₹15,500 per person
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg Honeymoon – 6 Days
5 nights / 6 days
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam · Sonamarg
- Day-by-day itinerary
From ₹18,500 per person
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam & Sonamarg Tour – 7 Days
6 nights / 7 days
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg (Day Trip)
- Day-by-day itinerary
From ₹21,000 per person
Complete Kashmir Valley Tour – 8 Days
7 nights / 8 days
Srinagar, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
- Day-by-day itinerary
From ₹25,000 per person
Kashmir Summer Tour Package
4 nights / 5 days
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg
- Day-by-day itinerary
From ₹15,500 per person
Srinagar Gulmarg Pahalgam Tour Package
7 nights / 8 days
Srinagar, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Gulmarg
- Day-by-day itinerary
From ₹25,000 per person
Best of Kashmir Tour Package
6 nights / 7 days
Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg
- Day-by-day itinerary
From ₹21,000 per person
Kashmir Valley Circuit – 6 Days
5 nights / 6 days
Srinagar · Gulmarg · Pahalgam · Sonamarg
- Day-by-day itinerary
From ₹18,500 per person
Srinagar Gulmarg Sonmarg Pahalgam tour package
4 nights / 5 days
Srinagar, Sonmarg, Gulmarg, Pahalgam
- Day-by-day itinerary
From ₹15,500 per person
Every card shows a starting rate per person on twin sharing. The written quote confirms your dates, the named hotel, meals and inclusions before you pay.
Travel guide
Getting from Varanasi to Kashmir
Two ways to make the journey from Varanasi, and when the valley is at its best.
How to reach Kashmir from Varanasi
AirFly Varanasi to Srinagar
Fly VNS with one change in Delhi, or take the train to Jammu Tawi and drive up.
- Journey
- about 4h 30m with one stop
- Best for
- Trips of 5 to 8 days
If your dates are fixed, tell us early — the nonstop seats go first in the summer and snow season.
TrainTrain to Jammu Tawi, then the valley road
Trains from Varanasi reach Jammu Tawi, the railhead for the valley. From Jammu the road climbs through Udhampur and the Banihal tunnel into Srinagar.
- Journey
- About about 24 hours, then a 270 km drive
- Best for
- Travellers who would rather not fly
We can pick you up at Jammu Tawi and break the drive at Patnitop if you want a softer first day.
RoadDrive from Varanasi
A private car from Varanasi runs north before the final climb through Udhampur and the Banihal tunnel into the valley.
- Journey
- Two long driving days each way
- Best for
- Long holidays with stops on the way
If you drive, we can book the overnight stops and keep the Srinagar hotel flexible for a late arrival.
Best time to visit Kashmir from Varanasi
- March – MayBlossom and tulips
March to May is the mildest window for the long flight from Varanasi, with blossom early, tulips through April and clear valley light.
- June – AugustSummer escape
June to August is the dry season in the valley while humidity climbs back home, which is why Varanasi families with school holidays cluster in this window.
- September – OctoberAutumn colour
October is the pick for photographers travelling from Varanasi: the chinars turn, the apple harvest is in and the summer crowds have gone.
- December – FebruarySnow in Gulmarg
December and January mean snow in Gulmarg and skiing from the gondola. Expect cold nights in Srinagar and build a spare day for weather on the connection.
FAQs
Kashmir tour from Varanasi: the questions we answer most
How do I get from Varanasi to Srinagar?
The straightforward route is a flight from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Srinagar (SXR), with one stop through Delhi; expect about 4h 30m with one stop in the air. If you would rather not fly, trains reach Jammu Tawi in about about 24 hours, then a 270 km road transfer follows.
How long should a Kashmir holiday from Varanasi be?
Count the travel days from Varanasi first: once you are in the valley, 5 days covers the three main resorts and 8 days leaves room for Sonamarg, a slow lake morning or a Katra night. The cards below cover that full range.
What does a Kashmir tour package from Varanasi cost?
Budget on a starting rate between ₹15,500 and ₹25,000 per person, twin sharing, before flights from Varanasi. Longer itineraries and higher hotel categories move the number up; the quote we send names every hotel and inclusion in writing.
How do we travel from Varanasi to Kashmir?
One change in Delhi, about four and a half hours in the air. The train to Jammu Tawi takes roughly a day, so flying is what almost every Varanasi guest chooses.
Can children travel on a Kashmir package from Varanasi?
Yes — a Varanasi family usually takes the five- or six-night itinerary, with a houseboat night, the Gulmarg gondola and shorter drives between resorts. Send us the children’s ages and we will pace the days around them.
When is the best time to visit Kashmir from Varanasi?
March to May is the blossom and tulip window, June to August is the cool summer escape, September and October are the quiet colour months, and December to February is snow in Gulmarg. From Varanasi the flight is the same all year — the season decides the packing, not the route.
What should we pack for a Kashmir trip from Varanasi?
Warm layers for Srinagar and Gulmarg whatever the season, plus a rain shell between July and August. Coming from the plains, guests underestimate the evenings at 1,600 m, so we send a packing list with the quote.
What is included in the Kashmir packages from Varanasi?
The package price covers the stay, the private vehicle and the listed sightseeing. Flights or trains from Varanasi, entry fees, the Gulmarg gondola, pony hire and optional extras sit outside it unless your confirmation lists them, and the written quote settles that before payment.