Kashmir tours from Kannur
The Kannur to Kashmir trip, planned around your dates
Kannur has its own international airport, which surprises most travellers, but the valley still needs a change in Bangalore or Delhi. North Kerala families tend to travel in the April holidays, before the monsoon settles, and that is when the valley is at its greenest.
Fly CNN with one change in Bangalore or Delhi, or use Kochi if the Kannur timings do not suit your dates. Landing times decide the shape of day one for a tour from Kannur: we either head straight to the lake or hold the first night close to the airport road.
The Kannur monsoon sets in by June and runs to August, which is exactly the valley dry season; April and May are the other family window. 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 Kannur plan and send a written quote before you pay.
- Departure airport
- Kannur (CNN)
- Arrival airport
- Srinagar (SXR)
- Usual routing
- One stop via Bangalore or Delhi
- Flight time
- about 7 hours with one stop
- Typical length
- 5 to 8 days
- Railhead
- Jammu Tawi, then road
Packages
Kashmir tour packages from Kannur
Short break, family week or honeymoon circuit — every card below is a real, bookable itinerary with a published starting rate.
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 Kannur to Kashmir
Two ways to make the journey from Kannur, and when the valley is at its best.
How to reach Kashmir from Kannur
AirFly Kannur to Srinagar
Fly CNN with one change in Bangalore or Delhi, or use Kochi if the Kannur timings do not suit your dates.
- Journey
- about 7 hours with one stop
- Best for
- Trips of 5 to 8 days
We plan the first night around your landing time, so nobody is driving to Gulmarg after a long flight.
TrainTrain to Jammu Tawi, then the valley road
Trains from Kannur reach Jammu Tawi, the railhead for the valley. From Jammu the road climbs through Udhampur and the Banihal tunnel into Srinagar.
- Journey
- About about 45 hours, then a 270 km drive
- Best for
- Travellers who would rather not fly
Book the train leg early in the summer and snow season; the Jammu-bound sleeper classes fill first.
RoadDrive from Kannur
A private car from Kannur runs north before the final climb through Udhampur and the Banihal tunnel into the valley.
- Journey
- Two or more 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 Kannur
- March – MayBlossom and tulips
March to May gives Kannur travellers the clearest valley light of the year, with almond blossom early and the tulip garden through April, before the plains heat arrives.
- June – AugustSummer escape
The monsoon months back home are the dry, cool months in Kashmir. Families from Kannur often use the school holidays for a five- or six-night trip in this window.
- September – OctoberAutumn colour
September and October are the walking months: the chinars turn, the orchards are picked and the valley empties out. It is the quietest good-weather window for a Kannur holiday.
- December – FebruarySnow in Gulmarg
Snow settles on Gulmarg from late December and skiing starts in January. The trade-off for Kannur travellers is a longer journey for short daylight, so keep the plan to Srinagar and Gulmarg.
FAQs
Kashmir tour from Kannur: the questions we answer most
How do I reach Kashmir from Kannur?
Most travellers from Kannur fly Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Srinagar (SXR). one stop through Bangalore or Delhi, and the flying time is about 7 hours with one stop. If you would rather not fly, trains reach Jammu Tawi in about about 45 hours, then a 270 km road transfer follows.
Is 5 days enough for Kashmir from Kannur?
Plan on 5 to 8 days from Kannur. A short break covers Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam; a full week adds Sonamarg or a second night on Dal Lake. The packages on this page run from 5 to 8 days.
What does a Kashmir tour package from Kannur cost?
Budget on a starting rate between ₹15,500 and ₹25,000 per person, twin sharing, before flights from Kannur. Longer itineraries and higher hotel categories move the number up; the quote we send names every hotel and inclusion in writing.
Do we need to go to Kochi for the flight to Kashmir?
No. Kannur (CNN) connects to Bangalore and Delhi, and the Srinagar flight is a change at either. Kochi is the fallback if the CNN timing does not suit your dates.
Is Kashmir safe for families travelling from Kannur?
Family trips are the most common request we get from Kannur. The five- and six-night versions keep drive days short, add a houseboat night and put the Gulmarg gondola and a Pahalgam pony ride in the plan. Tell us the ages of the children and we hold every road leg in daylight.
What is the best season for a Kashmir tour from Kannur?
The valley has four usable seasons: blossom and tulips in March to May, summer from June to August, autumn colour in September and October, and snow from December to February. Kannur travellers usually pick summer for family holidays and January for snow.
How many days should a Kannur family plan?
Five nights is the sweet spot, or six if you want Sonamarg as well. The travel eats a day at each end, so anything shorter than five feels rushed.
Are flights from Kannur included in the package price?
Each package page lists its own hotels, vehicle, meals and sightseeing. Air or rail tickets from Kannur, entry tickets, gondola rides, pony hire and anything marked optional are quoted separately, and all of it is confirmed in writing before you pay.