Kashmir tour package by train start from ₹11,500 per person for a 4-night and 5 days tour. You reach Srinagar railway station on the new Vande Bharat Express — it’s about 5 hours from Jammu Railway Station or 3 hours from Katra. Then you are going to explore the top destinations, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Pahalgam, by private cab. Every Jammu Kashmir package by train includes hotels, daily breakfast and dinner, all local transfers, a free Dal Lake shikara ride, and railway station pickup, with no hidden costs. You can add Vaishno Devi at Katra on the way. Valley Trip Planner is a Srinagar-based company running Kashmir trips since 2006, and we plan your whole on-ground trip around your train.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Starts from | ₹11,500 per person (4 Nights / 5 Days, on-ground) |
| Destinations | Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Pahalgam (and Doodhpathri on longer trips) |
| Reach by | Vande Bharat to Srinagar (via Jammu or Katra) |
| Add-on | Vaishno Devi darshan at Katra |
| Best for | Families, couples, honeymooners and pilgrims coming by train |
| Includes | Hotels, meals, private cab, transfers, shikara, station pickup |
Before 2025, reaching the Kashmir valley meant a flight or a long, tiring road from Jammu city. That changed with the Vande Bharat Express starting in 2026. Now you can take the Train from any city in India almost to the doorstep of the valley, and Jammu Kashmir tour package by Train have become one of the best-selling trips we plan right now for clients.
Some travellers call these Kashmir tour package by the Vande Bharat train, since the Vande Bharat is the Train that now runs to Srinagar.
So if you are looking for a Kashmir Tour Packages →that starts by Train, then you can book with Valley Trip Planner. We’re locally based in Srinagar, so our driver meets you at the railway station in Srinagar. We handle every transfer from the railway station, and time the whole itinerary around your train arrival, so you’re never left stranded after a long journey.
You get a private cab in this Kashmir Tour By Train, verified hotels, and a local team on call, at an honest price. We plan the train legs with you and keep a road backup ready in case a seat doesn’t confirm.
Most people search for this trip online as both Kashmir tour packages by train and Jammu Kashmir tour package by train, and it is the same journey that starts By Train to Srinagar: you can easily reach Jammu or Katra by train, then take the Vande Bharat to Srinagar, where our company will take over. Here’s how it works from the major cities, with full details on each city page.
A direct overnight Delhi–Srinagar Vande Bharat runs, or reach Katra and take the Srinagar train.see our cheapest Kashmir tour from Delhi.
Take the Swaraj or Vivek Express to Jammu Tawi, then the Vande Bharat to Srinagar. See our cheapest Kashmir tour from Mumbai.
The KOAA–JAT or Himsafar Express reaches Jammu Tawi, then the Srinagar train. See our cheapest Kashmir tour from Kolkata.
Board the Board the Srinagar Vande Bharat directly — about 5 hours from Jammu Tawi, 3 from Katra. Our Jammu Kashmir tour package by train are built around exactly this leg.Tell us your city and we'll plan the cheapest, smoothest train route and build your Kashmir tour package by train around it.
You don’t need to be a train expert; our travel company handles all planning, packages, and Tickets. But here’s the short version, so you know what your Kashmir journey by Train looks like.
The Vande Bharat runs on the new all-weather line to Srinagar city, so it keeps going even in snow when the road can be closed. From Jammu Tawi, the train ride is about 5 hours; from Katra, its about 3. On the Delhi route, you change at Katra for a quick security check on a single ticket.
The line runs on the new USBRL route through the Banihal tunnel. Along the way, you cross the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, and the Anji Khad Bridge, and there are onboard meals and Wi-Fi. The bridge crossing is a highlight in itself. When you reach Srinagar station, your driver is waiting to take you straight to your hotel or houseboat.
The following rates are approximate and intended to help you plan your Kashmir Tour Package by Train to Srinagar. Train schedules, prices and coach availability can change during the year any time, so always verify live information on the official IRCTC website before booking. We'll help you choose the best train for your travel dates.
| Route | Travel Time | Chair Car (CC) | Executive (EC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katra to Srinagar Vande Bharat | ~3 Hours | ₹665–880 | ₹1,320–1,515 | |
| Jammu to Srinagar Vande Bharat | ~5 Hours | ₹715–900 | ₹1,320–1,515 | |
| Delhi to Srinagar Vande Bharat (overnight) | ~13 Hours | ₹715–900 | ₹1,320–1,515 | — |
This is our most popular train plan. It keeps the first day light, because you've just travelled, and no valley day has more than three hours of driving.
The jammu Kashmir tour package by train covers the costs that matter, the ones that show up again and again on hidden-charge complaints about other operators.
Valley Trip Planner provides organized Train Tours, with verified services and transparent inclusions.
Inclusions in this tour package:
Knowing this list prevents surprises. Every item below is an optional or personal cost — none are hidden.
Valley Trip Planner clearly defines exclusions to maintain transparent pricing for budget tours from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
Exclusions in this Kashmir tour package:
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This By Train trip is planned and run by Valley Trip Planner’s own team in Srinagar, led by Nargis Malik, who has worked in Kashmir tourism since 2010 and runs operations today. Suhail Malik started the company in 2006.
Since the Vande Bharat opened in Kashmir, planners like Ifrah and drivers like Niyaz have met dozens of travellers at Srinagar station and built trips around their train timings. The people who plan your trip live in the valley, so the advice you get is real and current. We’ve looked after 5,000+ travellers and hold a 4.9-star Google rating. Read our journey since 2006 →Plan your Kashmir trip better: Gulmarg Tour Packages | Best Time to Visit Kashmir
Looking ng for a Kashmir tour Package By Train The Valley Trip Planner is best choice a Srinagar-based travel company founded in 2006. With 19+ years of local experience and 5,000+ travelers served, the team has managed budget tours for students, families, solo travelers, and retirees across every season.
Being local matters more for a budget tour than for a luxury one. When a road closes, when a hotel overbooks, when the weather changes — a Srinagar-based team handles it in real time. A booking office in Delhi or Mumbai cannot.
Reasons to book with Valley Trip Planner:
We work from Srinagar and meet you at the station. When a train is delayed or a road closes, we adjust the same day.
Every inclusion and exclusion is on this page, and the final invoice comes before you pay. No quiet add-ons.
We plan around the current Vande Bharat timings and keep a road backup ready if a seat doesn't confirm.
Booking direct with a Srinagar team means you pay what the trip costs, not a booking office's commission.
Valley Trip Planner is registered with the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Department → and is a member of TAAK, the Travel Agents Association of Kashmir. See our certifications and registrations, → our team and real itineraries. →
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Valley Trip Planner is a Srinagar-based travel company offering Kashmir tour packages including hotel stay, private cab, and guided sightseeing across Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam.
It’s a Kashmir holiday tour where you reach Srinagar by train, usually on a Vande Bharat Express via Jammu or Katra, then explore the main s places Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Pahalgam by private cab. We arrange the whole on-ground trip and help you plan the train legs.
Our on-ground Kashmir tour package by train starts from ₹11,500 per person for 4 nights 5 days, with longer trips like 5 to 6 days, and a Vaishno Devi add-on priced higher. Train tickets are extra and booked on IRCTC. Message us for an exact quote for your dates.
Yes. Right now, Vande Bharat trains run to Srinagar on the new all-weather line. Jammu to Srinagar takes about 5 hours, and Katra to Srinagar about 3. A Delhi to Srinagar overnight Vande Bharat also runs, at around 13 hours.
Katra or Jammu to Srinagar costs about ₹665–900 in Chair Car and ₹1,320–1,550 in Executive. Delhi to Srinagar starts around ₹2,000 in AC 3-Tier. Fares change with the season, so confirm live prices on IRCTC before booking.
Yes, and it’s popular. The train route runs through Katra, the base for Vaishno Devi, so you can do the darshan first and then take the Vande Bharat to Srinagar. Tell us at booking, and we will plan the Katra stop for you.
We plan your on-ground Kashmir trip and guide you to the right trains and timings. Tickets are booked on IRCTC, and we help you plan around availability, keeping a road or flight backup ready if a seat is waitlisted.
You can start from most Indian cities. We build train packages from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and more, routing you via Jammu or Katra to the Srinagar Vande Bharat. See our from-city pages for the exact routes and costs.
Allow about 6 days for the valley, plus your train travel days. That covers Srinagar, Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Pahalgam at a relaxed pace. Adding Vaishno Devi at Katra needs one extra day.
A flight is faster, especially from far cities. The train is better for adding Vaishno Devi, for elders and kids who dislike the long road, or when airfares are high. Many travellers take the train one way and fly the other. We’ll advise you.
Yes. The route crosses the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, and the Anji Khad Bridge. The views along this stretch are one of the best parts of reaching Kashmir by train.
We’re Srinagar-based, founded in 2006, with 19+ years of local experience and 5,000+ travellers served. We meet you at the station, plan around your train, and price honestly with no middleman markup and 24×7 local support.