Backpacking from Delhi to Kashmir via public tranport is an adventure of a lifetime. This journey offers a chance to witness the diverse cultures of India and to explore the stunning natural beauty of the northern region. Here is a detailed itinerary with expenses to guide you on your backpacking trip from Delhi to Kashmir.
Day 1: Delhi to Jammu
Board the Jammu Tawi Express from New Delhi railway station. The train
departs at 6:30 pm and arrives at Jammu Tawi station at 5:30 am the next day.
Expenses: Train fare starts from INR 400 for a sleeper class ticket.
Day 2: Jammu
Arrive at Jammu Tawi station and head to your hotel to freshen up.
Visit Bahu Fort and Bagh-e-Bahu, which are situated on the banks of the Tawi
river.
Visit the Raghunath Temple, one of the largest Hindu temples in North India.
Expenses: Budget hotels start from INR 500 per night. Entrance fee for Bahu
Fort and Bagh-e-Bahu is INR 50 per person.
Day 3: Jammu to Srinagar
Take a public bus from Jammu to Srinagar. The journey takes around 10-12
hours.
Arrive in Srinagar and check into your hotel.
Visit Dal Lake and take a shikara ride to explore the floating markets and
houseboats on the lake.
Expenses: Bus fare from Jammu to Srinagar is INR 400-500 per person. Budget
hotels in Srinagar start from INR 500 per night. Shikara rides start from INR
400 per hour.
Day 4: Srinagar
Visit the Mughal Gardens, including Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, and Chashme
Shahi.
Explore the old city and visit the Jama Masjid and the Hazratbal Shrine.
Expenses: Entrance fee for Mughal Gardens is INR 50 per person.
Day 5: Srinagar to Gulmarg
Take a shared taxi or public bus from Srinagar to Gulmarg, which is around
50 km away.
Explore the scenic town of Gulmarg and take a gondola ride to enjoy the
panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains.
Expenses: Shared taxi or public bus fare from Srinagar to Gulmarg is around
INR 100 per person. Gondola ride starts from INR 600 per person.
Day 6: Gulmarg to Pahalgam
Take a shared taxi or public bus from Gulmarg to Pahalgam, which is around
150 km away.
Explore the scenic town of Pahalgam and visit the Betaab Valley and the Aru
Valley.
Expenses: Shared taxi or public bus fare from Gulmarg to Pahalgam is around
INR 300 per person.
Day 7: Pahalgam to Srinagar
Take a shared taxi or public bus from Pahalgam to Srinagar.
Explore Srinagar at leisure.
Expenses: Shared taxi or public bus fare from Pahalgam to Srinagar is around
INR 300 per person.
Day 8: Srinagar to Delhi
Take a flight from Srinagar to Delhi or board the Jammu Tawi Express from
Jammu Tawi station to New Delhi railway station.
Expenses: Flight fare starts from INR 2000 per person. Train fare starts
from INR 400 for a sleeper class ticket.
Total Expenses:
Transport: INR 6000 (including all shared taxis, buses, and overnight buses)
Accommodation: INR 7000 (for 9 nights)
Food: INR 7000 (for 9 days)
Activities: INR 7000 (for 9 days)
Total: INR 27000 (approximately USD 360)
