Kashmir Tour Packages from Hyderabad 2026

Hyderabad has one real advantage over most South Indian cities when it comes to Kashmir: a non-stop flight to Srinagar has been running on recent schedules. That makes a Kashmir holiday from Hyderabad far easier to fit into a week of leave. This page comes from our team at Lal Chowk in Srinagar, and it is written for travellers starting in Hyderabad or Secunderabad. It explains the travel options, how to plan the first and last days, which packages fit, how to dress for the cold, and what food to expect.

How to reach Srinagar from Hyderabad

Almost all our guests from Telangana fly into Srinagar's Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport. A smaller number come by train to Jammu or Katra, often to visit Vaishno Devi first.

By flight: non-stop or via Delhi

IndiGo has operated a non-stop flight between Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and Srinagar on recent schedules, with a flying time of about 3 hours. Airline schedules change by season, so check that it is running on your dates before you plan around it. When the non-stop is full, expensive or not running, the usual alternative is one stop via Delhi, or sometimes Mumbai, which takes roughly 6 to 9 hours in all.

The non-stop flight has typically left Hyderabad around midday, which means you land in Srinagar in the afternoon. That timing shapes the first day of your trip, which we cover below. If you book two flights on separate tickets, leave at least two hours between them. We can book flights from Hyderabad on request; airfare is quoted separately because it changes with the date and how early you book.

By train: for pilgrims and slow travellers

Trains run from Hyderabad and Secunderabad towards Jammu Tawi, either directly or with a change in Delhi. The ride usually takes close to two days. From Jammu or Katra, you continue to Srinagar by train or with our cab by road, which takes most of a day through the mountains. A train trip suits pilgrims who want to start at Vaishno Devi, or families with long school holidays. With a week or less, it rarely makes sense, because the travel days take too much of your leave.

Combining Vaishno Devi with Kashmir? Our Mata Vaishno Devi and Kashmir Pilgrimage begins in Katra, and you can fly home from Srinagar at the end.

Travel options at a glance

Here is a quick comparison of the ways to get from Hyderabad to Srinagar. Times are rough ranges, not timetables, and depend on schedules and weather.

Plan your arrival and departure days

If you take the non-stop flight, you land in Srinagar in the afternoon with only a few hours of daylight left, especially in winter, when it gets dark early. We treat that day as an arrival day. Our driver meets you at the airport and drops you at your hotel or houseboat. If you want to step out, a shikara ride on Dal Lake at sunset or a walk along the Boulevard is about right. The long drives come later: Gulmarg is about 50 km away, and Pahalgam and Sonamarg each take around 2.5 to 3 hours by road.

If you fly via Delhi and land in the morning, we usually keep the day to Srinagar's gardens, because an early start and a change of planes leave most people tired.

For the way home, we plan your last night in Srinagar, close to the airport. Srinagar airport has extra security checks at the entrance, so we drop you with more time to spare than you would need in Hyderabad. If your flight leaves in the afternoon, there is often time for a quick market stop for dry fruits, saffron or a shawl.

• Day 1: afternoon arrival, check-in, optional evening shikara ride.
• Middle days: full days for Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Srinagar.
• Last day: night in Srinagar, then a relaxed airport drop.

Which package suits travellers from Hyderabad

With a non-stop flight, even a short trip from Hyderabad can work well. Here is how we usually match our packages to guests from the city.

• Long weekend: the Kashmir Budget Tour (3N/4D, price on request) covers Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam.
• First full trip: the Kashmir Classic Tour (4N/5D, price on request) adds Sonamarg.
• Spring flowers: the Kashmir Tulip Festival Tour (4N/5D, price on request) is timed for the Tulip Garden, which usually blooms from late March to mid-April.
• Vaishno Devi and Kashmir: the Mata Vaishno Devi and Kashmir Pilgrimage (6N/7D, price on request).
• Snow: the Kashmir Winter Snow Tour (5N/6D, price on request).
• The whole valley: the Kashmir Grand Tour (6N/7D, price on request) for those with a full week.

Travelling as a large family or a group from the same office or community? See our group tour packages, or browse all our Kashmir tour packages.

Sample cost of a Kashmir trip from Hyderabad

Your total cost has two parts. The land package covers your stay and travel inside Kashmir, and we price it. Flights from Hyderabad are extra, and fares vary by date, season and how early you book. The table shows our starting land prices.

All prices are "from" prices. Your final quote depends on dates, hotel category, meal plan, cab type and group size. Our Kashmir trip cost guide explains each part of the bill in more detail.

When to go and what to pack from Hyderabad

Hyderabad summers are hot and dry, and even its winters are mild. Kashmir feels very different, so plan your clothing around the month.

• April to June: Srinagar is usually between about 8°C and 29°C over these months. This is the peak season, with school holidays in Telangana, so book 4 to 8 weeks ahead.
• July and August: warm days, green valleys and the Amarnath Yatra. Nights in Gulmarg and Pahalgam are still cool.
• September and October: crisp air, autumn chinar colours and saffron at Pampore in October. Dussehra holidays in October make this busy, so book early.
• Late December to February: snow in Gulmarg and below-zero nights in Srinagar. The Sankranti holidays in mid-January suit families who want snow. Read our Kashmir in winter guide before you book.

What to carry and what to buy in Srinagar

Pack thermal inner wear, woollen socks, gloves, a warm cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm and a good moisturiser, because the cold, dry air is hard on skin. Choose shoes with a firm grip; snow and wet paths are slippery.

You need not buy a heavy coat in Hyderabad that you will rarely wear again. Jackets, shawls and pherans are sold across Srinagar's markets, and snow boots and long coats can be hired by the day in Gulmarg and Sonamarg. In summer, a light jacket or sweater for the evenings is usually enough.

Your phone may also need attention: only postpaid SIM cards from other states work in Jammu and Kashmir. Prepaid users can buy a local prepaid SIM with Aadhaar on arrival.

Food in Kashmir for travellers from Hyderabad

Guests from Hyderabad who love biryani and slow-cooked meat usually enjoy Kashmiri food. Rogan josh, yakhni and the many-course wazwan feast are worth trying, and most of our hotels serve some Kashmiri dishes at dinner. The flavours are milder than Hyderabadi cooking, with less chilli heat and more fennel, ginger and yoghurt.

Vegetarians are well looked after too. Hotel dinners usually include rice, dal, vegetables and roti, and local dishes such as dum aloo, haak saag and rajma are easy to find. South Indian dishes are harder. Most hotels can arrange simple items such as curd rice, upma or idli if you ask the day before, but we cannot promise them everywhere, and they will not taste like home. Some guests carry a little pickle or podi to pair with plain rice and curd.

If you need pure vegetarian, Jain or halal food, or have allergies, tell us when you book and we will choose hotels that can manage it. Lunch is not included, so you can pick where to eat during the day.

What the land package includes

Every priced package on this page includes:

• Hotel stays as per the package, with breakfast and dinner (MAP).
• A private cab (non-AC by default) for pickup, drop and planned sightseeing, with driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking.
• Pickup and drop at Srinagar airport or railway station.
• One Dal Lake shikara ride of about an hour, subject to lake operations and timing.
• One authorised Pahalgam union taxi circuit on packages that visit Pahalgam.
• Room heating in winter as per the hotel, and support from our Srinagar team throughout the trip.

Not included: flights or trains from Hyderabad, lunch and snacks, Gulmarg Gondola tickets (booked online, often 2 to 4 weeks ahead), the Sonamarg local taxi to Zero Point or Thajiwas, pony rides, skiing and other activities, entry tickets, vehicle AC, and 4x4 or snow-chained vehicles between Tangmarg and Gulmarg after heavy snow. A Dal Lake houseboat night and Gondola booking help are available on request.

How booking works from Hyderabad

Send us your dates, the number of travellers and whether you want flights on WhatsApp, or call +91 70062 26176. We reply between 8 am and 10 pm every day and usually send a day-by-day plan with the price within 24 hours.

Jiya Travels is a registered travel agency in Lal Chowk, Srinagar (Registration No. JKTA00005428), run by a women-led team since 2022. We use our own vehicles and local drivers, without middlemen. Our guests rate us 4.9 from 216 Google reviews. Learn more about us, or compare our packages from Bangalore and other cities.