subject: Means Of Transport From Jammu To Srinagar [print this page] Known as the city of temples, Jammu is the winter capital of the Indian state Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu is named after King Jambu Lochan who is believed to have made this place. Attracting millions of tourists from all around the world, Jammu is a stopover for many sightseers. The key attraction of the place is the Vaishno Devi shrine near Katra. This shrine is visited by devotees who offer their prayers every year.
Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. This town is located in the Kashmir valley on the banks of the Jhelum River. Srinagar is well known for the gardens, snow covered peaks, lakes and house boats. Other significant tourist destinations are the Hazrathalbal shrine, Khanqah-e-Molla, Jama Masjid, Shankaracharya Temple, Imambara Hassanabad and Chatti Padshahi.
Srinagar has many picturesque lakes like Dal, Nagin and Anchar Lakes. For tourists visiting Srinagar, a stay on a houseboat is a delightful experience. There are a few prominent gardens in Srinagar such as Chashma Shahi, Pari Mahal, Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Naseem Bagh and Tulip Gardens.
The distance between Jammu to Srinagar is just about 290 km. It will be a four hour journey on road to reach from Jammu to Srinagar. The best mode to travel from Jammu to Srinagar is in local buses. There are many direct buses to Srinagar from Jammu. Lots of state owned buses (J&KSRTC) ply to Srinagar from Jammu in every 15 minutes. The bus ticket per seat is Rs 150 in this route. The bus journey from Jammu to Srinagar is the best for individual passengers and youngsters.
One can also travel from Jammu to Srinagar by car. Cabs are available on hire from the Jammu railway station and bus stand. The cab fare ranges from Rs. 7 to Rs. 24 per km based on the kind of car hired. For comfortable travel, you can hire a car for yourself even though it is a little expensive. The more preferred option is to travel by private mini buses that ply from Jammu bus stand. It is comfortable, cheaper than hired cabs as well as ideal for families and group travelers.
There are direct flights from Jammu to Srinagar. Since Jammu has an airport with good connectivity, one can choose to board the flight from Jammu and fly to Srinagar. A number of flights, operated by GoAir, SpiceJet and Air India, ply from Jammu to Srinagar on a daily basis. These companies offer cheap and affordable air tickets. As Srinagar has no rail routes, there are no railway lines to connect Jammu and Srinagar. There are plans to pave a railway track to connect Jammu to Srinagar.
