Manali to Srinagar -> Distance, Car, Road, Train, Flight, Bus

Manali to Srinagar

Manali to Srinagar Road Distance

669 km

Manali to Srinagar Aerial Distance

303 km

Manali to Srinagar Travel Time

15 hours 59 mins

How to reach Srinagar from Manali

The largest city in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar is famous for its Dal and Anchar lakes with houseboats and waterfronts. Srinagar is situated about 550 kms away from Manali in the Kashmir valley on the banks of the river Jhelum.

The road journey from Manali to Srinagar is quite long and can get extremely tiring and exhausting. There are also multiple flights from Bhuntar airport to Srinagar. Most people prefer to drive to Bhuntar and then take a flight to Srinagar.

Knowing The Details

1. Manali to Srinagar by Taxi and Flight

2. Manali to Srinagar by Road

3. Manali to Srinagar by Bus

4. Popular Routes to Srinagar

5. Popular Routes from Manali

6. Places to Visit in Srinagar

7. Hotels in Srinagar

Srinagar Travel Packages

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1. Manali to Srinagar by Taxi and Flight

This is one of the most preferred options to travel between the two cities as it is not as time consuming as the road journey. However, since there are less number of flights operating on this route we suggest you book your flights well in advance.

Part 1: Manali to Bhuntar by Taxi

Distance: 55 Kms
Approximate Travel time: 1 Hour
Approximate Taxi fare: INR 700
Car rentals in Manali: Manali Taxi Booking, Manali Cab Service, Kullu Manali Holidays.

Part 2: Bhuntar to Srinagar by Flight

Starting Price: INR 1800
Departure Airport: Bhuntar Airport
Arrival Airport: Sheikh Ul-Alam International Airport Srinagar
Travel Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes

Manali to Srinagar Flights

Showing indicative fares for from IXC to SXR.

IndiGo

07:45 Manali

01 h 20 m

09:05 Srinagar

₹ 1,935

GoAir

12:20 Manali

01 h 15 m

13:35 Srinagar

₹ 1,951

2. Manali to Srinagar by Road

Travelling by car has its own perks, however when journeys are long it does get quite exhausting. We suggest you take an overnight stop mid way on this route. There are multiple motels on the way which are quite safe and recommended. For people experiencing motion sickness we suggest you keep your medicines handy.

Approximate Travel Time: 13 hours
Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 8000
Car rentals in Manali: Manali Taxi Booking, Manali Cab Service, Kullu Manali Holidays.

Route 1: Via NH244

Distance: 550 Kms
Time: 13 Hours
Sights on the way: Hidimba Devi Temple (Manali), Manu Temple (Manali), Manali Sanctuary, Kardang Monastery (Keylong), Shashur Monastery (Keylong), Killar, Nagseen (Kishtwar), Maratnd Sun Temple (Anantnag), Amarnath Jis Cave (Anantnag), Awantiswami Temple (Awantipora), Masjid Shareif (Pampore), Gousia Jama Masjid (Rawalpora), SPS Museum (Lal Mandi), Dal Lake (Srinagar), Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden (Srinagar), Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden (Srinagar).
Eating options: The Johnson's Cafe and Hotel (Manali), Fat Plate (Manali), Snow White (Keylong), Sanju Dhaba (Keylong), White Chilli Restaurant (Anantnag), Dawat Restaurant (Awantipora) , Kathi Junction (Awantipora), Noorani Restaurant (Pampore), Stream Restaurant (Srinagar), AHdoos Hotel (Srinagar), Lacima Cafe and Pizzeria (Srinagar).

Route 2: Via Dachigam National Park

Distance: 600 Kms
Time: 16 Hours
Sights on the way: Hidimba Devi Temple (Manali), Manu Temple (Manali), Manali Sanctuary, Kardang Monastery (Keylong), Shashur Monastery (Keylong), Killar, Nagseen (Kishtwar), Maratnd Sun Temple (Anantnag), Amarnath Jis Cave (Anantnag), Awantiswami Temple (Awantipora), Masjid Shareif (Pampore), Gousia Jama Masjid (Rawalpora), Dachigam National Park, SPS Museum (Lal Mandi), Dal Lake (Srinagar), Shalimar Bagh Mughal Garden (Srinagar), Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden (Srinagar).
Eating options: The Johnson's Cafe and Hotel (Manali), Fat Plate (Manali), Snow White (Keylong), Sanju Dhaba (Keylong), White Chilli Restaurant (Anantnag), Dawat Restaurant (Awantipora) , Kathi Junction (Awantipora), Noorani Restaurant (Pampore), Dachigam Restaurant (Dachigam National Park), Stream Restaurant (Srinagar), Ahdoos Hotel (Srinagar), Lacima Cafe and Pizzeria (Srinagar).

3. Manali to Srinagar by Bus

Taking a bus or train is always the cheapest out of all options. However the bus journey from Manali to Srinagar is quite long. There are not many buses operating on this route hence you should book tickets well in advance. We suggest you take an overnight bus to avoid being tired. You will have to change buses once you reach Jammu.

Part 1: Manali to Jammu by Bus

Route Operator: Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation, Redbus
Starting Point: Manali
Terminating Point: Jammu
Travel time: 12 Hours
Distance: 440 Kms
Frequency: Twice a day
Ticket cost: INR 500 - 1000

Part 2: Jammu to Srinagar by Bus

Route Operator: Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation, Redbus
Starting Point: Jammu
Terminating Point: Srinagar
Travel time: 4 Hours
Distance: 280 Kms
Frequency: Twice a day
Ticket cost: INR 100 - 400

Tip: All bus tickets are available at bus booking counters and train tickets at railway stations. Make sure you book your tickets through a certified booking agent. For flight bookings , plan your trip well in advance to get preferred timings and prices.

Popular Routes to Srinagar