No direct train, yet

As of November 2026 no train runs straight from Delhi to Srinagar. You change once, at Jammu Tawi or Katra.

Change at Jammu or Katra

Take an overnight train to Jammu Tawi, or the Vande Bharat to Katra, about 8 hours, and stay a night there.

Into the valley on 26401

Train 26401 leaves Jammu Tawi at 6:20 am and reaches Srinagar at 11:10 am, daily except Tuesday. Seats only, no berths.

Arriving at Nowgam

Srinagar station is at Nowgam, on the southern edge of the city. Allow time for the cab ride to a Dal Lake houseboat.

Your first evening

On our packages, your driver meets you at Srinagar station. By evening you can be watching the sun set over Dal Lake.

In winter, flying is safer

Heavy snow can delay or cancel trains. From December to February, flying into Srinagar is usually more dependable.