Getting Around in Jammu & Kashmir

Good roads connect Srinagar, Leh and Jammu to each other and destinations within the state like Kargil, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam. In Srinagar, the main bus station is at Lal Chowk, in the centre of the city. The Leh-Srinagar National Highway officially opens from 15th May to 15th November every year depending on the weather. Key distances are Leh to Srinagar-434 km, Srinagar to Kargil-230 km and Srinagar to Jammu-293 km. The Jammu Kashmir Road Transport Corporation operates buses between Jammu, Srinagar & Leh. City bus Services, mini buses, coaches, tourist taxis, MUVs, auto rickshaws, tongas and rental vehicles are available in Jammu, Srinagar and Leh.