Three hundred and eighty kilometres — the longest routine drive we do, and arguably the most beautiful. It's a proper full-day journey from the Punjab plains, up through Jammu and Patnitop, over the Jawahar Tunnel and down into the Kashmir Valley.
NH44 out of Pathankot, through Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Udhampur, Patnitop (2,024 m), and the 2.85 km Jawahar Tunnel that punches through the Pir Panjal range and drops you into Kashmir at Banihal. From there it's Anantnag, Awantipora, and finally Srinagar at 1,585 m. Total drive time 8 hours in good weather — plan a full day.
The NH44 is not a road for a rookie in monsoon or winter. Our drivers have done this drive in every season, including the December snow closure of the Jawahar Tunnel.
Innova Crysta or Force Urbania — nothing smaller. Eight hours in a Dzire is not what you want to do to a family.
We plan Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Sonmarg circuits with a single vehicle and driver for the whole tour.
What you'll pass and where the drive breaks — useful if you're planning tea stops or sightseeing detours.
| Stop | From Pathankot |
|---|---|
| PathankotStart · 332 m | 0 km |
| JammuLunch stop option | 100 km |
| UdhampurRoadside dhaba | 165 km |
| Patnitop2,024 m · scenic break | 220 km |
| Jawahar TunnelEnters Kashmir Valley | 310 km |
| AnantnagDown into the valley | 330 km |
| Srinagar1,585 m · Dal Lake | 380 km |
Every car in our fleet works for this drive — the right choice depends on group size and comfort priority.
Real questions we get from local travellers before they book. Still have a question? Call or WhatsApp +91 77196 93721.
Pathankot to Srinagar via NH44, Patnitop and the Jawahar Tunnel is approximately 380 km and takes 8 hours in good weather. Add 1–2 hours in winter or monsoon due to convoy timings and possible delays.
Yes, in normal conditions. The Jawahar Tunnel does close briefly during heavy snow. Our drivers monitor J&K traffic advisories and reschedule if the route is officially closed.
Absolutely. Most Kashmir bookings from Pathankot are 5–7 day tours covering Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonmarg. Same vehicle and driver for the whole tour — WhatsApp us for a full Kashmir itinerary.
Yes. Vikram Tours & Travels operates round the clock — including early-morning airport pickups, late-night drops and weekend / holiday travel across Punjab, J&K and Himachal Pradesh.
No. We offer transparent one-way fares — you pay only for the outbound trip. No hidden return-empty-run charges.
Pick your pickup city, or the route you're planning. Every location page has fixed fares, real distances and the exact car we'd recommend for that drive.
Send the date and passenger count on WhatsApp — we'll confirm the fixed fare in minutes.
