Jammu Getting there & around

Getting there & away

Land

Train

Jammu Tawi is the main station in Jammu, but check the security situation as there have been attacks on trains. Useful services to Delhi include the Jammu Mail (4034) at 3.35pm and the Shalimar Mail (4646) at 8.55pm. Fares are Rs 948/669/248/154 in 2A/3A/sleeper/2nd class.

The rail line is being extended all the way to Srinagar; check locally for updates.

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Air

Half a dozen airlines fly between Jammu and Delhi (US$161, one hour) or Srinagar (US$86, 35 minutes). Indian Airlines (2456086; Tourist Reception Centre; 10am-4.45pm Mon-Sat) also flies to Leh (US$112, 45 minutes) on Thursday and Saturday. Jet (2574312; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat) has an office at the KC Residency Hotel. STC Travel (2574080; Jewel Chowk) handles bookings for other airlines.

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