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Anantnag
Half a day for the Martand Sun Temple and Mughal gardens; use it as a base for Pahalgam and Sonamarg, not a destination itself.
Anantnag is the second-largest city in the Kashmir Valley, 53 km south of Srinagar. Its main draw is the Martand Sun Temple, a 8th-century ruin, and several Mughal gardens (Achabal, Kokernag, Verinag). Most travellers pass through on the way to Pahalgam or Sonamarg. Half a day covers the city; one night is enough if you arrive late.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (snow, road closures)
- Airport
- SXR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Anantnag112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Anantnag, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyAnantnag is generally safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSXR Srinagar Airport (About 53 km (33 mi), 1.5 h by taxi).SXR Srinagar Airport (About 33 mi (53 km), 1.5 h by taxi).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws are the main option; negotiate the fare before getting in.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Anantnag–Pahalgam₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14)
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SXR Srinagar Airport (About 53 km (33 mi), 1.5 h by taxi)SXR Srinagar Airport (About 33 mi (53 km), 1.5 h by taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Nov (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Anantnag: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
2 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaws are the main option; negotiate the fare before getting in. Taxis and buses also available. Motorcycles can be rented.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Taxi or bus, about 45 min
Main base for trekking and the Amarnath Yatra.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Taxi or bus via Srinagar, about 2 h
Alpine meadows and glacier treks; check road conditions.
Door to door: About 3 h
Taxi or bus via Srinagar, about 2.5 h
Gondola and skiing; a full-day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre
Near the bus stand and main market; most hotels and guesthouses.
Near NH 1A
Convenient for onward travel to Pahalgam or Sonamarg.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,500 | ₹7,000 |
| Taxi from Srinagar Airport, one way1 × ₹1,500 · check | ₹1,500 |
| Bus Srinagar–Anantnag, one way2 × ₹150 | ₹300 |
| Auto-rickshaw within city, per ride1 × ₹100 | ₹100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,140 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,270 per person per day, bed included | ₹12,540≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali meal | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Auto-rickshaw within city | ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi Anantnag–Pahalgam | ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Negotiate rickshaw fares in advance; drivers rarely speak English.
- Roads to Pahalgam and Sonamarg can be blocked by snow in winter.
- Carry small notes for rickshaws and market purchases.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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مجھے اس پتے پر لے چلیںTake me to this address
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
Most embassies are in New Delhi. The US has a consulate in Mumbai; UK in New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Srinagar Airport → Anantnag: taxi about ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) (check)
- Bus Srinagar → Anantnag: about ₹150 (≈ US$2)
- Auto-rickshaw within city: ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2), negotiate
Say or show
- کتنا ہے؟ — How much? (kitna hai)
- شکریہ — Thank you (shukriya)
- بس اسٹینڈ کہاں ہے؟ — Where is the bus stand? (bus stand kahan hai)
- مجھے ٹیکسی چاہیے — I need a taxi (mujhe taxi chahiye)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Anantnag. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (snow, road closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Martand Sun Temple and each Mughal garden with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages with last orders and vegetarian/vegan options.
- Taxi and bus schedules from Srinagar and Jammu with fare bands.
- Winter road closure alerts for Pahalgam and Sonamarg.
Sources
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