To reach Thiruvananthapuram from Bandipora, travel to Jammu Tawi by road. From there, take a train to Thiruvananthapuram. Alternatively, fly from Srinagar to Thiruvananthapuram via Delhi.
Total Distance: 3400 km by road, 2700 km air distance.
The train journey is very long; prepare accordingly.
October to March for pleasant weather.