Jammu is about 450 km from Kargil, and the journey is best made by road. It takes approximately 15 to 18 hours by taxi or bus. You will pass through the stunning landscapes of Ladakh and the Kashmir Valley. Jammu is the City of Temples and is famous for the Vaishno Devi shrine. It is a major tourist destination in India.
Total Distance: Driving distance 450 km, straight-line air distance 300 km.
The road is long; plan for a stopover in Srinagar.
October to March for pleasant weather.