The journey from Pahalgam to Shimla is a long 700 km drive through the mountains. You can take a taxi to Jammu, a train to Chandigarh, and then a taxi to Shimla. Shimla is a beautiful hill station.
Total Distance: 700 km driving distance, 450 km straight-line air distance.
Start your journey early in the morning.
April to June or September to November.