India • Jun 11, 2025

Unprecedented booking rush on newly inaugurated Kashmir train

The new Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express is already a crowd favorite—tickets are snapped up for the next 10 days. Inaugurated by PM Modi, this train finally connects Kashmir to the rest of India by rail. It's especially popular with travelers eager for scenic views over the Chenab bridge (the world's tallest) and through some seriously long tunnels.

TL;DR

No more worrying about unpredictable highways

This rail line is part of a massive ₹43,000 crore project that makes getting to Kashmir way easier than before—no more worrying about unpredictable highways. While there's still no direct train from Delhi (you have to switch at Katra), this route now offers year-round access, rain or shine. Demand is so high that just two trains a day can't keep up!