A Travel Price Comparison for India Jammu and Kashmir vs. Bangalore for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Jammu and Kashmir or Bangalore?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Jammu and Kashmir and Bangalore can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Jammu and Kashmir or Bangalore?

Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. It is a mountainous region of the northern Himalayas with sweeping valleys, stunning lakes, and snow-capped scenery dotted with temples. While the region has been known for a border dispute with Pakistan, the unrest has been quieting and tourism is beginning to make a comeback. The area typically draws trekkers, those hoping to visit sacred temples, and others looking to experience Himalayan culture.

Bangalore

Bangalore is the capital city of the state of Karnataka, in India. It's also India's third largest city with a population of about 8.5 million. It's considered one of the most liveable cities in the country and was historically known for its many gardens and lush green spaces. Today those areas are all but gone, having given way to the growing population and sprawling metropolises. Bangalore is also the information technology hub of the country and is sometimes referred to as India's Silicon Valley.

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Which place is cheaper, Bangalore or Jammu and Kashmir?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Jammu and Kashmir Prices
    India Prices
    Bangalore Prices
    India Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Jammu and Kashmir $0.00
    Bangalore $53

The average daily cost (per person) in Jammu and Kashmir is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Bangalore is $53. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Jammu and Kashmir and Bangalore in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Jammu and Kashmir -
    Bangalore $20
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Jammu and Kashmir $0.00
    Bangalore $40
Compare Hotels in Jammu and Kashmir and Bangalore

Looking for a hotel in Jammu and Kashmir or Bangalore? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Jammu and Kashmir


Hotels in Bangalore


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Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Jammu and Kashmir -
    Bangalore $9.64

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore

Also for Bangalore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $16
  • Bangalore airport to Hotel Transfer: $18
  • VIP Bangalore Airport Transfer: Comfort & Convenience: $24
  • From City to Airport Private Transfer: $27
  • Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $28
  • Bangalore - private arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $35
  • Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport BLR to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer: $40
  • Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer: $40
  • Private Departure Transfer: Bangalore Hotels to Bengaluru International Airport: $45
  • One-Way Private City Transfer Mysore & Bangalore: $50
  • Private Departure Transfer from City Hotel to Bengaluru Airport - 10PM to 6AM: $52
  • Bannerghatta Park Safari & Zoo Tickets with Private Transfer: $59

Is it cheaper to fly into Jammu and Kashmir or Bangalore?

Prices for flights to both Bangalore and Jammu and Kashmir change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Jammu and Kashmir -
    Bangalore $22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore

For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Bangalore : Street Food tour and Local Market Visit.: $17
  • Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Family: $33
  • Private Cooking Demonstration in a Bangalore Home: $45
  • Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience: $60
  • Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local: $62
  • Private Cooking and Dining Experience in Bengaluru: $73
  • Private Indian Cooking Class and Meal in Bangalore Home: $73
  • 3-Hour Private Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Bangalore Home: $74
  • Private Cooking Classes on a Farm in Bangalore City: $85
  • Cooking experience in Bangalore, a half day tour: $107

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Jammu and Kashmir -
    Bangalore $11

Tours and Activities in Jammu and Kashmir

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jammu and Kashmir are as follows:

  • “Gulmarg Day Tour: Explore the Meadow of Flowers”: $82
  • Full Day Leh Monasteries Tour (Shey, Thiksey & Hemis): $77
  • Kashmir Tour Packages: $440

Tours and Activities in Bangalore

For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Bangalore Basavanagudi Heritage Self Guided Walking Tour: $8.52
  • FLOWER and FRUIT market tour: $13
  • Bangalore Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Bangalore Night Walking Tour: $13
  • Bangalore Heritage and Cultural Walking Tour: $13
  • Cubbon Park Heritage Walk: A self-guided tour of Bangalore's unique history: $15
  • Walk on Tales of Bangalore (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
  • Bangalore Night Walking Tour (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
  • Walk of Divinity Bangalore (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
  • Food Walk Tour Bangalore: $24
  • Hire a guide for full day Bangalore city tour with own transport: $24
  • Bangalore Private Tour: $35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Jammu and Kashmir -
    Bangalore $9.02

Sample the Local Flavors in Bangalore

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bangalore:

  • pub crawl Bangalore tours: $30
  • Pub Crawl in Bengaluru - A lovely private evening experience with a local: $39
  • Pub Crawl Bangalore: $39
  • Pub Crawl Bangalore (3 Hours Guided Nightlife Experience): $43
  • Pub Crawl with Welcome Drinks, Games & Discounts: $48
  • Bengaluru Pub Crawler - Nightlife Walking Tour: $89
  • Brews of Bengaluru- Pub Crawl: $113


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jammu and Kashmir and Bangalore, we can see that Bangalore is more expensive. And not only is Jammu and Kashmir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Jammu and Kashmir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jammu and Kashmir and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Bangalore would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bangalore than you might in Jammu and Kashmir.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jammu and Kashmir Expensive? and Is Bangalore Expensive?.


Which has a larger population, Jammu and Kashmir or Bangalore?

Jammu and Kashmir has a larger population, and is about 97% larger than the population of Bangalore. When comparing the sizes of Jammu and Kashmir and Bangalore, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

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