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

Should you visit Srinagar or Bangalore?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Srinagar or Bangalore, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Srinagar or Bangalore?

Srinagar

Lying on the banks of the Jhelum River, Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is best known for its gardens, waterfronts, and houseboats as well as local traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dried fruits.

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 Srinagar?

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

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    Bangalore Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Srinagar $29
    Bangalore $53

The average daily cost (per person) in Srinagar is $29, 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 Srinagar and Bangalore in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Srinagar $15
    Bangalore $20
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Srinagar $30
    Bangalore $40
Compare Hotels in Srinagar and Bangalore

Looking for a hotel in Srinagar 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 Srinagar


Hotels in Bangalore


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Srinagar Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Srinagar $2.53
    Bangalore $9.59

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:

  • Full Day Car for Transfer and Sightseeing Tours: $71
  • Srinagar- transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $254
  • Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $242
  • Srinagar Airport: One-Way Transfer Arrival and Departure: $7.68
  • Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $16
  • Srinagar Airport Transfer: $28
  • Private Transfer from Srinagar to Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport: $68
  • Private Transfer from Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport to Srinagar: $68
  • Private Round-trip Transfer from Srinagar to Gulmarg: $36
  • Premium Srinagar Airport Transfer: Cheap & Comfort: $31
  • PRIVATE TOURS SRINAGAR FULL DAY CUM FOR TRANSFER AND TOURS.: $59
  • One-Way Transfer: Srinagar/Gulmarg/Sonamarg/Pahalgam: $89

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore

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

  • A Private Transfer: From Chennai to Bangalore Car & Driver: $142
  • Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $28
  • Affordable Bangalore Airport Transfer: $16
  • Bangalore - private arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $35
  • Bangalore airport to Hotel Transfer: $18
  • Bangalore to Chennai Private Transfers: $135
  • One-Way Private City Transfer Mysore & Bangalore: $50
  • Bannerghatta Park Safari & Zoo Tickets with Private Transfer: $58
  • Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru - Arrival Private Transfer: $135
  • Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Round-Trip Transfer: $297
  • Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer: $135
  • Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer: $149

Is it cheaper to fly into Srinagar or Bangalore?

Prices for flights to both Bangalore and Srinagar 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
    Srinagar $8.85
    Bangalore $22

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Srinagar

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Srinagar.

  • Candle Lit Romantic Dinner In Kashmir: $47

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore

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

  • Bengaluru food tour in VV puram chat street.: $24
  • Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Family: $32
  • Bangalore : Street Food tour and Local Market Visit.: $39
  • Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with an Award Winning Chef: $54
  • 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: $68
  • 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.
    Srinagar $10
    Bangalore $11

Tours and Activities in Srinagar

Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 5 Days and 4 Nights Private Tour of Kashmir: $285
  • 6-Day Kashmir Tour with Accommodations: $827
  • From 5-Day Kashmir Tour with Gulmarg and Pahalgam: $1,772
  • Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
  • Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide, Shikara ride & Lunch: $195
  • Gulmarg Adventure: A Thrilling Day Trip from Srinagar: $71
  • Kashmir Houseboat Tour Package for 3 Days: $209
  • Kashmir Tour Srinagar Gulmarg Pahalgam Sonamarg Hotels Cab: $236
  • Kashmir: 7-Day Tour with Srinagar, Pahalgam, and Gulmarg: $608
  • Magical Kashmir Tour: $704
  • Pahalgam Panorama: An Enchanting Tour from Srinagar: $213
  • Rah-e-Kashmir: ANCIENT SITES GUIDED TOUR: $59

Tours and Activities in Bangalore

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

  • Indoor Mini Golf Madness Ticket: $7.68
  • Bangalore Basavanagudi Heritage Self Guided Walking Tour: $8.46
  • Heritage Guided Walking Tour of Malleswaram : $13
  • Bangalore Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided 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
  • Walk of Divinity Bangalore (2 hours guided walking tour): $17
  • Discover Bangalore with Me (A Private Historical Walk Tour): $21
  • Bangalore Private Tour: $35
  • Tales of Bangalore a Walking Tour: $35
  • Old City Walking Tour: $35

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Srinagar $2.53
    Bangalore $8.97

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: $39
  • Pub Crawl in Bengaluru - A lovely private evening experience with a local: $39
  • Pub Crawl Bangalore (3 Hours Guided Nightlife Experience): $42
  • pub crawl Bangalore tours: $50
  • Pub Crawl with Welcome Drinks, Games & Discounts: $50


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Srinagar and Bangalore, we can see that Bangalore is more expensive. And not only is Srinagar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Srinagar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Srinagar 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 Srinagar.

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


Which is Bigger, Srinagar or Bangalore?

Bangalore has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Srinagar. When comparing the sizes of Srinagar 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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