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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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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from New Delhi, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Mumbai.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySrinagar $26Bangalore $47
The average daily cost (per person) in Srinagar is $26, while the average daily cost in Bangalore is $47. 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
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSrinagar $13Bangalore $17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSrinagar $26Bangalore $34
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.
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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
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Srinagar $2.24Bangalore $8.48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:
- Doodhpathri Day Trip with Transfers: $31
- Srinagar- transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $231
- Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $214
- Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $14
- Private Transfer from Srinagar to Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport: $74
- Private Round-trip Transfer from Srinagar to Gulmarg: $32
- Innova To and Fro Pvt. Airport Transfer from Srinagar / Dal Lake: $48
- 5-Day Kashmir Tour with Private Transfers & Hotel Stay: $295
- 4-Day Kashmir Getaway from Srinagar with Private Transfers: $290
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangalore
Also for Bangalore, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bangalore - private arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $58
- Bangalore Airport (BLR) Private Transfer to Bangalore City/Hotels: $32
- Bangalore to Chennai Private Transfers: $135
- Mysore City Private Day Tour with Transfers: $67
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru - Arrival Private Transfer: $41
- Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Round-Trip Transfer: $76
- Bengaluru City to Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR)- Departure Private Transfer: $41
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru Arrival Transfer: $38
- Bengaluru Kempegowda Airport (BLR) to Bengaluru City -RoundTrip Private Transfer: $83
- Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport (BLR) - Departure Private Transfer: $38
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bengaluru International Airport to Bangalore Hotels: $84
- Private Departure Transfer from City Hotel to Bengaluru Airport - 10PM to 6AM: $52
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
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Food Meals for one daySrinagar $7.83Bangalore $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pop-Up Dinner in Bangalore with Focus on Sustainable Food: $21
- Traditional Cooking Classes & Dinner with Chef Family: $44
- Traditional Gowda Cooking Class and Meal in a Bangalore Home: $59
- Discover Bangalore's Cuisine: Private Half-Day Cooking Experience: $60
- Private South Indian Cooking Class in Bangalore with a Local: $78
- Private Bengaluru Food Walking Tour with Dinner: $99
- Private Cooking and Dining Experience in Bengaluru: $100
- Cooking experience in Bangalore, a half day tour: $115
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Srinagar $8.97Bangalore $9.59
Tours and Activities in Srinagar
Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Day Srinagar Houseboat Stay Tour: $243
- 6-Day Kashmir Tour with Accommodations: $740
- All-Inclusive Srinagar Full & Half-Day Tour with Pickup: $48
- Best Selling Pahalgam Tour via Apple Orchid from Srinagar: $33
- Delhi to Kashmir: 8-Day Tour with Shikara & Gulmarg: $835
- Essence of Kashmir 5 days 4 Night Accommodation With Tours: $200
- From Delhi : 2-Days Spiritual Haridwar & Rishikesh Tour: $177
- From 6-Day Motorcycle Tour to Leh and Nubra Valley: $2,221
- Full day private tour of Srinagar for Kashmir experience: $155
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide & Lunch: $184
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide, Shikara ride & Lunch: $195
Tours and Activities in Bangalore
For Bangalore, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Delhi: Sunrise Taj Mahal, Baby Taj & Agra Fort Day Tour: $5.64
- Bangalore Heritage and Cultural Walking Tour: $12
- Food Walk Tour Bangalore: $21
- From Delhi: Taj Mahal Sunrise, Agra Fort, and Baby Taj Tour: $24
- Bangalore Private Tour: $35
- Authentic Shopping Experience in Bangalore for Souvenirs & Gifts: $38
- Hire a guide for full day Bangalore city tour with own transport: $38
- Garden City Tour from Bengaluru: $50
- The story of Tipu Sultan, an immersive walking tour in Bangalore: $50
- Private Day Tour of Tajmahal and Agra from Banglore With Flight: $54
- Sacred Bull walking tour in Bangalore with guide: $55
- Legend of Tipu Sultan walking tour in Bangalore: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySrinagar $2.24Bangalore $7.94
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: $34
- Bangalore The original Pub crawl Tour: $50
- Bengaluru Pub Crawler - Nightlife Walking Tour: $89
- Brews of Bengaluru- Pub Crawl: $95
- Bangalore Wine Trails: Grover Zampa Vineyard & Wine Tasting: $161
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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.