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

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Should you visit Srinagar or Pondicherry?

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

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Srinagar or Pondicherry, 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.

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.

Pondicherry

Located on the eastern coast of India in the state of Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry has a long and interesting history of trade and war as the largest French colony in India. Today the French influence in the city remains, especially in the old quarters. This being said, Pondicherry very much embodies and east-meets-west culture.

Which city is cheaper, Pondicherry or Srinagar?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Srinagar is $22, while the average daily cost in Pondicherry is $29. 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 city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Srinagar and Pondicherry in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Srinagar $13
    Pondicherry $14
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Srinagar $26
    Pondicherry $28

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Srinagar $2.19
    Pondicherry $4.84

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:

  • Srinagar- transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $275
  • Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $295
  • Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $17
  • Private Transfer from Srinagar to Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport: $78
  • Private Transfer from Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport to Srinagar: $78
  • Private Round-trip Transfer from Srinagar to Gulmarg: $35
  • Private Round Trip Airport Transfer in Srinagar: $49

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pondicherry

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

  • Pondicherry Village visit - Palm Wine (Toddy) Trail with Transfers: $46

Is it cheaper to fly into Srinagar or Pondicherry?

Prices for flights to both Pondicherry 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 $4.43
    Pondicherry $9.39

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Srinagar

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

  • 2-Day Kashmir Private Tour from Srinagar with Dinner: $70
  • 4 Star luxury Kashmir Package including Dinner: $816
  • 15-Days Leh Private Tour from Srinagar with Dinner: $1,000

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pondicherry

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

  • South Indian Dinner With A Local Family In Pondicherry: $129
  • Cooking class in Pondicherry (with Lunch or Dinner): $272

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Srinagar $8.78
    Pondicherry $9.54

Tours and Activities in Srinagar

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

  • 03 Nights 04 Days Kashmir Tour Package: $135
  • 4 - Days private Tour Srinagar , Gulmarg, Pahalgam: $347
  • 4 Days- Kashmir Tour Package: $457
  • 4 Nights 5 Days Kashmir Tour: $272
  • 4-Day Kashmir Private Romantic Tour with Pickup: $169
  • 4-Nights Kashmir Leisure Tour: $502
  • 5 Day Paradise Kashmir Tour: $369
  • 5- days Private Kashmir Tour Package: $380
  • 5-Day Kashmir Tour from Srinagar with Accommodation: $300
  • 5-Days Kashmir tour includes Accommodation and Private Transportation: $277
  • 5-Days Private Kashmir Honeymoon Tour from Srinagar: $887
  • 5-Night Kashmir Leisure Tour in Srinagar: $206

Tours and Activities in Pondicherry

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

  • Cycling Tour along Pondicherry: $28
  • Pondicherry city sightseeing by Private vehicle: $41
  • Historic Temples Tour in Pondicherry: $46
  • Private Tour of Pondicherry and Auroville: $50
  • Private Custom Tour: Pondicherry Sightseeing with Guide: $78
  • Puducherry City Tour (Pickup from Hotel): $80
  • Pondicherry Sightseeing with French Colony Walk: $87
  • Pondicherry City Bicycle Tour: $119
  • Cultural Day Tour of Pondicherry and Auroville: $255
  • Cultural Day Tour of Pondicherry and Auroville with Lunch: $294

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Srinagar $2.19
    Pondicherry $5.90

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Srinagar and Pondicherry, we can see that Pondicherry 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 Pondicherry would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pondicherry than you might in Srinagar.

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