Which place is cheaper, Srinagar or Uttar Pradesh?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Uttar Pradesh or Srinagar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Uttar Pradesh and Srinagar. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Uttar Pradesh or Srinagar?
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a state in the northern plains region of India. The vast region has an ancient and interesting history which has even been said to have inspired two great epics of India, the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is most famous for the Taj Mahal, located in Agra - the tourist capital of the region.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, The Best Adventure Tours to India, The Best Sightseeing Tours in India, and The Best Cultural Tours in India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUttar Pradesh $0.00Srinagar $26
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Srinagar is $26. 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 Uttar Pradesh and Srinagar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUttar Pradesh -Srinagar $15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $0.00Srinagar $30
Compare Hotels in Uttar Pradesh and Srinagar
Looking for a hotel in Uttar Pradesh or Srinagar? 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.Uttar Pradesh -Srinagar $2.56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- Private Transfer Agra to Delhi Airport.: $50
- A Taste of Agra for Foodies with Private Transfer: $130
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $88
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $67
- Agra to Delhi airport transfer by air-conditioned car: $130
- Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
- Agra-Delhi transfer with Delhi tour: $110
- Agra: Half Day Tour of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort with Transfers: $30
- Agra: Mohabbat the Taj show tickets and agra transfers: $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:
- A Private Airport Transfer in Srinagar: $27
- Innova To and Fro Pvt. Airport Transfer from Srinagar / Dal Lake: $33
- Kashmir Transport Services for Transfers & Sightseeing Tours: $58
- Kashmir: 5-Day Tour with Houseboat Stay and Transfers: $240
- Private Round-trip Transfer from Srinagar to Gulmarg: $37
- Private Transfer from Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport to Srinagar: $69
- Private Transfer from Srinagar to Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport: $69
- Srinagar Airport Transfer: $28
- Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $16
- Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $246
- Srinagar- transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing: $254
Is it cheaper to fly into Uttar Pradesh or Srinagar?
Prices for flights to both Srinagar and Uttar Pradesh 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 dayUttar Pradesh -Srinagar $5.17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Tests of Best Varanasi Local Food Tour With Tourist Guide: $18
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Local Food Tour with Cooking Class in Home Agra Including Lunch or Dinner: $20
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $25
- Agra's best cooking classes: $31
- Private Indian Cooking Demonstration and In-Home Meal Minutes from the Taj Mahal: $33
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- From Varanasi: Street food tour with Evening Ganga Aarti: $42
- Agra Food Tour - A walking buffet: $43
- Private Vegetarian Indian Cooking Class in Agra : $43
- Private 3-Hour Cooking Lesson and Meal in a Local Home in Agra: $45
- Varanasi: 3-hour Shopping and Street Food Tour on a tuk-tuk ride: $46
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh -Srinagar $10
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $1.19
- Taj Mahal Ticket - Skip the line : $5.00
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Private Guided Tour : $5.00
- Taj Mahal Audio Tour Experience: $5.00
- Private Tour: Half Day Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour from Agra: $5.00
- Taj Mahal with Agra Fort Skip-the-Line tickets & guide: $5.00
- 05-Hours Taj Mahal & Agra Day Tour by TUK TUK: $5.00
- Skip The Line Taj Mahal & Agra Tour by AC Car From Agra: $5.00
- Taj Mahal Skip the Line Private Tour: $5.00
- All-Inclusive Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Agra: $5.25
- Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Private Tour by Car from Delhi: $5.84
- Skip-The-Line Taj Mahal Sunrise Private Tour with Special Add-ons: $6.00
Tours and Activities in Srinagar
Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Srinagar Splendors: A Private City Tour: $65
- Gulmarg Adventure: A Thrilling Day Trip from Srinagar: $71
- Private Custom Tour: Gulmarg local Sightseeing with guide: $74
- Enchanting Day Tour with Shikara Ride at Dal Lake: $80
- Private Old City and Mughal Gardens Car Tour: $82
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide & Shikara ride: $173
- A Private Guided Walking Tour Of Old Srinagar With Lunch: $184
- Private Day Tour with Shikara Ride at Dal Lake: $192
- Kashmir Houseboat Tour Package - 2 Nights / 3 Days: $209
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide, Shikara ride & Lunch: $222
- 5 Days and 4 Nights Private Tour of Kashmir: $285
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh -Srinagar $2.56
Sample the Local Flavors in Uttar Pradesh
Also in Uttar Pradesh, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Lucknow: $39
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Srinagar, we can see that Srinagar is more expensive. And not only is Uttar Pradesh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Uttar Pradesh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Uttar Pradesh 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 Srinagar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Srinagar than you might in Uttar Pradesh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Uttar Pradesh Expensive? and Is Srinagar Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Uttar Pradesh or Srinagar?
Uttar Pradesh has a larger population, and is about 170 times larger than the population of Srinagar. When comparing the sizes of Uttar Pradesh and Srinagar, 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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