Which place is cheaper, Srinagar or Uttar Pradesh?
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 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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Uttar Pradesh Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUttar Pradesh $39Srinagar $26
The average daily cost (per person) in Uttar Pradesh is $39, 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 $14Srinagar $13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUttar Pradesh $28Srinagar $26
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 $6.87Srinagar $2.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uttar Pradesh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Uttar Pradesh:
- Affordable transfer from Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri: $33
- Agra : Private Transfer Agra to Delhi: $50
- Agra Airport to Agra Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $8.05
- Agra Group Sightseeing Tour with Transfers and Expert Guide: $51
- Agra Half-Day City Tour and Transfer to Delhi: $136
- Agra To Jaipur Private Transfer with Fatehpur Sikri Stop: $19
- Agra to Delhi (one-way private transfer): $121
- Agra to Delhi Private Luxury Transfer: $76
- Agra to Jaipur (one-way shared transfer): $67
- Agra to Jaipur Airport/Hotel One-Way AC Vehicle Private Transfers: $43
- Agra to New Delhi Airport/Hotel – One-Way Cab Private Transfers: $70
- Agra to New Delhi One Way Transfer by Private Car: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Srinagar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Srinagar:
- 4-Day Kashmir Getaway from Srinagar with Private Transfers: $290
- 5-Day Kashmir Tour with Private Transfers & Hotel Stay: $295
- Private Round-trip Transfer from Srinagar to Gulmarg: $32
- Private Transfer from Sheikh ul-Alam (SXR) Airport to Srinagar: $73
- Srinagar Airport Transfers Taxi Service: $14
- Srinagar To Leh, Ladakh Taxi (One way Transfer): $215
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 $17Srinagar $7.85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Uttar Pradesh
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Uttar Pradesh.
- Agra's Tea demonstration & Food Tour: $15
- Dine In Indian, home cooked food Agra Food tour My Magic Kitchen: $19
- Agra Local Arts and Crafts and Food Tours with Guide: $20
- Agra Heritage Walk with Food Tour: $20
- Agra's best cooking classes: $27
- Cooking Class with Sona: $29
- Agra Street Food Tour and Sadar Bazar Walking Tour: $30
- Cooking Demonstration + Meals and interaction Workshop: $38
- Indian Home Visit Cooking Demo: $38
- Seth Gali Bazaar Walk with Lavish on table barbecue dinner: $38
- Story of Spices- A Food Tour of Agra: $39
- Dinner at Agra with local Indian family: $40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uttar Pradesh $10Srinagar $8.99
Tours and Activities in Uttar Pradesh
Here are a few actual costs in Uttar Pradesh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 6D Panch Aarti VR Experience at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple: $3.01
- Agra Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $3.49
- Taj Mahal Ticket - Skip the line: $5.00
- Lucknow Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.00
- The local & old market Shopping tour: $5.00
- Agra’s Hidden Gems & Flavors on a Thrilling Tuk-Tuk Tour 3-4 Hrs: $5.00
- Agra: skip-the-line Sunrise Taj Mahal with Mausoleum Tour: $5.64
- Agra Fort Visits - Skip the line entry with Licensed Tour Guide: $5.91
- Taj Mahal Agra Fort Tour From Agra - Skip the line: $8.00
- LOCAL Agra :Taj Mahal Sunrise / Sunset Private Tour by Car: $8.00
- Private Tour personal Driver & Lauxry Car: $8.00
- Skip-the-Line Taj Mahal Ticket with Guide – Fast Track Access: $8.00
Tours and Activities in Srinagar
Here are a few actual costs in Srinagar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sonamarg Day Tour to Meadows Glaciers Rivers and Valleys: $31
- Pahalgam & Aru Valley Tour with Saffron & Apple Farms ex Srinagar: $53
- Srinagar Cycling Day Tour Explore Mughal Gardens and More: $58
- Srinagar Splendors: A Private City Tour: $58
- Gulmarg Adventure: A Thrilling Day Trip from Srinagar: $63
- Private Custom Tour: Gulmarg local Sightseeing with guide: $104
- Private Custom Tour: Pahalgam sightseeing with guide: $104
- Private Custom Excursion Tour to Pahalgam from Srinagar with Guide: $124
- Full day private tour of Srinagar for Kashmir experience: $135
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee & Guide: $154
- Full day tour of Srinagar with Entrance Fee, Guide, Shikara ride & Lunch: $195
- 4 Days and 3 Nights Private Tour of Kashmir: $290
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayUttar Pradesh $5.63Srinagar $2.25
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: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uttar Pradesh and Srinagar, we can see that Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uttar Pradesh 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 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.
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.