What is the distance between Atari and Padum?

The road distance from Atari to Padum is about 1,446 km, or 1,157 km as the crow flies. By car that's roughly 58 hours of driving; by train or bus it typically takes longer — see the exact options and journey times below.

How do I reach Padum from Atari?

3 complete routes connect Atari and Padum, by flight, train, bus and shared jeep as available. The quickest takes about 34 hours and the cheapest starts from ₹5,240 per person — every leg is priced individually below with booking links.

How much does it cost to travel from Atari to Padum?

From ₹5,240 per person, depending on how you travel. 3 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Atari to Padum?

The fastest option takes about 34 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Atari to Padum?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 3 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Atari to Padum distance — routes, cost and how to reach

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Atari to Padum distance — routes, cost and how to reach · BestRoute4U

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~1,446 km
Straight line: 1,157 km
Cheapest: ₹5,240
Fastest: 34h
Trailhead: 3,521 m

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AtariAllahabad Jn (ALD)

230 km by road

Distance is the real road, not the map line — allow for landslide halts and a night stop.

RedBus AbhiBus Search buses

₹350–₹690

4.1h

Allahabad Jn (ALD)Ambala Cant Jn (UMB)

12379 Sealdah–Amritsar Superfast Express · 3A · 894 km

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₹1,700–₹1,980

14.2h

Ambala Cant Jn (UMB)Bharoli Junction (BHRL)

09021 Bandra Terminus–Jammu Tawi AC Suvidha Special (Starts 4 April) · 3A · 297 km

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₹750–₹880

3.6h

Bharoli JunctionKargil

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 517 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹1,450–₹2,330

22.5h

Night halt · Kargil

Night halt · standard

Last town with hotels, ATMs, and medical facilities

Booking.com Hotels nearby

₹1,050–₹2,050

overnight

KargilPadum

200 km on foot · 3521 m

Porter or mule support runs ₹800–1,200 per day if you need it.

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Total for 1 traveller: ₹5,300–₹7,930 one way

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Atari to Padum distance and travel options

The road distance from Atari to Padum is about 1,446 km (1,157 km as the crow flies). Here is how that breaks down by mode of travel.

By car or taxi

~1,446 km · 2d 10h · ₹27,100–₹48,800 per vehicle

Direct by road via the shortest driveable route. Split ₹27,100–₹48,800 per person across 1 traveller.

By bus

3d 0h (~1,446 km) · ₹2,600–₹4,050 per person

Estimated from state and private operator fares for this distance — no single timetable covers every route, so check the operator before booking.

By train

2d 4h · ₹5,300–₹7,930

Train via Ambala Cant Jn — checked against real timetable data, not assumed from distance.

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Know before you book

Road Kargil-Padum is often closed by snow June–September; check status before departing
Multi-day trek requires camping gear and high-altitude acclimatisation
No mobile connectivity beyond Kargil; carry cash and fuel
Border area — carry identification at all times

Permits

Inner Line Permit required for foreign nationals; Indian citizens need no special permit but must register at Kargil

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