What is the distance between Harda and Shikara?

The road distance from Harda to Shikara is about 1,579 km, or 1,263 km as the crow flies. By car that's roughly 63 hours of driving; by train or bus it typically takes longer — see the exact options and journey times below.

How do I reach Shikara from Harda?

3 complete routes connect Harda and Shikara, by flight, train, bus and shared jeep as available. The quickest takes about 28 hours and the cheapest starts from ₹4,260 per person — every leg is priced individually below with booking links.

How much does it cost to travel from Harda to Shikara?

From ₹4,260 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 Harda to Shikara?

The fastest option takes about 28 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Harda to Shikara?

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

Harda to Shikara distance — routes, cost and how to reach

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Harda to Shikara distance — routes, cost and how to reach · BestRoute4U

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~1,579 km
Straight line: 1,263 km
Cheapest: ₹4,260
Fastest: 28h
Trailhead: 3,800 m

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HardaItarsi Jn (ET)

96 km by road

RedBus JKSRTC AbhiBus Search buses

₹120–₹190

1.8h

Itarsi Jn (ET)Mathura Jn (MTJ)

12611 Chennai Central–H.Nizamuddin Garib Rath Express · 3A · 661 km

Search trains IRCTC

₹1,330–₹1,550

7.7h

Mathura Jn (MTJ)Bharoli Junction (BHRL)

12473 Sarvodaya SF Express · 3A · 693 km

Search trains IRCTC ConfirmTkt

₹1,380–₹1,610

10.6h

Bharoli JunctionKishtwar

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 243 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

₹680–₹1,090

10.6h

Night halt · Kishtwar

Night halt · standard

Last town with hotels, ATMs and hospitals; road continues beyond

Booking.com Hotels nearby

₹1,050–₹2,050

overnight

KishtwarShikara

22 km on foot · 3800 m

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

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Total for 1 traveller: ₹4,560–₹6,490 one way

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Harda to Shikara distance and travel options

The road distance from Harda to Shikara is about 1,579 km (1,263 km as the crow flies). Here is how that breaks down by mode of travel.

By car or taxi

~1,579 km · 2d 15h · ₹29,600–₹53,300 per vehicle

Direct by road via the shortest driveable route. Split ₹29,600–₹53,300 per person across 1 traveller.

By bus

3d 7h (~1,579 km) · ₹2,840–₹4,420 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

1d 15h · ₹4,560–₹6,490

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

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No ATMs beyond Kishtwar; carry enough cash
Permit required for upper reaches — check with DC Kishtwar before departing
Early snow possible in May/June; river crossings swell in monsoon
Mobile coverage drops after Kishtwar

Permits

Inner Line Permit required for Kishtwar region; obtain from DC office or online portal

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