Taxi Rates in Sonamarg – Sonmarg Local Taxi Rates

Listed below are the taxi rates in Sonamarg for arriving in Sonamarg, local sightseeing, and also for moving from Sonamarg to other nearby towns. If you were planning a trip to Sonamarg and thinking of hiring a local taxi, the information below can help determine how much it will cost you.

Please note that the rates I am listing below are for the taxi service in Sonamarg only. These are not the taxi rates for Srinagar or any other town in Kashmir. If you wanted to get the rate list for Srinagar, Please read Taxi Union Rates in Srinagar.

One important thing you should know is that for sightseeing in Sonamarg, you must hire a local cab. You will not be allowed to bring your cab hired from Srinagar or even your personal car to bring you to the famous tourist spots here.

Another thing to know is the taxi rates in Kashmir are not strictly fixed. What this means is that there are set rates for popular tourist routes but how much you will pay will depend on the driver, your time of the trip, and negotiation skills.

If you were referred to a known driver, you will pay a few hundred bucks less than what I am mentioning below. For getting the best hotel rates, and taxi charges, and to organize your trip to Kashmir, you can speak with Kunal @ 9910 402 252. Give him my reference and you will surely get a discounted rate.

For all other details on Kashmir like mobile connectivity, public transport, taxi services, and several other tips, please take a look at How to Plan a Trip to Kashmir – A Complete Travel Guide.

Taxi Rates in Sonamarg

Sonamarg remains open for tourists only during summer, from April to November. After it starts to snow, the road gets blocked and the town cannot be reached.

So if you were thinking about a trip from December to March, you will only be allowed till Gagangir and will not be able to make it all the way to Sonamarg. For more details, please read When is the Best time to visit Sonamarg?

There are plenty of places to see in Sonamarg and you should at least spend a day or two here. For more information on this topic, please read Sightseeing in Sonamarg – What to See in Sonamarg.

Along with the Sonmarg Local taxi rates, I am also mentioning how much you will pay for hiring ponies for visiting places like Thajiwas Glacier.

Srinagar to Sonamarg Taxi Fare

Let us first talk about how much it will cost you to reach Sonamarg from Srinagar. There are mostly two kinds of cabs available in Kashmir.

A luxury cab like Innova will cost more. The second category is Tata Sumo which will cost you less. You may get smaller hatchback cars as well but mostly it is either an Innova or a Sumo.

Taxi fare from Srinagar to Sonamarg is about Rs. 2600 for a drop and Rs. 2975 for a return journey on the same day. For a 2 days trip, charges will be about Rs. 5000. If you hired a tempo traveler, it will cost you Rs. 3500 for a same-day return journey.

The same rates will also be applicable from Srinagar Airport to Sonmarg taxi fare.

Sonmarg Local Sightseeing Taxi Rates

Now that you have arrived in Sonamarg, let us discuss how much you will pay for sightseeing here. There is a local taxi stand here and the cabs available are all Sumo only.

Also Read: How to Plan a Trip to Gulmarg

Sonamarg to Zoji La Pass (Zero Point) Taxi Fare

The standard rate for a cab to Zoji La top and return is Rs. around Rs. 5000. What you pay in the end will entirely depend on how well you were able to negotiate.

Sonamarg to Pahalgam Taxi Fare

For a journey from Sonamarg to Pahalgam, you will pay Rs. 6500 to Rs. 7000 for an SUV and Rs. 5800 to Rs. 6400 for a smaller car.

Other Rates

• Sonarmarg Fish Pond: Rs 600 for a return journey
• Sarbal Park/Village : Rs 1000
• Full-Day Sightseeing in Sonamarg Taxi Rate
• A taxi for a full day of sightseeing covering places like the Fish Pond, Sarbal Park, and Sonamarg town will cost Rs. 2000. If you added Zoji La Pass to it too, you will pay about Rs. 6000.

Also Read: How to Plan a trip to Srinagar

Pony Rates

These are the standard rates to hire a pony in Sonamarg.

• A return trip to Thajiwas Glacier from the main taxi stand in Sonamarg will cost you Rs. 1000 for a return trip. If you negotiate hard, you may be able to strike a deal for Rs. 700 to 800.

Other Charges

• Sled Ride: Rs 300 per hour
• Full-Day Trek to Kishansar, Vishansar, Gandbal with Pony: Rs 2000 per day
• Trekking to Shokdari and return: Rs. 4000
• Trekking to Poshpatri and return: Rs 5000
• Porter & Helper: Rs 500 per day

Taxi Rates in Sonamarg – Conclusion

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