Pahalgam does not have an airport of its own, so those looking for cheap flights to Pahalgam will need to look slightly further afield. The nearest airport to Pahalgam is at Srinagar Airport, which is roughly about 105 kilometres from the centre of Pahalgam. Srinagar Airport is, however, a local airport, and only serves local flights from the nearby region and often serves as a stop for seasonal pilgrimages. If you are flying from an international location, the nearest airport for Pahalgam flights will be Raja Sansi International Airport, located in Amritsar, and about 262 kilometres from Pahalgam. As such, cheap flights to Pahalgam will often involve more than just the initial flight and inexpensive ticket.

When flying into Srinagar, you will need to seek an alternative form of transportation to reach your final destination. On top of Pahalgam flights, therefore, you'll need to either take a taxi, or go with a private or public bus, which run regularly between Srinagar and Pahalgam, check beforehand for current prices and hours of operations. Getting around Pahalgam is achieved mostly on foot. However, there are also taxis available for longer trips, and ponies also form a very popular form of travel as well. You can rent delightful ponies at affordable rates at many locations all over the region, particularly at such places as Aru, Laripora and at the main market.

Pahalgam is known for beautiful scenery and is considered one of the most popular hill resorts in the state of Kashmir and Jammu. All around there are beautiful sparkling streams, wooded mountainsides and incredible glaciers with brilliant trekking trails nestled between them for the adventurously inclined. Hiking and pony riding along these trails remain the most popular and enduring activity in the region. For fun and scenic pony riding, the meadow known as Baisaran, or 'mini Switzerland' is particularly popular for excursions. The region is also known for adventurous activities, such as white water rafting and kayaking. The most popular route is down the Lidder River, which winds along past exhilarating rapids and through beautiful woods and fragrant valleys.

Pahalgam offers a variety of shops serving various different products from Kashmir, like carpets, shawls and clothing with chain stitched embroidery. If you need to get some cash out for shopping and dining, there are two cash machines in the main town. For dining, you will have plenty of options to choose from, from local cuisine to resort dining. There are many restaurants, such Nathu Rasoi, Dana Pani and Punjabi Rasoi, while all the guest houses and hotels will also have their own dining options as well. In keeping with the tune of this distinctive region, the nightlife in Pahalgam is rather low key and quiet and the town generally goes to bed early and rises early, ever ready for the next day’s activities. Cheap airfares to Pahalgam reap big rewards in sightseeing opportunities, unique dining experiences and outdoor activities.