The National Institute of Technology Srinagar (formerly Regional Engineering College Srinagar) is located on the western bank of world famous Dal lake near the Holy Hazratbal Shrine, about 8 kilometers from the Tourist Reception Center where all airport buses and other long route/ sight seeing buses/ coaches originate/ terminate. Hazratbal is well connected with most parts of the city by a dependable road transport service. Srinagar airport and the nearest Railway Station (Jammu Tawi) are located about 20 kms and 300 kms from the institute campus respectively. Srinagar-Jammu National Highway passes through high mountain passes which are picturesque and enjoyable, and can be covered in about 8-9 hours by a car.