Vaishno Devi Local Tour (Katra Sightseeing)
1 Day
Katra → Bhawan Darshan → Katra
Mata Vaishno Devi yatra from Delhi and other cities by train, air or helicopter. Katra hotels, transfers and darshan help are planned for you, and every package can combine Patnitop, Amritsar, Kashmir or Himachal.
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1 Day
Katra → Bhawan Darshan → Katra
2 Days / 1 Night
Delhi → Katra → Bhawan → Delhi
3 Days / 2 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Bhawan → Delhi
3 Days / 2 Nights
Delhi → Katra (train) → Bhawan → Delhi
3 Days / 2 Nights
Your city → Katra (train) → Bhawan → Your city
3 Days / 2 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Bhawan → Delhi
3 Days / 2 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Bhawan → Delhi
3 Days / 2 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Bhawan Aarti → Delhi
4 Days / 3 Nights
Agra → Katra → Bhawan → Agra
4 Days / 3 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Bhawan → Jammu → Delhi
5 Days / 4 Nights
Mumbai → Katra → Bhawan → Mumbai
3 Days / 2 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Bhawan → Delhi
3 Days / 2 Nights
Delhi → Jammu (flight) → Katra → Delhi
3 Days / 2 Nights
Katra → Sanjichhat (heli) → Bhawan → Katra
3 Days / 2 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Helicopter → Delhi
3 Days / 2 Nights
Delhi → Jammu → Katra → Helicopter → Delhi
4 Days / 3 Nights
Delhi → Jammu → Katra → Bhawan → Delhi
4 Days / 3 Nights
Delhi → Jammu → Katra → Bhawan → Delhi
4 Days / 3 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Patnitop → Delhi
5 Days / 4 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Shiv Khori → Patnitop → Delhi
4 Days / 3 Nights
Jammu → Patnitop → Katra → Departure
5 Days / 4 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Patnitop → Jammu → Delhi
4 Days / 3 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Amritsar → Delhi
4 Days / 3 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Golden Temple → Wagah → Delhi
6 Days / 5 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Patnitop → Amritsar → Delhi
5 Days / 4 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Jwalaji → Chintpurni → Naina Devi → Delhi
6 Days / 5 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Dalhousie → Amritsar → Delhi
8 Days / 7 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Dharamshala → Manali → Delhi
7 Days / 6 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam → Delhi
8 Days / 7 Nights
Delhi → Jammu → Katra → Patnitop → Srinagar → Gulmarg → Pahalgam
9 Days / 8 Nights
Delhi → Katra → Srinagar → Amritsar → Delhi
Final prices depend on travel dates, hotel category, vehicle and group size. Helicopter fares and peak-season rates change, so send an enquiry for an exact quote.
Itineraries, prices, guidelines and darshan information.
Everything you may need to book before you reach Katra.
The helicopter runs from Katra to Sanjichhat, which saves most of the long climb. Tickets are released online in advance and sell out fast in Navratri, summer holidays and long weekends. We can include the helicopter in your package, or guide you through booking it yourself.
Aarti, accommodation and battery car services are also booked online through the Shrine Board. Book them as early as possible, because slots are limited.
Add a hill-station break after darshan.
Patnitop is a quiet hill station in Udhampur district, a popular add-on after the yatra, with pine forests, meadows and cooler weather. It is often combined with Shiv Khori, a cave shrine of Lord Shiva. Distances and taxi fares depend on the route and season, so ask us for a current quote.
Combine the yatra with a longer holiday.
Many pilgrims extend the trip with Jammu city temples, Srinagar, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, or travel on to Himachal. A common route is Delhi to Katra, then Srinagar, and back by road or flight.
Choose your city to see the package with helicopter.
Mata Vaishno Devi is one of the most visited shrines in India. The cave temple sits in the Trikuta hills near Katra in Jammu and Kashmir, and pilgrims reach it by trek, pony, palki, battery car or helicopter. Most trips start from Delhi, Jammu or Amritsar.
Katra is the base town. Yatra registration is compulsory for every pilgrim, and the climb to Bhawan is about 12 to 13 km one way. Many packages add Shiv Khori, Patnitop, Amritsar or Kashmir to make a longer holiday.
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| Mode | Gateway | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Air | Jammu Airport (IXJ) | Fastest option from Delhi and other metros |
| Train | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) | Direct trains from Delhi and several cities |
| Train | Jammu Tawi | More train options, then 1.5 to 2 hours by road to Katra |
| Road | Delhi to Katra | Private car or bus, about 600 km or more by route |
| From | To | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu | Katra | about 50 km |
| Katra | Bhawan (trek) | about 12 to 13 km |
| Katra | Patnitop | about 90 km |
| Katra | Shiv Khori | about 80 km |
| Katra | Amritsar | about 210 km |
| Jammu | Srinagar | about 270 km |
Starting prices per person on twin sharing, based on the packages above.
| Trip type | Days | Price range per person |
|---|---|---|
| Local and short yatra | 1 to 3 | ₹2,900 to ₹10,500 |
| Helicopter packages | 3 to 4 | ₹12,500 to ₹29,500 |
| Patnitop and Amritsar combos | 4 to 6 | ₹12,900 to ₹22,500 |
| Kashmir and Himachal holidays | 7 to 9 | ₹29,500 to ₹38,500 |
The shrine is open all year. March to June and September to November are the most comfortable months. Winters are cold, with snow possible on the upper trek, and the Navratri periods and school holidays are the busiest, so book hotels and helicopter seats early.
A 2 night 3 day package from Delhi by train starts at about ₹6,900 per person. Helicopter packages start around ₹12,500, and combinations with Patnitop, Amritsar, Kashmir or Himachal cost more depending on the number of days. The final price depends on hotel category, travel dates and group size.
Two nights and three days is comfortable from Delhi. Add one or two days for Patnitop or Shiv Khori, three for Amritsar, and six or more if you want to add Kashmir or Himachal.
Helicopter tickets are booked online through the official Shrine Board and IRCTC helicopter portals, and can also be arranged by us as part of a package. Seats sell out in peak months, so book well in advance. Check the current fare and timings at the time of booking.
Yes. Every pilgrim needs a yatra registration slip before starting the climb from Katra. You can register online on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board website or at the counters in Katra. Carry a valid photo ID for every traveller.
The shrine stays open through the day and night, with a break for the morning and evening aarti. Aarti timings and the queue can change, so confirm them on the day.
The main route is about 12 to 13 km one way. You can walk, hire a pony, palki or pithu, or take a helicopter from Katra to Sanjichhat and then walk or use a battery car for the remaining stretch. Battery cars run on part of the route and can be booked through the Shrine Board.
Yes. Ponies, palkis, battery cars and the helicopter make it easier. We can plan a slower schedule with fewer long drives. Tell us the group details and we will suggest suitable options.
Jammu Airport is the nearest airport, about 50 km from Katra. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station is the nearest railhead and has direct trains from Delhi and several other cities.
Yes. Every package on this page can be changed for dates, hotels, vehicle, meals and sightseeing. Tell us what you need and we will send a quote.
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