How to reach Vaishno Devi, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Vaishno Devi

How to Reach Vaishno Devi

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station is the nearest railway station to the pilgrimage, some 20 km. Away from the Holy Bhawan. Although there is no direct flight connectivity, the nearest airport is in Jammu Tawi, which is some 46.7 km. away from Katra, if you travel via NH 144. Regular bus services ply between the base at Katra and other cities in India, primarily from Jammu Tawi, New Delhi, Amritsar etc. to begin with.

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How to reach Vaishno Devi by flight

Jammu Airport, or Sarwari Airport, is the nearest airport that serves Katra. Regular air services ply for Katra through this airport. Once you have touched down, take a taxi from the airport and voila, you reach Katra in an hour. Buses are also available for this route. In Katra, however, helicopter services are available for the main Bhawan till Sanjhhi Chat, which is some 5 km. from the Holy Bhawan.

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Nearest Airport: Jammu - 34 kms from Vaishno Devi

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Tentative return flight prices to Jammu from major cities in India.

Starting city	Return price (approx)
Mumbai	₹ 11,026 Non-stop	View Details
New Delhi	₹ 5,365 Non-stop	View Details
Bengaluru	₹ 11,395	View Details
Chennai	₹ 14,329	View Details
Hyderabad	₹ 10,248	View Details
Kolkata	₹ 10,989	View Details

How to reach Vaishno Devi by road

Regular bus services ply to and fro the base of the pilgrimage, that is Katra. Buses, at extremely affordable rates, are available from places like New Delhi, Amritsar, Jammu Tawi as the list goes on. You can also take a shared taxi or cab once you've arrived at Jammu Tawi.

How to reach Vaishno Devi by train

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station at Katra is the nearest railway station from the holy cave of Vaishno Devi. Regular train services ply from almost every major city of India, which earlier stopped at Jammu Tawi. Luxurious accommodation is also available just near the railway station. Sree Shakti train that starts from Delhi on Friday evenings and returns to Delhi on Sunday morning is the best way to reach Vaishno Devi.

Local transport in Vaishno Devi

Taxis are the most popular mode of transportation. To reach the Bhawan, you can either trek a 13 km distance from Katra. Other options such as palanquins, ponies and helicopter rides are also available.