Katra Location Map
How to Reach by Train
Katra Railway Station (SVD) is connected to major cities. This is the most popular mode of travel. Vande Bharat Express has made Delhi-Katra journey faster and more comfortable.
| Train Name | From | Days | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12919 - Malwa Express | Indore / Delhi | Daily | ~12-14 hrs |
| 22439 - Vande Bharat Express | New Delhi (NDLS) | Daily | ~7.5 hrs |
| 12472 - Swaraj Express | Chandigarh / Delhi | Daily | ~6-10 hrs |
| 12413 - Jammu Rajdhani | New Delhi | Daily | ~8 hrs |
| 04449 - Katra Udhampur Pass | Udhampur | Daily | ~1.5 hrs |
| 12031 - Amritsar Shatabdi | Amritsar via Jammu | Daily | ~5 hrs |
💡 टिप्स: Vande Bharat Express (22439) is the fastest and most comfortable option from Delhi to Katra. Book early on IRCTC — trains are very full during Navratri.
How to Reach by Air
Katra's nearest airport is Jammu Airport (IXJ) — about 50 km from Katra. Regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata and other major cities.
- Jammu to Katra: Taxi — 50 km, approx 1.5 hours. Fare ₹800-1500.
- Bus Service: JKSRTC buses from Jammu Bus Stand to Katra. Fare ₹60-80.
- Srinagar Airport: From here Katra is approx 145 km.
Major airlines flying to Jammu: IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, GoFirst. Book via MakeMyTrip, Cleartrip or airline website.
How to Reach by Road
🚗 ध्यान रखें: The road between Katra and Jammu is hilly and winding. Drive carefully at night. Check brakes and tires. Risk of landslides in monsoon.
Local Transport in Katra
After reaching Katra, the following transport options are available for the yatra:
- On Foot: Katra to Bhawan 14 km — most popular. 4-6 hours.
- Helicopter: Katra to Sanjichhat (5 minutes). ₹2500-3000 per person.
- Pony: ₹1200-3000 one way, depending on distance.
- Palki: ₹3000-6000 (carried by four people).
