Pilgrimage
Vaishno Devi + Kashmir
6N / 7DKTP-007
Katra 1N • Srinagar 2N • Gulmarg 1N • Pahalgam 2N
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Jammu & Katra at a glance
Last checked 29 September 2026- Base town
- Katra (Reasi district)
- Walk to Bhawan
- ~12–13 km, 4–8 h one way
- Registration
- Shrine Board yatra card (RFID) — mandatory
- Other ways up
- Pony, palki, pithu; helicopter Katra–Sanjichhat
- Rail
- Katra station: trains from Delhi; Vande Bharat to Srinagar
- Time needed
- 1 night in Katra (2 for a relaxed yatra)
- Good for
- Pilgrims, families combining with Kashmir
- Access status
- OpenSuspended at times for weather
Why go
Three reasons Jammu & Katra is on most plans
Places in Jammu & Katra
What to see, and how you get there
When to go
Jammu & Katra through the year
- GoodJan
- GoodFeb
- BestMar
- BestApr
- BestMay
- BestJun
- GoodJul
- GoodAug
- BestSep
- BestOct
- BestNov
- GoodDec
BestGoodOff-seasonClosed
AprilPleasant, busy
AugustMonsoon, possible suspensions
OctoberNavratri crowds
Getting there & around
Drive times from Jammu & Katra
- Walk or Shrine Board services on the yatra.
- Cab or train between Jammu, Katra and Srinagar.
1
Katra near the yatra start
Early start, walk to registration.
2
Katra near the station
Easy train to Srinagar.
3
Jammu
Late arrivals by train or flight.
Packages
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Pilgrimage
Jammu & Kashmir Grand Tour
9N / 10DKTP-052
Jammu 1N • Katra 1N • Patnitop 1N • Srinagar 3N • Gulmarg 1N • Pahalgam 2N
HotelTransfersBreakfast & dinnerSightseeing
Indicative from₹35,099per personon twin sharing, deluxe hotels
On the map
Where Jammu & Katra is
Katra is the base town for the Vaishno Devi shrine, about a 12–13 km uphill walk away in the Trikuta hills.
Travelling from
Getting here
Arriving by train
The Kashmir rail link now runs to Srinagar. Vande Bharat trains are the quickest way in from Jammu and Katra.
Station pickupNearest station for this pageShri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) and Jammu Tawi (JAT)
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We pick you up at Katra or Jammu Tawi. For trains into the valley from Katra, a security check is compulsory, so reach the station at least an hour early.
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Yes. Every pilgrim needs a Shrine Board yatra card (RFID), online or at the Katra counters. Carry the same ID you registered with.
About 12–13 km from Katra to the Bhawan, usually 4–8 hours up. Ponies, palkis and the Katra–Sanjichhat helicopter make it easier.
Only through the official Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board website. Avoid social-media sellers and look-alike sites.
Yes. Vande Bharat trains run Katra to Srinagar in about three hours. Allow at least an hour for the compulsory security check at Katra.
Yes, with a plan: a pony or palki, or the helicopter to Sanjichhat, and a night in Katra before and after. We plan the pace around them.
March to June and September to November. Monsoon can bring suspensions, and winter is cold at the Bhawan.
Yes. We pick you up at Katra or Jammu Tawi. For trains into the valley from Katra, a security check is compulsory, so reach the station at least an hour early.
Up to date in Jammu & Katra
Vaishno Devi yatra: Open. Can be suspended in heavy rain. Katra–Srinagar trains: Open. Security check at Katra compulsory.
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Written by Omar, trip planner in SrinagarChecked on the ground: 29 September 2026 · How we check
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- Vaishno Devi Yatra 2N/3D2 nights
- Katra to Srinagar by Train 5N/6D5 nights