How to Reach Vaishno Devi
in Katra:
1.
By Air:
o The
nearest airport to Katra is Jammu Airport, located
approximately 49.0 km away.
o From
the airport, you can easily get a bus or taxi to Katra.
o A
one-way flight ticket from Delhi to Jammu costs around INR 3,000 or
more.
2.
By Train:
o Shri
Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Station is the closest
railway station, just 1.4 km from Katra.
o Many
visitors prefer traveling aboard New Delhi to Vaishno Devi Trains for
a comfortable journey.
o Fares
for a Vaishno Devi train ticket range from INR 385 to INR 2415,
depending on the train and class.
3.
By Road:
o Tourists
traveling by road, either through private or public transport, enjoy a
delightful journey from Jammu to Katra.
o The
distance between Jammu and Katra is 44.5 km.
o You
can easily get an auto-rickshaw from Katra station to Fountain Chowk,
from where you proceed for your Yatra.
Accommodation in Katra:
1.
Private and Budget Hotels:
o Once
you reach Katra, you’ll find various private and budget hotels available.
o Additionally,
there are Dharamshala and government accommodations.
o Shri
Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) also offers three
types of accommodations:
§ Free
Accommodation
§ Rented
Dormitories
§ Rented
Rooms
o Rented
dormitories/rooms can be reserved in advance.
o A
bed in a dormitory at Katra costs INR 100, and at Bhawan and
Adhkuwari, it’s INR 120.
Yatra Registration
Process:
1.
Head to the Yatri Registration
counter near Katra's bus stand or railway station.
2.
The registration process is free
and easy.
3.
Stand in a queue and wait for your turn.
4.
Provide your name and hometown.
5.
Get yourself photographed.
Remember to plan your
Yatra well in advance, book your accommodation, and enjoy the spiritual journey
to Mata Vaishno Devi! 🙏🏼
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