Delhi to Katra (base camp for Vaishno Devi) is approximately 700 km via NH44 through Jammu. The journey takes 12–13 hours. Katra is the starting point for the 13 km trek to Vaishno Devi shrine. EZPZ Taxi offers Delhi-Katra long distance trips — call +91-9871121217.
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Vaishno Devi's base camp Katra is 640–660 km from Delhi via NH-44 through Jammu — a 10–12 hour drive. Katra is in the Trikuta Mountains of Jammu & Kashmir at 760m elevation.
Route: Delhi → Katra
Delhi → NH-44 → Ambala → Ludhiana → Jalandhar → Pathankot → Jammu → Katra
| Segment | Distance |
|---|---|
| Delhi → Jammu (NH-44) | 585 km |
| Jammu → Katra | 48 km |
| Total | ~635 km |
Drive Options
Option 1: Direct (10–12 hours) — Depart Delhi 3–4 AM, arrive Katra by 2–4 PM. Start trek that evening for next-morning darshan.
Option 2: Break at Jammu — Depart Delhi 9–10 AM, arrive Jammu by 7–8 PM, night in Jammu. Continue to Katra next morning (1 hour). Most comfortable for families with elderly members.
Vaishno Devi Fares
| Vehicle | Delhi → Katra Fare |
|---|---|
| Sedan | ₹8,500 |
| SUV (Ertiga) | ₹10,600 |
| Innova Crysta | ₹12,600 |
The Trek from Katra
- Katra → Vaishno Devi Bhawan: 14 km, 5–6 hours
- Helicopter option: Katra → Sanjichhat (3 km from shrine) — ₹2,500–3,500 return at heliyatra.in
- RFID Registration: Mandatory — register at yas.gov.in before arrival
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