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Ways to Maa Vaishno Devi Temple
How to reach Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine Cave Temple
To reach the Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, travelers can choose from various transportation options. Once you reach Katra, there are multiple ways to reach Vaishno Devi Temple.
By Helicopter
Katra Helipad Sanjhi Chhat Helipad Bhawan
- For the people who are willing to come back to Katra on the same day.
- You must obtain your RFID card cum Yatra Parchi from Katra Bus stand or Railway Station before starting your journey.
- The helicopter ride from Katra to Sanjichhat takes approximately 5 to 8 minutes.
- The Sanjichhat helipad is located at a distance of about 2.5 kilometers from the Bhawan (main shrine).
- From Sanjichhat, pilgrims can proceed to the Vaishno Devi Shrine either on foot or by using other available transportation options like ponies or palanquins.
- Fare per person from Katra to Sanjichhat is ₹2210 one side.
- Helicopter Service booking is required for pilgrims of age 2 years and above. Kids below 2 years will be sitting in lap.
- Bookings can be done only through the Shrine board official website .
- Hotels and Guest houses provide free pick and drop for their travelers to Katra helipad.
By Helicopter
Katra Helipad Panchi Helipad Bhawan
- For the people who are willing to come back to Katra on the same day/Next Day.
- You must obtain your RFID card cum Yatra Parchi at Helipad Shrine Board Counter.
- The helicopter ride from Katra Sarli Helipad to Panchi Helipad takes approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
- The Panchi helipad is located at a distance of about 900 meters from the Bhawan (main shrine).
- From Panchi helipad, pilgrims can proceed to the Vaishno Devi Shrine either on foot or by using other available transportation options like Battery cars.
- Fare per person from Katra to Panchi Helipad is ₹5100 for one side per person.
- Helicopter Service booking is required for pilgrims of age 2 years and above. Kids below 2 years will be sitting in lap.
- Bookings can be done only through the Shrine board official website .
- Pilgrims are given priority darshan, prasad at Bhawan and battery car to commute from Panchi Helipad to Bhawan and Back.
By Helicopter
Jammu Airport Helipad Panchi Helipad Bhawan
- For the people who are willing to come back to Jammu on the same day.
- You must obtain your RFID card cum Yatra Parchi at Jammu Airport Shrine Board Counter.
- The helicopter ride from Jammu Airport to Panchi Helipad takes approximately 45 to 50 minutes.
- The Sanjichhat helipad is located at a distance of about 2.5 kilometers from the Bhawan (main shrine).
- The Panchi helipad is located at a distance of about 900 meters from the Bhawan (main shrine).
- From Sanjichhat, pilgrims can proceed to the Vaishno Devi Shrine either on foot or by using other available transportation options like ponies or palanquins.
- Fare per person from Jammu to Sanjichhat and back is ₹35000 for a complete trip on the same day return.
- Fare per person from Jammu to Sanjichhat and back is ₹50000 for a complete trip on next day return.
- Helicopter Service booking is required for pilgrims of age 2 years and above. Kids below 2 years will be sitting in lap.
- Bookings can be done only through the Shrine board official website .
- Pilgrims are given priority darshan at Bhawan and battery car to commute from Sanjhi Chhat Helipad to Bhawan and Back.
By Surface Via Banganga
- You must obtain your RFID card cum Yatra Parchi from Katra Bus stand or Railway Station before starting your journey.
- You have to reach the Banganga Checkpost frisking point to start your journey. Multiple options open from Banganga for a pilgrim.
Banganga Ardhkuwari Hathi Matha (old route) Sanjhi Chhat Bhawan
Banganga Ardhkuwari Himkoti (new route, Battery car route) Bhawan
Banganga Tarakot Marg (Battery car route for shrine board office bearers) Ardhkuwari (optional) Himkoti Bhawan
After crossing banganga checkpost, you can book ponies, palki and pithoo.
Offline counter is after 100 meters after crossing checkpost.