Katra (Vaishno Devi) weekend trip from Delhi
Base town for the Vaishno Devi trek to Bhawan
- By road
- 851 km
- By bus
- ≈ 14 h
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Dec
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹4,790 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Shri Shakti Express 22461Daily
7:05 pm
New Delhi
10 h 35 min
5:40 am+1
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
Uttar S Kranti 12445Daily
8:50 pm
New Delhi
11 h 5 min
7:55 am+1
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
Jammu Mail 20433Daily
8:10 pm
Old Delhi
13 h 10 min
9:20 am+1
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Katra (Vaishno Devi).
- Direct busAbout 14 h (fastest 11½ h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹580 a seat.
- By road851 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadShri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, in town.
- Nearest airportJammu, 35 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Dec
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
15°
5°
6d rain
Feb
18°
7°
6d rain
Mar
22°
11°
8d rain
Apr
28°
16°
6d rain
May
31°
20°
5d rain
Jun
33°
23°
8d rain
Jul
29°
23°
23d rain
Aug
28°
23°
22d rain
Sep
28°
21°
11d rain
Oct
26°
16°
3d rain
Nov
21°
11°
4d rain
Dec
17°
7°
2d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — Register and climb
- 9:00 amStart at Banganga; take the Himkoti (new) track via Ardhkuwari
- 4:00 pmReach Bhawan; lockers, then darshan queue
- 8:00 pmBhairon temple by the Bhawan–Bhairon ropeway; walk down through the night or stay at Bhawan
Sunday — Rest and Vande Bharat home
- 6:00 amReach Katra; rest and breakfast
- 11:00 amOptional Baba Dhansar or the Katra market for dry fruits and kalari
- 1:00 pmLunch; check out
- 3:00 pmVande Bharat (22440) from Katra to New Delhi, about 8 hours
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Katra (Vaishno Devi): questions people ask
How far is Katra (Vaishno Devi) from Delhi?
About 851 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 14 h and the Shri Shakti Express takes 10 h 35 min to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra.
What is the best time to visit Katra (Vaishno Devi)?
Mar–May, Sep–Dec. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Katra (Vaishno Devi)?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Shri Shakti Express (22461): it leaves New Delhi at 7:05 pm and reaches Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 5:40 am the next day (daily). Also: the Uttar S Kranti (12445) at 8:50 pm from New Delhi; the Jammu Mail (20433) at 8:10 pm from Old Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Katra (Vaishno Devi)?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹580 a seat, and the journey takes about 14 h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Katra (Vaishno Devi)?
Warmest in Jun (days around 33°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 5°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 23 rainy days.
Can I do Katra (Vaishno Devi) in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Katra (Vaishno Devi) cost?
From about ₹4,790 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Katra (Vaishno Devi) this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.