Delhi to Katra Tempo Traveller on Rent
Katra is the base town for the sacred Vaishno Devi yatra — a 12 km uphill trek from Ban Ganga to the holy cave shrine, one of the most visited pilgrimages in India.
Route Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Distance | 720 KM |
| Time | 12–13 hours |
| Route | Delhi → Ambala → Pathankot → Jammu → Katra (NH44) |
| Road | Good 4-lane highway; mountain stretch from Jammu to Katra is well-maintained |
| Best Time | March–October; avoid peak summer July–August |
Top Attractions
- Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine — The holy cave at 5,200 ft — trek, pony or helicopter options.
- Ban Ganga — Starting point of the trek with a sacred pool.
- Ardhkuwari Cave — Midway point with a narrow cave passage — symbolic rebirth.
- Bhairavnath Temple — Hilltop temple with panoramic Trikuta Mountain views.
- Jammu City — Raghunath Temple, bagh-e-bahu garden on the way.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Night/early morning departure from Delhi
- Highway drive with meal stops via Jammu
- Evening arrival in Katra, rest and注册 at shrine board
- Overnight Katra
Day 2
- Early morning trek/helicopter to Vaishno Devi
- Darshan and return trek
- Evening departure or overnight Katra
Day 3
- Jammu sightseeing on return
- Evening arrival home
Vehicles
9 Seater
TT/Innova
12 Seater
Luxury TT
17 Seater
Deluxe TT
20 Seater
Maharaja TT
26 Seater
Heavy TT
FAQs
How far is the Vaishno Devi trek?
The trek from Ban Ganga to the cave is approximately 12 km uphill. Options include walking, pony ride, palanquin (palki) or helicopter service from Katra.
What vehicles are available for Katra?
9, 12, 17, 20, 26 seater AC Tempo Travellers. All well-maintained.
How to book?
Call +91-9536650108 or WhatsApp.
Delhi to Katra Tempo Traveller Price 2026
One-way rates per kilometre, as per Devyatrik NCR fleet — inclusive of driver and fuel. Table below shows the typical estimate for a 605 km one-way trip; the final quote depends on route, halts, toll, parking and days of stay. For a fixed price call +91-9536650108 or WhatsApp us.
| Vehicle | Rate / Km | One-Way Estimate (605 km) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Seater AC Luxury | ₹16–₹18 | ₹9,680–₹10,890 |
| 12 Seater AC Luxury | ₹18–₹22 | ₹10,890–₹13,310 |
| 17 Seater AC Luxury | ₹20–₹25 | ₹12,100–₹15,125 |
| 20 Seater AC Luxury | ₹24–₹28 | ₹14,520–₹16,940 |
| 26 Seater AC Luxury | ₹30–₹38 | ₹18,150–₹22,990 |
Best Time & Route Tips
Vaishno Devi yatra year-round khuli rehti hai. June se September me thand rahati hai, December se February me snow aur bheed. Navratri (October ya April) me record crowd hota hai. Trek 12.5 km one side hai — ponies, palki aur battery bikes available hain. Subah 5 AM ka trek sabse comfortable hota hai, dhoop lagne se pehle darshan ho jata hai.
Top Stops on the Route
- Chandigarh — pehla lambe stretch ka break, breakfast aur fuel.
- Jammu bypass — lunch point, traffic se bachne ke liye bypass road.
- Katra town — stay aur yatra registration yahi se hoti hai.
- Bhairon Ghati — main shrine ke baad ka second darshan, 3 km upar.
Delhi to Katra Travel FAQs
Vaishno Devi yatra registration kaise hoti hai?
Yatra card registration Katra me yatra office se hota hai — pehle se online (vrt.vaishnodeviyatra.org) ya wahan ticket counter se. Group ke liye slip le kar line me lagna hota hai.
Yatra me kitna time lagta hai?
Trek approx 12.5 km one side — 6 se 9 ghante. Pony ya palki le to 4-5 ghante. Darshan ke baad Bhairon baba ke liye extra 2-3 ghante.
Tempo traveller Katra tak ja sakta hai?
Haan — vehicle Katra base town tak jaata hai. Uske baad 1 km ghati ya phir trek start hota hai. Private vehicles yatra gate par nahi jaati, wahan se langra ganja le sakte hain.