Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Katra travel guide

Katra Tourism | Katra Guide

You're Going to Love Katra

With a population of 9,106, Katra is a must-see destination in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Katra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Katra

Katra in June
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katra in June
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Katra

Plane

Although Katra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jammu Satwari (IXJ), which is located 22 miles from Katra. The shortest flight to Katra from the United States departs from New York and takes around 39h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Katra is to pick up a car rental from Chandigarh, which is about 189 miles from Katra. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chandigarh.

Plane

Although Katra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jammu Satwari (IXJ), which is located 22 miles from Katra. The shortest flight to Katra from the United States departs from New York and takes around 39h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Katra is to pick up a car rental from Chandigarh, which is about 189 miles from Katra. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Chandigarh.

Airports near Katra

IXJJammu Satwari
SXRSrinagar
ATQAmritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl

Airlines serving Katra

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,947 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,653 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
Scoot
Good (311 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (76 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,052 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (11 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (34 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (222 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (507 reviews)
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Where to stay in Katra

Average rates range from around $22 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $55 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katra

Most booked hotels in Katra

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Rama Trident, Katra
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 504 reviews)
$30+
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Hotel Shree Palace
3 stars
Good (6.2, 159 reviews)
$9+
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Renting a car in Katra

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Katra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Katra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.