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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Katra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Katra

Katra in August
Estimated hotel price
$23
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katra in August
Estimated hotel price
$23
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 Philadelphia and takes around 30h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Katra is to pick up a car rental from Mohali, which is about 191 miles from Katra. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Mohali.

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 Philadelphia and takes around 30h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Katra is to pick up a car rental from Mohali, which is about 191 miles from Katra. You’ll find branches of Avis and Europcar, among others, in Mohali.

Airports near Katra

IXJJammu Satwari
SXRSrinagar
ATQAmritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl

Airlines serving Katra

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,360 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,511 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,817 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,957 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,034 reviews)
Scoot
Good (326 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,664 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (45 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (232 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (15 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (559 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 $73 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katra

Most booked hotels in Katra

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Hotel Ambica Katra
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 203 reviews)
$33+
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Hotel Shree Palace
3 stars
Good (6.2, 168 reviews)
$9+
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Renting a car in Katra

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20.