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 May
Estimated hotel price
$28
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katra in May
Estimated hotel price
$28
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 San Francisco and takes around 32h 45m.

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 San Francisco and takes around 32h 45m.

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

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,285 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,874 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,969 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,123 reviews)
Scoot
Good (338 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,229 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (236 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (16 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (580 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (85 reviews)
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Where to stay in Katra

From 5-star hotels such as the Vivanta Katra, Vaishno Devi to great affordable options like the Kc Residency, Katra offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $20 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $67 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katra

Most booked hotels in Katra

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Zone Connect by The Park Katra
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 526 reviews)
$31+
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Hotel Shree Palace
3 stars
Good (6.2, 262 reviews)
$13+
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Renting a car in Katra

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.