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 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 35 km from Katra. The shortest flight to Katra from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 35h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Katra is to pick up a car rental from Chandigarh, which is about 304 km 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 35 km from Katra. The shortest flight to Katra from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 35h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Katra is to pick up a car rental from Chandigarh, which is about 304 km 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 (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,721 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,701 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,966 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (988 reviews)
Scoot
Good (318 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (79 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,255 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (40 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (224 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (14 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (530 reviews)
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Where to stay in Katra

Average rates range from around $20 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $63 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 (8.4, 522 reviews)
$30+
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Renting a car in Katra

Expect to pay $4.16 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 $49.97 and $66.62.

Expect to pay $4.16 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 $49.97 and $66.62.