Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
United States
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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
$18
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katra in May
Estimated hotel price
$18
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 New York and takes around 36h.

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 New York and takes around 36h.

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.

Airlines serving Katra

Lufthansa
Good (8,254 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,241 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,711 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,619 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,932 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,918 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,101 reviews)
Scoot
Good (336 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,110 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (235 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (14 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (581 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (87 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 $18 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $72 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katra

Most booked hotels in Katra

Zone Connect by The Park Katra
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 526 reviews)
$33+
Holiday Inn Katra Vaishno Devi By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 589 reviews)
$43+

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.