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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Katra to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Katra

Katra in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1040
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katra in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1040
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. Jammu Satwari is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic, Air India and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Katra departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h 25m.

Plane

Although Katra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jammu Satwari (IXJ), which is located 22 miles from Katra. Jammu Satwari is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic, Air India and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Katra departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h 25m.

Airlines serving Katra

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,482 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (182 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,254 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (544 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,780 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (47 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (46 reviews)
Scoot
Good (248 reviews)
Vistara
Good (173 reviews)
Air India Express
Good (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in Katra

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,407 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katra

Hiring a car in Katra

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Katra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Katra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,251 and ₹ 1,668.