Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. 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
₹ 2542
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katra in July
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2542
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. Jammu Satwari is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic, SpiceJet and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Katra departs from Mumbai and takes around 2h 35m.

Plane

Although Katra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jammu Satwari (IXJ), which is located 35 km from Katra. Jammu Satwari is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic, SpiceJet and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Katra departs from Mumbai and takes around 2h 35m.

Airports near Katra

IXJJammu Satwari
SXRSrinagar
ATQAmritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl

Airlines serving Katra

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (72 reviews)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (73 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Air India Express
Okay (9 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (27 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 ₹ 2,445 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,098 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katra

Most booked hotels in Katra

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Ramada by Wyndham Katra Station Road
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,132+
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Hotel Kalka Royal
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 1,703+
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Hotel Today, Katra
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 1,363+
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Hotel Shree Palace
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
₹ 1,702+
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Hotel Narayan
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
₹ 1,448+
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Goroomgo Shakuntala Katra
3 stars
Mediocre (3.7, Mediocre reviews)
₹ 1,533+
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Hiring a car in Katra

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 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 ₹ 1,226 and ₹ 1,635.

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