Which is best for Helicopter Departure: Katra or Jammu?

Which is best for Helicopter Departure: Katra or Jammu?

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When organizing your Vaishno Devi Yatra by air, one of the most frequent thoughts devotees question is: “Really should I reserve my helicopter journey from Katra or Jammu?” As of Could 2025, the answer is straightforward—Katra is the only real official departure level for helicopter services to Sanjichhat, the helipad closest to your Vaishno Devi Bhawan. There is no immediate helicopter service from Jammu to Vaishno Devi.

Why Helicopter Products and services Run Only from Katra

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has designated Katra as the unique helipad site for all accepted vaishno devi helicopter booking. This can be largely as a result of terrain suitability, regulatory clearance, and proximity towards the Bhawan.

• Direct boarding point: All departures take place from Katra only.


• Proximity: Just a brief taxi experience from Katra Railway Station or Bus Stand.


• Faster darshan: Reduces trekking time by bypassing the 13 km uphill climb.


• Trustworthy scheduling: Authorities-controlled time slots and temperature-based mostly coordination.