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From, per person
₹17,999
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Kangra to Katra (Vaishno Devi) taxi
Kangra to Katra (Vaishno Devi) and back, with a driver who does this road every week.
245 km
About 5 hr 30 min – 6 hr
From ₹2,940 one way
Fares, Kangra to Katra (Vaishno Devi)
Sedan
Swift Dzire or similar · 4 + driver
₹2,940 one way
₹5,880 round trip
SUV
Innova Crysta · 6 + driver
₹4,410 one way
₹8,820 round trip
Tempo Traveller
12 seater · 12 + driver
₹5,880 one way
₹11,760 round trip
Approximate road distance 245 km. Fares include tolls, parking and driver allowance and are confirmed on WhatsApp before you travel. Rates: Sedan ₹12/km, SUV ₹18/km, Tempo ₹24/km, ₹700 minimum.
About this drive
Many families combine the Kangra Devi temples with Mata Vaishno Devi. Katra is a straightforward drive west via Pathankot and Jammu.
The road
Kangra to Pathankot via Nurpur, then NH44 via Kathua and Samba to Jammu, and on to Katra.
Worth a stop on the way
- Nurpur: Fort and breakfast.
- Jammu: Raghunath temple if time allows.
Season and road conditions
Open all year.
Local tip: Carry original ID for every passenger. J&K police check vehicles at Lakhanpur.
What the fare includes
- Fuel and driver
- Tolls and parking
- Driver allowance
- Waiting for flight or train delays (pickups)
- Help with luggage
How booking works
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1
Send details on WhatsApp
Pickup point, drop, date, time, number of people and bags.
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2
Get a written confirmation
Car, driver's name and number, and the fixed fare.
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Travel and pay at the end
Cash or UPI to the driver. No advance for most taxi bookings.
Kangra to Katra (Vaishno Devi) taxi: questions
How far is Katra from Kangra?
About 245 km, 5.5 to 6 hours by road via Pathankot and Jammu.
What is the taxi fare from Kangra to Katra?
₹2,940 for a sedan, ₹4,410 for an SUV and ₹5,880 for a Tempo Traveller, one way. J&K entry tax is extra if applicable.
How do I book a Kangra to Katra (Vaishno Devi) taxi?
Send us a WhatsApp message on +91 98052 97067 with your date, pickup time and number of passengers. We confirm the car, the driver's details and a fixed fare in writing.
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