Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking From Agartala, Tripura (Complete Guide)

If you’re travelling all the way from Agartala to seek Mata Rani’s darshan, the journey may look long — but once you understand the route and booking method, it becomes quite smooth.

Let’s break it down properly.

1. Where to Book Your Vaishno Devi Helicopter Ticket (For Pilgrims From Agartala)

Pilgrims from Agartala don’t need any separate portal. You can directly book Katra → Sanjichhat → Katra tickets using the official booking platform:

Official Booking Page:
https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/

Ticket Price & Info Page:
Click here

All bookings are operated from:
Searli Helipad, Near Searli Check Post, Katra Reasi Distt., J&K – 182301.

You book online → We confirm your slot → You report at Katra Helipad → Done.

2. How to Travel From Agartala to Katra Helipad (Exact Routes & Options)

Pilgrims from Tripura often get confused about airports and stations. Here’s a simple breakdown.

OPTION A: Flight From Agartala → Jammu (Fastest & Most Practical)

Step 1: Agartala → Jammu Flight

• Agartala Airport (IXA) → Jammu Airport (IXJ)
• No direct flight; common connections:
  • Kolkata (CCU)
  • Delhi (DEL)
  • Guwahati (GAU) (sometimes)

Step 2: Jammu Airport → Katra

• Distance: ~50 km
• Travel time: 1.5–2 hours
• Transport options:
  • Taxi from Jammu Airport Taxi Stand
  • Shared cabs from Jammu Railway Station (₹250–₹350 per seat)

Step 3: Reach the Helipad

Once in Katra, go to:

Searli Helipad (Katra)
Start point for Katra → Sanjichhat helicopter ride.

OPTION B: Train From Agartala to Jammu Tawi (Budget-Friendly)

Step 1: Board Train From Agartala (AGTL)

• Agartala – Jammu Tawi Weekly Express (15655)
  A very long (3-day) train but preferred by many due to low cost.

Step 2: Arrive at Jammu Tawi (JAT)

Step 3: Jammu → Katra

• Train: Jammu Tawi → SVDK
• Taxi: Available outside JAT
• Bus: JKSRTC buses

Step 4: Katra → Searli Helipad

• 10–12 minutes by auto/taxi

OPTION C: Agartala → Delhi → Jammu (Most Flexible)

If Agartala–Jammu flight timings don’t match:

AGARTALA (IXA) → DELHI (DEL) → JAMMU (IXJ)

Delhi has maximum flights.

Trains from Delhi to Jammu/Katra

• Vande Bharat Express (Delhi → Katra)
• Uttar Sampark Kranti Express
• Andaman Express

Once in Jammu/Katra, the helipad is close by.

3. What Happens Once You Reach Katra?

1. Check into your hotel.
2. Reach Searli Helipad 1 hour before your reporting time.
3. Show:
   • Your helicopter ticket
   • Valid ID proof
4. Fly to Sanjichhat, then walk 2.5 km to Bhawan.
5. Return:
   • By helicopter (if round-trip booked)
   • Or by walking/pony/palki

4. Why Pilgrims From Tripura Prefer Helicopter?

• Long journey from the Northeast — saves energy
• Elderly pilgrims find it convenient
• Kids & families prefer faster travel
• Weather in mountains is unpredictable
• Aerial view gives a divine feeling

5. Internal Links (Choose as Needed)

• Booking Portal: Click Here
• Katra → Vaishno Devi Info: Read More
• Jammu → Vaishno Devi Guide: Read Here
• Price List: View Prices

Final Words for Pilgrims from Agartala

Coming from one corner of India to another is not easy. But pilgrims from Tripura — families, students, elders — always arrive with devotion and positivity.

Remember one simple rule:
Reach Jammu first — Katra is only 1–2 hours away and the helipad is inside the town.

Whenever you’re ready to book, you already know the links.