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Bhai, if you’re coming from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh and planning to book your Vaishno Devi helicopter ticket, let me just say this straight — don’t overthink it. I meet so many yatris at our Searli Helipad, Katra who say they wasted hours searching random sites when the simplest and safest option was right in front of them.

If you’re from Aligarh, your entire helicopter booking process can be handled smoothly from our official website:
https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/
 Or directly the booking page most Aligarh pilgrims use:https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/katra-to-vaishno-devi-helicopter-booking.html

Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking From Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh – A Practical Guide

I’ll tell you honestly, Aligarh wale yatri usually take two main routes — train or road, and sometimes flight via Delhi. But whichever route you take, your final goal is clear:
Reach Katra → Reach Searli / Katra Helipad → Board helicopter to Sanjichhat → Start darshan.

Here’s everything in a sorted way.

1. Where Aligarh Pilgrims Can Book Their Vaishno Devi Helicopter Ticket

Most people from Uttar Pradesh use our main booking section here:
https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/vaishno-devi-helicopter-ticket-booking-price.html

This page shows updated rates, timing slots, required ID proof, and steps to confirm your Katra–Sanjichhat ticket.

2. How to Reach Katra Helipad From Aligarh – All Practical Route Options

I’ll break it down route by route so there’s no confusion.

A. By Train (Most Common & Cost-efficient From Aligarh)

Aligarh has a good railway connection, but there’s no direct Aligarh → Katra train most of the year.
So you’ll take a train to Jammu Tawi (JAT) or Udhampur (UHP).

Best Train Routes

  1. Aligarh Junction (ALJN) → Jammu Tawi (JAT)
     Popular trains people from Aligarh take:

    • Malwa Express (12919/12920)

    • Swaraj Express (12471/12472) – you may need to board from Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)

    • Jhelum Express (11077) – board from New Delhi (NDLS)

  2. After reaching Jammu Tawi:

    • Take a taxi or bus to Katra Bus Stand (1 hour 45 mins)

    • From there, reach the Searli Helipad, Katra (10–12 mins by auto/taxi)

  3. Aligarh → New Delhi → Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK)
     This is the smoothest train route.

    Take any Aligarh → Delhi train, then:

    • Vande Bharat Express (22439/22440)

    • Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (12445)

    • Shri Shakti Express (22461)

  4. These go directly to SVDK Railway Station, which is just:

    • 5–6 km from Katra Helipad

  5. Auto/taxi available all day.

B. By Flight (Fastest Route If You Don’t Want Long Train Travel)

Aligarh doesn’t have a commercial airport, so you fly from Delhi Airport (DEL – Indira Gandhi International Airport).

Steps:

  1. Aligarh → Delhi Airport (DEL)

    • By road: 3.5 to 4 hours

    • By train: Get off at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) then cab to airport

  2. Delhi (DEL) → Jammu Airport (IXJ)
     Airlines that operate:

    • IndiGo

    • Vistara

    • SpiceJet

    • Air India

  3. From Jammu Airport (IXJ) → Katra Helipad

    • Direct taxi takes around 1 hour 20 minutes

    • Route: Jammu – Nagrota – Domel – Katra (Searli Check Post)

  4. You’ll reach our helipad directly at:
    Searli Helipad, Near Searli Check Post, Katra, Reasi, J&K – 182301

C. By Road (Good for families, but long drive)

Distance: ~650 km
 Travel time: 10–12 hours

Best Route From Aligarh:

Aligarh → Ghaziabad → Delhi Outer Ring Road → Karnal → Ambala → Ludhiana → Jalandhar → Pathankot → Jammu → Katra

You’ll enter Katra via Domel Chowk, then follow the road to:
Searli Helipad (Katra)

This road is safe, smooth highways for most stretch.

3. Reaching the Katra Helipad – Exact Location & What Happens Next

Helipad Name: Katra / Searli Helipad
Address: Searli Helipad, Near Searli Check Post, Katra, Reasi, J&K – 182301

Once you reach:

Those who can’t walk easily can hire:



  1. Pages You Should Check Before Booking (Especially For Aligarh Pilgrims)

For booking + price:https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/vaishno-devi-helicopter-ticket-booking-price.html

For Katra-specific bookings:https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/katra-to-vaishno-devi-helicopter-booking.html

For Jammu-to-Katra travellers:https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/jammu-to-vaishno-devi-helicopter-booking.html

Final Word From Someone Who Meets Yatris Daily

Coming from Aligarh isn’t complicated at all. The only thing that messes people up is confusion about “how to reach helipad” or “which page is the real booking page.”
Don’t fall into that trap.

Just reach Katra by train, flight via Jammu, or road — whatever suits your budget and family. Once you’re in Katra, the helicopter ride from our Searli Helipad takes barely 8 minutes.