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Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking From Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh – Complete Travel Guide

Honestly, yaar, most people from Amaravati get confused about the route to Katra because it's far, the connections are mixed, and every website keeps giving vague info. So let’s keep it straight and practical — from booking your helicopter ticket to reaching Katra Helipad, everything is laid out cleanly here.

And yes, if you’re from Amaravati, you can directly use our Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking page to book your tickets online:
Katra to Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking

Once you have your ticket booked, the only thing left is reaching Katra Helipad (Searli Helipad, Near Searli Check Post, Katra).

How Pilgrims From Amaravati Can Reach Katra to Board the Helicopter

Look, Amaravati doesn't have direct flights or trains to Katra — and that’s fine. You just need the right combination of routes. Here’s the exact way people from your city generally reach Katra or Jammu.

1. By Flight (Fastest & Most Practical Route)

Since Amaravati doesn’t have a major airport, pilgrims usually travel via Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) — it’s the closest big airport.

Step-by-step plan:

 Step 1: Travel from Amaravati to Vijayawada (By Road)

 Step 2: Fly From Vijayawada (VGA) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)

No direct flights exist, so you must take a connecting flight.

Common flight combinations:

The Jammu Airport is the nearest airport to Vaishno Devi — approx. 48 km from Katra.

 Step 3: Jammu Airport → Katra (Road Travel)

Once you land at Jammu Airport (IXJ):

Just tell the driver:
"Searli Helipad, near Searli Check Post, Katra."

They know it.

2. By Train (Budget Friendly, Long Journey)

If you’re okay with a long train ride, here’s the accurate picture.

Nearest major station to Amaravati:

Vijayawada Junction (BZA) – 35 km from Amaravati.

Trains from Vijayawada to Katra/ Jammu:

Option A: Vijayawada → Jammu Tawi (JAT)

Some long-route trains run on this route, such as:

Note: They don't run daily, and timings vary — but these are the exact trains people use.

Option B: Vijayawada → Delhi → Katra

If no direct train suits you:

  1. Take a train to New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS)

  2. From there, take Shri Shakti Express (22461) to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station (SVDK)

From SVDK Railway Station to Katra Helipad

3. By Road (Honestly Not Recommended)

Let’s be real —
Amaravati → Katra by road is more than 2,000 km
 and takes 36–40 hours.

Almost nobody takes this option unless they’re on some mega-road-trip plan.

Still, for completeness:
Route goes via Nagpur → Jhansi → Agra → Delhi → Jammu → Katra.

If you’re doing darshan with family, skip this method.

Booking Your Vaishno Devi Helicopter Ticket From Amaravati

People from Amaravati can book their Katra–Sanjichhat Helicopter Ticket directly through our official service page:

Online Helicopter Booking – Katra to Vaishno Devi

We operate from:
Searli Helipad, Near Searli Check Post, Katra Reasi Distt. J&K – 182301

So once you reach Katra — you’re already at the right spot for your helicopter boarding.

What Happens After You Reach Katra Helipad?

This is simple:

  1. Report at Searli Helipad with your booking confirmation

  2. Complete the short verification

  3. Board your helicopter for the 5-minute ride to Sanjichhat

  4. From Sanjichhat, walk or take pony/palki to Bhawan (20–25 min walk for most people)

Quick Summary for Amaravati Pilgrims

Continue onward to Bhawan for darshan