Alright, let’s get straight to the point and keep it real—pilgrims from Bareilly don’t need sugar-coated travel gyaan. You need a clear, practical path to reach Katra and book your Vaishno Devi helicopter ticket without getting stuck in guesswork. I’ve handled countless travellers at our Searli Helipad counter here in Katra, and honestly, half the confusion comes from unclear info. So here’s the crisp, no-nonsense guide for anyone starting their yatra from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
If you're in Bareilly and planning to fly from Katra to Sanjichhat by helicopter, you won’t find a simpler booking route than our official platform:
Use this page to book your Vaishno Devi helicopter ticket:
https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/katra-to-vaishno-devi-helicopter-booking.html
I’ll walk you through all the real travel options from Bareilly to Katra—by air, train, or road—so you know exactly which airport, station, or highway you’ll need to touch.
The Katra helipad is located at Searli Helipad, Near Searli Check Post, Katra, Reasi District, J&K – 182301, where all helicopter rides take off for Sanjichhat.
And here’s the truth—coming from Bareilly, you’ve got only three practical routes.
Bareilly does have an airport (Bareilly Airport – BEK), but flights are limited and not ideal for a smooth Jammu connection.
Here’s the smarter way:
From Jammu Airport, hire a cab straight to:
Searli Helipad, Katra
Most Bareilly pilgrims choose this because connections are easy.
You have solid train connectivity from Bareilly to Jammu Tawi. And honestly, many pilgrims from Bareilly who come to our helipad counter tell us this is the least stressful way.
Direct or near-direct options include:
Destination:
Jammu Tawi Railway Station (JAT)
From Jammu Tawi station:
Once in Katra:
Head straight to Searli Helipad, not the main town.
If you’re someone who likes long drives or travelling with family:
Total distance: ~770 km
Approx travel time: 14–15 hours
(Yes, it’s long. You know what you’re signing up for.)
Once in Katra, follow the local road to:
Searli Helipad (our location)
Instead of juggling random agents or waiting for last-minute quotas, you can simply book through our official website.
Book here:
https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/katra-to-vaishno-devi-helicopter-booking.html
Helicopter route:
Katra → Sanjichhat → Katra
Ticket types available:
I’ll be blunt—most issues pilgrims face come from poor planning. Avoid these mistakes:
Traffic between Jammu → Katra can surprise you.
Mismatch = no boarding. Happens more often than you think.
Trains from Bareilly sometimes get delayed near Saharanpur–Jammu segment.
Slots vanish fast during Navratri, summer holidays, and long weekends.
You can explore more booking options here:
If you're starting your Maa Vaishno Devi yatra from Bareilly, the journey’s pretty straightforward as long as you pick your travel mode smartly—flight via Lucknow or Delhi, direct trains to Jammu Tawi, or a long road trip on NH 44.
Once you reach Katra, everything else becomes smooth, especially if your helicopter ticket is already booked from our site.