If you’re starting your yatra from Belagavi, honestly it can feel a bit long, but it’s not confusing once you know the exact route. I’ve seen countless pilgrims from Karnataka take the same journey — some come stressed, but once they reach Bhawan after the helicopter ride, their whole face just lights up. So let me break everything down clearly for you.
And yes, you can directly book your Vaishno Devi helicopter ticket through our official booking section here:
Katra to Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking
https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/katra-to-vaishno-devi-helicopter-booking.html
This is the section most Belagavi pilgrims use.
Your helicopter ride for Mata Rani’s darshan will start from the Katra (Searli) Helipad, which is right next to our office at:
Searli Helipad, Near Searli Check Post, Katra, Reasi District, J&K – 182301.
From Belagavi, you mainly have three practical options — by flight, by train, or by road. Let me spell it out with actual station names and airports so you don’t have to guess anything.
Belagavi has its own airport:
Belagavi Airport (IXG)
Your target is:
Jammu Airport (IXJ) — also called Jammu Civil Enclave.
There is no direct flight, let’s be real. You’ll have to go via one of these transit hubs:
Once you land:
Simple and the cleanest option.
If you’re the “train is better than tension” type, this works well too.
Belagavi Railway Station (BGM)
This is the major station used by most yatris.
No direct train from Belagavi, so typical routes are:
Trains Mumbai → Jammu include:
This is the closest possible station to the shrine.
Possible route:
Trains to SVDK from Mumbai include:
Once you reach Katra, head straight to Searli Helipad for your helicopter reporting.
This is honestly too long for most families, but still possible.
Typical route:
Total distance easily crosses 2300+ km.
You’ll still end up reaching the same place:
Searli Helipad, Katra
I’d only suggest this if you're doing a long North India road trip.
For the helicopter ride Katra → Sanjichhat → Katra, use this booking page on our website:
Book Vaishno Devi Helicopter Tickets
https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/katra-to-vaishno-devi-helicopter-booking.html
Everything is kept simple — pricing, time slots, ID requirements, and the booking form.
You can also check complete price details here:
https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/vaishno-devi-helicopter-ticket-booking-price.html
Belagavi to Katra is a long journey, no doubt, but thousands of Karnataka devotees visit Mata Rani every year... and every single one of them tells me that once that chopper lifts off and the Bhawan comes into view, the whole travel feels worth it.
If you’re planning your yatra, keep things simple — choose your route, land in Jammu or SVDK, and straightaway come to the helipad with your booking slip.
Whenever you’re ready, you can book your Vaishno Devi helicopter ticket here:
https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/katra-to-vaishno-devi-helicopter-booking.html