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Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking From Bengaluru, Karnataka – Complete Guide for Pilgrims

Whenever someone from Bengaluru calls me and says, “Bhaiya, Vaishno Devi jaana hai… par flight se jaaun, train se jaaun, kaise helipad tak pahunchu?” — I smile because I’ve heard the same worry from hundreds of devotees. Pilgrimage jitni pavitra hoti hai, planning utni hi confusing lagti hai.

But don’t stress. If you're starting from Bengaluru, this guide will sort your entire journey — from booking the Katra to Sanjichhat helicopter ticket to reaching the Katra Helipad from Bengaluru.

 Step 1: Book Your Vaishno Devi Helicopter Ticket (Bengaluru Travellers Section)

Pilgrims from Bengaluru can directly use our official booking page to book their helicopter seat:

Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking – Katra to Sanjichhat

Yahan se hi Bengaluru ke log easily ticket block kar lete hain. The price, availability, and all details are updated regularly as per Shrine Board notifications.

How Bengaluru Pilgrims Can Reach Katra Helipad (Searli Helipad)

Katra Helipad is at Searli, Near Searli Check Post, Katra, Reasi (J&K - 182301) — that’s where you'll report on the day of your helicopter ride.

Since you’re starting from Bengaluru, you have three practical routes:

1. By Flight (Fastest and Most Practical)

Let’s not sugarcoat it — Bengaluru is far from Jammu, and flights save you an entire day.

A. Bengaluru Airport to Jammu Airport

Your journey starts from:

Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bengaluru

Book a flight to:

Jammu Airport (IXJ) – Satwari Airport

Direct flights are rare, so most routes go via:

Typical route:
 BLR ➝ DEL ➝ IXJ

B. From Jammu Airport to Katra Helipad (Searli Helipad)

Distance: 50–55 km
 Travel time: 1.5 to 2 hours

You can take:

Ask the driver to drop you at:

Searli Helipad, Near Searli Check Post, Katra

This is where your Katra–Sanjichhat helicopter ride operates.

2. By Train (Budget-Friendly but Time-Consuming)

If flights feel expensive or you’re traveling with elders, train is reliable — bas patience chahiye.

A. Trains From Bengaluru to Jammu Tawi

Major stations you can board from:

Popular trains (not daily, check availability):

  1. Swarna Jayanti Express (12751/12752)
     Route: Yesvantpur (YPR) ➝ Jammu Tawi (JAT)

  2. Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express (22685/22686)
     Route: Yesvantpur (YPR) ➝ Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM) – then change train to Jammu Tawi (JAT)

Travel time: 52–60 hours depending on route.

B. From Jammu Tawi Railway Station to Katra Helipad

Distance: 45–50 km
 Travel time: 1–1.5 hours

Take a taxi or local bus up to Katra bus stand, then a taxi to:

Searli Helipad, Katra

3. Flight to Delhi + Train to Jammu/Katra

This is a smart hybrid route many Bengaluru travellers use to cut costs.

A. Bengaluru to New Delhi (Flight)

Land at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

B. Delhi to Jammu/Katra (Train)

Take a train from:

Good trains include:

  1. Jammu Rajdhani (12425/12426) — fastest

  2. Uttar Sampark Kranti (12445/12446)

  3. Shri Shakti Express (22461/22462) (Direct to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station)

If you get Shri Shakti Express directly to Katra, that’s a blessing — saves time and avoids road travel.

C. From Katra Railway Station

Katra Station to Searli Helipad distance: 3–4 km

You can take:

Destination: Searli Helipad

What Happens After You Reach Katra Helipad?

Once you reach Searli Helipad:

  1. Show your helicopter booking confirmation (from our website).

  2. Clear ID verification (Aadhaar or any valid ID).

  3. Go through security check.

  4. Board the Katra ➝ Sanjichhat helicopter shuttle.

  5. From Sanjichhat, it’s a short walk of 2.5 km to Bhawan.

If you need palki or pony, helpers are always available.

Helpful Internal Links for Bengaluru Pilgrims

To make things simple, here are the pages you’ll find useful:

Katra to Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking
https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/katra-to-vaishno-devi-helicopter-booking.html

 Jammu to Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking Guide
https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/jammu-to-vaishno-devi-helicopter-booking.html

Current Helicopter Ticket Prices
https://maavaishnodevihelicopterbooking.org/vaishno-devi-helicopter-ticket-booking-price.html

Final Words

Coming from Bengaluru is a long journey, no doubt, but when you take that first step from Sanjichhat towards Bhawan… all the tiredness melts away. I’ve seen families come from Mysuru, Whitefield, Malleswaram, Electronic City — and every single person says the same thing: “Darshan toh bas ek pull tha… yatra hi asli anubhav tha.”

Jab bhi plan ho, just book your helicopter seat early — Bengaluru crowds peak during weekends, holidays, and school breaks.