If you're sitting in Bhavnagar and planning your Vaishno Devi Yatra, one thing becomes clear fast — the journey is long, and managing it smartly makes a world of difference. And honestly, most people from here don't want to waste time in long queues at Katra when a quick Katra–Sanjichhat helicopter ride can save effort, especially if elderly family members are travelling.
On our website, you can directly book your ticket here:
Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking
(Use this section for all Katra–Sanjichhat bookings.)
Below is the full, no-nonsense guide to help Bhavnagar pilgrims reach Katra Helipad without confusion.
Reaching the Katra Helipad (Searli Helipad, Near Searli Check Post, Katra, Reasi, J&K – 182301) from Bhavnagar requires a combination of flights, trains, or road travel. This section breaks it down exactly, with real stations and airports — not generic advice.
Let’s be blunt — Bhavnagar doesn’t have a direct flight to Jammu. You must take a connection.
Departure Airport:
Bhavnagar Airport (BHU)
Common Connecting Airports:
Final Arrival Airport:
Jammu Airport (IXJ)
If you're traveling with elderly parents or kids, this air route is honestly the most comfortable.
If you're someone who prefers long journeys with family or wants to save costs, trains are a solid option.
Bhavnagar Terminus (BVC)
There are no direct trains to Jammu Tawi, but you can connect easily through Delhi.
I won’t sugarcoat it — this is long and tiring. But some big families or youth groups still prefer cars or tempo travellers.
Bhavnagar → Ahmedabad → Udaipur → Kishangarh → Jaipur → Delhi → Ludhiana → Pathankot → Jammu → Katra → Searli Helipad
Driving time: 28–32 hours (non-stop)
Realistically: 2–3 days with breaks
Use this option only if you’re comfortable with long highways.
Skip the confusion — the main booking section you need is here:
Katra to Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking
This page is used by devotees across India, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and the South. You can book:
With transparent pricing and smooth booking, Bhavnagar devotees can complete the entire process in 2–3 minutes.
Once you reach Searli Helipad, the process is straightforward:
(You’ll get it on WhatsApp and email from our end.)
Flying time: 7–8 minutes
Distance: ~2.5 km
Time: 35–45 minutes (easy path)
Return via the same Sanjichhat helipad if you took a round-trip ticket.
Many families from Gujarat tell us one thing — they don’t want last-minute uncertainty. That’s exactly why our website helps with:
You get honest help when you need it.
If you're starting your yatra from Bhavnagar, don’t overthink it. Book your helicopter seat early, plan your travel through the nearest airport or major train route, and just focus on Mata Rani’s darshan.
For booking, use this page directly:
Vaishno Devi Helicopter Booking
If you want the exact Katra helicopter section:
Katra to Vaishno Devi Booking
You concentrate on the yatra… the rest, we’ll handle from here at Searli Helipad.