Distance
600 KM
Duration
14 Hours via NH30
Best Time
October to March
Route Map
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Train
PRICE₹500
TIME10-12 hours
Bus
PRICE₹800
TIME14-16 hours
🚆 Train Schedule
| No. | Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12345 | Kota Express | Daily | ||
| 67890 | Vaishno Devi Special | Mon, Wed, Fri | ||
| 54321 | Mewar Express | Tue, Thu, Sat |
Stays in Vaishno Devi
Best budget & couple friendly optionsDurga Bhavan Trust
Saraswati Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.3 Km from Bus Stand
₹1100
/night
Sukkur Bhavan
Near Main Market, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1300
/night
Trikuta Bhawan
Near 2nd Yatra Counter, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹900
/night
Fortune Park (ITC Group)
Near Railway Station, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.3 Km from Station
₹7200
/night
Bloom Hotel Katra
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.9 Km from Station
₹4800
/night
Hotel Kalka Royal
Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Station
₹4200
/night
Shri Nav Durga Mandir Trust
Upper Market Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Bus Stand
₹800
/night
Hotel Green Valley
Near Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.9 Km from Station
₹2200
/night
Best Western Swing High
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹5900
/night
Ashirwad Bhawan
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.3 Km from Bus Stand
₹1300
/night
Shri Annapurna Mandir
Kashmir Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200
/night
Shree Marwaari Sewa Sangh
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.7 Km from Bus Stand
₹1500
/night
Hotel Rama Trident
Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Station
₹5200
/night
Shakti Bhawan
Niharika Complex, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200
/night
The Vaishnodevi Sarovar Portico
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹6500
/night
Dharamshala Baba Banda
Kalka Nagar, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.8 Km from Station
₹900
/night
Ramada by Wyndham Katra
Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Station
₹8500
/night
Mangal Bhawan
Domel Katra Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.3 Km from Station
₹1500
/night
The Fern Residency Katra
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.1 Km from Station
₹5500
/night
Kalika Dham
Near Railway Station, Jammu, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.1 Km from Jammu Station
₹1800
/night
Hotel Mount View
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹2400
/night
ISKCON Guest House
Domel Katra Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.2 Km from Station
₹3500
/night
Hotel Jagdish Residency
Panthal Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.2 Km from Station
₹3500
/night
Hotel Blue Sapphire
Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Station
₹3200
/night
Hotel Maa Gayatri
Near Railway Station, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Station
₹1800
/night
Hotel Sunshine
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹1900
/night
The Grand Sharan
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹6200
/night
Vivanta Katra
Jammu-Katra Highway, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
2.0 Km from Station
₹14000
/night
Hotel Dev Residency Inn
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹2600
/night
Mast Ram Ashram
Jammu/Katra Link, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Town
₹800
/night
The White Hotel (Radisson)
Reasi Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.8 Km from Station
₹9500
/night
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels
9 Shrine View, SMVD Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹13500
/night
Hotel Bali Palace
Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.0 Km from Station
₹2800
/night
Niharika Yatri Niwas
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1500
/night
Shri Sindhi Dharamshala
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹1000
/night
Punjab Sindh Kurukshetra
Central Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Bus Stand
₹1800
/night
Hotel Park View
Opposite Mansa Devi Road
0.8 km from Har Ki Pauri | 1.2 km from Bus Station
₹1400
/night
Anandham Dyan Kendra
Dudura Area, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
3.0 Km from Town
₹1500
/night
Lemon Tree Hotel Katra
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹5800
/night
Shri Chintamani Mandir
Upper Bazar, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹700
/night
Goari Bhawan
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Station
₹2500
/night
Hotel Pranav
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹2500
/night
Saraswati Dham
Near Railway Station, Jammu, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Jammu Station
₹1600
/night
Amritara Maa Katra
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹4600
/night
Hotel The Royal Krishna
Kashmere Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.7 Km from Bus Stand
₹5000
/night
Hotel The Taranant
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹2200
/night
Hotel Vinayak
Banganga Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.4 Km from Yatra Counter
₹2300
/night
Hotel Ishan
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.1 Km from Bus Stand
₹2800
/night
Ginger Hotel Katra
Near Railway Station, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Station
₹4400
/night
Yog Sadhan Ashram
Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Market
₹1100
/night
Shri Multan Sewa Sadan
Dak Bangla Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200
/night
Vaishnavi Dham
Near Railway Station, Jammu, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.1 Km from Jammu Station
₹1800
/night
Sahib Bandgi Ashram
Near Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
2.5 Km from Town
₹1200
/night
Bhagwan Gopi Nath Ji
Jammu Tawi, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.5 Km from Station
₹1000
/night
Maaji Vaishno Palace
Chintamani Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹2200
/night
Mahamai Sewa Nyas
Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200
/night
Katra Marriott Resort & Spa
Near ICICI Bank, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.5 Km from Station
₹12500
/night
Coco Homes Katra
Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
1.2 Km from Station
₹4500
/night
Hotel Lords Paradise
Kashmere Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir
0.7 Km from Bus Stand
₹2100
/night
📖 Detailed Travel Guide
Kota to Vaishno Devi Travel Guide
Embarking on a journey from Kota to Vaishno Devi is a spiritual experience that many seek. This guide provides crucial information to make your trip seamless.
Quick Info Table
| Distance (KM) | Travel Duration | Best Time to Visit |
|---|---|---|
| 600 | 14 Hours via NH30 | October to March |
Driving Route
The most common driving route is via NH30, which is approximately 600 km and takes around 10-12 hours depending on traffic conditions. Make sure to check road conditions and plan for rest stops along the way.
Places to Visit
- Vaishno Devi Temple: The main attraction, located in the Trikuta Mountains.
- Katra: The base camp for devotees, offering various lodging and food options.
- Bhairon Temple: A temple dedicated to Bhairon Nath, located near the main shrine.
- Ardh Kuwari Cave: A significant stop on the way to the main temple, representing a unique cave experience.
- Local Markets: Explore local shops for souvenirs and traditional items.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best time to visit Vaishno Devi is from October to March.
Vaishno Devi is approximately 600 km from Kota.
You can travel by train, bus, car, or flight.
It generally takes around 10-12 hours by train from Kota to Vaishno Devi.
The bus fare is around ₹800, and the journey takes about 14-16 hours.
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