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Ranchi Vaishno Devi

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Distance
930 KM
Duration
14 Hours via NH30
Best Time
October to March

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Train

PRICE₹500
TIME12 Hours
Bus

PRICE₹700
TIME16 Hours

🚆 Train Schedule

No.Train NameDepartureArrivalDays
12345Ranchi ExpressDaily
67890Vaishno Devi SpecialTue, Thu, Sat
11223Ranchi-Jammu TawiMon, Wed, Fri

Stays in Vaishno Devi

Best budget & couple friendly options
Hotel The Taranant

Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹2200 /night
Shri Annapurna Mandir

Kashmir Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200 /night
Hotel Lords Paradise

Kashmere Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.7 Km from Bus Stand
₹2100 /night
Fortune Park (ITC Group)

Near Railway Station, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.3 Km from Station
₹7200 /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
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels

9 Shrine View, SMVD Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹13500 /night
The White Hotel (Radisson)

Reasi Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

1.8 Km from Station
₹9500 /night
Lemon Tree Hotel Katra

Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹5800 /night
Sukkur Bhavan

Near Main Market, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1300 /night
Amritara Maa Katra

Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹4600 /night
Vivanta Katra

Jammu-Katra Highway, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

2.0 Km from Station
₹14000 /night
Hotel Park View

Opposite Mansa Devi Road

0.8 km from Har Ki Pauri | 1.2 km from Bus Station
₹1400 /night
Shri Chintamani Mandir

Upper Bazar, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹700 /night
Kalika Dham

Near Railway Station, Jammu, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.1 Km from Jammu Station
₹1800 /night
Punjab Sindh Kurukshetra

Central Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.4 Km from Bus Stand
₹1800 /night
Mast Ram Ashram

Jammu/Katra Link, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

1.0 Km from Town
₹800 /night
Trikuta Bhawan

Near 2nd Yatra Counter, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

1.0 Km from Station
₹900 /night
Katra Marriott Resort & Spa

Near ICICI Bank, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

1.5 Km from Station
₹12500 /night
ISKCON Guest House

Domel Katra Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

1.2 Km from Station
₹3500 /night
Niharika Yatri Niwas

Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1500 /night
Hotel Ishan

Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.1 Km from Bus Stand
₹2800 /night
Bloom Hotel Katra

Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.9 Km from Station
₹4800 /night
Coco Homes Katra

Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

1.2 Km from Station
₹4500 /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
Mahamai Sewa Nyas

Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200 /night
The Fern Residency Katra

Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

1.1 Km from Station
₹5500 /night
The Vaishnodevi Sarovar Portico

Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

1.0 Km from Station
₹6500 /night
Goari Bhawan

Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.6 Km from Station
₹2500 /night
Hotel Mount View

Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹2400 /night
Hotel Maa Gayatri

Near Railway Station, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.2 Km from Station
₹1800 /night
Sahib Bandgi Ashram

Near Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

2.5 Km from Town
₹1200 /night
Hotel Vinayak

Banganga Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.4 Km from Yatra Counter
₹2300 /night
Hotel Dev Residency Inn

Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹2600 /night
Shri Multan Sewa Sadan

Dak Bangla Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200 /night
Shri Sindhi Dharamshala

Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.5 Km from Bus Stand
₹1000 /night
Hotel Blue Sapphire

Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.4 Km from Station
₹3200 /night
Durga Bhavan Trust

Saraswati Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.3 Km from Bus Stand
₹1100 /night
Bhagwan Gopi Nath Ji

Jammu Tawi, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.5 Km from Station
₹1000 /night
Vaishnavi Dham

Near Railway Station, Jammu, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.1 Km from Jammu Station
₹1800 /night
Hotel The Royal Krishna

Kashmere Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.7 Km from Bus Stand
₹5000 /night
Ginger Hotel Katra

Near Railway Station, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.2 Km from Station
₹4400 /night
Hotel Sunshine

Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹1900 /night
Hotel Rama Trident

Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.5 Km from Station
₹5200 /night
Yog Sadhan Ashram

Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.5 Km from Market
₹1100 /night
Shakti Bhawan

Niharika Complex, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.2 Km from Bus Stand
₹1200 /night
Hotel Green Valley

Near Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.9 Km from Station
₹2200 /night
Maaji Vaishno Palace

Chintamani Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.6 Km from Bus Stand
₹2200 /night
Hotel Jagdish Residency

Panthal Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

1.2 Km from Station
₹3500 /night
Hotel Kalka Royal

Railway Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.4 Km from Station
₹4200 /night
The Grand Sharan

Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

1.0 Km from Station
₹6200 /night
Ashirwad Bhawan

Near Bus Stand, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.3 Km from Bus Stand
₹1300 /night
Anandham Dyan Kendra

Dudura Area, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

3.0 Km from Town
₹1500 /night
Best Western Swing High

Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

1.0 Km from Station
₹5900 /night
Shree Marwaari Sewa Sangh

Katra Town, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.7 Km from Bus Stand
₹1500 /night
Dharamshala Baba Banda

Kalka Nagar, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.8 Km from Station
₹900 /night
Hotel Bali Palace

Asia Chowk, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

1.0 Km from Station
₹2800 /night
Shri Nav Durga Mandir Trust

Upper Market Road, Katra, Vaishno Devi, Jammu & Kashmir

0.4 Km from Bus Stand
₹800 /night

📖 Detailed Travel Guide

Travel Guide: Ranchi to Vaishno Devi

If you are planning a pilgrimage to the sacred shrine of Vaishno Devi, here’s a detailed guide for traveling from Ranchi to Vaishno Devi.

Quick Info Table

Distance Travel Duration Best Time to Visit
930 km 14 Hours via NH30 October to March

Transport Options

You have multiple options to travel from Ranchi to Vaishno Devi:

  • Train: The most economical and time-efficient option.
  • Bus: A budget-friendly option but takes longer.
  • Flight: Fastest, but more expensive.
  • Car: Offers flexibility and convenience.

Driving Route

The driving route from Ranchi to Vaishno Devi mainly follows NH30, passing through scenic landscapes and small towns. Ensure to check road conditions before your journey.

Places to Visit

While visiting Vaishno Devi, don't miss these nearby attractions:

  • Katra - The base town for the trek to Vaishno Devi.
  • Bhairav Temple - A significant temple located near the main shrine.
  • Trikuta Mountains - The scenic mountains that house the shrine.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best way is by train, as it is cost-effective and convenient.

It takes approximately 14 hours by road or 12 hours by train.

The best time to visit is from October to March due to pleasant weather.

Yes, there are direct flights available, but they may be more expensive.

Nearby attractions include Katra, Bhairav Temple, and the Trikuta Mountains.
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