Nearest airport
Jammu Airport (IXJ) | 60-65 km to Katra, then yatra route | 1.5-2.5 hours to Katra plus trek or approved service
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Jammu & Kashmir, India
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Reach Katra first by road, rail or air via Jammu. From Katra, proceed only after official yatra registration; the route passes Banganga, Adhkuwari, Himkoti/Sanjichhat sectors and Bhawan.
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Nearest railway
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station (SVDK) | About 15 km to Bhawan via Katra and the yatra track | 5-10 minutes to Katra, then 6-10 hours walking with stops
Nearest bus stop
Katra Bus Stand | About 13 km trek to Bhawan | 6-10 hours walking with stops
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Route shape
Reach Katra first by road, rail or air via Jammu. From Katra, proceed only after official yatra registration; the route passes Banganga, Adhkuwari, Himkoti/Sanjichhat sectors and Bhawan.
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