Vaishno Devi Helicopter Service 2026 – Katra to Sanjhichhat (Bhawan)
Complete travel guidance for helicopter service, route details, darshan planning and yatra support.
Helicopter Service
Vaishno Devi helicopter service starts from Katra. Helicopters land at Sanjhichhat which is ~2 km before the Holy Bhawan.
Available options:
- Katra → Sanjhichhat (one-way)
- Sanjhichhat → Katra (one-way)
- Katra → Sanjhichhat → Katra (two-way)
Two-way helicopter tickets include special VIP darshan passes.
- Time taken: 5–8 minutes flight; darshan typically completed in ~4 hours using helicopter service.
- Service is available throughout the year.
- Online booking: Book at least 60 days in advance.
- Note: Tickets are non-transferable and cannot be modified after booking.
Rooms at Maa Vaishno Devi Bhawan
- Special rooms / dormitories can be booked for stay at Bhawan.
- Bookings can be done online.
Mata Vaishno Devi Attka Aarti Booking
- Attka Aarti (early morning & evening) ~3 hours.
- Reserved seating can be arranged via online booking.
