Chandigarh Katra Vaishno Devi Tour
Chandigarh to Katra Vaishno Devi yatra — 1 Night / 2 Days from ₹9,500 per sedan per vehicle, exact fare confirmed on WhatsApp. Same car and hill-experienced driver both ways; the pace is always yours.
- 1 Night / 2 Days
- Per vehicle — not per person
- Same driver full tour
- Hill-experienced driver
The route at a glance
Tap a day — see the plan
Our tested rhythm; your private car means you can adjust trek timing to suit the family.
Chandigarh → Katra (330 km, 6.5 hrs)
Doorstep pickup in Chandigarh, drive via Jalandhar and Pathankot. Check-in at Katra, complete yatra registration and rest before the trek/pony/ropeway to Bhawan.
💡 Driver's tip: Register at the yatra counter early evening to avoid the queue if you plan a night trek.Vaishno Devi darshan & Katra → Chandigarh (330 km, 6.5 hrs)
Darshan at the holy cave shrine, descend to Katra, freshen up, then comfortable drive back to Chandigarh with drop at your address. Tour ends.
💡 Driver's tip: Start the descent by late morning so the return drive isn't rushed after dark.This 1 Night / 2 Days tour is built for families who want the Mata Vaishno Devi yatra done comfortably, without depending on shared taxis or bus connections at Katra. The same car and hill-experienced driver wait for you at Katra through the darshan and bring you back to Chandigarh.
The trek, pony ride, palki or ropeway (Ardhkuwari to Bhawan battery car / helicopter) are booked separately by pilgrims at Katra as per availability — our driver drops and picks you up at the base camp gate.
Best time: Year-round; carry warm layers October–March as Katra and the shrine route get cold at night.
💰 Live cost calculator
(vehicle+driver+fuel+tolls+parking · hotels separate · GST 5% extra with invoice)
Pack & know before you go
🧥 Pack
Warm layers for the trek at night, comfortable walking shoes, a small backpack for water and snacks, power bank.
📶 Network & cash
Jio/Airtel work well in Katra; carry some cash for the yatra registration counter, langar donations and pony/palki hire.
👨👩👧 Family pace
Driver waits at the Katra base camp through your darshan; elders can opt for pony, palki or battery car instead of the full trek.
What's included & what's not
✔ Included
AC vehicle for the full tour as per itinerary · Experienced hill driver · Fuel · All toll taxes · Parking charges · Driver's food, allowance & night stay
✘ Not included
State/border taxes (actual, where applicable) · GST 5% extra when GST invoice is required · Hotels/camps (your choice — we arrange on request) · Meals · Entry tickets & activity charges · Local union taxis where mandatory
Fair-usage: vehicle available approx. 8 AM–8 PM daily (early/late transfers pre-arranged) · AC works as per hill driving conditions (off on steep climbs and when parked — standard for all hill taxis) · extra destinations quoted upfront, never surprise-billed.
Chandigarh Katra Vaishno Devi Tour — your questions answered
What does the Chandigarh Katra Vaishno Devi tour cost?
From ₹9,500 per sedan per vehicle for the 1 Night / 2 Days tour, including fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance. Hotels are separate (bookable through us on request).
How long is the drive from Chandigarh to Katra?
About 6.5 hours for 330 km each way — the same car and driver wait at Katra for your return journey.
Do you provide a hill-experienced driver for this yatra?
Yes — every Katra booking gets an experienced driver familiar with the yatra registration process and Katra parking rules.
How do I book, and is the fare confirmed before the trip?
Call or WhatsApp +91 98763 00365 — we confirm the car, driver and exact fixed fare in writing before you travel.
Which cars are available for this tour?
Sedan, Ertiga and Innova — pick the car that suits your group size; exact fares for Ertiga/Innova are shared on request.
Do I need to pay an advance to book?
Yes — a token advance confirms a one-way booking (amount depends on trip value); balance is paid as guided by the owner after pickup. Tour packages are confirmed with a 10–20% advance.
What is the cancellation policy?
One-way advances are non-refundable. Tour advances become a credit note for a future trip: 100% if cancelled 15+ days before, 50% if 5–14 days before, none on the spot. (Genuine emergencies are reviewed personally by the owner.)
📋 Booking & Payment Policy (simple)
One-way trips: a token advance confirms your booking (amount depends on trip value). One-way advances are non-refundable.
Tour packages: 10–20% advance confirms the tour (depends on tour value).
Tour cancellation: 15+ days before → 100% credit note for a future trip (in booking person's name) · 5–14 days before → 50% credit note · on the spot → no refund. (Genuine emergency? Talk to us — the owner reviews such cases personally and may refund.)
Payment after pickup: the owner guides you — pay the driver or the company account only as the owner instructs.
Book the 1 Night / 2 Days Katra yatra
Send your dates on WhatsApp — confirmed plan and exact quote within minutes.
📞 Call +91 98763 00365