How to reach Katra from Jammu - Driving Directions

Driving Directions Jammu to Katra

If you are going to visit the famous Vaishno Devi then you need to go to Katra from Jammu. From Katra you can start your journey by feett to the Holy temple of Vaishno Mata. The driving directions from Jammu to Katra are given below.

From Jammu you need to head northeast on Jammu Flyover (600 m). Then take the ramp to NH 1A Slight left onto NH 1A (170 m). You will Go through two roundabouts and Pass by Auto Fuels Bharat Petroleum (on the left) (24 Kms).  Turn left to stay on NH 1A (4.5 Kms). Continue onto NH 1C  Pass by AB City (on the left in 15 km) Turn right onto Kashmere Road (80 m)

Trains to Srinagar - Kashmir Railway Schedule and Route Map

Trains in Kashmir Valley

Kashmir Railway is one of the most successful Railway projects undertaken by Government of India. Kashmir will be connected by rail from Jammu in a couple of years from now. Earlier the trains used to run till Jammu but now that line has been extended till Udhampur. Jammu to Udhampur line is functional since 2005 and Udhampur is connected from all parts of the country by Rail now. trains run from Udhamupr to Delhi and other cities.

The other phase from Udhampur to Qazigund is under construction however Udhampur to Katra trains will start running soon as the track is almost complete now.

The train service in the Kashmir valley is already available with the trains running between Qazigund and Baramula. Once the work for Katra to Qazigund line is complete the entire Kashmir valley will be connected by rail from Jammu.

Trains runs between Qazingund and Baramulla in the valley and covers over 120 Kms. The Qazigund Baramulla train covers Anant Nag and Srinagar as well. If you wish to experience the exciting train journey in the Kashmir Valley in High Tech trains you can take train from Qazigund to Srinagar.

For train timings to Srinagar and Train Schedule of Kashmir Railway you can check the official website of the Indian Railways