Planning a cab from Khem Karan to Katra? Count on close to 259.1 km and around 4 hours 43 minutes on the road. The drive runs largely along NH44 (the Jammu-Srinagar highway). A sedan starts at ₹4,689, with bigger vehicles available for groups.
The Khem Karan to Katra cab ride covers approximately 259 km and usually takes about 4 hours via NH44 (the Jammu-Srinagar highway). We pick up across the area, Khem Karan to Katra (serving Bhikhiwind and Valtoha). The highway is busy with truck traffic, so our drivers plan meal halts at the cleaner dhabas. Book with confidence on this Punjab route, the fare includes all NH44/NH54 tolls, no surge even on festival weekends. Our drivers know every GT Road junction and dhaba stop from Khem Karan to Katra; your advance is escrow-protected and support speaks Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
Choosing your vehicle
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹4,689. Step up to an SUV like an Innova or Ertiga if you've got six people or a lot of bags, or a Tempo Traveller (12–17 seats) for bigger groups and wedding or corporate travel. Every vehicle is AC, cleaned before the trip, and driven by a verified, GPS-tracked driver. Closer to Katra, we cover Udhampur, Akhnur, Bhulwal as well.
What the route is actually like
You'll pass through Pathankot, Jammu, Katra; good spots to pause for food or fuel. an estimated 2 toll plazas (roughly Rs. 220 total, figure is an estimate and confirmed at booking). All tolls and state taxes are included in your Sairgah upfront fare, so you pay nothing extra to the driver. Katra: Peak Vaishno Devi season (Mar-Apr, Oct-Nov) means heavy traffic near Katra town, book early starts.
How the fare is built
The number you see when you book is the number you pay at the end. That covers fuel, toll tax, state entry tax, the driver's meals, GST and parking — built up from the 259.1 km distance at the vehicle's per-km rate plus the driver's daily allowance. There's no "toll extra, sir" at the end of the trip. Short routes may carry a minimum-km floor.
One-way drop or round trip?
Two ways to book: a one-way drop, where you're not charged for the driver's return if they can pick up another fare back; or a round trip, where the driver waits and brings you home. One-way usually costs less if you're flying or training back. Round trip makes sense if you want the car with you at Katra for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
Every driver on the Khem Karan–Katra route knows the corridor — we don't send a city cabbie out on an unfamiliar highway for their first time. Free cancellation up to four hours before pickup, GPS tracking on every vehicle, and a real person on the phone if anything comes up. Book online or message us on WhatsApp for a custom quote.
