1442.6 km and roughly 26 hours 14 minutes — that's what the Varanasi to Katra drive looks like in numbers. Most of the route uses NH44 (the Jammu-Srinagar highway). Sairgah's sedan fare for the trip starts at ₹25,967; SUVs and Tempo Travellers are listed further down if you need the space.
The Varanasi to Katra cab ride covers approximately 1443 km and usually takes about 26 hours via NH44 (the Jammu-Srinagar highway). The fare is locked at checkout, no surge, even in peak hill season. Your 25% advance sits in escrow until pickup. Our mountain-route drivers carry 4WD options in winter and monitor pass conditions; support is available in english, hindi, and punjabi.
Road conditions and what you'll pay at toll plazas
The last stretch gets hilly, with winding roads as you climb towards Katra — nothing technical, just worth knowing if anyone in the car is prone to travel sickness. You'll pass through Pathankot, Jammu, Katra; good spots to pause for food or fuel. an estimated 11 toll plazas (roughly Rs. 1230 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. Monsoon (July to September) can bring landslides on the hill section; Sairgah drivers monitor road status and carry buffer time. Winter (December to February) may require chains or 4WD on high passes.
Which car to book for Varanasi to Katra
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹25,967. 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. Pickup is available from surrounding areas too — Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar, Ramnagar, Chunar and the like.
Should you book one-way or round?
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.
What the fare actually includes
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 1442.6 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.
What you get: drivers who've actually done this route before, live GPS tracking, free cancellation up to four hours out, and a fare that doesn't change between booking and drop. Book here or ping us on WhatsApp.
