By Air:
Jammu is well connected to the rest of India by air. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways operate daily flights to Jammu. Other airlines such as Air Deccan also fly to Jammu. The average flying time from Jammu to New Delhi is about 80 minutes.

By Rail:
Jammu is directly connected to important cities like Kolkata, Delhi and Kanyakumari. Besides, it is well connected with other major cities of the country. In the peak season of summer and other holidays, the Railways introduce special trains for Jammu for the comfort of the Yatris of Mata Vaishno Devi's shrine. Many superfast trains also ply on this route and one can reach Jammu overnight from New Delhi, the capital of India.

By Road:
Jammu is the terminus of a large number of Inter State Bus Services. Jammu is well connected through road also to rest of India. National Highway No. 1A passes through Jammu towards Srinagar. Regular bus services from all major North Indian cities are available for Jammu as well as Katra. Many standard and deluxe buses of various State Road Transport Corporations as well as private operators connect Jammu with important cities and towns of North India so you can get buses for Katra quite easily from Jammu if you've plans to visit Mata Vaishno Devi.

Local Transport:
Luxury coaches are operated by the Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation and the Jammu & Kashmir Road Transport Corporation. For reservation or bookings, contact the JKTDC/SRTC office at:

(a) Tourist Reception Centre, Vir Marg, (SRTC) tel: 2546851 (JKTDC) Tel: 2579554. Fax: (0191) 2546412

(b) Railway station (SRTC) PP: 2530078 (JKTDC) pp: 2530078

Tourist Taxi:
Taxis for local sight-seeing or any tourist destination can be hired by contacting special tourist Taxi Association, Tourist Reception Centre, Vir Marg, Tel: 2246266.