A zero-emission battery vehicle service runs on the alternate track between Adhkuwari (from the Inderprastha area) and the Bhawan (Manokamna Bhawan area).
Who is it for?
According to the Shrine Board, the battery car is provided for infirm, sick and differently-abled devotees, and booking is subject to availability. It is especially useful for senior citizens who can manage the first stretch from Katra to Adhkuwari by pony, palki or on foot.
How to book
- Online through the Shrine Board's official portal, for your Yatra date.
- Availability is limited, so book as early as the portal allows.
- Fares, booking windows and operating hours are set by the Shrine Board and change from time to time. Check the portal.
Good to know
- Battery cars run only on the alternate track via Himkoti. That track has no ponies and a gentle gradient.
- They may be suspended in bad weather or for maintenance.
- For the climb from the Bhawan to Bhairon Temple, use the ropeway.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Vaishno Devi helicopter fly?
Between Katra and Sanjichhat. From Sanjichhat it is about 2.5 km, mostly level or gently sloping, to the Bhawan.
How do I book the helicopter safely?
Only through the Shrine Board's official online portal. Fake websites and social media pages selling helicopter tickets are a recurring scam. Never pay an agent who promises tickets.
Who can use the battery car?
The Shrine Board provides battery cars on the alternate track between Adhkuwari and the Bhawan for infirm, sick and differently-abled devotees, subject to availability. Book on the official portal.
Is there a ropeway at Vaishno Devi?
Yes. A passenger ropeway links the Bhawan and Bhairon Temple. Its hours are set by the Shrine Board and it may stop in bad weather.
Timings, fares, rules and routes can change at short notice. Please confirm time-sensitive details with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board or the relevant authority before you travel. Page last reviewed: 4 October 2026.