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Udhampur
Half a day is enough: see the Devika Ghat and Dudhari Mandir, then move on to Katra or Patnitop. Not a base.
Udhampur is the second-largest city in the Jammu Division, 68 km from Jammu and a common stop on the way to Katra (Vaishno Devi) or Patnitop. Its sights are two temples and a sacred spring; most travellers pass through in a few hours. One night only if you need a break between Jammu and the hills.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon), Dec–Feb (cold)
- Airport
- IXJ
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Udhampur100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Udhampur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyUdhampur is safe for tourists; standard precautions apply at night and in crowded areas.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire · 102 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIXJ Jammu Airport (68 km (42 mi); taxi about 1.5 h, bus about 2 h).IXJ Jammu Airport (42 mi (68 km); taxi about 1.5 h, bus about 2 h).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and taxis cover the town; walking works for the two main temples and the ghat.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Jammu station to Udhampurcheck₹700 (≈ US$8)
- Metro or bus rideBus Jammu to Udhampurcheck₹40 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (budget hotel), a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedDouble room (budget hotel), a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXJ Jammu Airport (68 km (42 mi); taxi about 1.5 h, bus about 2 h)IXJ Jammu Airport (42 mi (68 km); taxi about 1.5 h, bus about 2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Nov (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Udhampur: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto-rickshaws and taxis cover the town; walking works for the two main temples and the ghat.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or train from Udhampur station, about 1 h
Base for the Vaishno Devi trek; book the yatra slot online.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or taxi, about 1 h
Hill station with pine forests and paragliding; a full-day trip.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus or train, about 1.5 h
Visit the Raghunath Temple and Amar Mahal Palace.
Bhadarwah
cautionDoor to door: About 3 h
Taxi, about 2.5 h
Scenic drive but a long day; better as an overnight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the bus stand
Budget hotels and easy access to onward buses.
Main Bazaar area
Mid-range options like Pine View Hotel; close to restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (budget hotel)1 × 1 night × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Taxi from Jammu Airport to Udhampur1 × ₹700 · check | ₹700 |
| Bus Jammu to Udhampur2 × ₹40 · check | ₹80 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹980 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,380 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,760≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Jammu to Udhampurcheck | ₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi Jammu station to Udhampurcheck | ₹700 (≈ US$8) |
| Thali meal at a dhaba | ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tea at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw within town | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses to Katra and Patnitop fill up by mid-morning; buy your ticket early.
- Devika Ghat can be crowded on weekends and during festivals.
- ATMs are available but carry enough cash for taxis and small shops.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
- All emergencies
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
- All emergencies112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jammu Airport → Udhampur (taxi): about ₹700 (≈ US$8), about 1.5 h (check)
- Jammu → Udhampur (bus): about ₹40 (≈ under US$1), about 2 h (check)
- Udhampur → Katra (bus): about ₹50 (≈ under US$1), about 1 h (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
- बस स्टैंड कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stand? (bus stand kahan hai?)
- मुझे… ले चलिए — Please take me to… (mujhe… le chaliye)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Udhampur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (monsoon), Dec–Feb (cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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