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Helicopter Services from Katra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhavan Resume Amidst Improved Relations

Helicopter services connecting Katra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhavan have resumed following a brief halt due to tensions between India and Pakistan. The service was suspended for seven days, but officials have reported a significant increase in pilgrim numbers since its resumption. Additionally, operations at 32 airports in border areas have also restarted. With over 3 million devotees visiting the shrine this year, authorities anticipate even higher attendance in the coming days. Read on to learn more about the situation and its implications for pilgrims.
By Narendra Chaudhary | May 14, 2025, 20:10 IST
Helicopter Services from Katra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhavan Resume Amidst Improved Relations

Resumption of Helicopter Services

Helicopter operations connecting Katra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Bhavan have recommenced following a temporary suspension caused by heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.



The suspension lasted for seven days due to the ongoing border tensions. Shrine board representatives have reported a surge in the number of pilgrims and confirmed that the battery-operated car service is also operational. Since the beginning of the year, more than 3 million devotees have visited the shrine, with expectations for further increases.


Additionally, operations at 32 airports, including those located in border regions of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, resumed on May 12 after being temporarily closed due to the military conflict escalation with Pakistan.


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