Arihant Palace is one of the few hotels in Katra you can walk to the trek start from. It sits in the Ban Ganga area, right where the yatra trail begins. It's a simple 2-star property, and one of the picks in our Best Budget Hotels in Katra guide.
Rooms & Prices
| Room Type | Price per Night | Guests | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | ₹1,406 | 2 | Basic AC room, private bathroom |
| AC Room | ₹1,800 | 2 | Better linens and furnishings |
| Family Room | ₹2,400 | 4 | More space for families |
Prices are per room, per night, and vary slightly with season and availability. check live pricing and book here.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, AC, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. It's a no-frills list, and that's the point. You're paying for the location and a clean, private room, not extras.
Location
Ban Ganga is where the trek to Bhawan actually starts, so staying here means you can walk to the trail instead of taking a taxi on darshan morning. A genuine advantage for budget travellers who'd rather save on transport than on the room.
Who This Hotel Is Best For
Pilgrims prioritising proximity to the trail start over hotel amenities, and anyone travelling on a tight budget who still wants a private AC room. For other Budget-tier options in Katra, see Sai Sunder Inn, Maa Gayatri, and Royal Bhumesh.
For the full lay of the land across every price tier in Katra, see our complete Katra hotels guide.
The Numbers, Side by Side
Arihant Palace's entry price of ₹1,406 a night is number 3 out of the 14 hotels we list, ordered from cheapest to most expensive entry price. For reference, the cheapest is Sai Sunder Inn at ₹1,185 and the most expensive is Marriott Resort and Spa at ₹6,999.
| Room | Per night | Sleeps | Per person, per night | 2-night stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | ₹1,406 | 2 | ₹703 | ₹2,812 |
| AC Room | ₹1,800 | 2 | ₹900 | ₹3,600 |
| Family Room | ₹2,400 | 4 | ₹600 | ₹4,800 |
The Family Room works out cheapest per head if you fill it: ₹2,400 for 4 guests is about ₹600 each per night. Most yatris stay two nights, one before the climb and one after, so the last column is the number to budget for. Hotels with the closest entry price to Arihant Palace are Maa Gayatri (from ₹1,250) and Mount View International (from ₹1,578), which is a fair place to start if you want to compare like with like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it walking distance to the trek start? Yes, Ban Ganga is the starting point of the trail to Bhawan, and Arihant Palace sits right in that area.
Is a Budget-category hotel in Katra clean and safe? Yes, Budget in Katra generally means smaller rooms and fewer amenities, not lower cleanliness or safety standards. Arihant Palace's rooms are private with attached bathrooms.
Can I combine this with a full yatra package? Yes, If you'd rather have your hotel, transport, and helicopter all priced together, build a full yatra package and select Budget as your hotel category.
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