About Katra
Katra is a small town in the Reasi district, situated in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, where the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi is located.
Key Highlights
Gateway town to Vaishno Devi shrine
Bustling pilgrimage market & shops
Comfortable hotel options for all budgets
Ardhkawari Cave midway to Bhawan
Shiv Khori nearby (scenic day trip)
Ropeway to Sanjichhat
Pleasant foothills climate year-round
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Best Time to Visit
Year-round. Navratri festivals (March/April and September/October) are spiritually and atmospherically the best time.
How to Reach
From Jammu: 48 km via NH-44 (~1.5 hrs drive). Frequent buses and shared taxis from Jammu Railway Station. Train: Katra has its own railway station on the Udhampur-Katra line.
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