Katra serves as the base camp for visiting the famous shrine of Vaishno
Devi Ji in the Trikuta Hills. The Vaishno Devi shrine is approachable on
foot along a 12 kms. long well-laid path. Every year countless tourists pass
through Katra on their way to the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi.
Places of Interest in Katra :
»
Ban Ganga
» Ardh Kunwari
» Vaisno Devi Temple
» Bhairon Temple
Special attractions of Katra :
» Helicopter service also available for Mata Vaishno Devi Darshan
Excursions :
» Patnitop is the highest point on Jammu - Srinagar Highway & is
covered with snow in winter months.
How to Reach Katra :
» By Air : Nearest airport is at Jammu ( 2hrs )
» By Train : Nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi
( 2hrs.)
» By Road : Delhi is 13 hrs. drive.
Period to avoid Katra :
» Monsoon months of July to August.
