Katra Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

A trip to the cave shrine is by far the most important activity in Katra. Majority of the devotees prefer to trek up the 13 Km route to the shrine. But there are other options available as well. You can hire a palki or take a pony ride. The state government also offers helicopter service from Katra and Jammu up to the shrine.

Tourism Info:

J & K Tourism Development Corporation

Tourist Reception Centre

Vir Marg, Jammu

Ph: 0191 - 544527/54817

Katra or Katra Vaishno Devi as it is popularly called is a small town in the hilly northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is 2,473 ft above the sea level and is 50 Km away from Jammu. The town serves as the base camp for visiting the famous Ma Vaishno Devi Shrine, which is 13 Km uphill from Katra. Situated in the foothills of Trikuta Mountains, Katra is visited by more than 6.2 million devotees each year.