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About Katra

The region of Katra is located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Katra is located in the Reasi district of the state. This region is very famous among tourists and it is one of the must visit locations in the state. Katra is mainly famous because it serves as a base for other tourist locations in the region. The region is mainly famous for being a base for pilgrims from all around the country, due to its proximity to the Vaishno Devi shrine.

The Vaishno Devi shrine is a very popular shrine in northern India, and is one of India's most visited pilgrim destinations. The shrine is mainly dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi, whose idol is housed in a very small cave shrine. Vaishno Devi is yet another name for Goddess Shakthi, more popularly known as Lord Shiva's consort. The temple is also located at an intimidating altitude of around 5200 feet.

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Summer 5 to 40 C
Winter -14 to 10 C

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Getting to Katra

AIR

The nearest air base is at Srinagar 300 km which is connected to major cities of the country.

RAIL

The nearest railway station in Jammu Tawi, which is well connected to many cites in India, especially in the northern part.

ROAD

Buses to Katra can be taken from the nearby town of Jammu. You can take buses from many main cities to Jammu, from where you can reach Katra.

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Katra Tour Packages

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Chandigarh Shimla Manali and Srinagar Kashmir Visit Tour Package

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14 Reviews - Showing 1 to 5
Rahul
28 Jun 2018 07:51 PM
Good place to visit
Rakesh kukreja
28 Jun 2018 07:52 PM
Katra place is very good, but there is rickshaw wala irritate to us.
Navneet
28 Jun 2018 07:52 PM
Qo
Rajeev Goel
28 Jun 2018 07:53 PM
Worst experience with trip for india
R RANJAN
28 Jun 2018 07:53 PM
HOLY PLACE,80 % PEOPLE PREFER FOR TRACKING

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10 Best Places to Visit Near Katra

Katra is in the Udhampur District of Jammu and Kashmir. It houses Vaishno Devi, one of the holiest places for Hindus. Though, Katra is not all about being a pilgrimage destination. There are several beautiful places to visit near Katra. The Katra market has souvenirs, rugs, etc. Though the Vaishno Devi temple is the main reason for the huge footfall of Katra, there are several places to see.   

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