Katra , Udhampur
About Katra
Katra is where the holy temple of Maa Vaishno Devi is located. Every year hundreds of thousands of pilgrims visit this holy shrine, about 40 kms from Jammu. The town is at the foothills of Trikuta Mountain and acts as a gateway to the Vaishno Devi temple, which is about 13 KMs uphill from Katra. Remember to carry your 'yatra parchi' (token slip to visit temple) while in Katra. Stroll through Katra's main bazaar and pick up souvenirs, Kashmiri shawls with delicate embroidery and dried fruits.
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Places to Visit near Katra
Mata Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu and Kashmir
*2.9 km from Katra - See map
Vaishno Devi Temple is located near Katra and every year thousands of pilgrims visit Katra to undertake the 12 Km trek to the temple complex. The...
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Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary, Jammu and Kashmir
21.6 km from Katra - See map
Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 34 Sq. Km and is famous for its rare species of Pheasants. A must visit place for all wild...
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Amar Mahal Palace Museum, Jammu and Kashmir
42.4 km from Katra - See map
Amar Mahal Museum is located in the heart of the city and is famous as being the last official residence of the Dogra kings. Presently the same...
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Raghunath Temple, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
44 km from Katra - See map
Raghunath Temple is located in the heart of Jammu city and was built in 1857 by the then Maharaja of Jammu And Kashmir. There are seven shrines in...
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Dogra Art Museum, Jammu and Kashmir
44.9 km from Katra - See map
Located in the Jammu, the Dogra Art Museum is renowned for Pahari Miniature Paintings. The museum is situated in the Pink Hall building in Jammu....
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Bahu Fort, Jammu and Kashmir
50.7 km from Katra - See map
Bahu Fort is built on the south bank of Tawi river around 19th century by the Dogra Kings. The fort houses a Bawey Wali Mata mandir which is very...
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Mansar Lake, Jammu and Kashmir
61.7 km from Katra - See map
A stunning mile long lake framed by taller darker woods and towering mountains, Mansar Lake is not only a beautiful picnic spot but also has the...
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Shiv Khori, Jammu and Kashmir
63.1 km from Katra - See map
Shiv Khori is a cave shrine situated in Reasi district and is thronged by thousands of pilgrims during a 3 day fair during Shivratri. This shrine...
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Akhnoor Fort, Jammu And Kashmir
70.1 km from Katra - See map
Akhnoor is a beautiful little town close to Patnitop with excellent views of the scenic beauty, Akhnoor is also a treasure trove for history...
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Kishtwar National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*74.4 km from Katra - See map
Located about 250 KMs from Jammu, spread over an area of 400 sq. kms and perched at an altitude ranging from 1700 m to 4800 mts, Kishtwar National...
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Warwan Valley, Jammu And Kashmir
*76.7 km from Katra - See map
Warwan Valley is a little known valley in Kistwar, Jammu & Kashmir, mostly untouched by outside world. Warwan Valley is laden with lush green...
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Surinsar Lake, Karnataka
78.1 km from Katra - See map
Surinsar Lake is located about 24 km from Jammu and is connected to the Mansar Lake. This lake has a mythological importance attached to it as it...
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