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Discover the Pilgrim Gateway of Katra
Katra, Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory), India
Discover the Pilgrim Gateway of Katra
Katra, Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory), India
The base town for the Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, set at the foothills of the Trikuta mountains.
Katra is the starting point of the yatra to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in the Trikuta hills. The town is built around pilgrims, with hotels, shops and food stalls that stay busy through the year.
It is also a base for nearby temples and scenic spots, and it connects directly to Jammu by road and rail.
Katra has grown around the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, which is one of the most visited in India. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board manages the yatra and its facilities.
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Nearest airport: Jammu Airport
Location: Jammu
Katra does not have its own commercial airport. Continue by road from Jammu.
Nearest station: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station
Location: Katra
Direct services run from some cities. Otherwise travel to Jammu Tawi and continue by road.
Main routes: Jammu–Katra highway
Nearby cities: Jammu, Udhampur
Taxis and buses run regularly from Jammu.
Katra is reached through Jammu by road, and it has its own railway station. WanderBear Travels can arrange airport and railway transfers.
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Katra can be visited in any season. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable, winters are cold, and summers are busy and warm. Check pilgrimage arrangements and any registration requirements before you go.
Pleasant weather for the yatra.
Warm and crowded. Start early.
Rain can make the route slippery.
Comfortable temperatures and a good time to travel.
Cold mornings and evenings.
Seasonal notes are general guidance, not a forecast. Check current conditions before you travel.
The main pilgrimage activity. Plan according to official arrangements.
Location: Trikuta hills
Pick up prasad, dry fruits and souvenirs.
Location: Katra market
Visit Shiv Khori and other shrines nearby.
Location: Around Katra
SpiritualJammu and Kashmir (Union Territory), India
Known as the City of Temples, Jammu is a gateway to Vaishno Devi and Kashmir with old palaces, forts and lakes.
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