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Katra

Brief Introduction About KatraThe base camp for pilgrims travelling to Mata Vaishno Devi's holy temple is Katra, a significant religious site in Jammu that is located at the foot of the Trikuta Mountains. Although it is frequented all year long, the ideal time to go is from March to October. The pilgrimage to the shrine from Katra is a walking excursion of around 13 km that is full of lovely sights.

The distance between Jammu city and Katra, a tiny town in the Udhampur District, is around 45 kilometres..

Katra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir, and it is dotted with a lot of hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, and dhabas. Most of Katra's well-known tourist attractions are religious sites including Charan Paduka, Bhairo Mandir, and Geeta Mandir since they are connected to the Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra..

However, it's not simply the spiritual experience that you may have at Katra that makes it a well-liked tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir; you can also enjoy sightseeing chances there, such as at Ban Ganga and Tiruka Parbat..

While on vacation, you may also take advantage of Katra's vibrant marketplaces, which offer an intriguing & distinctive shopping experience. Items like Kashmiri patterns, cane baskets, and stoles are only available in this area. Katra- vaishno devi honeymoon packages

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Majid Hussain, founder of Acme Tour And Travels

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Founder, Acme Tour And Travels · Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Majid Hussain is the founder of Acme Tour And Travels, a Srinagar-based travel agency registered with the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism office. Working with a local team that has more than seven years in the hospitality industry, he plans Kashmir, Ladakh and Jammu trips for couples, families and groups, from hotels and houseboats to cabs and pilgrimage packages. The guides and package pages on this site are written from that day-to-day experience, and he welcomes questions from travellers planning a trip.

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Last updated 21 October 2026

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