Katra

Katra is a city in theReasidistrict of the state Jammu and Kashmir in India. Katra is also known as Katra Vaishno Devi, it is the foothills of the Tirkuta mountains, about 42km from the city of Jammu and 35 km from Udhampur.  This small town serves as a jumping off point for one of the world’s great pilgrimages. Indian spiritual legend says that those who visit the holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi will be granted any righteous wish they make. Devotees hike roughly eight miles to the shrine, which is located at 5,300 feet. Scenic helicopter flights also transport visitors to the site, which draws more than five million people annually.

 Famous places of Tourists in Katra:

• Charan Paduka: it is a sacred destination that is nestled at an elevation of 3380 feet just from Banganga. It is believed that the Goddess Durga decided to stay at this place, when she was chased by Bhairavnath. Devotees from various geographical locations of the world visit the Charan Paduka temple to pay homage at the footprints of the goddess etched, on a large piece of rock. The devotees touch the feet of the Mata and pray for her blessings while also enjoying the fun-filled journey. The serene environment of the place and Mata’s blessings fill the devotees with a new found energy and a get great peace of mind. Devi shrine Board has also been set up to provide all the important medical facilities for the betterment of the devotees.

• Banganga: Banganga is a first major halt for the devotees when embarking on an Odyssey from Katra bhawan. It is perched around 3 km from Katra. The water of the river is considered as very pious where the devotees take holy baths. The river originates from the southern states of the Shivalik range of the Himalayas. It is an important stop for Hindu devotees on the Vaishno Devi pilgrimages where many bath before continuing their journey.

• Hemkoti: Hemkoti is visited by tourists as the sight gives a beautiful view of the entire valley. It is situated at a distance of 2.75km from Adhkunwari on the new track. The sight does not have any traditional or religious significance but is visited only because of it’s natural splendor. The shrine Board has developed a view point and is categorized with restaurant’s, dosa counters, cooked meal shops, Medicare shops, and cassette counters. Devotees find this place adequately spacious to rest.

• Vaishno Devi: rational David temple is the holy shrine of maraschino TV and is located between 3 peat mountains call Tirkuta. large crowd of Devotees visit the temple throughout the day at the temple is located and altitude of 5200 ft. the pilgrim travelers how long track house about 12, from control to the holy games and temple doesn’t exhibit statues of the matter is strawberry it has three natural rock formations known as pindies. These pindies offer Darshansto the visitors.

Tour Requirement: For Adults - Photo Identification in the form of Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving License / Voter ID For Students - Photo identification in the form of Passport / Aadhar Card / PAN card. Carry Original as well as 2 photocopies of school or college photo identity card. For Infants - Carry 2 passport sized Photographs

Things to Carry: Mobile Phones with Appropriate Sim Card. Along with your necessary clothing and toiletries carry sun screen lotion, hand sanitiser, sun glasses, cap, sports shoes, umbrella / Winchester, camera etc. and woollens if needed If you are on any medication, carry sufficient stock of the medicines with prescription.

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