Location: Katra is located in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir at the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains.
Language: Hindi, Dogri, and English are widely spoken.
Climate: Katra has a moderate climate with warm summers, pleasant monsoons, and cool winters. The best time to visit is March to October.
Pilgrimage: Katra is the base camp for the Vaishno Devi Shrine, one of India’s most visited pilgrimage sites, located 12 km uphill from the town.
Economy: The town’s economy is largely driven by tourism, hospitality, transport services, and pilgrimage-related activities.
Art & Craft: Visitors can find traditional Dogra handicrafts, dry fruits, wooden artifacts, and Kashmiri products like shawls and saffron.
Cuisine: Popular food options include Rajma Chawal, Khatta Meat, Kaladi Kulcha, and various North Indian vegetarian dishes favored by pilgrims.
Nearby Attractions: Ardh Kuwari Cave, Bhairon Temple, Shiv Khori Cave, Patnitop, and Baba Dhansar Temple.
Distance: 470–500 km
Duration: 9–10 hrs
Cab: Private AC Cab (chosen vehicle category)
Pickup from your home/hotel/airport in Chandigarh.
Smooth drive via Pathankot & Jammu highway.
Scenic river views and stopovers en route.
Arrival in Katra → check-in to hotel.
Free evening for rest, temple visit (optional), or shopping.
Stay: Katra Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Cab Usage: Drop at Banganga / Helipad depending on mode
Early start for Vaishno Devi Yatra (12 km trek).
Yatra Options:
✔ Pony
✔ Palki
✔ Battery Car (Ardh Kuwari → Bhawan)
✔ Helicopter (Katra → Sanjhichhat) – optional
Darshan of Maa Vaishno Devi at Bhawan.
Optional ropeway to Bhairon Temple.
Return to Katra at your own pace.
Stay: Katra
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Distance: 170 km round trip
Duration: 5–6 hrs
Cab: Full-day Katra–Shiv Khori–Katra travel
Drive through beautiful mountains and small villages.
Visit Shiv Khori Cave Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Explore natural cave formations and spiritual ambience.
Return to Katra by evening.
Stay: Katra
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Distance: 80 km
Duration: 2–3 hrs
Cab: Katra → Patnitop drop & sightseeing
Relaxed scenic drive to Patnitop.
Check-in at hill-view hotel.
Visit:
✔ Nag Temple
✔ Padora Enclave
✔ Pine Forest Walks
Optional adventure at Skyview Patnitop:
✔ Gondola ropeway
✔ Zipline
✔ Tubing
Stay: Patnitop hilltop hotel)
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Distance: 120–150 km
Duration: 3–4 hrs
Cab: Patnitop → Pathankot/Kathua
Morning leisure walk in pine forests.
Begin comfortable descent from Patnitop.
Travel halfway back to avoid long drive next day.
Check-in to hotel at Pathankot/Kathua/Jammu outskirts.
Stay: Pathankot / Kathua
Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Distance: 240–260 km
Duration: 4–5 hrs
Cab: Direct drop to Chandigarh home/hotel/airport
Relaxed start after breakfast.
Smooth drive back to Chandigarh.
Tour ends with blessings of Maa Vaishno Devi.
Meals: Breakfast
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