Katra: Gateway To Vaishno Devi

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Katra is the most visited tourist place in Jammu and Kashmir because it is the entry point for other famous tourist points in the state. It is also the base point for the pilgrims who come to visit the famous Vaishno Devi shrine. Travel agents from all parts of the country offer a variety of Katra tour packages, especially from Delhi onwards.

HOW TO REACH KATRA?

Katra can be easily reached by road because it is connected to all the nearby places. Buses from all nearby locations are regularly available for Katra. You can also hire a taxi or a private cab for a more comfortable journey. Frequent buses are available from Jammu. Direct luxury buses from Delhi also run for Katra. The nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi. The nearest airport is Srinagar.

TOUR PACKAGES FOR KATRA

Katra is a transit station for many tourist locations in Jammu and Kashmir. So, most of the Katra tour Packages also include the nearby places like Vaishno Devi shrine and Patni Top in the list. People going to Pahalgam and Srinagar also stop for some ...
... time in this town for rest and therefore any Katra vacation package is not offered in isolation. It is clubbed with visit to other tourist spots. The most popular Katra vacation package also includes visit to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Srinagar and Sonmarg.

HOLIDAYS IN KATRA

The major tourist attraction of this place is Vaishno Devi shrine where thousands of pilgrims come every year to pay their homage to Ma Vaishno Devi. Therefore the town is full of tourists round the year. Katra hotels are available in a wide range. Luxury hotels provide high end facilities and amenities. Mid range Katra hotels do not have that much of facilities. Plenty of budget and cheap hotels are also available in plenty in this town. So, if you want to spend some time in this small time you can choose any hotel as per your requirement and budget.

MAIN ATTRACTION OF KATRA

The main attraction of Katra is the famous Vaishno Devi shrine but do not forget to visit Patni Top, a beautiful picnic spot on the top of the hills if you are visiting Katra.