Katra: A Holy Place

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Katra is a small town positioned in the base of the Trikuta Mountains in Jammu & Kashmir. The town provides a wonderful spot for the journey to 'Vaishno Devi' which is the most famous holy temple of the country. Every year the temple of 'Vaishno Devi' is crowded by large number of devotees around the world due to which normally all hotels of Katra and other nearby places remains fully packed throughout the year. Pre-booking of a Katra vacation package or lodging is therefore always advisable.

HOW TO REACH KATRA?

Katra is approachable by air. Jammu Airport is the nearest airport. The nearest railway station to reach Katra is also situated in Jammu. State transport buses, large number of private buses and cabs also runs at regular interval between Jammu and Katra. Katra is well connected to other major cities of the country by road. To reach the holy temple of Vaishno Devi from Katra, devotees can either take the Katra - Ardhkuanri - Vaishno Devi Bhawan road or can reach straight to the temple from Katra by Helicopter.

TOUR PACKAGES FOR KATRA

Every year thousands of devotees visit ...
... Katra to experience the harmony of Mata Vaishno Devi. Many Katra tour packages are available to suit everyone's needs. Normally all tour packages are inclusive of two nights wonderful stay in Katra hotels, mouth watering meals and sightseeing of Katra including excursion to holy temple of Vaishno Devi and other nearby tourist attractions.

HOLIDAYS IN KATRA

A beautiful village in the mountainous state of Jammu and Kashmir, Katra is well-known for Goddess Vaishno Devi Temple. Pilgrims from all over the world visit Katra, to give their respect to Mata Vaishno. In the town pilgrims and other tourists are offered decent Katra hotels for their temporary housing in the city. But if you are interested in complete tour package then booking a Katra vacation package could be a good option for you.

BEST PLACES TO VISIT KATRA

The popular place to see around Katra is the Holy Temple of Mata Vaishno Devi. You can also visit Bhairon Temple Ardhakuwari, & Banganga. Visit to all these holy places are normally included in all Katra Tour packages.