Hotels in Katra - 29 Hotels Founds

Country Resorts By AHRPL, Katra, The White Hotels, Lemon Tree Hotel Katra, K.C. Residency, Clarks Inn Suites Katra, Evoke Lifestyle, Hotel Adarsh Palace by Geetanjali Group, Hotel Devi Grand, Hotel Kapoor Palace, The Nexus Hotel, and Hotel Katra Heights are some of the best hotels in Katra.

Katra, commonly known as Katra Vaishno Devi, is a city in the Reasi district of India's union state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains, approximately 42 kilometers from Jammu and 35 kilometers from Udhampur. The primary draw is the Maa Vaishno Devi shrine.

It is said that the Goddess hid here in a cave to avoid a monster named Bhairao. The Goddess's shrine, located in the Trikuta Mountains' foothills, necessitates a strenuous hike. The residences in this area are all attractively designed and well-equipped to make life easier for visitors and guests. All the properties here are just amazing and will not let you down. The majority of the hotels are close to the town's main tourist attractions and railway station. Evoke Lifestyle, Hotel Adarsh Palace by Geetanjali Group, Hotel Devi Grand, the White 3 star Hotels, Lemon Tree Hotel Katra are some of the Budget hotels that satisfy the needs of every type of traveler, including families.

Most Katra hotels serve excellent vegetarian cuisine. In the main Katra market, there are hundreds of different restaurants. On the approach to Bhawan, there are several alternatives for snacks and cold and warm drinks. You may have a wonderful meal of rice and rajma at certain establishments managed by the trust.

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Tourist Attractions near Katra Hotels

Katra is a picturesque location in Jammu and Kashmir known for Goddess Vaishno Devi's famous shrine. According to legend, one may only visit this shrine if the Goddess herself summons them. The pilgrim's journey is almost like a hike in itself. Some best tourist attractions near 4 Star Katra hotels are-

1- Visit the Temple of Vaishno Devi

The Goddess Vaishno Devi is thought to be a manifestation of the Goddess Mahalaxmi. The temple is located in the Trikuta Mountains in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The temple is about 13.5 kilometers from Katra's city center, and visitors may walk there or hire horses, electric cars, or even palanquins to transport two to four people.

2- Visit Baba Dhansar

The Karua Village is around 17 kilometers from Katra, and the shrine of Baba Dhansar is located beside the Karua Jheel. To reach this spot, one must travel around 200 kilometers from the main road.

3- Jhajjar Kotli

Jhajjar Kotli is a well-known tourist destination in Jammu & Kashmir, and the Jujhar River is nearby. You may just spend some time lounging on the banks and enjoying a beautiful day by the river while staring out at the mountains. Jhajjar Kotli has been transformed into a tourist complex with a well-designed structure and benches.

4- Trekking towards Shivkhori

Shivkhori is a natural cave about 200 meters long and a meter wide, with a ceiling 2 to 3 meters high. Only one or two persons can go in a straight line in this cave, and at the far end is a naturally sculpted Shiva Linga.

Shopping Places near Katra Hotels

For travelers, who enjoy shopping, there are various places you should visit and shop as you'll never regret doing it.

Lavanya Shopping Complex is a one-stop shopping mall. Many stores line the alleyways, selling authentic Kashmiri artifacts and handicrafts. The Pashmina stoles and shawls, papiér–maché trinkets, walnut wood sculptures, and appealing Kashmiri Chilies can be purchased from here.

The major retail district here is Katra Main Bazaar, where you can purchase anything from clothing to food to Kashmiri motifs on textiles or cane baskets.

Ardh Kuwari Market is at the top of any shopaholic's agenda while visiting Katra where you can shop for warm and fluffy blankets or colourful traditional textiles. Brooches, bangles, hairpins, and colourful motifs are all popular accessories here. Religious souvenirs, ethnic cane baskets, picnic, fruit baskets, and other items can also be purchased for loved ones.

How to reach Katra

By Flight-

There is no airport in Katra, but the nearest airport is in Jammu. It is a domestic airport with connections to cities around India, including Delhi, Leh, Srinagar, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, via domestic airlines.

By Bus-

Katra is well-connected to other Indian cities and towns by a well-developed network of national and state roadways. National Highway 1A connects Jammu and Srinagar. Regular bus connections to Jammu are available from a number of important North Indian towns, including Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Gurgaon, Shimla, and others. Buses, both public and private, are available.

By Train-

The nearest railway stations to Katra are Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station and Jammu Tawi Railway Station. Jammu Tawi Railway Station has connections to all of India's main cities, including Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Trivandrum, Chennai, Pune, and many others.

Best time to visit Katra

The magnificent town of Katra has a subtropical climate throughout the year, but the ideal months to visit are March to November as summers in the city are very hot and humid.