Experience the Magic of Katra, via the Best of Views in Rooms
Katra, located at the foothills of the Trikuta mountain, serves as the gateway to the Vaishno Devi shrine, India's second most important temple. Katra is located on National Highway 1C, about 42 kilometres from Jammu. The town serves as a base camp for pilgrims travelling to Vaishno Devi, which is 13 kilometres uphill. Yatris and pilgrims must also obtain their Yatra Parchi (token numbers) in Katra at Banganga. This Yatra Parchi is required for all pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi Temple. At an elevation of 2474 feet above mean sea level, the town thrives on religio-tourism. Katra is a shopper's paradise. Katra markets sell dry fruits, clothing, and leather goods. It is a good place to buy Kashmiri-embroidered garments. Katra is a shopper's paradise. Textiles with Kashmiri embroidery, dry fruits, hosiery, and leather goods are available for purchase. The Main Bazaar is the best place to buy souvenirs, dry fruits, and so on. Katra sells Kashmiri carpets, namdas, shawls, pherna...